Bahamas
Nassau and Paradise Island
The vacation fun starts when your feet hit the island - prepare for an exciting getaway with a vacation to the Bahamas.
The Islands of the Bahamas, just off Florida's coast, offer an exciting and action-packed vacation experience for guests. Explore Nassau's shopping and dining venues as you stroll past candy-colored building fronts. Take in the gaming action at one of the local casinos, offering Vegas-style entertainment and gambling. Lay back and soak in the local landscape, filled with soft-sand beaches, lush palm-filled gardens, and adventure-filled underwater gardens just waiting to be discovered. Nassau and Paradise Island offer visitors a vacation filled with endless opportunities.
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More About Bahamas
The city of Nassau and the popular tourist destination of Paradise Island are the most prominent attractions on New Providence Islands. Throughout its history, the Bahamas have withstood stopovers from sea-faring pirates, Spanish conquistadors, British Loyalists, Civil War-era blockade runners, and Prohibition rumrunners. Today, the largest stopover for visitors are the million cruise-ship passengers who arrive each year. For cruise guests, the attractions awaiting at Paradise Island are a popular shore excursion.
Required Documents: For Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens must travel with a valid passport or other government-issued photo identification (such as an enhanced driver’s license). For all other islands, U.S. citizens must travel with a valid passport and a ticket for return or onward travel. There may be additional requirements for international travel, such as inoculations or visas, and some countries require that passports be valid for six months or longer beyond your stay in the country. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens might be different, and visitors are encouraged to verify the documentation/visa requirements with the nearest consulate or embassy. Rules are subject to change at any time, without notice. For the most current information, please visit the website of the U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.
Newlywed Information: Tickets and other travel documents must exactly match your current passport and other identification. If not, you could be denied boarding and no refund will be forthcoming. For requirements and information regarding marriages performed in a foreign country, please visit the consulate of the particular country.
Honeymoon Packages: Some hotels require you to present a marriage certificate or license for you to receive the honeymoon package. Please bring your marriage documentation with you if you are traveling on a honeymoon package.
Minors: If a minor (under 18) is traveling, please provide the appropriate travel documents for the trip. Review required documents here, https://www.dhs.gov/travel-overseas.
Luggage: Baggage allowances and fees vary by airline. For airline baggage fees and policies please visit https://www.costcotravel.com/Info/Airline-Baggage. If baggage fees do apply, this cost will be additional and must be paid directly to the airline.
Duty Free/Customs: When returning to the U.S., the duty-free allowance may vary by country. Please visit http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens for information regarding U.S. Customs and more.
Travel Health Information: For the most current worldwide health information, consult your family physician or the official website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel or by phone at 1-800-232-4636. You’ll find information on recent outbreaks, required vaccinations, insect protection, illness and injury abroad, and more.
General Safety Tips: By taking a few simple security precautions before and during your vacation, you can help ensure that you, your traveling companions, and your valuables are as safe and secure as possible.
- To make it easier to replace your passport if it’s lost or stolen, in addition to your passport, take a photocopy of your passport information page (keeping it separate from your actual passport).
- Carry only a limited amount of cash, just enough for gratuities and incidental purchases. Major credit cards are widely accepted and can be replaced if lost or stolen.
- Always lock your hotel room door (including patio and balcony door on any level of the building) and use the peephole before opening the door.
- Store your valuables (such as cash, credit cards and airline tickets) in the hotel’s in-room safe or front desk safety deposit box.
- If you must carry valuables on your person, do so in a pouch or money belt concealed under your clothing. Purses and backpacks can be easy targets for thieves.
- For complete and current safety and security information, including travelers' tips, public announcements, travel advisories and more, please visit the website of the U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.
Climate:
Average Fahrenheit Temperature:
- December through February: 77° to 76° (Winter)
- March through May: 78° to 86° (Spring)
- June through August: 88° to 90° (Summer)
- September through November: 89° to 81° (Autumn)
Tropical Storm Season from June to November
Water Safety: Bottled water is recommended.
Local Currency: Bahamian Dollar
Currency Information: U.S. dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted.
Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time
Local Language: English
Transportation: Public transportation and taxis are available. Look for the Bahama host decal in your taxi cab's window for knowledgeable and professional Bahamian hospitality. Bikes and mopeds may also be available.
Attire: Dress is informal but conservative. Casual wear is acceptable, except in certain hotels, restaurants, or nightclubs where a dress code is required - such as a jacket and tie, collared shirt, slacks, and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, a blouse with nice shorts or skirt, and high heels/platforms, or nice sandals for women. Walking around the hotel or town in a t-shirt and shorts is okay, but beach attire is not appropriate to wear in town, casinos, churches, restaurants, and shops - away from the beach or pool area, you are expected to cover your bathing suit. In the more laid-back, remote areas, the dress code may be more flexible. During the day, it is warm to hot - clothes made of lightweight, natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk are ideal. In the evenings, it tends to be cooler - you may want a jacket, sweater, long-sleeve top, or long trousers.
Sargassum/Seaweed Advisory
Sargassum is a free-floating seaweed that is especially prolific in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. While beneficial to ocean life, these large free-floating seaweed mats often wash up on beaches. The amount of seaweed on the beaches fluctuates based on the time of year and ocean currents. While resorts do their best to maintain the beaches for their guests, you may experience some inconvenience during your stay.
Beaches : The beaches on Paradise Island draw visitors to their shores year-round. Other island beaches in Nassau offer a more laid-back experience.
Casinos : Explore the local gaming scene at one of the island's action-packed casinos.
Diving : The surrounding waters offer an underwater sculpture garden, the famous Lost Blue Hole, and other historic wrecks.
Downtown Nassau : Pastel buildings, historic Parliament Square, and open-air markets await visitors in downtown Nassau.
The Queen's 66 Steps : The Queen's staircase offers a direct trail from Fort Fincastle to central Nassau. This oasis draped in tropical plants, and a waterfall creates a captivating experience.
Transfer Company: Bahamas Experience Tours
Telephone: 1-242-397-5000