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/ Caribbean / Caribbean Traveler advice| Accommodation (1) | Food (2) | Itineraries (2) |
| Shopping (1) | Warnings (7) |
Exchange rates (Shopping)
Although Bahamian dollar (BS) is the local currency, its ratio with the US dollar is 1:1. US dollars are also accepted everywhere in the Bahamas so there’s no need to change your US dollars into...Read full tip...
Beware of fake Cuban products (Warnings)
Keep an eye on fake Cuban products, particularly cigars. Buy only from reputable tobacconists, not from the streets as there is a high chance the ones on sale here are fake. Remember that real Cuban cigars...Read full tip...
Food costs (Food)
An ordinary meal in the Bahamas costs from $5 to $25 per plate. Majority of the restaurants offer American or British food, but there are also restaurants serving local seafood cuisine, especially in...Read full tip...
Try the conch (Food)
The popular national dish is conch (pronounced as “conk”) or mollusk served deep-fried or raw with a squeeze of lemon. It is usually accompanied by peas and rice. . Read full tip...
Fish Fry Festival (Itineraries)
Watch out for the Fish Fry Festival on June (in American and British restaurants everywhere in Bahamas) since during the festival, American and British restaurants drop their prices from $25 to $8 per...Read full tip...
Beware of 15% service charge (Warnings)
Remember that the standard 15 percent service charge (15 percent of your total bill) will be added to your bill every time you eat in a restaurant. Tipping, meanwhile, is optional in restaurants and other...Read full tip...
Restaurant service in the Bahamas (Warnings)
It’s better to have prior reservations first before entering a restaurant in the Bahamas because you will not be entertained if all the tables are full. You are expected to wait for your turn because...Read full tip...
Expect to wait a long time for your meal (Warnings)
Take note that service in the Bahamas is very different from Western standards. Services are rendered in a very relaxed pace, hence, expect to wait for a long time for your meal to be cooked and served...Read full tip...
Hotel options (Accommodation)
Take note that there are virtually no hostels or backpacker houses in the Bahamas. Hotels usually charge from $200 to $300 per night, while a stay in the fine hotels can cost from $500 and up. Nonetheless...Read full tip...
HIV/AIDS in the Bahamas (Warnings)
Practice safe sex in the Bahamas, if you cannot totally abstain from it, as one out of 33 adults are diagnosed to have HIV/AIDS. . Read full tip...
Beware of violence against women (Warnings)
Bahamas is among those countries with the most crimes committed against women, so if you are a female traveler, never travel alone. Always stay in tourist areas. Travel with a companion especially in...Read full tip...
Be careful when saying a joke to a local (Warnings)
Although the locals of the Bahamas are generally good-natured, they usually do not want to look like a fool or being the fooled around, so be careful when telling a joke to a local. The local might not...Read full tip...
Bob Marley Museum (Itineraries)
For those planning a trip to Jamaica, you shouldn’t miss the Bob Marley Museum at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, Tel. No. (876) 927-9152, Fax: (876) 978-4906. The museum celebrates...Read full tip...