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Caribbean Traveler Advice
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Beware of fake Cuban products
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...
Beware of 15% service charge
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
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
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...
HIV/AIDS in the Bahamas
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
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
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...