What You Must Know Before You Visit The Bahamas

Find out the truth about the Bahamas and see if it'sthe Bahamian dollar which is equal to the United
right for you at this time. Please read our unbiasedStates' dollar. The currency and coins are often
review of What You Must Know Before Entering theconsidered good souvenirs-the most popular of these
Bahamas.are the fifteen cent coin and the three dollar bill.
The Bahamas is one of the world's most popularTypically shops and casinos do not change currency.
destination points. The gorgeous beaches are theYou will receive Bahamian change for Bahamian
largest draw for tourism but many people love tocurrency and US change for US currency. If you wish
take cruises through the islands as well. If you areto exchange your currency you can do so at your
going to be traveling to the Bahamas, here are a fewhotel or at a local bank.
things that you will want to keep in mind:5. What to Wear-Regular casual styled summer
1. Make sure all of your documents are in order. Youclothing can be worn during the day, no matter what
must have a valid passport to visit the Bahamas iftime of year it is. If you are traveling to the Bahamas
you are planning to fly there. If you get to thebetween December and February, you should be
islands by way of a cruise ship, you won't need asure to bring a sweater or a jacket to wear in the
valid passport until 2009.evenings, because the winter months do have cooler
2. Shots-most people hear horror stories of theevenings than the summer months do. Most of the
various vaccinations they are required to get beforehotels, casinos and higher end restaurants require
travelling beyond the borders of the country. Themen to wear jackets in the evening, particularly on
good news is that there are no required vaccinationsGrand Bahama Island and Nassau. The locals do view
for the Bahamas. It can't hurt to get the Tuberculosisbeachwear as tacky and inappropriate when worn
or Malaria vaccinations, but they aren't required foranywhere but the beach.
entry to the country.6. Essentials-you will want to make sure you pack
3. Rules-the Bahamas follows the standard Britishsun screen, suntan lotion, sun glasses, hats and visors.
rules of transportation. This means that driving isYou can buy these products locally if you don't want
done on the left side of the road and navigating theto be bothered with carting them in your suitcase,
roundabouts can be tricky. The driver entering thebut make sure to protect yourself against the
roundabout yields the right of way to the trafficsouthern Pacific sun.
coming up on his right side that is already in theGoing on vacation-especially to a relaxed beachy
roundabout. Tourists can obtain a visitor's license forlocation is always fun, particularly during the cold
driving and can also apply for an international driver'swinter months, and knowing what to expect can do
license.wonders for your stress level while traveling!
4. Exchange Rates-the currency of the Bahamas is