Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
Most Bahamians speak a unique dialect of the English language.
Although, there is no official second language in the Bahamas (which is a good thing), though everyone is free to speak whatever language they like.
Here are [...]
BEST TIME TO VISIT: CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Many events in The Bahamas have no set
dates from year to year. But once the event is
announced, information becomes available to
tourist offices. For specific events, you can call
or contact your nearest branch of The Bahamas
Tourist Office.
January
Junkanoo. This Mardi Gras-like festival begins 2
or 3 hours before dawn on New Year’s [...]
TOURIST INFORMATION IN THE UK:
Bahamas Tourist Office;
3 The Billings;
Walnut Tree Close;
Guildford;
Surrey GUI 4UL
Tel: (01483) 448 900.
Fax: (01483) 571 846.
E-mail: btogfd@bahamas.com
Foreign Embassies in the United States:
In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean
countries have consulates or tourist offices in large cities in the
United States. Look for them in your telephone book.
Embassy of [...]
ROBINSON CRUSOE TOUR
Enjoy a full day island picnic trip, including transportation to & from pier, lunch and wine, snorkelling equipment, and live Calypso entertainment all day!
Time Zone* EST
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:17 AM to 6:55 PM
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:44 AM to 5:23 PM
Average Temperature Summer: 84 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 70 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 52″
Rainiest Months: May-June/September-October
Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F
Water Temperature Winter: 76 degrees F
Average humidity: 75%
Dry Season: December-May
Hurricane season: June-November [...]
By Plane:
The national airline of The Bahamas, Bahamasair
(tel. 800/222-4262; www.bahamasair.com), serves
19 airports on 12 Bahamian islands, including Abaco,
Andros, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Long Island, and San Salvador.
Many of the Out Islands have either airports or airstrips, or
are within a short ferry ride’s distance of one. You can usually
make connections to these smaller islands from Nassau.
By Ferry:
Ferries [...]
Nassau/Paradise Island Airport Service
Air Canada – Toronto, Montreal http://www.aircanada.ca/
Air Jamaica – Montego Bay, Philidelphia, Newark, New York http://www.airjamaica.com/
Bahamasair – Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando http://www.bahamasair.com/
American Eagle – Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa http://www.aa.com/
Gulfstream http://www.gulfstreamair.com/
Chalks Ocean Airways http://www.chalksoceanairways.com/
Delta http://www.delta.com/
US Airways http://www.usairways.com/
Grand Bahama Airport Service
Bahamasair http://www.bahamasair.com/
Gulfstream http://www.gulfstreamair.com/
Continental http://www.continental.com/
Miami Air http://www.miamiair.com/
Lauda http://www.lauda.it/
Air Tran http://www.airtran.com/
American Eagle http://www.aa.com/
Treasure Cay Airport Service
US [...]
When is the best weather in The Bahamas?
The Bahamas is a year-round destination. The trade winds that blow almost continually
throughout the Bahamas islands give a warm, agreeable climate which varies little
throughtout the year. The Islands Of The Bahamas have a temperate climate ranging
from 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity in the summer months to [...]
WHY THE BAHAMAS?
Golden sunshine – white sand beaches – casino gaming – golf – water sports and more…
These low-lying islands (all similar in appearance) are ringed by coral reefs and aqua-green waters that teem with sea life of all descriptions.
Today tourism is the major industry, and these stunning islands of gregarious people, beautiful scenery [...]
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