CaribbeanTravel.com Directory - (Page 24) THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All persons entering or re-entering the US from the Islands of the The Bahamas must have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality. American nationals will not be re-admitted into the U.S. with only a birth certificate and government issued photo ID. HOW TO GET THERE: AIRLINES: Nassau– Air Canada, Air Jamaica, American Airlines, American Eagle, Bahamasair, British Airways, Cat Island Air, Continental Airlines, Cubana Airlines., Delta Airlines, US Airways, Jet Blue, Spirit, Song (Delta Connection), United, Virgin Atlantic, Western Air, Gulfstream International Airlines (Continental Connection). Freeport– American Eagle, AirTran Airways, Bahamasair, Continental Connection, US Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Delta. Grand Bahama– AirTran Airways, American Eagle, Bahamasair, Bimini Island Air, Gulfstream International Airlines, Song (Delta Connection), US Airways, Western Air. CHARTERS: Nassau– Abaco Air, Air Charter Bahamas, Air Flight Inc, Airstream Ltd, Canjet Airlines, Caribbean Aviation, Cherokee Air, Diving Safaris Ltd, Four Way Charter, Hooters Air, Island Helicopters Ltd, Leair Charter Ltd, Sky King, Sky Unlimited Ltd, Southern Air Charter Co, Spirit Airlines, Stella Maris Resort Air Service, Take Flight Air Charters Ltd, The Travel Club, USA 3000 Airlines. Freeport– Aerogaviota, American Transair, Planet Airways, Sky Services, Transmeridian, Air Italia, Bahamas Transair, Casino Express, Eurofly, Falcon Air, Lalen Airlines, Privatair, AirJamaica.com Bahamas Bahamas, obtainable through Department of Agriculture in Nassau. Tel: 242-325-7502; fax: 242-325-3960. SIGHTSEEING: Abaco: Hope Town Light general information taxi fares to downtown/main tourist areas: From Nassau Int’l Airport to Lyford Cay, $15; South Ocean Beach, $17; Cable Beach, $15; Downtown, $22; Paradise Island, $27. Fares are established for the conveyance of the first two passengers. Additional passenger: $3. Bridge toll: $1. Luggage Charges for the carriage of not more than two pieces of hand baggage and small bags and packages carried by the passenger is nil. For every additional regular piece, it is $0.75. For large duffle bags and boxes, it is $1. GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES: To Nassau from London: 8 hrs. Miami: 35 mins. New York: 2.5 hrs. San Francisco (via Miami): 5-3/4 hrs. Toronto: 3.5 hrs. AIRPORT CODES: FPO (Freeport Int’l), NAS (Lynden Pindling) TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES: There is House, Wyannie Malone Museum, Albert Lowe Museum, Memorial Sculpture Garden. Exuma: Exuma Land & Sea Park, Stocking Island, plantation ruins, underwater caves. Eleuthera: Preacher’s Cave, Glass Window Bridge, Ocean Hole. Harbour Island: Pinksand beaches. Grand Bahama: International Bazaar, glass-bottom boat rides, Port Lucaya, UNEXSO, The Dolphin Experience, Lucayan National Park, East End Adventures, kayak tours. Nassau: Straw Market, Bay Street, Pompey Museum, Pirates of Nassau, horseand-carriage rides, Government House, historical forts, Ardastra Gardens, The Fish Fry At Arawak Cay, Queen’s Staircase, Discover Atlantis. DINING: Restaurants: Local cuisine, a government tax of 6% levied on all hotel rooms in the Bahamas and a resort levy of 6% levied on all hotel properties that are members of the Promotion Board. Maid service charges are applicable at most major hotels. Paradise Island Bridge toll is $1 for motorized vehicles and toll free for pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles. There is a service charge of 15% in hotel restaurants. (All taxes subject to change.) CURRENCY: The Bahamian dollar is on par with the US dollar and is freely interchanged. Credit cards and traveler’s checks are generally accepted. ATM machines are available in several locations including casinos and banks. AT&T: Access Number: 1-800-872-2881. www.att. com/traveler. ELECTRICITY: 120 volt, 60 cycle AC. American appliances are compatible. Converters are available in hotels. MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS: American, fast food, gourmet, Continental, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Polynesian, Mexican. 15% service charge is usually added. Dress code is casual. Some restaurants may require slightly more formal attire. NIGHTLIFE: Entertainment available includes nightclubs, discos, casinos, cabarets, theater, cinema, live music. TRANSPORTATION: Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Rentals available include cars, bicycles, motor scooters. Temporary license/permit requirements: A valid foreign driver’s license is acceptable for up to three months. Local services: Taxis and bus service in Nassau and Grand Bahama. Ground transportation in the Family Islands is limited to taxis and in some islands ferries. Inter-island transportation available through Bahamasair and mailboat (ferry) service. Bahamas Fast Ferries: Daily round-trip service links Nassau with Eleuthera and Harbour Island. Service to Andros, Exuma and Abaco several days per week. TOURIST OFFICES: Miami Air. Grand Bahama– Abaco Air, Air Charter Bahamas, Air Flight Inc., Cherokee Air, Eurofly, Stella Maris Resort Air Service. AIRPORTS: Lynden Pindling International Airport to Cable Beach: 10 mins. To Downtown Nassau: 20 mins. To Paradise Island: 30 mins. Freeport Int’l Airport to downtown: 5 mins. To International Bazaar: 10 mins. BY SEA: Discovery Cruise Line operates a daily service between Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Grand Bahama Island. Imperial Majesty Cruise Line’s Regal Empress sails every two days between Ft. Lauderdale and Nassau. TAXI FARES FROM AIRPORT: Taxis are metered, approximate A one day residency is required before obtaining license. For information and literature on getting married in The Bahamas contact 888-NUPTIAL (from US and Canada) or the Ministry of Tourism at 242356-0435/7/8; fax: 242-326-0166. Affidavit is needed for persons wishing to be married who have never been married. This affidavit can be obtained from a notary public stating that the person has never been married. For divorcees, the original or court certified copy of final decree is required. In the case of widows, a copy of the death certificate is needed. E-mail: athompson@bahamas.com. PET REGULATIONS: An import permit BAHAMAS: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Box N3701, Nassau. Tel.: 242-302-2000; fax: 242302-2098. For information and reservations, or to book air/hotel pkgs to the Bahamas, call 800-4-BAHAMAS. www.bahamas.com, www.nassauparadiseisland.com, www.grandbahama.com, www.bahama-out-islands.com. CANADA: 6725 Airport Road, Suite 202, Mississauga, Ontario L4V1V2. Tel: 905-672-9017. Fax: 905-672-2092. MIAMI: Bahamas Tourism Centre, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Suite 750, Plantation, Florida 33324. Tel.: 954-236-9292; fax: 954236-9282. NEW YORK: 60 East 42nd St, Suite 1850, New York, NY. 10165. Toll Free: 800-8233136. Tel.: 212-758-2777. Fax: 212-753-6531. TO FIND OUT MORE about The Bahamas, please visit www.bahamas.com or www.tourismbahamas.org. E-mail: tourism@bahamas.com. is required to bring any animal into the 24 www.caribbeantravel .c om http://AirJamaica.com http://www.att.com/traveler http://www.att.com/traveler http://www.bahamas.com http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com http://www.grandbahama.com http://www.bahama-out-islands.com http://www.grandbahama.com http://www.bahamas.com http://www.tourismbahamas.org http://www.tourismbahamas.org http://www.caribbeantravel.com
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