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Location |
Grand Bahama Island is a mere 52 miles due east
of Palm Beach, Florida or about a half-hour by plane. We're the first complete vacation island you'll come to. |
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Geography |
Our island is 96 miles long and 17 miles across
at its widest point. However from Freeport or Lucaya, you'll find you're within a few minutes drive of most points of interest.
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Language |
English is our native tongue, although you'll find
we speak it with a pleasant Bahamian lilt. |
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Currency |
The Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar.
Across the island, you'll find that U.S. currency is widely accepted. |
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Weather |
Temperatures range from average highs of 70 degrees
Fahrenheit in the winter months to the low 80s in the summer. Our sub-tropical weather means that temperatures seldom drop
below 60 or rise above 90. |
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Attire |
A casual and informal wardrobe is appropriate both
day and night. If you want to dress up, you won't feel out of place in our casinos or finer restaurants and nightspots. |
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Transportation |
Rental cars are available at the airport and taxis
can be found easily. There are also tour buses and public jitney buses. (And remember, everyone drives on the left.) |
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Travel
Documents |
American citizens born in the U.S. require either
a passport (valid or expired up to 5 years) or an original birth certificate accompanied by a valid photo ID. Please note
that copies of birth certificates are not acceptable. American citizens born outside the U.S. require either an American passport
(valid or expired up to 5 years) or an original naturalization certificate accompanied by a valid photo ID.
U.S. permanent resident aliens must present their
valid alien resident card accompanied by a valid photo ID.
Canadian citizens require either a Canadian passport
or a Canadian citizenship ID.
All other travelers must have valid passports from
their country of origin in conjunction with multiple entry U.S. visa and if necessary a Bahamian visa, please check with your
nearest Bahamian Consulate.
Passengers under 18 years of age require a notarized
written parental consent for travel. |
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Tourist Information
Centers |
Centers are conveniently located at the harbour,
the airport, Port Lucaya Marketplace and the International Bazaar to offer accurate information, directions and advice. |
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Medical
Centers |
We have one government hospital and three private
clinics for in- and out-patient care. |
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Departure
Tax |
Every person, except children 6 and under, must
pay a departure tax upon leaving the island: $20 at the airport |
