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locally: The Bahamas
700 islands, swimming pigs, the world's clearest water, and Junkanoo drums at dawn.
The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands stretching from just off Florida's coast to the edge of the Caribbean. Nassau and Paradise Island have Atlantis and the cruise ships; the Out Islands have deserted beaches, blue holes, and the famous swimming pigs of Exuma.
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Currency
BSD
USD accepted
Language
English
+ Bahamian Creole
Power
Type A/B
120V · 60Hz
Driving
Left
UK-style
Airport
NAS
Lynden
Emergency
919
Police · Fire
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park — world's first marine reserve
Bahamas National Trust — 32 national parks
Andros Barrier Reef — third largest in the world
Swimming pigs conservation at Big Major Cay
Monthly breakdown
Hurricane risk: HighJan
Best
Feb
Best
Mar
Best
Apr
Best
May
—
Jun
Rain
Jul
—
Aug
Rain
Sep
Rain
Oct
Rain
Nov
Best
Dec
Best
Major events
Bahamas Carnival
Regatta Time in Abaco
Junkanoo
24.17°N, 76.44°W
An underwater cave in Staniel Cay made famous by the James Bond film — snorkel through sunlit chambers.
23.11°N, 75.10°W
The world's deepest known blue hole at 663 feet — a freediving mecca on Long Island.
25.50°N, 76.63°W
Three miles of pink-sand beach on a charming island accessible only by water taxi.
Fresh-chopped conch with tomato, onion, pepper, and lime — the Bahamian ceviche.
Battered and deep-fried conch — crispy, tender, and served with hot sauce.
A steamed guava pudding with rum butter sauce — the national dessert.
Crime
Avoid Over-the-Hill neighborhoods in Nassau — stick to Bay Street and the waterfront.
Transport
Inter-island flights are small propeller planes — book early and travel light.
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