There is no real need to exchange any money into Bahamian currency if you are coming from the United States. Both dollar types are widely and equally accepted. If you pay in U. If you pay in Bahamian dollars, you will get change in Bahamian dollars. Should you exchange some of your US dollars into Bahamian dollars, be sure to use or exchange it back before you leave. If you are coming from the United States, the best currency to use in the Bahamas is the U.
It just makes it simpler not to have to exchange. It is accepted everywhere, and sometimes locals will even prefer to be paid in U. Furthermore, by using U. Bahamian money is equally accepted throughout the islands; however, you do not want to leave the Bahamas with a lot of Bahamian cash. You will need to take the time to exchange it back before you leave the country.
If you are coming from Europe or Canada, and do not want to get US dollars, then using Bahamian dollars in conjunction with credit cards will be just fine. Most airports have a currency exchange window.
You can also exchange currency at local banks. Although exchange rates will vary, banks usually have better rates than airports, hotels or other retailers. Probably the easiest way to exchange money is through the use of a local ATM. In the future, more and more vendors will be asking for a four-digit personal identification number, or PIN, which will be entered into a keypad near the cash register. In some cases, a waiter will bring a hand-held model to your table to verify your credit card.
More and more places in The Bahamas are moving from the magnetic-strip credit card to the chip-and-PIN system. In the changeover in technology, some retailers have falsely concluded that they can no longer take swipe cards, or can't take signature cards that don't have PINs any more.
For the time being, both the new and old cards are used in shops, hotels, and restaurants regardless of whether they have the old credit and debit card machines or the new chip-and-PIN machines installed. Beware of hidden credit card fees while traveling. Check with your credit or debit card issuer to see what fees, if any, will be charged for overseas transactions.
Recent reform legislation in the U. But many banks have responded by increasing fees in other areas, including fees for customers who use credit and debit cards while out of the country -- even if those charges were made in U. Check with your bank before departing to avoid any surprise charges on your statement. You can buy traveler's checks at most banks.
The most popular traveler's checks are offered by American Express tel. Be sure to keep a record of the traveler's checks' serial numbers separate from your checks in the event that they are stolen or lost. You'll get a refund faster if you know the numbers. Consult Bahamas-Travel. It gets hot beneath the Bahamian sun, so we recommend you come prepared.
Generally no, it is not legal to be nude in public. However those who wish to do so will find that there are certain unfrequented beaches they may go to and privately sunbathe as they prefer. Banks are open Monday through Thursday from a. Many banks now offer ATM's that tender Bahamian dollars however there are a few, located in areas of tourism on the larger islands, which will advance US currency.
ATM's are scarce in the out-islands. There is also a maid service charge on the hotel room, usually a few dollars a day, per person. This is usually added to your airfare. Small children are exempt of the departure tax. Many restaurants automatically add the gratuities to the guest's bill, so be sure and look to see if the establishment has that policy or has already added the tip to the bill.
If you are uncertain of the policy, or if the charge has been added erroneously, simply ask your waitperson. Buses, rental cars, motor bikes, bicycles, tour cars and limousines are readily available for hire. Taxis are accessible from all areas at all times. British rules apply, so please drive on the left and watch those roundabouts! Persons entering a roundabout traffic circle must give way to traffic coming from the right that is already in the roundabout.
Visitors may use their home license for up to three months and may also apply for an international driver's license. Pedestrians should remember to look right before crossing streets. It is a serious criminal offense to be in possession of illegal drugs. The Bahamas does not cater to campers and does not offer any formal camp grounds. It is not advisable to camp on the beaches. To camp on privately owned property it is required that you obtain the permission of the land owner.
Our electricity is standard US, volt AC, 60 hz. American appliances will work just fine. The tap water is fine for drinking but most folks prefer bottled water purely based on flavour. These include politicians such as the independence leader Sir Lynden O. The economy of the Bahamas is known for its large tourism sector as well as its export of specialty products such as oceangoing vehicles.
Financial services are also a major industry for the Bahamas, with the country serving as a major offshore banking center. In , the Bahamas became the subject of international discussion following the publication of the so-called Panama Papers. This leak of roughly This leaked data comprised over 1. Tourism Today. International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Income Tax. Monetary Policy. Your Privacy Rights.
To change or withdraw your consent choices for Investopedia. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page.
0コメント