Bahamas
Airport
Nassau International is 16 km (10 miles) west of the city. Freeport International is 5 km (3 miles) from the city.
Climate
Apart from Grand Turk in the extreme southeast, the Bahamas are slightly cooler than other Caribbean island groups due to their proximity to the continental North American cold air systems.
Credit Cards
Major international credit cards are accepted in the larger establishments.
Customs Allowance
Free import for those over 18 years of age of 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 1 lb (454 g) of tobacco, 1 US quart (0.95 litre) of spirits and 1 US quart (0.95 litre) wine, any other goods up to a value of B$100. Firearms, weapons and drugs are prohibited.
Electricity
120 volts AC, 60 Hz.
Holidays
January 1: New Year
June: Labour Day (first Friday)
July 10: Independence Day
August: Emancipation Day (first Monday)
October: Discovery Day (second Friday)
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
Moveable: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday
Media
The three daily newspapers include the Tribune, the Nassau Guardian and the Freeport News. Weekly newspapers include The Bahama Journal, The Standard and Punch. International newspapers available in the Bahamas are: The Times, Miami Herald, Wall Street Journal and the Daily Telegraph.
Shops
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays and Thursday, Friday or Saturday afternoon.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Tourist Information
www.bahamas.com
Water
Bottled mineral water is recommended.
