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Nassau and Paradise Island

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The Islands of the Bahamas, just off Florida's coast, offer an exciting and action-packed vacation experience for guests. Explore Nassau's shopping and dining venues as you stroll past candy-colored building fronts. Take in the gaming action at one of the local casinos, offering Vegas-style entertainment and gambling. Lay back and soak in the local landscape, filled with soft-sand beaches, lush palm-filled gardens, and adventure-filled underwater gardens just waiting to be discovered. Nassau and Paradise Island offer visitors a vacation filled with endless opportunities.

Bahamas Hotels

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Overview

The city of Nassau and the popular tourist destination of Paradise Island are the most prominent attractions on New Providence Islands. Throughout its history, the Bahamas have withstood stopovers from sea-faring pirates, Spanish conquistadors, British Loyalists, Civil War-era blockade runners, and Prohibition rumrunners. Today, the largest stopover for visitors are the million cruise-ship passengers who arrive each year. For cruise guests, the attractions awaiting at Paradise Island are a popular shore excursion.

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Before You Go

Airport Check-In: It is recommended that you reconfirm your flight information and check in for your flights at the airline’s website 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Please bring all your final documents with you. It is important to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to departure for all domestic flights, and three hours prior to departure for international flights.

Required Documents: Passports are required for international travel. You will not be permitted to depart without necessary documentation. There may be additional requirements for international travel, such as vaccinations or visas, and some countries require that passports be valid for six months or longer beyond your stay in the country. Passport and entry requirements are subject to change at any time without notice. For the most current information on passport and entry requirements, please visit the Government of Canada official website at http://travel.gc.ca. Special travel documents are required for children traveling with or without their parents. If you are traveling with children, please check with the airline or cruise line prior to departure. If you are not a Canadian citizen, you must contact the consulate of the country you are visiting.

Newlywed Information: Tickets and other travel documents must exactly match your current passport and other identification. If not, you could be denied boarding and no refund will be forthcoming. For requirements and information regarding marriages performed in a foreign country, please visit the consulate of the particular country.

Honeymoon Packages: Some hotels require you to present a marriage certificate or licence for you to receive the honeymoon package. Please bring your marriage documentation with you if you are traveling on a honeymoon package.

Minors: If a minor (under 18) is traveling, please provide the appropriate travel documents for the trip. Review required documents here, https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/children-travel.

Luggage: Baggage allowances and fees vary by airline. For airline baggage fees and policies please visit https://www.costcotravel.ca/Info/Airline-Baggage. If baggage fees do apply, this cost will be additional and must be paid directly to the airline.

Duty Free/Customs: When returning to Canada the duty-free allowance may vary by country. Please visit https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs for more information.

Travel Health Information: For the most current worldwide health information, consult your family physician or https://travel.gc.ca for advice and advisories.

General Safety Tips: By taking a few simple security precautions before and during your vacation, you can help ensure that you, your traveling companions, and your valuables are as safe and secure as possible.
  • To make it easier to replace your passport if it’s lost or stolen, in addition to your passport, take a photocopy of your passport information page (keeping it separate from your actual passport).
  • Carry only a limited amount of cash, just enough for gratuities and incidental purchases. Major credit cards are widely accepted and can be replaced if lost or stolen.
  • Always lock your hotel room door (including patio and balcony door on any level of the building) and use the peephole before opening the door.
  • Store your valuables (such as cash, credit cards and airline tickets) in the hotel’s in-room safe or front desk safety deposit box.
  • If you must carry valuables on your person, do so in a pouch or money belt concealed under your clothing. Purses and backpacks can be easy targets for thieves.
  • For complete and current safety and security information, including travelers' tips, public announcements, travel advisories and more, please visit the Government of Canada official website at https://travel.gc.ca.

Climate:
Average Celsius Temperature:
  • December through February: 25° to 24° (Winter)
  • March through May: 26° to 30° (Spring)
  • June through August: 31° to 32° (Summer)
  • September through November: 32° to 27° (Autumn)

Tropical Storm Season from June to November

Water Safety: Bottled water is recommended.

Local Currency: Bahamian Dollar

Currency Information: U.S. dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted.

Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time

Local Language: English

Transportation: Public transportation and taxis are available. Look for the Bahama host decal in your taxi cab's window for knowledgeable and professional Bahamian hospitality. Bikes and mopeds may also be available.

Attire: Dress is informal but conservative. Casual wear is acceptable, except in certain hotels, restaurants, or nightclubs where a dress code is required - such as a jacket and tie, collared shirt, slacks, and closed-toe shoes for men; dresses, a blouse with nice shorts or skirt, and high heels/platforms, or nice sandals for women. Walking around the hotel or town in a t-shirt and shorts is okay, but beach attire is not appropriate to wear in town, casinos, churches, restaurants, and shops - away from the beach or pool area, you are expected to cover your bathing suit. In the more laid-back, remote areas, the dress code may be more flexible. During the day, it is warm to hot - clothes made of lightweight, natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk are ideal. In the evenings, it tends to be cooler - you may want a jacket, sweater, long-sleeve top, or long trousers.

Planner

Sargassum/Seaweed Advisory

Sargassum is a free-floating seaweed that is especially prolific in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. While beneficial to ocean life, these large free-floating seaweed mats often wash up on beaches. The amount of seaweed on the beaches fluctuates based on the time of year and ocean currents. While resorts do their best to maintain the beaches for their guests, you may experience some inconvenience during your stay.

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Top Experiences

  • Beaches : The beaches on Paradise Island draw visitors to their shores year-round. Other island beaches in Nassau offer a more laid-back experience.

  • Casinos : Explore the local gaming scene at one of the island's action-packed casinos.

  • Diving : The surrounding waters offer an underwater sculpture garden, the famous Lost Blue Hole, and other historic wrecks.

  • Downtown Nassau : Pastel buildings, historic Parliament Square, and open-air markets await visitors in downtown Nassau.

  • The Queen's 66 Steps : The Queen's staircase offers a direct trail from Fort Fincastle to central Nassau. This oasis draped in tropical plants, and a waterfall creates a captivating experience.

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Transfers

Region: Nassau, Bahamas
Transfer Company: Bahamas Experience Tours
Telephone: 1-242-397-5000

Instructions: Upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the baggage claim area, collect your luggage and continue to the exit. Once you exit the airport, look for the Bahamas Experience signs and a representative holding a Costco Travel sign. The Bahamas Experience rep is located once you exit the airport through the double doors and walk across the street. Look for signage directly across from the taxi stand. For your departure transfer, Bahamas Experience Tours will confirm the pickup location and time. For changes within 24 hours of departure, please contact Bahamas Experience Tours. Any changes, cancellations or questions regarding your reservation can be made by contacting a customer service representative at 1-242-397- 5000 or by email at reservations@bahamasexperiencetours.com. A 100% cancellation fee will apply for no-shows or if the reservation is canceled within 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup time.