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Bahamas
By: Michael Cheung
TDC100 TA- Top Destinations in CanadaSlide2
Overview of today’s presentation
Video about the Bahamas
Presentation of the BahamasHandout will be distributed after presentationSlide3
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsA9Lt7xIx0Slide4
Map of BahamasSlide5
Introduction to Bahamas
Capital city is Nassau
Lynden
Pindling
International Airport (NAS)
Language:
Locals speak English
Some have accent such as African, Irish or Scottish
Religion:
Baptist, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Church of God, Methodist
Currency: $Bahamian Dollars (BSD)
U.S. Dollars are the always equivalent to Bahamian DollarSlide6
How to get there
In total there are 14 islands
Grand Bahamas International Airport - Freeport
(
FPO)
Marsh Harbour Airport – The
Abacos
(MHH)
National Airline:
Bahamasair
Serves 19 airports and 12 Bahamian islands
Some of the outer islands have airports or airstrips, or have a short ferry ride
Air Canada is the only carrier offering scheduled service from Canada to NassauSlide7
Climate and weather Patterns
Averages between 24ºC -29ºC during both Winter and Summer
It can get chilly in the morning and in the night time
Hurricanes
The hurricane season usually comes June 1 – November 30
More tropical cyclones in the U.S. Mainland than BahamasSlide8
Cultural Patterns
Whit Monday
When: May 20Boxing Day When: December 26Christmas Day
When: December 25
Discovery Day
When: October 14
Good Friday
When: March 29
Easter Sunday & Monday
When:
Emancipation
Day
When: August
5
Independence Day
When: July 10
Labour Day
When: June 7
HolidaysSlide9
Food
Johnnycake
Originally called, “Journey Cake”
Dates back from the early settlers
Made with butter, milk, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder
Peas ‘n’ Rice
Popular method to cook is with pigeon peas which grow on small trees or with black-eyed peas with salt park, tomatoes, celery, uncooked rice, thyme, green pepper, onion, salt, and pepperSlide10
Customs
Arriving at Bahamas:
Allows you to bring in 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1 pound of tobacco, plus 1 quart of spirits (hard liquor)Returning to US:Can bring back $800 of merchandise duty-free1 litre of duty-free wine or liquor and up to five cartons of duty-free cigarettes Slide11
Travel advisories
Canadian’s must:
Present a Canadian passport to visit BahamasShow Permanent Resident Card and a valid passport if you are permanent resident of Canada
Visas
Student Permit is required
Business visa and tourist visa are not requiredSlide12
Travel Advisories (Continued)
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
It is required for entry for travellers over 1 year of ageMalariaRecommended for Great Exuma IslandSlide13
Miscellaneous considerations
for Travellers
ATM’sMost banks have ATMs
Accepts Visa,
Mastercard
, American Express, and any other bank or credit card
Some may not accept credit cards unless there is a computer chip to prevent credit card fraudSlide14
Lodging
Budget
Best Western Bay View SuitesLocation: NassauAttractions: At least 6-10 minutes drive to Paradise Beach10 minute walk to Cabbage Beach
Amenities include: Lunch-only restaurant, bar, babysitting, 3 outdoor pools, tennis court, In room: A/C, TV, hairdryer, kitchen, Wi-Fi (Free)
Appeals to children and adults
Rates: $180-$245 for 1 bedroom suiteSlide15
Lodging (Continued)
Intermediate
Comfort Suites Paradise IslandLocation: NassauAttractions: Paradise Island Golf CourseAmenities include: Restaurant, bar, small health club, outdoor pool, tennis court, In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi ($10)
Appeal to honeymooners
Rates: Winter $265-$330 double
Off-season $250-$330 doubleSlide16
Lodging (Continued)
Deluxe Hotel
Atlantis Paradise IslandLocation: NassauAttractions: Leap of Faith (Waterslide into lagoon filled with sharks)
Amenities include: 20 restaurants, 18 lounges and clubs, babysitting, concierge, children’s programs (ages 3-17), health club & spa, 17 outdoor pools, room service, 5 tennis courts, In room: A/C, TV, hairdryer,
minibar
, Wi-Fi ($15)
Appeals to children and adult
Rates: Winter $420-$700 double,
Off-season $270-$660 doubleSlide17
Transportation
Rental Car
In Nassau and Freeport Island, you can rely on taxis and public transitIn some outer islands, most rental cars are cheap and in poor conditionBudget Taxi
Usually in Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahamas area
Cabs are metered and only take cash, no credit cards
Outer Islands are not metered, so you must negotiate about the fare
Freeport Taxi Company
Open 24 hoursSlide18
Transportation (Continued)
Chartered Boat
Most luxurious way to see The BahamasGo to any island you want toSlide19
Major Attractions
Ardastra
Gardens, Zoo & Conservation CentreThe Caribbean flamingo, is the national bird of The BahamasAlmost disappeared in the early 1940s and was brought back through the efforts of the National Trust
Other wildlife here include boa constrictors (snakes), macaws (parrots), kinkajous (honey bear), iguanas, brown-headed
tamarins
(monkey), and much moreSlide20
Major Attraction (Continued)
Pirates of Nassau
Best attraction for kidsThe exhibit is about the “Golden age of piracy” from 1960-1720Walk through the pirate ship called “The Revenge”The exhibit also tells about Captain
Woodes
Rogers, who was sent by the English Crown to suppress pirates of the CaribbeanSlide21
Major Attractions (Continued)
Windsor Equestrian Centre & Happy Trails Stables
Located in Coral Harbour, NassauOffers 90-minute horseback riding Limited to a maximum of eight riders at a time, for $150 per personPrice includes transportation to and from the hotel
Children must be 12 years old and older and must weigh less than 201 pounds
Make reservations Slide22
Major Attractions (continued)
Nassau Public Library and Museum
This building was built in 1797 It was a Nassau Gaol (jail)It became a public library in 1873Library’s collection of historic documents from the colonial daysSlide23
Major Attractions (continued)
Seaworld Explorer
Allows you to explore above the submarine of all the islands of The BahamasExplore underwater where all the fishes are and experience the life underwaterReservation is required
Fees: Adult $45
Children (2-12) $25Slide24
Geographic features
Many cays around BahamasTime
Eastern Standard Time (EST) and daylight saving time is during the summer Slide25
Food, Drink, Shopping
Food
ConchPronounced as “Konk”
Every cook has a different recipe to prepare conch
Example is Conch salad
Conch salad is a local favourite
Uncooked conch marinated in Old Sour (hot pepper sauce) to break down its tissues and add extra flavour
This is also served with diced red or green peppers and chopped onionsSlide26
Food, drink, shopping (continued)
Drinks
Rum came from Cuba and JamaicaInvented several drinks such as the Yellow Bird, the Bahama Mama, and the
Goombay
Smash
The
Bahama
Mama has Vat 19, citrus juice, a pinch of nutmeg, crème de cassis, and a hint of grenadineSlide27
Food, Drink, shopping (Continued)
Nassau International Bazaar
30 shops selling international goodsRuns from Bay Street down to the Waterfront (near Prince George Wharf)Prince George PlazaPopular with cruise-ship passengers
Many shops occupy on Bay Street Slide28
Ending video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQHJ-UlejuASlide29
Come visit the Bahamas