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By Michael Cheung TDC100 TA Top Destinations in Canada Overview of todays presentation Video about the Bahamas Presentation of the Bahamas Handout will be distributed after presentation Video ID: 220388

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Slide1

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