There are ATMs at the Crystal Palace Casino at the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) dispenses U.S. currency. Machines accept VISA, MasterCard and bankcards on the Cirrus, PLUS and Maestro networks. Minimum withdrawal is $50.
To use your cell phone in The Bahamas, it must be on the GSM network. Check with your provider. You'll likely be charged for international roaming, so rent a GSM phone before leaving home.
Check-in is usually 4:00 p.m. Check-out is 11:00 a.m. If you're arriving early or leaving late, we can secure your luggage and provide you with a place to change clothes. You must be 21 or older to check into the Wyndham Nassau Resort.
The Galleria Cinemas 11 is at the Mall at Marathon
The Bahamaian dollar is equal to US Currency. Expect to pay a small commission when exchanging traveler's checks into Bahamian dollars or from Bahamian dollars to U.S. dollars.
U.S. citizens returning from the Caribbean must have a valid passport to re-enter the U.S. If you're a non-U.S. citizen, contact your airline for entry/visa requirements.
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If you're staying for eight months or less, you'll need to show:
If you're staying more than eight months, apply for a visa from The Bahamas Immigration Department. Consult your closest Bahamas Consular office.
We recommend you drink bottled water when not at the hotel.
Anything you buy in U.S. duty-free shops and bring back to the U.S. is excluded from the $600 duty-free exemptions. Duty-free items available in shops along Bay Street in Nassau include china, crystal, cameras, linens, leather goods and fragrances.
Standard U.S. 120 volts, 60 cycles, AC.
Casino gambling is legal for nonresidents only. The minimum age for gambling is 18.
Bellboys and porters usually receive $1 per bag, while food & beverage services receive 15%. Ask about standard applicable gratuities for group billings.
18 years and older: $15/day
12-17 years old: $4/day
Under 12 years old: No Resort Fee
This includes access to Palace Fitness Center, the in-room safe, all gratuities (maid, pool, beach) and the utility service fee.
Cyber Surf and Business Centre are open from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
It's sold in convenience stores and liquor stores. Legal age is 18.
There are three national morning dailies:
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Postcards to the U.S. cost 50¢; letters, 65¢
Most stores are closed on these days.
There are four government radio stations:
There are four privately owned radio stations:
Guest room taxes are 6% gvt room tax, 6% resort levy.
Taxi fares are set by the government. All taxis are required to have working meters. Kids under 5 travel free when accompanied by an adult. The "zone rate" to Wyndham Nassau Resort is $15, and the waiting charge is 30¢/minute.
There's no charge for up to two pieces of hand luggage, nor for small bags or packages. Handling each additional piece of regular-sized luggage costs 75¢, and large duffel bags and boxes are $1 each.
The Cable Beach Resort uses AT&T, MCI and Sprint for domestic calls and international long distance.
The Bahamas operates on U.S. Eastern Time. Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
Hire them for sightseeing at $45/hour with 5 or fewer people. Each additional half hour costs $22.50.
Large cars cost $60/hour for up to 12 people. Each additional half hour costs $30.
Bahamians drive on the left side of the road. Seat belts are mandatory.
On Queen Street in Nassau. Call 242-322-4753.
