Island-hopping the Exumas by mail boat, ferry and small plane
A leg-by-leg Exumas route: overnight mail boat from Nassau to the cays, small boats around Staniel Cay, a light-plane hop to George Town and harbour ferries.
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A leg-by-leg Exumas route: overnight mail boat from Nassau to the cays, small boats around Staniel Cay, a light-plane hop to George Town and harbour ferries.
How visitor spending flows through the Bahamian economy: cruise versus stopover visitors, Nassau versus the Out Islands, and the risks of relying on tourism.
The Bahamas sits in the Atlantic, not the Caribbean Sea, yet it belongs to CARICOM and shares the region's history. Here is how geography and politics fit.
How to spend an evening at Nassau's Arawak Cay Fish Fry: getting there, when to arrive, how ordering works, what to eat and drink, and seafood seasons.
A practical decision guide to moving to the Bahamas: residence and work permits in general terms, renting versus buying, utilities, schools and grocery costs.
How to snorkel Bahamian reefs safely: reading tides and cuts, staying visible to boats, avoiding stings and scrapes, and habits that keep the coral healthy.
How to open a small business in Nassau step by step: choosing a structure, reserving a name, the business licence, National Insurance, VAT and banking.
What Junkanoo is, where it came from and how the Boxing Day and New Year's parades work, from goatskin drums and crêpe-paper costumes to the big groups.
Eleuthera, Andros, Long Island or Abaco? A side-by-side guide to getting there, getting around and which Out Island suits a first visit to the Bahamas.
A month-by-month hurricane season plan for Bahamian households, from May roof checks to November restocking, with checklists for watches and warnings.
A dish-by-dish guide to Bahamian conch – salad, fritters, cracked, stewed – with a home conch salad recipe and what to know about the rules protecting it.
A self-guided walk through Old Nassau, from the Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle down Bay Street to Fort Charlotte, with history and practical tips.