Island Living
Renting a home in Nassau: areas, leases, deposits and what to check
How renting in Nassau works in practice: choosing an area, upfront costs, the lease terms that matter, utility accounts and the checks to make before signing.
Hannah Lowe
Hannah moved from Abaco to Nassau and has helped more friends settle on the islands than she can count. She writes about island living: hurricanes, housing, schools, groceries and the practical side of making a home here.
Travel & Islands
What to put in a Bahamas beach bag: shade, water and a cooler that copes
What to put in a Bahamas beach bag for a full day out: shade that copes with trade winds, a soft cooler, a sand-free mat, water, sun kit and boat-day bags.
Island Living
Hurricane kit list for a Bahamian home: water, food, light and power
A hurricane kit list for Bahamian homes: how much water to store, food that needs no fridge, light, radio, documents, first aid and power that is safe to run.
Travel & Islands
The Bahamas in October: weather, hurricane risk, sea and what to pack
October in the Bahamas: hot days, a warm sea, the tail of hurricane season, National Heroes Day, quieter hotels and what to pack for showers and sun.
Island Living
Moving to the Bahamas: residency options, housing and real costs
A practical decision guide to moving to the Bahamas: residence and work permits in general terms, renting versus buying, utilities, schools and grocery costs.
Island Living
Hurricane season on a small island: a household calendar, May to November
A month-by-month hurricane season plan for Bahamian households, from May roof checks to November restocking, with checklists for watches and warnings.