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Bahamas

By: Michael Cheung. TDC100 TA- Top Destinations in Canada. Bahamas. Video about the Bahamas Presentation of the Bahamas Handout will be distributed after presentation. Overview of today’s presentation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsA9Lt7xIx0. Video. Map of Bahamas.

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Bahamas

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  1. By: Michael Cheung TDC100 TA- Top Destinations in Canada Bahamas

  2. Video about the Bahamas Presentation of the Bahamas Handout will be distributed after presentation Overview of today’s presentation

  3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsA9Lt7xIx0 Video

  4. Map of Bahamas

  5. 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 Dollar Introduction to Bahamas

  6. 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 Nassau

  7. 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 Bahamas

  8. Cultural Patterns Holidays • Whit Monday When: May 20 • Boxing Day When: December 26 • Christmas 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

  9. 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 pepper

  10. 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-free 1 litre of duty-free wine or liquor and up to five cartons of duty-free cigarettes Customs

  11. Canadian’s must: • Present a Canadian passport to visit Bahamas • Show 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 required Travel advisories

  12. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate • It is required for entry for travellers over 1 year of age • Malaria • Recommended for Great Exuma Island Travel Advisories (Continued)

  13. ATM’s • Most 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 fraud Miscellaneous considerations for Travellers

  14. Budget • Best Western Bay View Suites • Location: Nassau • Attractions: At least 6-10 minutes drive to Paradise Beach • 10 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 suite Lodging

  15. Intermediate • Comfort Suites Paradise Island • Location: Nassau • Attractions: Paradise Island Golf Course • Amenities 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 double Lodging (Continued)

  16. Deluxe Hotel • Atlantis Paradise Island • Location: Nassau • Attractions: 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 double Lodging (Continued)

  17. Rental Car • In Nassau and Freeport Island, you can rely on taxis and public transit • In some outer islands, most rental cars are cheap and in poor condition • Budget • 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 hours Transportation

  18. Chartered Boat • Most luxurious way to see The Bahamas • Go to any island you want to Transportation (Continued)

  19. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Centre • The Caribbean flamingo, is the national bird of The Bahamas • Almost 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 more Major Attractions

  20. Pirates of Nassau • Best attraction for kids • The exhibit is about the “Golden age of piracy” from 1960-1720 • Walk 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 Caribbean Major Attraction (Continued)

  21. Windsor Equestrian Centre & Happy Trails Stables Located in Coral Harbour, Nassau Offers 90-minute horseback riding Limited to a maximum of eight riders at a time, for $150 per person Price includes transportation to and from the hotel Children must be 12 years old and older and must weigh less than 201 pounds Make reservations Major Attractions (Continued)

  22. Nassau Public Library and Museum • This building was built in 1797 • It was a Nassau Gaol (jail) • It became a public library in 1873 • Library’s collection of historic documents from the colonial days Major Attractions (continued)

  23. Seaworld Explorer • Allows you to explore above the submarine of all the islands of The Bahamas • Explore underwater where all the fishes are and experience the life underwater • Reservation is required • Fees: Adult $45 Children (2-12) $25 Major Attractions (continued)

  24. Many cays around Bahamas • Time • Eastern Standard Time (EST) and daylight saving time is during the summer Geographic features

  25. Food • Conch • Pronounced 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 onions Food, Drink, Shopping

  26. Drinks • Rum came from Cuba and Jamaica • Invented 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 grenadine Food, drink, shopping (continued)

  27. Nassau International Bazaar • 30 shops selling international goods • Runs from Bay Street down to the Waterfront (near Prince George Wharf) • Prince George Plaza • Popular with cruise-ship passengers • Many shops occupy on Bay Street Food, Drink, shopping (Continued)

  28. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQHJ-UlejuA Ending video

  29. Come visit the Bahamas

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