Need to know - The Bahamas - page 18

» Spring is balmy, summer is steamy.
» Destinations such as Andros and the Biminis have their high season in spring, when fish-
ing is best.

LOW SEASON (SEP-NOV)
» Fall hurricane season means few crowds and rock-bottom prices, but it can also
mean…hurricanes.
» Days are mild, though sometimes rainy.

Websites
» Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com/the -bahamas) Destination information, hotel
bookings, traveler forum and more
» Islands of the Bahamas ( www.bahamas.com ) Official tourism site; gives useful island-
by-island info
» Grand Bahama Vacations ( www.grandbahamavacations.com ) Helpful guide for island
getaways

Exchange Rates

Australia A$1 $1
Canada C$1 $1
Eurozone €1 $1.40
Japan ¥100 $1.22
New Zealand NZ$1 $0.74
UK £1 $1.62

US $1 $1

For current exchange rates see www.xe.com

Important Numbers
You need to dial 1 plus the country code when calling between the various islands of the
Bahamas.

Country code

242

International access code

1-242

Emergency numbers 911 or 919