Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE & AWAY
With 29 islands and nearly 700 cays spread across 100,000 sq miles of ocean, the Bahamas
isn't always an easy place for point-to-point travel. But isn't that part of its charm? Private
boat-owners certainly believe so. Nearly all the region's major international traffic flows
through Nassau, New Providence. The main forms of transportation are scheduled flights
and cruise liners. From Nassau, local carriers, a few ferries and the slower mail boats reach
most inhabited islands and cays. Traveling between Out Islands is rarely simple; you'll usu-
ally have to fly back to Nassau to catch your next flight.
The skies are opening up, however, and it is now possible to take direct flights from the
USA and Europe to a few of the other Bahamian islands.
Flights, tours and rail tickets can be booked online at lonelyplanet.com/bookings .
Entering the Bahamas
See also Click here for customs information.
PASSPORT
Changes to the law in effect from 31 December 2005 mean US citizens and all visitors are
now required to have a passport or 'other secure, accepted document' to enter or re-enter
the United States from the Caribbean. Any American travel to and from the Bahamas by air
needs a passport. Proof of onward travel is also required.
Visitors from most European and Commonwealth countries, most of Latin America, Tur-
key and Israel require passports but no visas for stays of up to three months. See the Visa
section of the Directory for more information.
Citizens of the following countries require passports and visas for stays of any duration:
the Dominican Republic, Haiti, India and all communist countries. Citizens of all other
countries should check current entry requirements with the nearest Bahamian embassy. For
information about extended stays or work (there are strict regulations for foreigners seeking
work in the Bahamas), check with the Ministry of Labor & Immigration Department (
242-322- 7530; fax 242-326-0977; PO Box N-831, E Hill St, Nassau).
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transportation that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO 2 , the
main cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on
aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometer per person than most cars but
travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including
CO 2 ) and particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many web-
sites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions
generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact
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