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Location
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Grand
Bahama Island is a mere 52 miles due east of Palm Beach, Florida or about a
half-hour by plane. We're the first complete vacation island you'll come to.
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Geography
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Our
island is 96 miles long and 17 miles across at its widest point. However from
Freeport or Lucaya, you'll find you're within a few minutes drive of most
points of interest.
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Language
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English
is our native tongue, although you'll find we speak it with a pleasant Bahamian
lilt.
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Currency
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The
Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar. Across the island, you'll find
that U.S. currency is widely accepted.
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Weather
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Temperatures
range from average highs of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months to the
low 80s in the summer. Our sub-tropical weather means that temperatures seldom
drop below 60 or rise above 90.
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Attire
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A casual
and informal wardrobe is appropriate both day and night. If you want to dress
up, you won't feel out of place in our casinos or finer restaurants and
nightspots.
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Transportation
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Rental
cars are available at the airport and taxis can be found easily. There are also
tour buses and public jitney buses. (And remember, everyone drives on the
left.)
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Tourist
Information
Centers
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Centers
are conveniently located at the harbour, the airport, Port Lucaya Marketplace
and the International Bazaar to offer accurate information, directions and
advice.
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Medical
Centers
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We have
one government hospital and three private clinics for in- and out-patient care.
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