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- Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Fifty miles (80km) east of Miami, Grand Bahama is an idyllic
island of white beaches and aquamarine seas beneath which the coral
reefs teem with life. Most visitors stay in Freeport, a few miles
inland, or at the seaside suburb of Lucaya on the south coast of
the island. Here you can sail, play golf or simply relax by the
pool at one of the many all-inclusive resorts. In town there are
plenty of boutiques and bazaars to tempt shoppers, and evenings can
be spent at one of the many restaurants, after which those
travellers with cash left in their wallets can head to one of the
island's casinos. There is also much to entice divers and
snorkellers. Outside Freeport, between Sweeting's Cay and Pelican
Point are seven blue holes inviting exploration, and a little
further west is Deadman's Reef, accessible from the powdery white
beach at Paradise Cove. East of Freeport is the Lucayan National
Park, home to the largest underwater cave system in the world.
Walkers can enjoy the island's natural flora and fauna or hire a
kayak and explore the mangrove creeks.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language in the
Bahamas.
Money
The official currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD), which is
divided into 100 cents. The Bahamian Dollar is equal in value to
the US Dollar and both currencies are accepted throughout the
islands. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
many hotels. There are ATMs in the main tourist centres and credit
and debit cards are widely accepted in all the big resorts.
Travellers cheques can be changed at all banks, although those in
US Dollars receive the best rates. Banks tend to be open from
9.30am to 3pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9.30am to 5pm (Fridays).
Time
Local time in the Bahamas is GMT -5 (GMT -4 from first Sunday
in April till last Sunday in October).