Bahamas
The Bahamas is an archipelago of clear shallows, white-sand beaches, and distinct island personalities. Our guides cover Exuma, Baha Mar, cruises, and what to pack for a tropical resort trip.
About BahamasBest Time to Visit
Nov - Apr is driest and mildest. Jun - Nov is hotter and wetter, with hurricane risk highest Aug - Oct.
Time Zone
Eastern Time
UTC-5 · UTC-4 in summer
Currency
Bahamian dollar (BSD), United States dollar (USD)
Languages
English
English is widely spoken nationwide.
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Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma, Bahamas Vacation
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Photo Diary - Girls Trip to Baha Mar, Bahamas
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Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma, Bahamas Vacation
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A full tropical beach vacation packing guide. A week at a tropical resort is always a good idea - but when your only options are the hotel gift shops, you don't want to be stuck without everything you need. There are some unexpected and easy-to-forget items that will make your trip so much better - and some that I've learned through years of overpacking that you just will not use. The best shoes, attire, accessories, and essentials to pack for the piña-colada-sipping vacation of a lifetime.
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Photo Diary - Girls Trip to Baha Mar, Bahamas
What do you get when you put 8 content creator women in a tropical resort? About 30 cameras, 500 bikinis, and thousands and thousands of photos. This is our girls weekend.