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The Bahamas is widely considered to be a safe holiday destination. Between June and November, there is a risk of hurricanes. For the most up-to-date travel advice for the Bahamas, check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
No, British nationals do not usually need a visa to enter the Bahamas. Tourists can visit for up to 21 days.
It is advised that you’re up to date with standard British vaccinations (MMR, flu, etc), but there are no required immunisations. If you are travelling from a country with high cases of yellow fever (this includes transfers over 12 hours), then you will need a vaccination certificate.
For a chilled-out holiday on one island, a week is plenty of time. If you’d like to island hop, consider ten to fourteen days.
How you get around the Bahamas will vary from island to island. New Providence and Grand Bahama have a network of local buses (jitneys), whereas smaller islands rely on taxis. Getting between islands can be difficult, although there are some ferries and water taxis that make the shorter trips (for example, between New Providence and Paradise Island). Bahama Ferries run services between Nassau and some of the other popular islands, such as Eleuthera, Abdros, Harbour Island and the Exumas.
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