This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or comissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
This guide will help you to get the most out of your visit to the Atlanta. It provides recommendations on places to visit as well as detailed practical information. The section Introduction The Atlanta gives an overview of the geographical position of the islands, their natural environment, their culture and their history. Individual sections describe the main historic sites and star attractions. Help with accommodation, restaurant, shopping, entertainment and recreational activities can be found in the Tourist Informatin section, while the survival guide provides useful practical information and advice for visitors.
Where to go................................ 9
When to go............................... 11
Things not to miss.................... 13
Basics 17–52
Getting there ............................ 19
Getting around ......................... 23
Accommodation ...................... 30
Eating and drinking................... 32
The media ................................ 35
Festivals................................... 35
Sports and outdoor activities.... 37
Culture and etiquette................ 41
Shopping ................................. 41
Travelling with children............. 42
Travel essentials....................... 43
Guide 53–326
1 New Providence and
Paradise Island ................ 55
2 Grand Bahama .................... 99
3 The Abacos ....................... 133
4 Andros ............................. 167
5 The Biminis and the Berry
Islands ........................... 191
6 Eleuthera ........................... 211
7 The Exumas ...................... 245
8 Cat Island and San
Salvador ......................... 279
9 The south islands .............. 303
Contexts 327–354
History.................................... 329
Society and culture................. 33 9
Flora and fauna....................... 342
Books..................................... 350
Travel store 355–356
Small print & Index 357–368
The Rough Guide to the Bahamas
ContentsWhere to go................................ 9
When to go............................... 11
Things not to miss.................... 13
Basics 17–52
Getting there ............................ 19
Getting around ......................... 23
Accommodation ...................... 30
Eating and drinking................... 32
The media ................................ 35
Festivals................................... 35
Sports and outdoor activities.... 37
Culture and etiquette................ 41
Shopping ................................. 41
Travelling with children............. 42
Travel essentials....................... 43
Guide 53–326
1 New Providence and
Paradise Island ................ 55
2 Grand Bahama .................... 99
3 The Abacos ....................... 133
4 Andros ............................. 167
5 The Biminis and the Berry
Islands ........................... 191
6 Eleuthera ........................... 211
7 The Exumas ...................... 245
8 Cat Island and San
Salvador ......................... 279
9 The south islands .............. 303
Contexts 327–354
History.................................... 329
Society and culture................. 33 9
Flora and fauna....................... 342
Books..................................... 350
Travel store 355–356
Small print & Index 357–368
The Rough Guide to the Bahamas
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