39_962503 bindex.qxp 10/26/06 11:58 AM Page 351 Index air travel • A • airlines, 82–84, 350 Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour best fares, 84–85 (Marsh Harbour), 236–237 budgeting for, 71 Abaco Inn (Elbow Cay), 13, 250, 252–253 check-in and security, 121–122 Abaco Islands (the Abacos), with children, 104 35, 40–43, 233 Customs procedures, 113, 126 Abaco National Park (Marsh departure tax, 75, 113, 349 Harbour), 245 to Elbow Cay, 233–234, 248 accessibility issues, 99, 106 to Eleuthera, 83, 297, 299 accommodations to Exuma, 83–84, 314 beach resorts, budget, 53–54 to Grand Bahama, 83, 185–186 best room at best rate, 100–102 to Harbour Island, 83, 283 children’s programs, 103–105 identification, 112 choosing, 97–99 island hopping, 186 closure, months of, 285 to New Providence, 81, 82, 125 discounts, 71, 76 to Paradise Island, 82–83 Elbow Cay, 250–252 to port of embarkation, 87 Eleuthera, 300–304 reservations, 85–86 Exuma, 317–320 to San Salvador, 84, 330 for families, 13–14, 76, 98 Albert Lowe Museum (Green Turtle Grand Bahama, 191–198 Cay), 42, 268 Green Turtle Cay, 262–264 alcoholic beverages, 30 Harbour Island, 285–288 all-inclusive accommodations, 72, 94–95 hideaways, best, 11–12 American Express, 130, 189, 347 honeymooner’s, 12–13, 108–109 Angela’s Starfish (Harbour Island), 289 houseboats, 319 Angler’s Restaurant (Marsh Harbour), Marsh Harbour, 236–238 237, 239 meal plans, 99–100 Anthony’s Caribbean Grill (Paradise New Providence, 132–144 Island), 153 Paradise Island, 98, 134–135 antique stores, 177 phone calls from, 76 architecture, 26 price range, 72, 92–93 Ardastra Gardens & Zoo (Nassau), rack rate, 100,COPYRIGHTED 191 MATERIAL167–168 reservations, online, 100, 101–102 area code, 347 San Salvador, 332–333 art galleries taxes, 349 Grand Bahama, 224, 227 Treasure Cay, 272–274 Green Turtle Cay, 265 types of, 92–96 Nassau, 171 Web sites, 351 New Providence, 177 The Adventurer’s Resort (Eleuthera), Atlantis Aquarium (Paradise Island), 168 300–301 Atlantis Paradise Island Resort & Casino (Paradise Island), 13, 20, 133, 136, 168 39_962503 bindex.qxp 10/26/06 11:58 AM Page 352 352 Bahamas For Dummies, 4th Edition ATMs bareboating, 243 Eleuthera, 312 Beach Bar (Harbour Island), 289 Exuma, 329 Beach Bar & Grill (Treasure Cay), 274 Grand Bahama, 189 beaches Harbour Island, 295 best, 9–10, 55 locating, 347 Elbow Cay, 10, 255–256 Marsh Harbour/Great Abaco, 247 Eleuthera, 10, 307–308 New Providence, 130 Exuma, 324–325 using, 77–78 Grand Bahama, 10, 211–214 attractions Green Turtle Cay, 266 budgeting for, 74 Harbour Island, 10, 292–293 Elbow Cay, 257 Marsh Harbour, 242 Eleuthera, 308–311 New Providence, 159–163 Exuma, 327–329 Paradise Island, 35–36, 162 Grand Bahama, 218–221 San Salvador, 334 Green Turtle Cay, 268 Treasure Cay, 10, 275 Harbour Island, 293–294 Beckey’s Restaurant & Lounge Marsh Harbour, 244–245 (Freeport), 200 New Providence, 167–175 Best Western Castaways Resort & recommended, 56–57 Suites (Freeport), 192 San Salvador, 335–336 bicycling Treasure Cay, 276 Grand Bahama, 188–189, 221 Green Turtle Cay, 262 Harbour Island, 285 • B • Marsh Harbour, 236 baby sitting, 105, 130, 189 New Providence, 129–130, 174–175 The Bahamas San Salvador, 332 architecture, 26 Treasure Cay, 272 books about, 31–32 Big D’s Conch Spot No. 2 (Exuma), 323 cost of things in, 72 birding, 223, 245 cuisine, 27–30 Bishop’s Restaurant (East End), 200 currency conversion, 79, 347 The Black Angus Grill (Cable easy to reach islands, 59 Beach), 156 geography, 33–34, 341–342 Blue Bar (Harbour Island), 287 history, 21–25 Bluff House Beach Hotel (Green Turtle living on island time, 26 Cay), 13, 261, 262–263, 264 local language, 26–27 Boat House Restaurant (Elbow Cay), 253 myths about, 341–343 boating. See also cruises; kayaking residents, 343 Abacos islands, 346 Web sites, 350 best, 19 Bahamian Club (Paradise Island), 15, 153 Elbow Cay, 256–257, 258, 277 Bahamian Kitchen (Nassau), 146–147 Exuma, 19, 182, 326–327 banana-boating, 214 Grand Bahama, 19, 217 Bank of Nova Scotia (Web site), 347 Great Guana Cay, 246–247 banks, First Caribbean International, 78 Green Turtle Cay, 262, 267, 277 Banyan Beach Club Resort (Treasure Harbour Island, 293 Cay), 14, 273–274 Man-O-War Cay, 277–278 39_962503 bindex.qxp 10/26/06 11:58 AM Page 353 Index 353 Marsh Harbour, 19, 236, 243 Cap’n Jacks (Elbow Cay), 253 New Providence, 19, 165–166 car rental Rose Island, 182 best rates, 115–116 Treasure Cay, 276 discounts, 76 books about The Bahamas, 31–32 driving on the left, 115 brass and copper goods, 177 Eleuthera, 300 Breezes Bahamas (Cable Beach), Exuma, 317 111, 136 Grand Bahama, 188 bridge tolls, 128 insurance, 115, 116 British Colonial Hilton (Nassau), 138 Man-O-War Cay, 278 Buccaneer Club (Eleuthera), 301 Marsh Harbour, 236 Buccaneer Public Beaches New Providence, 126, 129 (Eleuthera), 308 reasons not to rent, 115 budget for trip, 71–75. See also money San Salvador, 331–332 budget vacation, best islands for, 53–54 Treasure Cay, 272 Buena Vista (Nassau), 146 Web sites, 351 buses carriage ride (Nassau), 129, 344 Exuma, 316 Cartwright’s Ocean Front Cottages Grand Bahama, 187–188, 220 (Eleuthera), 301 Grand Bahama tours, 220–221 cash, carrying, 77–78, 80 Nassau, 128–129 casinos, 20, 127, 342–343 The Cave (Eleuthera), 310 Caves Beach (New Providence), 162 • C • cellphone, 120–121 cabanas, 95, 96 Cherokee Sound (Marsh Harbour), 244 Cabbage Beach (Paradise Island), Chez Willie (Nassau), 14, 150 9–10, 159 Chicago Herald Monument (San Cable Beach (New Providence). See Salvador), 335 also New Providence children accommodations, 136–137, 139, accommodations for, 13–15, 76, 98 142–143 best islands for, 58–59 beaches, 127 dining menus, 98 described, 9, 35, 162 kid-friendly dining, 27 getting to, 126 organized programs for, 103–105 maps, 137, 157 passport for, 114 new developments, 140 safety matters, 114 nightlife, 20 traveling with, 103–105 restaurants, 14–15, 156–158 China Temple (Freeport), 200–201 Café at the Great Hall of Waters Christopher Columbus monuments (Paradise Island), 154 (San Salvador), 335 Café Johnny Canoe (Cable Beach), Churchill’s (Lucaya), 201 31, 156 cigar stores, 177 Café Martinique (Paradise Island), 154 Cigatoo Restaurant (Eleuthera), 305 Café Matisse (Nassau), 147 climate Café Skan’s (Nassau), 147 beach weather, 342 calendar of events, 64–68 forecast, 350 Cambridge Village (Eleuthera), 305 high versus low season, 61–63 Cape Eleuthera (Eleuthera), 307, 309 hurricane season, 63 39_962503 bindex.qxp 10/26/06 11:58 AM Page 354 354 Bahamas For Dummies, 4th Edition climate (continued) cruises. See also boating rainfall, average, 62 airfare deals with, 87 temperature, average, 62 best rates, 89 Web site, 63, 349 to Grand Bahama, 88, 186 clothing stores, 178, 225 major cruise lines, 88–89 Club Med–Columbus Isle (San Salvador) to New Providence, 86–87, 126–127 described, 12, 332 crystal and china shops, 224–225 scuba diving, 334 Crystal Palace Casino (Cable Beach), singles at, 111 12, 20, 144 tennis, 336 cuisine, local, 27–30 Club Med Public Beach (Eleuthera), 308 Cupid’s Cay (Eleuthera), 310 Club Peace & Plenty (Exuma), Curly Tails Restaurant & Bar (Marsh 317–318, 321 Harbour), 239–240 Club Soleil Resort (Elbow Cay), currency exchange, 79, 347 250–251, 253–254 Current Island (Eleuthera), 311 Cockburn Town (San Salvador), 50, Customs procedures, 113, 126 330–331 cybercafes, locating, 120. See also cocktails, 30 Internet access Coco Bay Beach (Green Turtle Cay), 264, 266 Coco Bay Cottages (Green Turtle • D • Cay), 263 day-trips Cocodimama Charming Resort from Elbow Cay, 258 (Eleuthera), 301–302 from Eleuthera, 312 Coconut Cove Hotel (Exuma), 318, 321 from Grand Bahama, 228–229 Coconut’s (Treasure Cay), 274–275 from Green Turtle Cay, 269 coins and stamps, 177–178 from Marsh Harbour, 246–247 Columbus, Christopher (explorer), from Nassau, 182 21–22, 341 from Treasure Cay, 277–278 Comfort Suites (Paradise Island), 138 Delaporte Beach (New conch, 28, 239 Providence), 162 Conch Fritters Bar & Grill (Nassau), 150 departure tax, 75, 113, 349 Conch Inn Hotel & Marina (Marsh dialect, 26–27 Harbour), 237 Dillet’s Guest House (Nassau), 139 condos, 95, 96, 272 directory assistance, 349 Coral Sands (Harbour Island), 285–286 disabilities, travelers with, 106–107 Coral Sands Restaurant (Harbour Dixon Hill Lighthouse (San Salvador), Island), 289–290 50, 335–336 cosmetics, 180 doctor, finding, 118–119. See also cottages or cabanas, 95, 96 hospitals The Cove Eleuthera, 302 Dolcevita Restaurant and Lounge The Cove restaurant (Eleuthera), 305 (Eleuthera), 304 crafts, handicrafts, 178 Dolphin Beach Resort (Great Guana credit cards, 79, 347 Cay), 237–238, 246 Crossing Rocks (Marsh Harbour), 245 dolphin encounters crowds, 38, 49, 63 about, 345 Crowne Plaza Golf Resort & Casino Grand Bahama, 215 (Freeport), 186 39_962503 bindex.qxp 10/26/06 11:58 AM Page 355 Index 355 Green Turtle Cay, 267 embassies and consulates, 347 New Providence, 166 emeralds, 226 dress code, 348 emergencies drinking water, 30, 119 doctor, finding, 118–119 Duck Inn and Orchid Gardens Elbow Cay, 258 (Eleuthera), 302–303 Eleuthera, 312 Dune (Paradise Island), 15, 154–155 emergency cash, 80 Dunmore Beach Club (Harbour Island), Exuma, 329 12, 286 Grand Bahama, 189 Dunmore Town (Harbour Island), 44, Green Turtle Cay, 269 284, 293–295 Harbour Island, 295 duty-free shopping, 75, 176 lost or stolen wallet, 80 Marsh Harbour/Great Abaco, 247 New Providence, 130 • E • overview, 347 East Beach (San Salvador), 334, 335 San Salvador, 336 East End (Grand Bahama), 199 Treasure Cay, 278 Eddie’s Edgewater (George Town), 322 etiquette and customs,