The islands of The Bahamas have a warm, agreeable climate which varies little year-round. This is due to the trade winds, which continually blow. The coolest time to take  vacations to one of the Bahamas islands or Freeport is from September through May when the temperature averages
70-75 degrees.

The rest of the year is little warmer with temperatures between 80-85 degrees. From November through April each year rainfall is scarce  however, showers can occur during the months of May through October.  Always remember, there's really never a "bad time" for  a Grand Bahamas vacation, or for visiting Freeport.

What To Wear

While you're on your Bahamas vacation, casual summer clothing is appropriate during the day any time of the year, but for the cooler evenings from December to February be sure to bring a jacket or sweater  . Most of the better restaurants, hotels and casinos require jackets for men in the evening. Although you may feel like wearing your swimming suit,  beach clothing is inappropriate on the streets downtown, in churches, restaurants and casinos.

Electricity

Electricity is normally 120 volts AC. American appliances are fully compatible.

Driving

British rules apply, so please drive on the left and watch those roundabouts! Persons entering a roundabout (traffic circle) must give way to traffic coming from the right already on the roundabout. Visitors may use their home license for up to three months and may also apply for an international driver's license. Pedestrians should remember to look right before crossing streets.

What is the legal drinking age in The Bahamas?
 Is there a legal gambling age?

Eighteen is the legal age in The Bahamas for drinking, gambling (non-residents only allowed to gamble in The Bahamas), and voting.  This makes the Bahamas an ideal spot for the spring breakers from the states.  Many college students are under 21, or have friends that are not of legal age.  They can come to the islands and enjoy all the excitement and fun that places like Las Vegas offer.  

Parents should be aware of this when sending their college age kids here for a vacation.  If you don't approve of these activities perhaps you should consider a chaperone.

Can I use my ATM Card on my Bahamas Vacation ?

Most of the larger islands have ATMs located in airport terminals, branch banks, most casinos, the larger hotels and other convenient locations. Most machines dispense local currency and U.S, dollars. 

The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to the U.S. dollar. Both U.S. and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands.

Can I call home using my cell phone
from the Bahamas ?

The Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BaTelCo) has automatic roaming agreements with cellular carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. BaTelCo's roaming partners include Aliant Cellular, Ameritech Cellular, BCTEL Mobility, Bell Mobility, Bell Atlantic NYNEX Mobile, BellSouth Mobility, Blue Ridge Cellular, Cantel, Cellular Holding,

Cellular One Bay Area Cellular, Cellular One of Illinois, Cellular One of Southwest Florida, Comcast Cellular, Crowley Cellular, Dansbury Cellular, Pioneer/Enid Cellular, MT&T Mobile, NBTel Mobility, Radiofone, 360° Communications, Telcel, TELUS Mobility U.S. Cellular and Western Wireless.

f your home carrier has a roaming agreement with BaTelCo and your cellular number is active in The Islands Of The Bahamas, you can enjoy cellular service. Simply ensure that your phone is switched to system B and dial away!

• To place a call, dial 7 digits for local calls and 10 digits for calls to the United States
  and Canada.
   
• To receive a call, the caller must dial BaTelCo's access code (242-359-7626), wait for the second dial tone and dial the roamer's cellular number including the area code.
   
• Billing is a breeze ... There are no activation fees for Roaming in The Bahamas and you will be billed via your home carrier at a rate of $3.00 per day and $0.99 per minute (plus toll charges for long distance.