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Information
on Bahamas |
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Country
info
A
concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including
other relevant
information.
For a breakdown
of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Contact
information with no frills at: Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online: Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa
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 Emergency
Numbers |
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Ambulance,
Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain
and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where
applicable.
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 Health
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 Accessibility |
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bakpaka
is in the process of researching accessibility for
ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards
and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation,
places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world: ISE Cards and ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just
say hello
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 Travel
Tips/What's on |
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General
and country specific tips for backpackers, including
things to do and see. We are looking for your input,
so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers
and us know what's happening out there!!!
If
you would like to become an author, please email
us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed
in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet
online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves
the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local
people.
Visit
the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre
at:
Ecotourism
For
tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
DIVEWORLD
Get the official and independent view on dive sites and facilities around the world.
The way the world learns to dive:
PADI
The magazine divers trust:
Scuba Diving
News
and comment from around the world:
World News
Caribbean
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 Climate
Report/When to go |
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This
section will develop into a comprehensive guide to
current weather and seasonal trends experienced in
this country, and advise on weather related issues
affecting places of interest.
Current
regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather
Caribbean
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 Accommodation/Cyber
Cafes |
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bakpaka
is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide
to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check
out the worldwide accommodation options below and
through our travel
link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The Hostelz guide to Hostels The Tripavisor guide to
Worldwide Accommodations
The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation
network at: Backpackers
Resorts
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under
construction.
The
most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's
a selection operating in this country:
Aarons Webhouse
Governor's Harbor, Eleuthera,
Bahamas.
Email: johnbennett6@earthlink.net
Internet Cafe
Downtown Mall,
Bay Street,
Nassau,
Bahamas.
Tel: (1) (242) 356-2217
Cost/Hour: $3.00 (15 minutes)
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 Travel
Advice |
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bakpaka
is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre.
In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at
the following addresses:
Although
this information can sometimes be specific, the majority
will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S.
Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S.
Customs
U.K.
Customs
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