Luxury Bahamas Holidays

Overview

Travel Gems

Carnival
The holiday season sees the ever-vibrant Bahamas fully embrace the Caribbean carnival culture. Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ version of carnival, with immensely colourful costumed parades and partying, takes place on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, with the biggest celebrations in Nassau.

Race Weekend
If you’re seeking an active start to the New Year why not combine your Bahamas holiday with the Race Weekend? The Bahamas has established itself as something of a runners’ paradise, thanks to its agreeable climate and stunning scenery. Race Weekend sees runners from across the globe gather to participate in races of various lengths and demands, ranging from a full marathon to a 5k. The next event takes place on the weekend of January 16th 2016 and, now in its seventh year, will see runners enjoy the range of course entertainment, sponsorship gifts and post-race party in true Bahamian style.

Conservation
For an area so rich in marine treasures it is, perhaps, no surprise that conservation and pro-eco programmes are an important part of The Bahamas culture. For those interested in gaining a greater insight into the region’s efforts to protect marine life, it is possible to spend time behind the scenes of the Atlantis with its team of marine biologists and researchers. An exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand experience of a successful conservation project, this excursion is a must for any budding biologist or would-be eco-warrior.

Travel Planning
Our Travel Consultants can advise on, arrange and pre-book many things to enhance your holiday. This includes everything from spa reservations and dinner reservations, to a range of special experiences available in our featured resorts that you may not know about.

Climate

Thanks to the trade winds that blow throughout The Bahamas, warm weather can be experienced here year round. The coldest winters average a modest 70 degrees. The coolest time is from September to May, when temperature average 70-75 degrees while the rest of the year, temperatures range from 80 to 90 degrees with a little more humidity. At night, temperatures remain warm but comfortable enabling you to enjoy your evenings under the stars.

Hurricanes
There is a ‘hurricane season’ in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Central Mexico and South Eastern seaboard of America between June and November, the months of August and September being particularly susceptible.

Flight Information

Flight Information
British Airways flies from London Heathrow to Nassau.

Flight Time
From London Gatwick to Nassau: 9 hours, 15 minutes.

Documentation

Travelling With Children or Without an Adult

Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.

Visa and Advance Passenger Information

All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.

Health

Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide and you should take health advice about your specific needs from your general practitioner or a specialist clinic as early as possible before travel. Those planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their healthcare provider to assess their risk of infection with Zika. For information about Zika, other mosquito-borne diseases (such as Dengue fever and Chikungunya), Lyme Disease (caused by tick bites), and to receive advice on mosquito bite avoidance measures, please visit Insect and tick bite avoidance. In addition, we highly recommend that you seek specialist advice from your doctor and, where recommended, obtain vaccinations or tablets for protection against, for example: Malaria, Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid. In some cases, treatments for Malaria should begin well in advance of travel. Travellers may also be required to show Yellow Fever Certificates on arrival in certain destinations i.e, some African countries. Please note that you are strongly advised against scuba-diving for 24 hours before travelling by air. We would also like to draw your attention to the risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and recommend that you consult with your doctor before travelling. Visit the FCDO website and select your destination country for the very latest travel advice: Foreign Travel Advice. Additional sources of information include: Public Health England, The National Travel Health And Network Centre, Foreign And Commonwealth Office and your General Practitioner or a specialised clinic.