The Bahamas is best known for its vacation islands, secluded pink-sand beaches, and stretches of blue waters.

Traveling to The Bahamas is perfect if you are looking for award-winning beaches, globally famous swimming pigs, deserted islands, private coves, and undisturbed wildlife.

But before purchasing your flight tickets to The Bahamas, here are some safety guidelines and requirements you should know for your trip to the Caribbean country.

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The Bahamas Travel Safety Guidelines

The U.S. State Department has raised the Travel Alert Level for The Bahamas to 2, advising travelers to exercise increased caution. The State Department warned that most crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands.

The department noted that violent crimes such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault could occur. However, it said it does not generally happen in tourist areas.

Tourist activities involving commercial recreational watercraft such as water tours are not consistently regulated.

Watercraft are reportedly often not maintained, with many companies do not have safety certifications to operate in The Bahamas.

The State Department also advised travelers not to answer their doors at their hotel or residence unless they know who it is.

The agency further noted to refrain from physically resisting any robbery attempt. It also advised tourists to review the Country Security Report for The Bahamas.

Meanwhile, the country has testing requirements that were put into effect last December 27. Any person presenting COVID-19 test results older than three days will not be allowed to enter The Bahamas, according to Bahamas' Travel.

In addition, all travelers should apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa. On October 1, 2021, The Bahamas removed the travel health visa requirement for inter-island travel.

The Bahamas Tourist Attractions

Atlantis Paradise Island is an oceanside resort with five distinct hotels, from the popular The Roya, The Beach, and The Coral to the new build luxury properties such as The Cove and The Reef.

Aside from its oceanside resorts, Atlantis Paradise Island is committed to the sustainability, revitalization, and education of marine life in the Bahamas. Hammerhead sharks and swordfish swim through sparkling open-air pools.

Tourists must also see one of the most popular cruise ship ports in the Caribbean, such as Nassau. They can do a lot of things in Nassau, such as explore the shops, restaurants, museums, and candy-colored colonial buildings of downtown and Bay Street, according to Planet Ware.

A day trip can also be made to Blue Lagoon Island and Ardastra Gardens, Zoo, and Conservation Center. One should also not miss Exuma Islands, which is home to The Bahamas' swimming pigs.

It is divided into three areas, namely Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays, according to Bahamas' Travel. Exuma Cays has served as a home to some movie stars such as Johnny Depp and David Copperfield.

Meanwhile, Grand Bahama Island lies 60 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida. Its economy is based on tourism, forest products, and fishing. Popular resort beaches included Freeport, West End, Eight Mile Rock, and Pinders Point.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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