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Q. How do I get to Exuma?
A. American Airlines flies directly from Miami International (MIA) to Georgetown, Exuma
(GGT) via American Eagle Airlines. Continental Airlines flies directly from Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)
and Bahamas Air has flights from Nassau (NAS). Some of the more adventurous travelers take the
mail boat which leaves from Nassau once a week.
Q. How do I get to the house once I arrive?
A. Les Dames is the caretaker and a taxi cab driver. He will meet you at the airport,
take you to the house and provide you with a set of keys. Les is always amenable, for a fee, to
taking guests into Georgetown where they can shop for food before dropping them off at the house.
This is advised as there are no restaurants within walking distance of the house. Any arrangements
can be worked out with Les by phone prior to arrival in Exuma.
Q. How do I get around the island?
A. When our family stays at the house we mostly hitch hike (seriously) and use taxis. The
people of Exuma are very friendly and there is plenty of traffic on the main road that runs along
the island. There are also car and scooter rental services in Georgetown. However, cars are driven
on the left hand side of the road as in England, so please be careful crossing roads and especially
careful when driving. Since the weather is usually fairly hot it is a bit far to walk to Georgetown.
Q. Do I need to be concerned about biting insects?
A. Somewhat. Mosquitoes and no-see-ums are common on the island. These insects are most prevalent
during the hot summer months. Breezy days, also common on the island, serve to keep the insects away
for the most part. The biggest problem that guests can have is if the insects get into the house during
the night. Because the no-see-ums are small enough to pass through the screens and mosquito nets, the best
way to combat the insects is to make sure all of the windows and doors are closed just before dusk. If you
care to enjoy the evening breeze, it is best to do so outside with the windows and doors shut. Bring insect
repellant and bite relief as a precaution.
Q. How is the drinking water?
A. The tap water is drinkable but we usually buy bottled water at the grocery store or from Coral
Springs Water & Ice (2 miles south of the house).
Q. What type of curency do they use in the Bahamas?
A. The Bahamas has its own currency. The Bahamian dollar is equal in value to the US dollar. You
can use either and receive either in return. However, be sure to spend all of your Bahamian dollars before
you leave as they are not exchangeable outside of the Bahamas. ScotiaBank has a branch in Georgetown where
you can use their ATM, cash traveler's checks and draw money from your credit cards. Most establishments
on the island take credit cards.
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