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Planning a trip to The Bahamas? Worried about roaming charges? Fear not, there are many ways in which you can avoid roaming charges and call your loved ones from the Bahamas.

Bahamas BTC Talk it Up Card

This card allows you to call from Bahamas to US for as low as 25 cents per minute. Calls to other countries in the Caribbean are around 35 cents per minutes and calls to Europe are around 65 cents per minute. You can purchase one here. This card comes with a local Bahamian 242 area code access number so you can call from your hotel room or any local pay-phone.

Bahamas Indigo Prepaid Card

This card allows you to call from the Bahamas to the US for as low as 44 cents per minute. Calls to other countries in the Caribbean are around 49 cents per minutes and calls to Europe are around 70 cents per minute. This card comes with a local Bahamian 242 area code access number so you can call from your hotel room or any local pay-phone. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bahamas is famous for destination weddings and were exclusively limited to the weddings of celebrities, until recently. There has been a shift in the trend as couples are taking more and more interest in this place to add a special flavor to their wedding. In reality, destination weddings might cost less than traditional weddings and also let your guests enjoy a vacation of their own.

A destination wedding in the Bahamas requires a proper plan, like a traditional wedding, and it is always better to keep a checklist with you so that your wedding is perfect and you don’t miss out anything.

Basics
Get assistance from a local Bahamas wedding planner.
- The Bahamas Bridal Association can help you locate a certified bridal consultant
Which services the wedding planner is providing?
- Check the services provided by your wedding planner and cost for additional services.
How much time is required to reserve a wedding in advance?
- You should know when to reserve your booking to avoid any delays

Budget
How much is actually required for the wedding?
- It is better to plan budgeting of approximately 0 per guest, to be on the safe side.
What is the basic wedding budget?
- Figure out the basic budget to avoid any budget overruns. Read the rest of this entry »

I am often approached by buyers, foreign and local alike, asking if the real estate market has suffered like that of our neighbours to the north. The answer is a resounding “Not even close!” Typically there is an uncomfortable silence on the other end of the line and then I begin to explain.

The Bahamas real estate market is a very unique creature indeed! We are geographically close to the US and our government and currency are stable. We enjoy a year around climate that is sunny and warm and our islands and our people are equally as beautiful. Our banking industry has very prudent lending practices which enables them to minimize their risks while maximizing their returns. We did not experience a “credit crisis”. Another interesting contrast with the US real estate market is that we do not have an over abundance of inventory. We do not have neighbourhoods that are 50% or more in foreclosure. We have not seen a huge sell off of foreign or locally owned properties. We have enjoyed a relatively balanced supply and demand situation. Read the rest of this entry »

White sand, turquoise water and gold bands make the perfect color palette for your wedding in the Bahamas. But missing a crucial requirement or deadline can create a black cloud over your special day.

Timing

The islands are a top spot for “destination weddings,” but they are not the place for spontaneous elopements. Couples must be in The Bahamas at least 24 hours before they can get a license, longer if they want a weekend wedding.

Location

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