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BAHAMAS | Thu, 6 Dec 2012 | By safetyhub | Views [972]
You can do heaps of activities on your vacation in the Bahamas. There is jet-skiing, snorkelling, scuba diving, boating and other water sports. While many operations appear fun and safe, much of the adventure tourism is not regulated properly.
Tourists ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, bahamas, caribbean, tourism, travel-safety
BAHAMAS | Wed, 28 Mar 2012 | By ecrivain | Views [772]
It seemed
like a good idea at the time – a quick day trip from Fort Lauderdale to the
Bahamas to get a welcome Caribbean fix – sun, sand, sea breezes and a mojito or
two. And a respite from the congested strip mall that is Miami ... Read more >
Tags: bahamas, balearic line, freeport, lucaya plaza
USA | Thu, 25 Aug 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1848] | Video
The first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic storm season looks like it could be one of the biggest, as 'Irene' brews into a category 3 event, and is expected to step up to a category 4. Winds of 195 km/h (121 m/ph) smashed the Bahamas, and as the path ... Read more >
Tags: bahamas, hurricane irene, travel-alert, usa
USA | Tue, 23 Aug 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [2919] | Comments [2] | Video
The first hurricane of the 2011 season, named Irene, is cutting a swathe through popular tourist destinations of the Caribbean, and is heading to Florida and the southeast USA. At 8pm AST on Monday 22nd August Irene was upgraded to a category 2 ... Read more >
Tags: antigua, bahamas, caribbean, dominican republic, haiti, hurricane, travel-alert, us virgin islands, usa
BAHAMAS | Fri, 17 Dec 2010 | By worldfestivals | Views [2162] | Video
Location: The parade circuits around Bay and Shirley Sts in Nassau, Bahamas. Dates: 1 January and 26 December Level of Participation: 3 – for the greatest involvement, skip the grandstands and join the throngs clambering ... Read more >
Tags: bahamas, junkanoo, world festivals
BAHAMAS | Tue, 24 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [532]
There are a few cultural differences and local elements of which to be aware on your visit to the Bahamas. One of the biggest things first-time travellers to the island may notice is the heavy traffic and somewhat unnerving driving tactics employed ... Read more >
Tags: bahamas, caribbean, local customs, travel-safety
BAHAMAS | Tue, 24 Aug 2010 | By safetyhub | Views [564]
While many destinations in the Caribbean call for normal safety precautions - like guarding valuables - and carry only a small risk of crime, the Bahamas are the opposite. The crime rate on this popular island locale is quite high, and tourists are ... Read more >
Tags: bahamas, caribbean, travel-crime, travel-safety