[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"Lynden Pindling International Airport at Nassau is well connected to the rest of the world. Bahamas is conveniently accessible by air and sea from most major gateways directly to Nassau , and post arrival you  opt for connecting flights, including charters,  or even  go via the waterways to reach one of the 16  Out Island destination."},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR ","a":"Bahamian cooking is influenced by the American South. Seafood is the staple of the Bahamas especially conch. Can be had as  Cracked Conch and Conch Salad. \r\nAnother popular seafood:\r\nRock Lobsters served broiled, minced or used in salads.  \r\n\r\nOther delicacies include boiled or baked land crabs.  \r\n\r\nMany dishes such as  peas  accompany  Bahamian meals\r\n\r\nFresh fish also pays a major role in the cooking of The Bahamas served as soups and stews served with Johnnycakes.\r\n\r\n\r\n"},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":"Back Side Bar Fish Fry\r\nCoral Harbour Native Show\r\nJunkanoo\r\nJunkanoo Summer Festival\r\nBahamas International Film Festival\r\nAbaco Christmas Festival\r\nNew Years Sailing Regatta\r\nStaniel Cay New Years Day Cruising Regatta\r\nNassau Classic Car Festival\r\nPokerStars Caribbean Adventure\r\nRum Cay Day Festival\r\nBahamian Carnival\r\nIsland Roots Heritage Festival\r\nLong Island Sailing Regatta\r\nPineapple Festival"},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"The terrain consists of long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills"},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"Temperatures in most of the Bahamas and the Out Islands  linger between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to the constant gentle trade winds. This means The Bahamas really does not have an off-season. ... \r\nSummers may see temperatures from 80 to 90 degrees and higher humidity.\r\nSqualls and thunder showers pass through quickly with most of the rainfall happening in May and June, much of it falling in the northern and southern islands.\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.myoutislands.com\/Bahamas-resorts\/weather"},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"All visitors travelling to the Bahamas must:\r\n\r\nComplete and submit the Immigration Form - \r\nProvide a valid (3 months)  passport for entry, \r\nA return airline ticket and\/or proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay.\r\n\r\nPersons coming from USA,  Canada and the UK do not require a visa for stays up to 30 days. \r\nFor more information:\r\nbahamas.gov.bs"},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"APPLICATION FOR LICENSE\r\nThe couple must be in The Bahamas at the time of application for the marriage license.  \r\n- Processing of an application takes 2 days\r\n\r\n- RESIDENCY PERIOD\r\nCouples may apply a day after their arrival and can be married once they receive their approved license the day after application.\r\n\r\nDocuments required:\r\n- If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the final decree must be produced.\r\n- If either party is widowed, the original death certificate of the deceased spouse, or certified copy, must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the death certificate must be produced.\r\n- If either party is single and never been married before, a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in the country of residence. This document must accompany the application for the marriage license. This declaration can also be obtained in The Bahamas from an attorney-at-law or notary public.\r\n- Minors (under 18 years) may be married with both parents' consent. Consent forms for minors are available at the Registrar General's office.\r\n- Persons desirous of being married in the Out Islands (any island outside of New Providence and Grand Bahama) can obtain a Marriage License at the Administrator's Office on that island.\r\n- Both parties must produce a valid passport, birth certificate and photo ID. \r\n- The parties must also produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas. The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp in your passport will suffice.\r\n- No blood test is necessary.\r\n- The fee for the license is $120; allows for a certified copy of a marriage certificate; extras are $20.each\r\n\r\nNote: Marriage Licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau. This office is open to the public Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.\r\nhttps:\/\/www.myoutislands.com\/Bahamas-wedding-and-honeymoons\/marriage-requirements"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"Doctors Hospital West (an outptient facility)\r\nDoctor's Hospital\r\nPrincess Margaret Hospital\r\nLyford Cay Hospital (incorporates the Bahamas Hert Institute)\r\nHawksbill Clinic\r\nThe Medical Pavilion Bahamas\r\nPediatric Suite at The Walk In Clinic\r\nOaktree Medical Center\r\nLucayan Medical East (Freeport)\r\n(an ambulatory medical facility)\r\nRock Sound Clinic (Family medicine Centre, Eleuthra"},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Water: tap water is safe to drink\r\n\r\nCurrency: the Bahamian Dollar is maintained at the same level as the US$. Both are accepted interchangeably on alI Islands.\r\n\r\nBanking: ATM's Plus and Cirrus are in banks on most Islands. It is however advised  to walk with cash when visiting the Out Islands.\r\n\r\nElectricity: the Bahamas uses 120 volts\/60 cycles. British and European appliances require a 2-pin flat plug.\r\n\r\nTelecommunication:  a 100% digital switching system allows direct dialling to  more than 100 countries. BTC has roaming agreements with 128 companies globally. To check compatibility see btcbahamas.com"}]