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Bahamas: Cell service for call back to US.:

Or whatsapp or facetime

Bahamas: Moving to Cable Beach:

Hi Juls18 Lots of questions! Dont panic, everything will be all right. Not sure about the annual permit, but I work for the Government and my wife has the right to come and go as she pleases, as do my children, although she doesnt stay here. Maybe rules for private firms are different, someone here should be able to enlighten. But generally Bahamas is pretty good about Immigration if you dont plan to work (this is not the USA you know!) Cable Beach. I love this place. Very very safe. Most places here are gated so even safer, but really there is little risk in Cable Beach area. In fact, most crime in Bahamas is domestic or gang related. You will be fine if you dont start trying to sell drugs or get involved in family disputes (or politics here, that causes problems around election time, which is now) Cable Beach is great for grocery shopping, two City Markets here and reasonable quality/choice. Public transport is somewhat limited - jitneys are $1.50 no 10 goes to/from Cable Beach. A bit cramped but safe to my experience. Times are sporadic and they stop by 6pm. Taxis are very expensive. You're better off making friends and asking for lifts from them. Bahamas relies heavily on tourism and they are careful to protect tourists or those that look like they are. Food choice is limited although if you like Grouper, Lobsters, Conch and Snapper, you will be fine. Fresh and great quality. Restaurants are quite expensive but hey ho. Canada is only a short flight away if you are desperate for the wide variety of food choices you have there! (I love Toronto) UK is lot more expensive and lot further so more difficult to get to! Keep in touch if you need further help/ reassurance.

Bahamas: Planning our move to nassau 2018:

Welcome I'm sure many people will offer advice and of course different people will have different opinions. Perhaps you can consider them all and make up your own mind. So I'll kick off: Finding accommodation was not difficult, there are many realtors who will help finding a rental. Many are online but my personal experience is the online adverts are a little on the expensive side. I have seen adverts for properties online that are 20% cheaper in real life. I am very happy to recommend Marilyn Ayearst +1 242 4248707, marilyn@bahamasislandsrealty.com she is very helpful and found me the exact place I wanted. But there are others too. What I did was stay for two weeks in Melia and searched like crazy. I was also working full time so if you havent a job, it might take less time. As for safe areas, most parts of New Prividence are reasonably safe if you dont get involved in gangs and /or domestic disputes. I like the West, but East is good too, I know people who live there and love it. I would recommend gated compounds but again, I know people happy and safe in ungated areas. PI is excellent, but expensive I think. Also getting off or on the island at peak times is a b***h as theres only one bridge on and one off. Who want to just sit in a car for hours? I had a job before I moved. I believe its difficult to find jobs as an expat, but I have no experience of this, others might help. As far as internet goes, as the place is small, internet is really not as well used as say the UK (where I am from) Warning, things are really expensive here.

Bahamas: Items Expats Miss Most?:

USA is only a very short flight away and reasonably cheap, so you can get most things. Fresh food isnt of the best quality, but acceptable. Most things are dearer

Bahamas: Where does everyone buy groceries?:

Supervalue is good as is Solomons. Not much choice other than those

Bahamas: British Expat Looking for Summer Rental:

no someone else specifies a budget of $1450. For that you'd be very lucky to get something on PI There are some one bedrooms/ studio apartments in Cable Manor on West Bay Street, not sure if they are more than that. There are places you can get for that but not gated and unlikely to be in the west of the far east or PI.

Bahamas: Filet Mignon:

Try Blue Sail I had a good fillet there. But rib is a tastier cut albeit not as tender. enjoy!

Bahamas: Moving to London:

1. London is the best City in the world. 2. Seeing that this is the Bahamas forum, how is this relevant? Perhaps London Forum is more appropriate to post. 3. did you have a query someone could asisst with?

Bahamas: Insurance:

if youre american, you are only 30mins from home, why do you need health insurance?

Bahamas: Used Furniture and Household Items:

good luck Abaco is nice

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