How to get a Bahamas visa from Zambia

Yes, it is safe for travelers to visit the Bahamas. However, travelers are to exercise increased caution due to the crime rate. Violent crimes such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault, is common especially in the tourist areas. Although the family islands are not crime-free, the vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands.

The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, which is regarded as the country's peak season. Though temperatures in the Bahamas are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).

Accommodation in the Bahamas is generally expensive, such that the cheapest hotels start at around $70, and most hotels cost $200-300/night. For the best resorts, you might need to spend up to $500. The Bahamas charge a "Service Fee or Resort Fee" to every person staying overnight. Hotels collect the fee of $18 per night per person as well as a $6 per person one-time bellhop fee in addition to the rate of the room. 10% of the hotel rate is also paid as tax This is an addition to the rate of the room and is not optional and cannot be waived. Often tourists first hear about this when checking into their hotel for the first time.

The Bahamas Government levies a Hotel Guest Tax of 10% which is payable by each guest.