Bahamas

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The Bahamas is built for tourists, so most things are handled through your hotel or resort. Nassau and Paradise Island have the most infrastructure, while the Out Islands are remote and require advance planning. The Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, and both currencies are accepted everywhere. Credit cards work at hotels and larger restaurants, but smaller shops and island vendors prefer cash. Uber exists in Nassau but coverage is spotty. For getting between islands, you will rely on small airlines and mail boats. WhatsApp is the go-to messaging app for locals and businesses alike. Cell coverage can be unreliable on the smaller islands, so download offline maps before island-hopping.