General Information

Attire: What To Wear

Day: 
The dress code we recommend during the day is smart casual. Activities run rain or shine so please bring appropriate rain gear. Comfortable footwear is also recommended. There may be some days on which you will be away from the hotel all day. We recommend that you bring a small daypack or a small carry-on bag with you.

Night: 
Pack for a resort vacation. Men should wear closed-toe shoes for dining, but there is no need for a jacket or tie. You may need a shawl or pullover for the cool evenings or for air-conditioned areas.

Currency

The Bahamian dollar is equivalent to the U.S. dollar, both are accepted interchangeably but you will most likely receive Bahamian dollars in change.

Tipping & Gratuities

Arrangements have been made to pay gratuities on your behalf for all activities included within the program including Bellman and Housekeeping. Gratuities are not included for Optional Tours (unless otherwise indicated) or individual purchases. Tips for tour guides are at your discretion. Tipping in restaurants is the same as in Canada. A range of 15-20% is appropriate depending on the level of service you received. Some restaurants and bars include the tip in the final bill, so be sure to check this in order to avoid overpaying. Not tipping in the Bahamas is frowned upon.

Climate

Nassau Bahamas has a tropical climate, hot and wet summers and warm and dry winters. Temperatures are relatively consistent throughout the course of the year. During drier season in November daytime temperatures are between 25 and 27 °C (77 and 81 °F), rarely falling below 15 °C (59 °F):

Time Zone

Nassau Bahamas is on Eastern Standard Time zone.  When it is 12:00 p.m. noon at Baha Mar it will be:

9:00 a.m. in Vancouver
10:00 a.m. in Calgary
12:00 p.m. in Ontario and Quebec
1:00 p.m. in Halifax

Telephones

Long distance telephone calls placed from your hotel room are assessed at standard hotel service charges. If you wish to make a call, it is recommended that you use a calling card.

Cellular Phones:
We recommend you contact your service provider to pre-purchase a travel roaming and long distance package on your cell phone while away.

Internet

Wi-Fi is included throughout Rosewood Resort.

Program Inclusions

• Accommodations for 3 or 4 nights, depending on your choice;
• Round-trip transportation between airport and hotel where you arrive and depart at the same time as our group airline arrivals and departures;
• All meals as described in the day-by-day itinerary;
• Services of staff at Hospitality Desk; and
• Porterage, internet, housekeeping.

Not Included in Your Program

• Costs to secure passport or required travel documents;
• Airline charges for checked baggage;
• Room service and in-room mini-refreshment centre charges;
• Optional Activities and dine-around meals;
• Gratuities for optional activities (unless otherwise indicated);
• Lunches and dinners other than functions planned through The Advocates' Society and listed in the itinerary;
• Telephone calls and faxes;
• Charges for damage whether accidental or intentional to hotel, airline or other property; and
• Travel Insurance.