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I was born and raised in The Bahamas. Here are the 11 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

Nicole BedfordJul 19, 2022, 20:13 IST

I've lived on New Providence for 28 years and counting.Nicole Bedford

I was born and raised in New Providence, the most popular Bahamian island.
Many visitors make the same mistakes, from eating fast food to overpaying for basic goods at hotels.

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I'm a Bahamian who was born and raised in New Providence, so interactions with tourists are a part of my daily life.

I've been to eight Bahamian islands throughout my life.Nicole Bedford

Contrary to popular belief, there are places worth visiting besides New Providence and Paradise Island.

Atlantis is a famous resort located on Paradise Island.Nicole Bedford

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Not enough people island-hop during their trip.

My friends and I went on a boating adventure when we were on Rose Island.Nicole Bedford

It's disheartening to see tourists eat fast food instead of local Bahamian cuisine.

A Bahamian conch salad.Nicole Bedford

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Never leaving your resort to explore the island is a major mistake.

Island House is a hotel in New Providence.Nicole Bedford

Some people expect things to cost the same amount as they do in their country.

Dining out can be pricey in The Bahamas.Nicole Bedford

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Many people don't think to visit local heritage sites and monuments.

Clifton Pier Heritage Site is located in New Providence.Nicole Bedford

Tourists who go to downtown Nassau just for duty-free shopping and luxury items are missing out.

There are plenty of shops that carry goods crafted by local artisans.Nicole Bedford

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I've heard tourists complain about the rainy weather when they choose to visit during hurricane season.

The Bahamas are filled with hundreds of gorgeous beaches.Nicole Bedford

The Bahamian sun is strong, and tourists shouldn't underestimate how easy it is to get a sunburn.

Rose Island is just a day trip away from New Providence.Nicole Bedford

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Tourists should stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings.

Eleuthera is just a short trip away from New Providence.Nicole Bedford

Tourists should carve out plenty of time to watch the gorgeous sunsets.

Tourists should travel to multiple islands outside of New Providence, like Rose Islands.Nicole Bedford

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