Oceania Heights
Facts and Features
Currency
The currency of The Bahamas is the Bahamian
Dollar. It is on par with the United States
Dollar. The US and Bahamian dollars are
accepted interchangeably. There is no
need to exchange currencies when you visit.
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST);
Same as Miami, New York and Montreal.
Electrical System
Local voltage is 110 to 120
volts AC.
Banks
A 24 Hour ATM is located
at Scotia Bank in George Town. The Bahamas
is the leading offshore financial center
in the world. Read more about banking
in the Bahamas.
Attire
Dress is casual, lightweight clothing.
In the evenings some restaurants prefer
that mean wear slacks but jackets are
rarely required.
Languages
English is the official language of The
Islands Of The Bahamas.
Telephone and communications
Worldwide telephone, facsimile,
high-speed Internet access and E-mail
services are available with the latest
technologies known. Telephone calls to
and from The Bahamas can be dialed directly.
Location
The Bahamas is ideally located less than
100 miles off the coast of Florida. See
our getting there
page for more information.
Tourism
Tourism generates over 50% of the total
Gross Domestic Product in the Bahamas.
The main attractions are diving, sailing,
fishing, golf, swimming, and other fun
activities in the sun. The Bahamas has
the world's 3rd longest barrier reef,
and contributes to 5% of coral found in
the world.
Activities
Oceania Heights is a full service
gated resort with swimming pools, beautiful
beaches and much more! See our activities
page for details on popular activities
in and around Oceania Heights. This page
also includes a list of nearby
restaurants.
Articles of Interest
The most relevant articles have
been chosen to help you learn about Great
Exuma before you visit or purchase property.
Our articles page
includes a list of article headlines and
descriptions, with an image of the publication
so that you know where the article appeared.
Links
See our links
page to visit other sites with useful
information about investing or vacationing
in the Bahamas.
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