city of rocks camping Other than fish, most of the food eaten on the islands is imported, which makes it somewhat expensiv

Other than fish, most of the food eaten on the islands is imported, which makes it somewhat expensive. While restaurants on the Out Islands tend to serve mostly Bahamian foods, more and more American fare is making its way onto Bahamian tables. You can find a good steak or prime rib and the inevitable French city of rocks camping fries at most of the popular restaurants in Nassau and Freeport. And almost all of the American fast-food chains are represented: McDonalds, Burger King, KFC.

Club Med Turkoise. I ve always had a soft spot for Club Med. Set on 70 acres of the eastern part of Grace Bay, this is one of Club Med s most popular establishments. It s one of the oldest resorts on the island, and one of the best. As always with Club Med, the atmosphere and accommodations are laid back, the emphasis being on rest and relaxation, rather than luxury and sophistication. The rooms are simply furnished, city of rocks camping some with twin beds, some with kings. All have air-conditioning. There are tennis courts, a dive center, and a large pool. Meals are included in the cost, but beverages are not. Week-long only vacation packages are available from a variety of US and European gateways. Not a family destination: adults only. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 800-CLUBMED; www.clubmed.com. FAP from $1,050 to $1,950 per person, weekly.

won t it? If you want to rent a car, you can do that too for about $50 per day. Contact Dutchie s Car Rental, 649-946-2244. You can also rent bicycles at some of the hotels for about $10; cheaper if you rent by the week. Then, if all else fails, you can reach most places of note on foot.

Traveler s checks are accepted throughout the islands and may be cashed at banks and hotels. They will, however, city of rocks camping add a service charge. Credit cards are widely accepted in Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya, city of rocks camping and to a lesser extent on the Out Islands, where cash is still king. Be prepared to pay a service charge if you use American Express.