exuma..passport?
 

I'm planning to go to Exuma in late March...

Do I need to take my passport???

Thanks..

If you have a passport,take it. It is the easiest way to provide the photo ID required around every corner.

If you don't have one, consider getting one before your trip.
I borrow from the Amerucan Express commercial....'Don't leave home without it':)

Marion

Assuming you're American, yes.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

As of Jan 1, 2007 you have to have a passport to the Carribean. You won't be allowed on the plane without it.

Wantsomesun - if you are talking about US Citizens the date is now January 27 and you need the passport to get "Back Into" the US.

There's some good info about this in this month's Conde Nast Traveler.

Wantsomesun is correct that the airline in the U.S. will deny you boarding if you don't have your passport. If they let you on the plane, once you land, Bahamian officials will likely deny you entry without your passport. The Bahamians don't want to have to deal with an American who won't be able to get back into the U.S. without a passport. If they deny you entry, then the airline is responsible for you at the Bahamas airport. The airline does not want to deal with that, so that's why they ask to see your passport before you leave the U.S. The article in Conde Nast also states that some governments will fine airlines that let people on without proper documentation (it gives the example of Jamaica which will fine airlines $5,000).

Yup, no passport no Exuma. Get one and enjoy one of the greatest places on earth. Period.

Agreed, on both counts: you will need a passport, and the Exumas are a small slice of heaven on earth. Staniel Cay by way of Nassau trip report to follow soon!

need the pass port for sure. dont leave home without it.
check exuma trip report on this board for my trip. i hope you find it useful
Jen