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If you plan to visit The Islands Of The Bahamas and have questions or need information, this page of frequently asked Bahamas vacation and travel questions is a good place to start. Here, you will find answers to your most pressing questions and to some you may not have thought about yet. Many of the topics addressed here also appear in greater detail in other places on this website, so you'll want to explore those pages too! What type of travel documents do we need? As of January 23, 2007, new United States government regulations will require all US citizens, adults and children, to have a valid passport for all international travel by air. The new rules do not apply to cruise ship travel until 2009. Do I need to obtain vaccinations prior to going to The Bahamas? No, you are not required to get shots to travel to the Islands of The Bahamas. Due to recent outbreaks of Tuberculosis and Malaria, however, some people are getting vaccinations anyway. What time zone is The Bahamas on? Eastern Standard Time, the same time zone as New York City, is used on all islands. April to October is Eastern Daylight Time, in conjunction with U.S. summer hours. What language is spoken in The Bahamas? The official language of The Islands Of The Bahamas is English, more British than American, and generally intertwined with a unique Bahamian dialect. Some words from the original Indian inhabitants, like "cassava" and "guava", have been retained in the language. Due to the influx of immigrants from Haiti over the past 30 years, there are certain islands where one can detect a Haitian accent.