It is not necessary to sterilize foods bought in reputable stores. Water is potable but saline, and many people use bottled water. Mosquitoes, sandflies, and termites are ubiquitous pests. Poisonous insects include the ground and black widow spiders, scorpion, and centipede. New Providence and Grand Bahama have international airports.
Taxis are plentiful but expensive.
Traffic moves on the left. New Providence has more than 420 km. There are no railroads. Transportation between the islands is by air and sea. Trips to adjacent beaches, such as Paradise Island, can be made by boat or bridge.