NEED TO CALL HOME?
Upon arriving we strongly encourage that you take a minute and call home to let your parents know that you have made it safely. The easiest way to call home is to use the pay phones in the lobby. This will help you avoid costly hotel surcharges the hotel will charge when you call from your room. Simply dial the number listed on the pay-phone and a US operator will place a collect call. Please note that calling to the US from another country can be expensive and we recommend that you keep your call brief to avoid large phone charges. *Please Note: If using your cell phone to call home, typical rates are $2.00 per minute. Please keep call brief! In addition, those with Data Plans, you can incur enormous cell phone bills by leaving your Data Connection on while in the Bahamas (recommend keeping your phone in airplane mode).
Contact a Caribbean Sports Travel staff person at your hotel or the Caribbean Sports Travel 24-hour room for a Medical Expense Claim Form prior to going to the hospital. Upon receiving your medical treatment, you will be required tofill out the Medical Expense Claim Form, pay the hospital for services, and file a claim with the insurancecompany upon your return home for reimbursement. It is important to have all your medical receipts
HELPFUL SAFETY & TRAVEL TIPS
THE BUDDY SYSTEM – We highly recommend the buddy system! Please stay out in groups, espe- cially when going back to your hotel at night. Always remember that there is safety in numbers! If you leave the hotel or an event, also tell a friend where you are going and when you plan to return.
HYDRATION – After many hours of flying, combined with laying in the sun, lack of sleep, it’s critical that you stay hydrated. Be sure to drink lots of water during your Caribbean Sports Travel in the tropics. You’ll feel better,be less susceptible to illness, and you have an overall better experience!
TAXI’S – The taxi’s run all day and night. They will cost anywhere from $4-$7 per person depending onwhere you want to go. You can take up to four people in a standard taxicab. We strongly recommend that no one ride alone in taxis at night!
DRUGS & ALCOHOL – Just say NO! DRUG POSSESSION AND USE IS ILLEGAL. Do not buy, sell, or use drugs anywhere. You will be kicked out of your hotel and end up in jail at your own cost.
HOTEL ROOM DAMAGE – You and your roommates are responsible for any and all damage to your room. This includes any extensive cleaning due to stains, cigarette smoke, etc. Take care of your room!!! Upon arriving to your room make sure you and your roommates take 5 min to check your room and report any damages to the room if any so that you are not charged for it when you check out. Please walk down to the front desk and report any damages immediately. Do not let strangers into your room. Keep your doors locked at all times, including your balcony slider. Also, please respect your roommates’ space.
CHECKOUT – On the day of your departure, you will need to vacate your room and take care of
any incidental balances on your room. You must be in the lobby 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure time. If your flight is not until late afternoon or evening, checkout by 11:00AM and check yourbags at the bell desk. We suggest some shopping!
MOTORIZED WATER SPORTS – All equipment is owned locally and any damage to the equipment will be your responsibility. Be careful! Many students have been charged for damage they may not have done. Check the equipment for damage and report it before using.
OCEAN – The Ocean has a strong undertow! During the day, please check to see if your hotel haswarning flags in front of the beach area. Most hotels/condominiums will post these flags to let you know the current ocean conditions. Please do not go in the ocean at night regardless of the posted flags. It isextremely dangerous at night!
BALCONIES – Do not sit on the ledge of your balcony or try and jump balconies from one room to another. It is very easy to fall off your balconies. Fatalities have occurred from this in th past!
CROSSING THE STREET – Be sure and look both ways as to avoid being hit by moving vehicles. In the Bahamas, cars drive on the left side of the road not the right side of the street as in the US. This can be confusing to pedestrians. Looking both ways before crossing the street will insure safety.
HOTEL SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES – We strongly recommend that you put all of your valuables in your safe deposit box upon check-in. THIS INCLUDES CELL PHONES, GO PROS, MONEY, ETC!!! If a box is not provided to you in your room, you can get one at the front desk. *Report any missing/stolen items IMMEDIATELY to the HOTEL.
MOPEDS – We strongly recommend NOT renting mopeds. Moped collisions are a common occurrence and you are responsible for any damages.
MONEY WIRE SERVICE – If you run out of money and need money sent from home, Caribbean Sports Travel has a service that is easy and will save you time. Simply call home and have your parents call ourCorporate Office at 888-437-0772 to request a Wire Transfer Form. Our office will process their credit card for up to $300 and Caribbean Sports Travel will pay you on-site. Please see a staff member for all money wire pick-ups. Money wires are distributed Monday-Friday at 7:00PM. You will need to bring photo ID to the24-hour room to receive your money.
Caribbean Sports Travel ON-SITE 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE – If you cannot readily locate a Caribbean Sports Travel Staff member, please call the Marriott Bahamas (242) 302-2975 and ask for the Caribbean Sports Travel Staff Room.Someone at our 24-hour room will be happy to assist you.
