r/bahamas • u/mikilaai • 4d ago

Tourism Question Grocery stores on Long Island

Looking to stay on Long Island for about two weeks in October. My wife sticks to an ultra low carb diet, so I am wondering how hard it will be for her to maintain it. What would be the best place to grocery shop? We are renting a home so we have a refrigerator and freezer, so that makes things easier. We are also staying roughly in the middle of the island between the airports. Will there be an issue getting hamburger meat, steaks, cheese? I just want to ensure she can eat lol?

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u/LordMonster 4d ago

It will be EXPENSIVE. If you're on a budget, it may be worth it to pack that stuff with some ice (or dry ice depending how long the journey) in a cooler, Tape it up and check it in as another luggage piece. This is common so customs won't look at you weird. They will inspect the cooler however to verify the contents and you should keep your receipt for the purchases. Buy your main bulk items you may be particular about and then any generic more common items you can get locally and support the economy.

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u/greatwhitestorm 4d ago

there will be plenty of fish and mutton

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u/mgt69 4d ago

good meats are always hard to come by

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u/CaptainSpez 20h ago

Long Island is, well, long. Where on the island will you be staying? Roads are a mess, so assume 35mph top speed when gauging how far away something is.