T&T: Receiving mail in the Bahamas

[Frank Burrows]

One thing you may want to consider is setting up an account with Fedex (or 
UPS) before you leave to go cruising. There is no charge to set up the 
account and unless you request daily pickup there are no monthly charges. 
You simply provide them with a credit card number and they bill your card 
when there is a shipment.

You avoid surcharges from the Mailbox etc type places and from most 
suppliers. If you order something via an overnight service simply have them 
bill your Fedex account. This also eliminates having to reimburse friends 
and family when they ship something. They also provide boxes and heavy 
envelopes for free. Your friends go online to create a label and simply 
drop off the package at the nearest Fedex box or office. They can just 
guess the weight because they will reweigh it for billing.

You can also track incoming shipments via the internet. 2nd day and Express 
Saver provide a substantial discount over overnight services.


Frank Burrows     Destiny   1979  43'  Viking MY
      Piney Narrows     Chesapeake Bay