I have spent a LOT of time in the Bahamas and if there was ever a place that the left hand doesn't know...yada yada,,it's there. Depending on where you go you will be treated as an unwanted but necessary evil to pleasant tolerance,,,depending on how much $$$ you are spending. And, depending upon how little or how much knowledge the customs agents have will most likely determine whether your SOLO will be traveling with you,,,or not. If you really want to try it, see if you can get a real copy of the Guardian article to take with you. I glanced at the new regs and as I remember it's the Civil Aviation Board that you have to register with. And do it well in advance,,nothing moves quickly in the Bahamas,,,especially government and forms. My advice,,,unless you can secure a genuine government form with a signature of authority to take with you,,leave it at home. And,,DO NOT think waving a $20 bill at a Customs agent will get you through. It most likely will get you a free one way trip to Nassau,,and believe me,,you wont like the accomodations!! Good luck.