*The Exumas

The Exumas begin less than 35 miles southeast of Nassau click here to look at a map of the exumas and stretch for about 90 miles. They are made up largely of some 365 fragmented little cays. The main islands, Great Exuma and Little Exuma which are slow-paced and peaceful with beautiful beaches, lie to the south, connected by a bridge. The islands' capital George Town, on Great Exuma, is the site of one of the Bahamas' most prestigious and popular sailing events, the Out Islands Regatta. During the winter, George Town's Elizabeth Harbour is a haven of yachts. The surrounding waters are legendary for their desolate islands, coves, bays, and harbours. The Exumas are world-famous for their superb bone-fishing waters. There are many nearby islands, which can be visited by rental boat for beachcombing, picnics, and snorkelling.

The Environs

The Exumas are world-famous for their superb bone-fishing waters. There are many nearby cays, which can be visited by rental boat for beachcombing, picnics, and snorkelling. Great Exuma and Little Exuma lie about 130 miles south of Nassau. The two islands total about 80 sq. miles and are paradise. The Exuma islands, which include Stocking Island and Elizabeth Island, create a safe and peaceful area and provide miles of beautiful harbour. Sheltered coves provide perfect water-skiing conditions wile plentiful reefs offer snorkelling and scuba diving to be enjoyed by everyone.

What is the Island like?

Great Exuma is a relaxed easy living atmosphere not filled with the nightlife and hustle and bustle of commercialized areas, a perfect place to just relax. George Town has several native restaurants, small hotels and a famous straw market.