BAHAMAS BEACHFRONT INSPIRATION

Bahamas Beachfront Inspiration

Exuma for Artists, Crafters, and Creatives When it comes to a beach-front vacation, most people immediately think about sunbathing and body surfing, snorkeling and sailing, umbrella drinks and lobster tails. But what about artistic inspiration? Of course, taking a bit of time away from the daily grind can get anyone’s creative juices flowing. But it…

YOUR EXUMA VACATION

Save on Your Exuma Vacation

Who isn’t looking for bargain travel these days? As the Bahamas Out-Islands, and the Exumas in particular, gain popularity, more people are trying to figure out how to access this area on a budget. Among the odd trends, a few travel writers advise the use of constant complaints to get discounts. No chocolate on your…

SUMMER BREAK ON EXUMA

Summer Break on Exuma

Many visitors from the Northern Hemisphere look to the Bahamas when temperatures plunge, but what about a summer holiday on the beaches in Great Exuma? The August weather may be comparable to that back home, but there are numerous things to do to make your family vacation worthy of a stellar back-to-school essay. Here are…

BAHAMIAN JUNKANOO IN JULY

Bahamian Junkanoo in July

If you’ll be in the George Town, Exuma, area this month, listen up! Every weekend in July, there’s Junkanoo in Regatta Park. Traditionally celebrated on Boxing Day (December 26th), Junkanoo is similar to Carnivale. Music troupes lay down a rhythmic base with drums and barrels and are joined by brass band musicians doing Bahamian melodies.…

INDEPENDENT EXUMA EXPLORATION

Independent Exuma Exploration

July seems to make everyone feel more independent, and the boundary-stretching impulse has hit here at your favorite Exuma beachfront resort. Countries all over the world have Independence Days this month. Canada on July 1, USA on July 4, and the Bahamas on July 10 mark their breakaways from the British Empire, just as some…

SANDALS FOR EXUMA

An Alternative to Sandals for Exuma

Have you been researching vacation options at Sandals Exuma Resort, also known as Sandals Emerald Bay? If you have but aren’t sure if an all-inclusive resort is the right choice for you, keep reading to find out some of the benefits you may find beyond the Sandals compound gates: Authenticity A packaged vacation can be…

BAHAMIAN SNORKEL AND DIVE VACATION

Bahamian Snorkel and Dive Vacation

Underwater enthusiasts are currently following Fabien Cousteau’s “Mission 31,” a 31-day stay in the Florida Keys-based underwater habitat, Aquarius. As the Atlantic Monthly points out, funding to explore 99% of Earth’s habitable area (which is beneath the water’s surface) is a fraction of that devoted to space discovery. It’s exciting to think we are just…

Exuma Vacation Packages

What to Pack for Your Visit

Maybe you’re almost ready for your Exuma vacation. You’ve figured out where to stay and what to do while you’re here—but what in the world should you bring? If you’re a first-time visitor to the Bahamas Out Islands, here are our suggestions for approaching that suitcase with serenity. Dress for Simplicity, Rather than Success We…

NATIONAL FAMILY ISLAND REGATTA, Exuma

2014 National Family Island Regatta

The National Family Island Regatta is held annually in Hideaways Exumas’s “back yard” of Elizabeth Harbour. This, the 61st running, was a blast. If you weren’t able to rent a villa or cottage with us—and we were packed to capacity!—trust this beachfront reporter to give you the lowdown. As always, the Regatta greeted traditional sailing…