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…
Hideaways Hillside Rentals on Great Exuma, Bahamas Vacations can be expensive these days, so it’s nice when a more affordable option comes on line. Here’s one from Hideaways. Introducing Hideaways Hillside Rentals, combining the convenience of an Exuma resort location with the savings of a condo/timeshare-style rental arrangement. We’ve reworked our cost structure to make…
Whether it’s a lobster hidey hole or the best break in a southeast wind, Exuma locals, like insiders everywhere, can be protective of their favorite spots. Although we aren’t in the know on every niche, we can assure you you’ll find plenty of top-notch opportunities to experience your watersport of choice. Fishing If you’re going…
Among the activities for which the Exumas are renowned is bonefishing. Surrounding Great Exuma are clear water shallows perfect for the sport. A low rising tide brings hungry bonefish and unparalleled action on the line. If you’re going to embark on a bonefishing adventure, be sure to bring your amber polarized sunglasses for best vision…
You can’t blog about Bahamian beach front vacations in February without highlighting some romantic, couples-focused ideas. Chocolate and flowers are nice, but that view on the right….priceless. Whether you are taking your sweetie away for Valentine’s Day or have an upcoming wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, or other event to plan, here are some ideas for making…
Of Clean Rooms and Swimming Pigs A question for you—what do you consider an “absolute must” when choosing a beach front vacation destination? Many of us look for a beautiful locale, great weather, finely appointed rooms, and activities galore. We compare prices and examine photos of various resort options trying to figure out where we’ll…
Dreaming of a white sand Christmas? Many of our guests join us for the holidays, whether for the Canadian or American Thanksgiving that just passed, the upcoming Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s celebrations, or the other holidays that pepper international calendars throughout the year. Travelling for the winter holidays does seem to up the…
Hideaways reopened in October, but it seems like only days since we welcomed resort guests and owners for another season. Guess it’s high time for an update about the changes we made back in September. As promised, 2013 has been a year of enhancements for Hideaways and the Palm Bay Beach Club in general. Closing…
5 Things You’ll Find Here and (Almost) Nowhere Else Vacation time is precious, so finding the right place to spend it can be a difficult decision. We’ll admit to being biased by a love of the Bahamas, but indulge us while we share a few of the things that make Great Exuma, in particular, one…
Santana’s, Manor Bakery & Tropic of Cancer Beach There are a number of packaged tours, but for Hideaways Exuma guests who like to strike out on their own, we’ll be using this occasional series to suggest some fun itineraries. A car rental [link to rental car page] is necessary for today’s line-up, but it’s well…