Each couple arriving at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma secretly wants the same thing. Deep in their hearts they long for a no-hassle week of beautiful views, exceptional service, and a vacation that exceeds expectations. For more than 30 years, Sandals has earned a we’ll take care of everything reputation for couples seeking […]
The Bahamas’ 700 islands and cays are spread over 500 miles of Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. With only 30 of these islands inhabited, you may ask, “Which hotels are regarded as the most luxurious?” If you’re seeking the ultimate in watercolor, amazing stretches of beach, and 5-star accommodations, the list begins to narrow. Add […]
Is This Resort Home to the Bahamas’ Most Beautiful Beach? The question for those considering a Cape Santa Maria Resort vacation: “To what lengths would you go to experience one of the most beautiful beaches in the world?” Cape Santa Maria Resort is located on Long Island. We aren’t talking about the island next to […]
Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig had one thing in common when starring in the legendary James Bond movie series. They all preferred their martinis shaken, not stirred. The lobby bar at The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, served as the movie locale for […]
On the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas, there is a luxury resort that exudes a feeling of kindness and generosity. Guests find their expectations exceeded on a daily basis. Claudine Williams, the Hotel Manager at the Grand Isle Resort, was asked if there was a unique training that goes into making guests feel […]
The world’s first glimpse of Great Exuma’s spectacular ocean color was during the James Bond movie Thunderball in 1965. The Exuma Cays’ turquoise water once again sparked an envious uproar in the 2006 Pirates of the Caribbean movie Deadman’s Chest. In 2015, during his year-long journey throughout our galaxy, Astronaut Scott Kelly described Exuma’s water […]
Upon relocating to the island of Eleuthera, Chef Peter Hamm learned that surprises were a way of life. Hamm’s kitchen crew must
By Tim Cotroneo For newcomers booking a vacation at The Cove resort on the island of Eleuthera, it’s reassuring to know there’s an airport friend waiting to whisk you to this posh Caribbean retreat. This Cove ambassador could be Jerome, it could be McNeal, or it could be Trish. You won’t realize it at the time, […]
By Tim Cotroneo The unwinding begins upon entering the Abaco Club’s plush reception area. You’re handed a complimentary rum punch for one hand and the keys to a golf cart for the other. “I’ve got my hands full” takes on a wonderful new meaning in the Bahamas. Unwind. As a hospitality team member opens the door […]
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