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 Too
few travelers know that just 90 minutes flying time from South
Florida await islands so pristine and unspoiled that you feel
as though you are half a world away. These islands can provide
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| In Exuma, one of the
"Out Islands" of the Bahamas, life remains as it was decades ago. Mother
Nature still reigns supreme. Often the only
sounds you may hear are the songs of birds in the air, and the gentle lapping of the sea
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 When
you arrive on Exuma, you are greeted by some of the friendliest people
on earth, the Exumians. You are welcomed to their community
as an honored guest, not as a tourist that must be tolerated.
The island's simplicity and unpretentiousness are exemplified in the
atmosphere of the community, the attractions, and the lodgings.
And speaking of the lodgings, let Exuma treat you to some of the most
quaint and picturesque
inns and hotels that the Bahamas have to offer. For example: Coconut
Cove, Hartswell Cottages, Master Harbour Villas, Minns Cottages, and
Regatta Point. (see map for links to these accommodations).
Most are unknown to even the most knowledgeable travel agents. |
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Exuma can be contagious. As you will see, your views of the sunset will be unimpeded by
high-rises, and your star gazing will be clear and bright without the interference of
bright lights and commercial glitz. |
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| A day in Exuma
can be spent in a variety of activities, and all are easily arranged at your
lodging. The serenity and beauty of Exuma can be experienced by fishing,
bonefishing, scuba diving or snorkeling, power or sail boating, bicycling, hiking, or
exploring the island and beaches by rental car or taxi tour. |
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 In George Town, take a walking tour. Visit
the central straw market under the big African fig tree for some authentic Bahamian
crafts, enjoy the architecture of the Government Administration Building or the 150 year
old St. Andrews Anglican Church. As you stroll around George Town's Lake Victoria,
be sure to linger along the way at the many shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and local
businesses that encircle the lake. Have some cracked conch, drink a Kalik (the
Bahamas own beer), and strike up an amiable conversation with a local. |
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Slow down, sit back and relax...you're in Exuma! |
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| Airline Information |
| Check with
airlines for current rates, schedules, arrival and departure
times. |
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DIRECT FROM MIAMI |
| American Eagle - (800)
433-7300 |
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DIRECT FROM FT. LAUDERDALE |
| Lynx - (888) 596-9247 |
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DIRECT FROM
NASSAU
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| Bahamasair
- (800) 222-4262 |
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 REGATTA TIME! Every year since 1954, Exuma has held an
"Out Island Regatta" to celebrate the Bahamian working sailing craft. One
of the main objectives of the Regatta is to preserve Bahamian boat building skills.
As such, the racing rules state that each vessel must be Bahamian designed, built, owned,
and sailed. The event is generally held at the end of April, and the festivities
become a week-long celebration. |
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