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Exumas

The Exumas are an impressive archipelago
comprised of 365 islands and cays,
approximately 56 kilometers southeast of
Nassau. The Exumas are separated into three
large areas: The Exuma Cays, Great Exuma and
Little Exuma, and excitingly, every area provides
a distinct Bahamian opportunity for exploration.
Want chilled out and relaxed vibes? Head to
Great Exuma and Little Exuma. Want a luxury
playground? Sail to The Exuma Cays where you
will find luxury resorts, watersports, parties and
brilliant beachside apartments. No matter which
style you seek, The Exumas stunning sapphire-
blue water will make you feel at ease, and its
exotic, dreamy footprint-free beaches will make
you feel as if you own the whole archipelago!
Ultra exclusive and absolutely fit for the wealthy,
celebrities, and iconic captains of industry, here,
it’s luxe living plus partying, playing and doing it
all ‘your way’. In the Exumas you will find the
ultimate island escape.

Lucayan National Park Thunderball Grotto

The Lucayan National Park is one of the worlds Marvel at the magic! For the most exhilarating
naturally occuring wonders. Established in snorkelling session that you’ve ever had, you
1982, you’ll find it between Freetown at Gold simply must head to the Thunderball Grotto in
Rock Creek and Freeport, on the Grand the Bahamas. Many notable films were
Bahama southern shore. This majestic natural recorded here, including ‘Into the Blue’, James
park features a gigantic underwater cave Bond movie scenes (‘Never Say Never Again’
system, with elevated wetlands walkways and and ‘Thunderball’), and even ‘Splash’ featuring
sand dunes. Tom Hanks. You’ve probably already figured
The park is critically important to local out that this grotto got its name from a movie!
biodiversity, and a range of remarkable flora You’ll find this grotto west of Staniel Cay, and
and fauna findings have been discovered right its entrance is not immediately obvious to the
here at Lucayan National Park. From curious eye, which makes this find all the more
centipede-like findings to three unique, rewarding! You’ll need to enter at low tide for
protected birds (the Olive-capped Warbler, the safety and ease, but once in, this brightly
Thick-billed Vireo and the Bahama Swallow), coloured, fish rich kaleidoscope cave, is
there is lots to see and do here, especially for absolutely perfect for wading through the
nature lovers. water, snorkeling, diving, and swimming.
As an outdoor enthusiasts delight, you can Positively brimming with exotic marine life,
certainly keep the kids busy here! From you’ll delight in identifying yellow-tail
boardwalk walks to tropical fish finding, to snappers, Sergeant Majors and Angel fish too.
park picnics and quality family time.
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