Bahamas
Four Seasons Great Exuma at Emerald Bay
Come visit the jewel of The Islands Of The Bahamas -- Nassau/Paradise Island. As the cultural, social,
political and economic center of The Bahamas, it is the most visited destination in the islands.
Nassau/Paradise Island has much to offer visitors. There are more sights and activities
here than you can experience in one trip. Pristine beaches, duty-free shopping, posh resorts, dazzling
casinos, exciting attractions, historical landmarks and water and land sports of every kind are all waiting
for you. And they're all just a "stone's throw" away from each other.
The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles
southeast of Nassau and stretching over 100 miles. From the air, these cays
look like jeweled stepping stones A tranquil atmosphere abides in these seemingly limitless cays, multi-colored waters and quaint towns of amicable people who are eager to encounter visitors. Most of The Exumas' 3,500 residents live on Great Exuma or Little Exuma, the two largest islands, which are connected by a short bridge. They play host to much of the commerce and tourism in the island chain. The Abacos are a group of islands and cays forming a boomerang-shaped chain which stretches nearly 130 miles from Walker's Cay in the north to Hole-In-The-Wall in the south. It lies roughly 175 miles east of Palm Beach and 106 miles north of Nassau. The area of Abaco is 650 square miles. The configuration creates naturally protected waters referred to commonly as the Sea of Abaco which makes a favorite cruising ground for yachtsmen, many of whom come from great distances. Abaco is widely known as the Sailing Capital of the World and a Sailor's Nirvana. The five (5) inhabited cays of major importance are Walker's Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Man-O-War Cay and Elbow Cay. Outlying cays include Stranger's Cay and Umbrella Cay. Settlements on the main land extending north to south include Crown Haven in the extreme north, Fox Town, Mount Hope, Wood Cay, Cedar Harbour, Cooper's Town, Fire Road, Black Wood, Treasure Cay, Murphy Town, Dundas Town, Marsh Harbour (The Capital), Little Harbor, Cherokee Sound, Casuarina Point, Bahama Palm Shores, Crossing Rock and Sandy Point on the southern tip. Due west of Sandy Point is tiny Moore's Island. Sheltered harbors create a haven for yachtsmen. Colonial towns are gems of New England architecture. And the ecosystem provides a rich outdoor experience for nature lovers. For more information
on the Islands of the Bahamas please see the Official Bahamas Tourist Department's
web site at http://www.bahamas.com.
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surrounded by a shimmering emerald sea giving
this chain the distinction of being one of the prettiest in The Islands of
The Bahamas. The bright white sand of the deserted beaches is a striking contrast
to the aquamarine and jade hues of water. The topography doesn't vary much,
as the islands are only 7½ miles across at the widest point, but the
splendor of the pristine beaches, the crystal-blue waters and the lush tropical
greenery attract people from around the globe. 