Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.
The largest of the 365 mostly uninhabited islands, or cays, within The Bahamas' 190-kilometre (120-mile) Exuma archipelago, Great Exuma rests on the Tropic of Cancer, just 209 kilometres (130 miles) southeast of Nassau. Here, temperatures average 26°C (78°F), all year round. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, the island's gently sloping beaches are floored in soft, white sand that simply invites sunning, snorkelling or wading. Sunlight refracts through the shallow water, creating a kaleidoscope of vivid aquamarine. Yet, this island paradise remains largely undiscovered, and home to only 3,400 residents.
Of all the beautiful beaches on Great Exuma, crescent-shaped Emerald Bay is particularly scenic. And, just outside the bay, a rainbow of brightly coloured tropical fish, delicate coral and graceful manta rays abound in the pristine waters. Further away is Exuma Cays National Land and Sea Park, a 453-square-kilometre (175-square-mile) preserve founded in 1958, the first of its kind in the world. Home to several rare and exotic species of birds, reptiles, fish and flora, the park welcomes visitors, above the water or below, to an inspiring sanctuary, unspoiled by fishing or hunting. Divers can explore the magnificent coral reef of Exuma Sound, filled with caves, drop-offs and blue holes.
Please note: All visitors to Bahamas must possess a valid passport and a return or onward journey ticket.
Time zone
GMT -5 hours
Eastern Time
Language(s) spoken
English
Electrical system
Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Working hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Time and distance to city centre
George Town: 25 minutes/24 kilometres/15 miles
Time and distance to shopping
George Town: 25 minutes/24 kilometres/15 miles
There are also two retail outlets within the Resort.
Time and distance to financial district
George Town: 25 minutes/24 kilometres/15 miles
| * Christmas Day |
December 25, 2005 |
| Boxing Day |
December 26, 2005 |
| *New Year's Day |
January 1, 2006 |
| Good Friday |
April 14, 2006 |
| Easter Monday |
April 17, 2006 |
| Labour Day |
June 2, 2006 |
| Whit Monday |
June 5, 2006 |
| Independence Day |
July 10, 2006 |
| Emancipation Day |
August 7, 2006 |
| Discovery Day |
October 12, 2006 |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2006 |
| Boxing Day |
December 26, 2006 |
*Holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday are taken on the following Monday.
- 183 guest rooms and suites, each with a terrace or balcony; many with breathtaking views of Emerald Bay
- Elegant restaurants offer fresh seafood and Bahamian specialities, indoors or out
- A full-service spa and health club featuring 16,430 square feet (1,528 square metres) of fitness facilities and the most advanced exercise equipment, steam, massage, spa treatments, private spa rooms with salon, as well as a 15,976-square-foot (1,486-square-metre) Spa Garden
- Swimming at our white sand crescent-shaped beach or one of our two free-form pools
- Tennis Club with six Har-Tru courts lit for night play
- World-class sport-fishing, snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing
- Preferred tee-times on the resort's Greg Norman designed 18-hole championship golf course
- Supervised fun with Kids For All Seasons including a dedicated children’s pool
- 13,022 square feet (1,211 square metres) of indoor function space with an additional 12,000 square feet (1,116 square metres) of outdoor function space for garden and beach events
| Month | Event |
March | Cruising Regatta: Held in Elizabeth Harbour, this seven-day regatta brings together cruise boats and yachts for a number of racing events. During the regatta there are colourful Bahamian variety shows in George Town, games and activities for children and local arts, crafts and produce for sale at the markets. |
April | Family Island Regatta: Held over six days in the last week of April, the Family Island Regatta has been an annual celebration held at Elizabeth Harbour in Great Exuma since 1953. All sailing vessels are locally crafted, bringing together Bahamas' best boat builders and crews to race in five sailing divisions. Street festivals and celebrations are held throughout the regatta in the settlement of George Town. |
December | Junkanoo: The national festival of the Bahamas, Junkanoo is a Mardi Gras celebrating Bahamian culture and music with colourful street parades, performances and dancing. The carnival begins in George Town on Boxing Day, December 26, at 4:00 am and continues through the early morning until 9:00 am. |
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