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The Exuma Islands are located
in the middle of The Islands Of The Bahamas, yet remain mostly undisturbed. The
Exuma Islands are a collection of some 365 cays and islands stretching over 120
miles, supported at the southern end by two main islands, Great Exuma and Little
Exuma. The main attractions for visitors to The Exuma Islands are its
world-class sportfishing and boating. The miles of picturesque islands, cays and
hidden coves make for some of the most spectacular sailing in The Islands Of The
Bahamas, both for recreational sloops and competitive yachting alike.
The average year-round temperature is a perfect 78°F, and the rolling hills,
wide sandy beaches and brilliant, clear blue waters give life to some of the
earth's more spectacular creatures. The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is home to
several rare birds, exotic reptiles, colourful fish and breathtaking species of
flora. Snorkellers will find the wide, shallow coastal region teeming with life
and easy to explore, while divers can explore the huge coral reef or Exuma Sound
which is filled with caves, blue holes and shipwrecks.
The population of The Exuma Islands is only about 3,600, most of whom rely on
farming, fishing and tourism for their livelihood. The island is dotted with
ruins of earlier settlements, outdoor markets, and quaint farming communities.
Fresh pineapple, tasty tomatoes, juicy guava, sweet mangoes, huge avocados and
pigeon peas are the pride of the island and are exported nationwide. The Exuma
Islands also claim bragging rights to their place in Hollywood, having twice
been the location for James Bond films - more than any other island in The
Islands Of The Bahamas.
Whether boating, fishing, diving, eco-tourism or escapism - your pleasure can be
found in The Exuma Islands.
Sailing and Boating
Home to many boating competitions like The Family Island Regatta, The New Year's
Day Cruising Regatta, and the widely revered National Out Island Regatta, The
Exuma Islands are considered by many yachtsmen to be one of the best places in
The Islands Of The Bahamas for sailing. The Exuma Islands are comprised of 365
cays.
Map of the Exuma Islands
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NAME OF ATTRACTION
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CATEGORY
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Allan's Cay
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Private Cay
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Highbourne Cay
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Private Cay
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3
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Norman's Cay
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Private Cay
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4
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Hawksbill Cay
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Private Cay
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5
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Exuma National Land & Sea Park
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Ecotour
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6
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Waderick Wells Cay
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Private Cay
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7
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Sampson Cay
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Private Cay
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8
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Staniel Cay
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Cay
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9
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Thunderball Grotto
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Attraction
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10
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Big Farmer's Cay
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Cay
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11
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Baraterre
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Settlement
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12
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Rolleville
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Settlement
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13
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Steventon
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Settlement
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14
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Mount Thompson
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Settlement
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15
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Hermitage Tomb
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Historical Attraction
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The Hermitage
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Settlement
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Stocking Island Beach
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Beach
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Stuart Manor
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Settlement
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Moss Town
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Settlement
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Hog Cay
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Private Cay
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Straw Market
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Shopping
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George Town
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Settlement
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Exuma Dive Centre
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Dive Centre
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Rolletown
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Settlement
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Pigeon Cay
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Ecotour
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Ferry
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Settlement
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Forbes Hill
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Settlement
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William's Town
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Settlement
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Plantation Ruins
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Historical Attraction
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Hog Cay
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Private Cay
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Attractions
The general laid back atmosphere of Great Exuma is replaced each
April when the week-long Annual Family Island Regatta is held in
George Town’s Elizabeth Harbour. The surrounding 364 cays,
bathed by a secluded sun and private seas, provide exquisite
sailing grounds and wonderfully romantic retreats.
Night Life
Coconut Cave Sand
Bar.........................242-336-2659
Eddie's Edge Water Club: .....................242
336-2050
Flamingo Bar Rusty Anchor ....................242
336-2400
Kermit's: George Town.
.......................242-345-0002
Silver
Dollar:................................242-336-2615
Three
Sisters:................................242-358-4040
Club La Shante:...............................242-345-1436
Whale's
Tail..................................242-336-2979
Dining
Kermit's Airport Lounge: George
Town................................242-345-0002
Sam's Place: George
Town.................................242-336-2579
Two Turtles Inn: George
Town..................................242-336-2545
Club Peace & Plenty: ...................242-336-2093
Bonefish Lodge: Hart’s Well. Offers gourmet dishes such
as cracked conch, grouper fingers and blackened dolphin.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, noon until
late...........242-345-5044
Coconut Cove Restaurant:...........242-336-2659
La Shante: Open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serves sandwiches,
burgers, cracked conch, conch fritters, grouper fingers and
other Bahamian dishes.
.................................242-345-4136
Silver Dollar: George Town. Features Bahamian dishes and
a full-service bar.........242-336-2615
Three Sisters: Mount Thompson. Offers elegant dining and
Bahamian cocktails overlooking the
beach.............................................242-336-4040
Flamingo Bay Rusty Anchor Restaurant &
Bar..........................242-336-2400
Getting Around
TAXI SERVICES:
Exuma Transport: George Town
.................................242-336-2101
Leslie Dames Taxi Service: George
Town..................................242-357-0015
Luther Rolle Taxi Service: George
Town.................................242-345-5003
Smitty's Taxi: Farmer's
Hill...................................242-358-4045
RENTAL CARS:
Exuma Transport ...........................242-336-2101
Thompson Car Rental....................242-336-2442
Two Turtles Inn Car Rental..........242-336-2545
Medical Service
George Town
Clinic...............242-336-2088/....242-336-2043
ISLAND MED CLINIC...................242-356-2022
Steventon Clinic....................242-358-0053
Black Point Clinic..................242-355-3007
Farmer's Cay Clinic................242-355-4015
Shopping
Art: Sandpiper Arts & Craft
Clothing: Two Turtles Inn, Peace & Plenty, Olga’s
Variety Store, Peace & Plenty Boutique, Sandpiper, Touch of
Elegance
Liquor: Exuma Liquor & Gifts,
John Marshall's Liquor Store
Perfumes: Scentuous Perfumes
Photography: Wally’s Studio
Souvenirs: Exuma Liquor & Gifts, Two Turtles Inn
Gift Shop
Marinas
Exuma Docking Service...............242-336-2578
Happy People Marina: Staniel
Cay.....................................242-355-2008
Sampson Cay Colony: George Town
.................................242-355-2034
Staniel Cay Yacht Club..................242-355-2024
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Police.......................................9I9
or .................................242-336-2666
Long Distance Operator.........................0
Directory Assistance.........................9I6
Telegrams....................................910
Properties
George Town
Club Peace &
Plenty......................800-525-2210
......................................................242-336-2551
Fax................................................242-336-2093
Coconut Cove Hotel......................800-688-4752
......................................................242-336-2659
Fax:...............................................242-336-2658
Flamingo Bay
Hotel & Villas
................................242-336-2661
Marshall's Guest House.................242-336-2081
Fax................................................242-336-2081
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Villas &
Suites................................242-336-2960
Le Shante
Club.............................242-345-4136
Peace & Plenty Beach Inn...............800-525-2210
......................................................242-336-2250
Fax................................................242-336-2253
Peace & Plenty Bonefishing
Lodge............................................242-345-5556
Regatta Point
.................................800-310-8125
......................................................242-336-2206
Fax................................................242-336-2046
Two Turtles Inn
...........................800-688-4752
......................................................242-336-2545
Fax................................................242-336-2528
Mt. Thompson
The Palms Of Three Sisters...........800-688-4752
......................................................242-358-4040
Fax................................................242-358-2460
Staniel Cay
Happy People Marina....................242-355-2008
Staniel Cay Yacht
Club...................800-688-4752
......................................................242-355-2024
Fax:...............................................242-355-2044
Stocking Island
Hotel Higgins Landing...................800-688-4752
......................................................242-357-0008
Fax................................................242-336-2460
How To Get
Here
Air Sunshine............................800-435-8900
AMERICAN FLY AWAY VACAT....800-433-7300
American Eagle.....................800-433-7300
Bahamasair...............................800-222-4262
Lynx
Air.......................................888-596-9247
Majestic Tours........................242-322-2606
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