… beaches on Great Exuma, just a short flight from Miami.
The largest of the 365 mostly uninhabited islands, or cays, within the 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.
Combining sophisticated comfort and an unspoiled setting, Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay is a convenient, 15-minute drive from Exuma International Airport, with its direct flights to Nassau (40 minutes) or Miami (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Landscaped pathways connect beachfront and ocean view guest rooms with the main building, white sand beach and swimming pools. Guests enjoy a complete range of recreational options, including golf, a full-service spa and fitness centre, a tennis centre and extensive water sports. One highlight is Four Seasons Golf Club Great Exuma at Emerald Bay, a 6,880-yard, par-72 jewel designed by Greg Norman, with six dramatic ocean-side holes ? one of the finest tests of golf in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The Resort is also adjacent to a deep-water marina, due to open in 2005, with 125 state-of-the-art slips for ocean-going yachts.
Restaurants feature indoor and alfresco dining. Function spaces, indoors and out, facilitate creative options for staging meetings and receptions. Every aspect of the Resort is infused with Four Seasons service. Consistently warm, personalised and intuitive, it ensures an unparallelled experience in The Bahamas.
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Four Seasons Hotel Great Exuma Resort features a Gourmet Restaurant Four Seasons Hotel Great Exuma Resort offers a wide range of wellness facilities. There is a golf course near Four Seasons Hotel Great Exuma Resort Pets are welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Great Exuma Resort (on request)
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