Sandals Emerald Bay is Exuma’s Treasure

One mile.

It doesn’t sound like a lot, does it? You could drive it in a minute or two. Run it in eight or nine minutes at a brisk pace. Walk it in 15 minutes or so.

Or you could get lost in it forever.

That’s how best to describe the one-mile stretch of powdery beach that Sandals Emerald Bay sits on in Exuma, The Bahamas.

This is one of the premier destinations in the Caribbean. It’s the best of both worlds – exclusive, and all-inclusive. Exuma is unlike any other island, with its small size working to its advantage and its exclusivity. The Bahamas calls the Exuma chain of islands renowned “for their sapphire-blue waters—waters so stunning, their brilliant colors are visible even from outer space. This chain of 365 islands is home to secluded footprint-free beaches, deserted cays, and ultra-exclusive resorts. Here, nature outnumbers man, coastlines remain flawless, and private islands play host to some of the world’s most famous stars—including a group of four-legged local celebrities.”

Yes, Exuma is famous for its swimming pigs – even they know the intoxicating beauty of the island. At the center of it is Sandals Emerald Bay.

The resort features 500 guestrooms along that famous beachfront yet it exudes romance, with secluded villas and sensuous suites that blend seamlessly with the lush tropical landscape. Each accommodation is placed directly on the beach or just a short stroll away, meaning the charm of the water is always at your beck and call.

As blue and as turquoise as the water is, that’s how green the greens are. The golfing greens, that is – Sandals Emerald Bay has an award-winning golf course designed by Greg Norman. This 18-hole, par 72 Bahamas Great Exuma Classic championship course is easily any golfer’s paradise.

Water sports? Of course. Dive into the waters of the bay, learn to SCUBA right at the resort, kayak, paddle, sail, windsurf, and more, not to mention see some of those colorful and exotic inhabitants of the ocean.

Is fresh water more to your liking? There are three pools on the property, including a swim-up bar. After you’ve enjoyed a cocktail, get ready for dinner at one of 11 different restaurants at the resort, along with six bars.

And don’t even ask about the magnificent Red Lane Spa – 16,000 square feet of bliss.

From the moment you touch down at the airport, it’s just a 10-minute shuttle ride to paradise and that one mile of beachfront for you to indulge.

And get lost in the moments.