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Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

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The Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas

Set on a breathtaking white-sand beach on the Great Exuma Island of the Bahamas, the brand new Sandals Emerald Bay is a resort of unparalleled beauty and luxury. Featuring 183 sumptuous rooms and suites – all oceanfront and all with exclusive Butler Service – the resort is the jewel in the Sandals crown. Savour gourmet dining in one of the 5 speciality restaurants or taste the best Russian Caviar paired with premium Vodka, at the exclusive Vodka and Caviar Bar! Don’t forget to play a round of golf at the 18-hole championship golf course, designed by world-famous Greg Norman. Challenging fairways along with dramatic views of the ocean will make your game an unforgettable experience. After a long day there is no better place to unwind than the Red Lane® Spa, a sanctuary of relaxation with 17 serene treatment rooms. Sandals Emerald Bay is an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxing holiday in a quiet setting, whilst enjoying all the luxuries of a first-class resort.

On Emerald Bay, Great Exuma in the Bahamas, along a 1-mile stretch of beach. Transfer time from airport: 15 min

5 dining options: Barefoot by the Sea (seafood and beach grill menu), The Drunken Duck (British pub), Il Cielo (Italian), Dino’s (wood-fired pizza oven) and Bahama Bay (Mediterranean cuisine with a Caribbean flair – closed on Sundays). 5 bars including a pool bar and a unique Vodka & Caviar Bar serving premium Vodka along with the finest Russian caviar. Experience ultimate luxury while your personal Butler serves you chocolate-covered strawberries and a Kir Royale cocktail upon arrival.

The resort offers a variety of entertainment options, including cooking classes by celebrity chefs, dance lessons, live music, jazz performances, bonfires and Appleton Reserve rum tasting classes.

3 pools, one with central fire-pit seating area and whirlpool. 6 Har-Tru tennis courts and championship 18-hole golf course* designed by Greg Norman. Fitness centre, table tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, billiards, croquet and outdoor chess. Scuba diving (FREE for certified divers, fee applies to others), snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, aquatrikes and Hobie Cats. Red Lane® Spa (treatments*). Emerald Bay Marina by Sandals featuring 150 slips that can accommodate yachts up to 240ft in length.

183 oceanfront rooms and suites. All rooms are oversized and feature stone floors with rugs, dark stained handcrafted furnishings, white painted millwork and British Colonial inspired castings and trims. They include furnished balcony, satellite TV, telephone, high speed internet access, iPod docking station, espresso coffee maker, fully stocked in-suite bars, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, iron and ironing board, down duvets and pillows, Frette linens, personal pillow menu, 24-hour room service and all come with Butler Service.

Exuma Honeymoon Luxury Rooms with king bed and lush garden views, sleeping 2 adults.

Crystal Honeymoon Penthouse Oceanfront One Bedroom Suite with separate living room and bedroom with king bed, sleeping 2 adults.

Harbour Bay Honeymoon Beachfront Walkout Villa Suites are expansive and set on the ground floor of the Seaside Village with sea views.

*Denotes local charge

Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from deluxe accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks and tips, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment – its all included!

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Royal Plantation Island, Fowl Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

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Royal Plantation Island, Fowl Cay, Bahamas

This spectacular resort, set on a 50-acre, private tropical island in the beautiful Bahamian chain of the Exumas, is the perfect place to get away from it all. Six luxurious villas are nestled amid the tropical foliage along the island’s white-sand beaches, all of which have unique décor, hand-selected art and luxurious furnishing! Take your villa’s golf buggy and explore the island or hop on your speed boat and experience exotic spots, such as the famous Thunderball Grotto! Dine in the privacy of your own villa stocked daily with snacks and drinks, or wander over to hilltop Harbour Club and enjoy its breathtaking sea views. The whole island can only accommodate up to 30 people, so that Robinson Crusoe feeling is sure to stay with you while you are experiencing all the comforts you’d expect in a boutique resort.

On Fowl Cay in the Bahamas’ Exuma Cays.

Harbour Club Eating & Drinking House with fresh and spicy, island inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner. Villas are also supplied with food and drinks daily. A picnic on the white-sandy beach can also be arranged.

Freshwater swimming pool, exercise room and games room with pool, darts, chess and board games. Beach games, walking trail, tennis, bocce and horseshoe courts. Sailing, snorkelling, sea kayaking and deep sea fishing*. Guests can also take their speed boat and visit nearby cays, such as the famous Thunderball Grotto.

Visit the Big Major Spot and swim with the pigs or the Compass Cay and swim with a friendly pack of nurse shacks. Travel to Staniel Cay, a small island with classic pink and blue shops, Lindsay’s Boutique, Isles General Store and Natajia’s Sweet Tooth and the famous Staniel Cay Yacht Club.

6 villas with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms with en-suite facilities. All with air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, CD player, mini-bar, fully equipped kitchen, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, hairdryer and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds. Villas sleep from 2 to 6 people. Villas are also equipped with their own golf buggy for exploring the island, beach cruiser bicycles and motorboat to take excursions to uninhabited islands, diving reefs and fishing spots.

* Denotes local charge.

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Royal Plantation Island, Bahamas

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