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Contents8 ImportantNumbers9 Welcome10 CalendarofEvents

FEATURES12 ExumaConsiderstheFutureof ElizabethHarbour14 IslandRoutesmakesaSplash inExuma40 InvestinginRealEstateinthe Out-IslandsoftheBahamasInEveryIssue16 Whattodo24 Marinas26 Maps32 Shopping38 Dining40 RealEstate42 Wheretostay45 GeneralInformation

ContributorsExuma Tourist Office, Cleopatra TurnquestPublisherM. Jane Braynen

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AirlinesAmerican Airlines (MT) ..........345-0124/5Bahamasair (MT) .......................345-0035Gulfstream International Airlines(Continental Connection) ..........345-0280Sky Bahamas (MT) ....................345-0172 US Airways (MT) .......................345-0103Watermakers Air.............. (954) 771-0330ChartersIsland Air Charter ...............800-444-9904Shoreline Air Services (MT) .......358-4065Westerm Air ..............................345-0300

ATMsScotiabank Bahamas Ltd (GT) 336-2651/2Scotiabank Bahamas Ltd. (EB) ...336-4651Royal Bank of Canada (GT) ....336-3251/2Bank of The Bahamas (GT) ........336-3000

Bus ServicesExuma Bus Service ....................554-3227

Car RentalsAirport Car Rental (MT) ............345-0090Don’s Rent A Car (MT) ..............345-0112Exuma Transport (GT) ..............336-2101Thompsons Rental (GT) ............336-2442Joey’s Car Rental (EB) ................357-0217Sure to Shore (GT) ....................336-3466

Scooter RentalsPrestige Scooter Rentals (GT) ....357-0066

EmergenciesClinic (GT) ................................366-2088Clinic (S) ...................................358-0053Police (GT) ................................336-2666Police (FC) ................................355-4034

Government OfficesLocated next to Administrative Building, George TownPost Office .................................336-2636Customs ....................................336-2072Port Department ........................336-2312Administrators Office ................336-2166Ministry of Works ......................336-2543National Insurance ....................336-2533Utility CompaniesGeorge TownElectricity ..................................336-2022Telephone ..................................336-2011Cable .........................................300-2200Water & Sewerage .....................336-2863

TaxisExuma Transit Services ..............345-0232Junior Taxi Service.....................336-2509Leslie Dames Taxi Service ..........357-0015Bal Sound’s Taxi Service .............336-2375Luther Rolle Taxi Service ...........345-5003Patricia Wring #63.....................464-6168Ken Nixon #61 ..........................422-7399

Private Medical ServicesExuma Dental Services ..............358-4584Island Med ................................336-2220Peach House Vet ........................336-3006

Mailboats / Shipping Co.Grand Master .................. (242) 393-1064Bahamas Ferries .............. (242) 336-3456G & G Shipping (GT) ...............336-2359

Visitor ServicesResource Center (GT) ................336-2790Directory Assistance ........................... 916Long Distance Operator.......................... 0Exuma Tourist Office (GT) ........336-2430

Important numbersIf you need assistance call Exuma Tourist Office: 336-2430

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Welcome to Great Exuma, home of iconic events such as the National Family Island Regatta and the Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival.

I truly hope you have a relaxed, fun-filled Bahamian experience during your visit. You are sure to fall in love with our island as you tour our quaint settlements and historic sites like old slave plantations, Loyalist tombs, the salt beacon and our first jail house. In addition, no trip to Exuma is complete without explor-ing our pristine beaches and coves of the mainland as well as our 365 cays.

As you become acquainted with Exuma, this guide will assist you in navigating the many options that the destination has to offer. Increasingly, the choices available on the island are meeting every possible taste and preference. We are certain that many of our offerings will suit your particular liking. Exuma is also a place that is blessed with tranquility for those who need total rest and relaxation. Peaceful, secluded expanses of beaches are abundant. Moreover, their rolling waves are soothing and their cool breezes are medicinal. By far, however, our greatest natural resource is our people. Bahamians are known for being the warmest and most hospitable people in the world. Exumians, you will find, have a special brand of hospitality that is not easily matched. Without a doubt, they will add a special element of enjoyment to your stay. We wish you a wonderful visit with us in Exuma, and we look forward to having you here again in the near fture.

Sincerely,

Charity ArmbristerDirector, Central & Southern BahamasExuma Tourist Office

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MAY1stFarmer’s Cay Conch Jamboree delicious cracked conch, scorched conch, conch salad, steamed conch, conch chowder, stewed conch and many other conch dishes will be on sale. Come see conch like you’ve never seen it before. Contact: Mr. Terry Bain ph. (242) 355-4006/355-4017.

Whit Monday Holiday weekend

21st – 24thBarraterre Festival and Regatta. Three days of sailing. Experience delicious native dishes, Rake ‘n Scrape music, Hoopla, quadrille, Plaiting of the Maypole, native crafts on display and other exciting shows including the Marching Band and Talent Show. Contact: Ms. Mildred Lloyd at (242) 357-0786 or (242) 336-2677.

28thPeople to People Tea Party. It’s a delightful afternoon of tea, pastries and Baha-mian hospitality on Great Exuma. For further information, please contact the Exuma Tourist Office at (242) 336-2430.

JUNEJunkanoo Summer Festival (TBD) at the Fish Fry in George Town. A community fun day for visitors and Exumians featuring local and visiting bands, Junkanoo, kids sunfish sailing, boat building displays, arts and craft on sale, fish scaling and onion peeling contests and lots more.

4thLabor Day Fair St. Margaret Anglican Church. Native dishes on sale, also games such as hoopla, bouncing castle and punch board for the kids. Contact: Daphne Rodriquez at (242) 336-2130.

3rd - 6th Labor Day Weekend

Ramsey Homecoming. Entertainment by D.J., kiddies’ corner, hoopla, punchboard. Native dishes such as crab and rice, macaroni and cheese and baked chicken. For more infor-mation, contact Mr. Barry Ramsey (President of Homecoming Committee) at (242) 345-7032.

JULY10thIndependence Day Celebrations Roker’s Point School grounds, featurin plaiting of the Maypole, climbing the greasy pole and delightful Bahamian food. Contact Ms. Sandra Davis at (242) 336-2533. 10thRolle Town HomecomingJoin the reunion of family and friends as they celebrate in a weekend filled with activities for all. Contact: ph. (242) 357-0538.

26thFull Moon Beer FestivalFarmer’s Cay. \Contact: Mr. Terry Bain ph. (242) 355-4006/355-4017

Junkanoo Summer Festival(TBD) at the Fish Fry in George Town. A community fun day for visitors and Exumians featuring local and visiting bands, Junkanoo, kids sunfish sailing, boat building displays, arts and craft on sale, fish scaling and onion peeling contests and lots more.

AUGUSTEmancipation DayJuly 30th – August 2ndRolleville Regatta and Homecoming. An exciting weekend of activities; native sloop racing, Talent and Beauty Pageant, fun run/walk, greasy pole climbing and lots more. Bahamian dishes on sale. Contact: Mr. Jeffery McKenzie ph. (242) 524-6284.

2nd Emancipation Day

Black Point Regatta. Native sloops take to the beautiful waters of Exuma in a long weekend of racing andexciting on-shore activities.

First weekend Staniel Cay HomecomingContact: Mrs. Bernadette Chamberlain ph. (242) 355-2043.

Calendar of eventsDates are subject to change.

For more information contact Exuma Tourist office at (242) 336-2430

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Calendar of eventsDates are subject to change.

For more information contact Exuma Tourist office at (242) 336-2430

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First FridayAnnual Forest Homecoming.Enjoy a fashion show, concert on the school grounds, beach picnic, church service and other family-oriented activities. Contact Mr. Lavon Ferguson ph. 358-8041.

13th - 5thForbes Hill Homecoming A weekend full of activities for people of all ages. Thursday’s Souse-out kicks off the slate of events with DJ music, native dishes, and bush tea. At Friday and Saturday Fairs, there are, Fishin’ on the rock, marble shoot-ing, needle and thread and straw plaiting competitions, as well as hoopla, bouncing castle, sack races for the kids and a whole lot more. The weekend climaxes with church service and beach picnic on Sunday. OCTOBER4th - 7thAnnual Bahamas Sunfish FestivalLittle Farmer’s Cay. Exciting races to prepare young sailors for international competition.

8th – 11thWilliams Town Homecoming Williams Town is the last settlement on Little Exuma. This quaint settlement celebrates its homecoming during the Columbus Day fes-tivities. There are lots of prizes and surprised and fun for the whole family. Contact: Ms. Renée Styles ph. (242) 345-4016.

8th - 11thHermitage HomecomingContact: Ms. Erica Williams ph. (242) 336-2533.

8th - 11thMt. Thompson Homecoming Thurs-day and Friday, souse out, cookout on Saturday and Monday. Sunday the community worships at one of the churches. Enjoy the evening in concert and talent show. Contact: Ivan Rolle ph. (242) 358-7020.

12thHand Line Fishing Tournament – Staniel Cay. Contact: Ms. Bernadette Chamber-lain ph. (242) 355-2043.23rdFishy Fest Hand Line Tourna-ment (23rd). The Fest opens the winter sea-son events. At Fishy Fest, visitors, locals and business owners alike will get the opportunity to purchase fresh fish, fruits and vegetables at Regatta Park at a special rate for one day only. Food vendors will be on site to preparing every FISH dish imaginable!

29th - 30thMoss Town HomecomingThis weekend is packed with exciting activities for adults and kids alike. Watch as the famous Maypole is plait, there is bouncing castle, hoopla and lots more games. Don’t forget to purchase some good ole “down home” native dishes. Contact: Virginia Deveaux ph. (242) 345-0287.

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Sustainable development “meets the needs of the present without compro-mising the ability of fu-ture generations to meet their own needs.”– “Our Common Future” Brundtland Commission (1987)

A s The Bahamas sets its course toward sustainable development, Great Exuma has been given a

great opportunity to contribute to this goal by demonstrating a better approach to taking care of the coastal marine environment. Elizabeth Harbour, Exuma’s largest body of protected water and the most popular cruising destination in the country, has been chosen by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to participate in the Integrating Watershed and Coastal Area Management (IWCAM) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) project. The Bahamas is one of thirteen participat-ing SIDS. Other participating countries include Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Cuba, Grenada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago. The IWCAM demonstration projects address the issues of diminishing freshwater sup-plies, degraded freshwater and coastal water quality, inappropriate land use, and

hygiene and sanitation that are com-mon problems in Caribbean SIDS. The Bahamas is very dependent on the health of its most valuable natural resource, the marine environment, as it supports vi-brant tourism and fishing industries, and a good quality of life. The IWCAM project is providing funding to address one of the issues causing degraded coastal water quality in Exuma, a major threat to the area’s seagrass and coral reef ecosystems. It is hoped that the lessons learned here can set an example for other Caribbean nations that wish to ensure sustainable use of their marine resources for future generations. In Exuma, a picture is indeed worth a thou-sand words. “People often have difficulty describing the beauty of the waters here with so many hues of turquoise and blue.

Exuma Considers the Future of Elizabeth Harbour

A popular anchorage area. Stocking Island, Elizabeth Harbour.

Mr. Basil Minns describes the sensitive habi-tat areas found in Elizabeth Harbour.

Pat Smith with his mobile pumpout service boat.


We have to ensure that we sustain this beauty for years to come.” says Charity Armbrister, Ministry of Tourism Direc-tor of the Central & Southern Bahamas. “This project will maintain the cleanli-ness and beauty of our natural resources” adds Craig Parotti, Chairperson of the Elizabeth Harbour Management Partner-ship Steering Committee, the group that was formed locally to implement Exuma IWCAM project. The Steering Commit-tee includes representatives from The Bahamas Water and Sewerage Corpora-tion, the Department of Environmental Health Services, the Ministry of Tourism, the Port Authority, and Local Govern-ment as well as members of the general public and business community on the island. Their goal: to improve the water quality of Elizabeth Harbour through the installation of new facilities for the yachting community, including pumpout

services, a new wastewater treatment facility to handle vessel waste, and moor-ings. The Bahamas Environment Science and Technology (BEST) Commission is handling project implementation matters in Nassau. IWCAM Project Coordinator for BEST, Sherlin Brown “is pleased that the Committee is working closely with us to complete the project in June.” Patterson Smith has taken initiative in starting Elizabeth Harbour’s first mobile pumpout service. “I was operating the water taxi in 1995 and 1996 and I saw the

need for it then with the amount of boats out there…I said I’ll try to get out there and get it done when the opportunity presents itself. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time.” says Mr. Smith. Right away, he realized the problem of not yet having a proper disposal facility on the island. He contacted Sandals Resort at Emerald Bay to ask for their assistance and now, this key partnership with Sandals has helped the project get off to a good start and provides a perfect example of how partnerships like this are criti-cal for the success of integrated resource management efforts. Mr. Teddy Clarke, Exuma’s Chief Councilor is thrilled with the partnership and the project. “This is exactly what we needed and at the right time.”

“The Elizabeth Harbour Manage-ment Partnership is looking at other upgrades to Elizabeth Harbour that it can work toward in the future,” said Mr. Parotti of other measures the committee is considering to improve the harbour such as better aids to navigation and the need for properly dredged channels for bigger vessels. For now, they are appre-ciative of the assistance they’ve received from the GEF and the support they are getting from Exumians and visitors alike. Together, with the support of the com-munity, they hope to guide the sustainable development of Elizabeth Harbour to ensure her beautiful waters will impress many, many more people for a very long time. More information about the IWCAM Project can be found at www.iwcam.org. The Elizabeth Harbour Man-agement Partnership can be contacted via email [email protected].

A local student studies the fragile Elkhorn coral found in Elizabeth Harbour.

Kids enjoy the water as the sun goes down.

The anchorages of Elizabeth Harbour attract hundreds of cruising boats every year.


From the late 1700s to the turn of the century, Exuma flour-ished with the success of cotton

culture. Today, the 120-mile locale of the Bahamas is comprised of over 300 small islands (cays) that now thrive with the success of the tourism indus-try. In comes Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours, a new tour company based in Jamaica that presents visitors with the ‘best of the best’ things to do and see in Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Jamaica, and now…Great Exu-ma, Bahamas. Island Routes truly has something for everyone—offering adventures that petition backpackers, lovers, an-glers, and nomads with water sport adventures, island hopping, and pri-vate island getaways for two.

AT LAND…AND AT SEA From deep-sea dives to bone-fish-ing expeditions, Exuma has a wide

range of activities for people of all tour styles. For that extra-special vacation one will not soon forget, Island Routes is at your service with extraordinary land and sea adventures. The compa-ny offers travelers an experience like no other—a diverse range of activities amid acres of tranquility and delight-ful wonderment, all against the back-drop of secluded islands that await exploration. Try the Eco-Kayak Tour,

Island Routes Makes a Splash in Exuma

Snorkel & Starfish Beach Tour

a trip among the mangroves of Moriah Marine Park. The 007 Thunderball Tour allows guests to cruise in and out of 150 islets, snorkel the incredible Thunderball Grotto, and interact with the wild iguanas and docile sharks. While there are many adventures to explore at sea, Exuma also has a landscape ideal for enjoying activities on land. With Island Routes, one can learn about Bahamian culture and life-style while on the Bahamian Bus Tour, or inhabit a private island with a Cast-away Getaway.

AN UNFORGETTABLEADVENTURE

Just 35 miles southeast of Nas-sau, the majority of the Exuma cays are lush and plentiful, surrounded by coral reefs, colorful fish, and protec-tive sandbanks—a perfect canvas for an Island Routes adventure. Located on this spectacular atoll, Island Routes adventures feature several unique sur-prises, including a pick up service and lunch at the acclaimed Royal Planta-tion resort. Island Routes’ unexampled standard of service excellence exceeds the norm of the tour industry, offering nearly 150 adventures in four different destinations as well as comprehensive insurance coverage and unmatched safety standards.

Shark Dive Tours

Castaway Getaway

With a vibrant and shifting history that seems to evolve with each coming year since its existence, Exuma and the cays of the area are experiencing a bursting change, one that is expected to progress with each coming year.

Choose from our many toursEco-Kayak Tour007 Thunderball TourBrigantine Island Adventure TourDeep Sea Sport Fishing TourSnorkel & Starfish Beach TourEco Harbor TourReef Fishing Expedition Fly Fishing Expedition Shark Dive Tours (wreck and night)Bahamian Bus Tour Castaway Getaway

www.islandroutes.com


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AttractionsCulturalSitesMountThompsonPackingHouse. Island produce is prepared for shipping to Nassau by mail boat.

HermitageTombsThe Ferguson family from the Carolinas settled in the small settlement of Hermitage, after the American War of Independence. There are three tombs and a grave with different inscriptions.

RolleTownThe Rolle’s live here. Actress Esther Rolle of the popular television show Good Times has descendants here.

ClubPeace&PlentyLord Denys Rolle set sail for Exuma on

board the English trading ship named Peace & Plenty in 1783. Henry Flagler’s grand nephew bought a house on Elizabeth Harbour and built a hotel there, now the lounge area of Club Peace & Plenty.

BeacononStockingIslandThis beacon was used to guide ships out at sea to or around the 3 1/2 mile-long island.

RolleTownTombsLaying in the middle of a secluded clearing in Rolle Town today, lay three tombs of Ann M. Kay, Alexander M. Kay and their infant child. Dated 1792.

St.Andrew’sAnglicanChurchThis old church, was built in 1802 and has a picturesque view that overlooks both Lake Victoria and Elizabeth Harbour.

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B - Barraterre • BP - Black Point • C - Curtis • CC - Compass Cay • EB - Emerald Bay FH - Farmers Hill • FrH - Forbes Hill • F - Forest • GT - George Town • H- HartsHW - Hartswell • FC - Farmers Cay • MT - Most Town • MtT - Mount Thompson

R - Ramsey • RP - Rokers Point • RT - Rolletown • RV - Rolleville • St.C - Staniel Cay S - Steventon • SI - Stocking Island • SM - Stuart Manor • TF - The Ferry

TH - The Hermitage • WT - Williams Town

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St.Christopher’sAnglicanChurchThis church is the smallest church in The Exumas. It was built in 1939.

TheHermitageHere is where you’ll see old homes from the cotton plantation days. They were originally built by the Kelsall family in the late 1700s.

ElizabethHarbourThis 15-mile long harbour in George Town is a favourite of yachtsmen from all over the world. Regattas and sailing events take place here every year.

Kidd’sCoveCaptain Kidd, a U.S. Navy officer visited this cove during the pirate era.

Allan’sCayIguanasOne of the few places you can still find these fearsome looking, yet gentle lizards.

SaltBeaconThis landmark was designed as a Tuscan (Roman) Column during the first half of the 19th Century.TheThreeSistersRocksA romantic mythical historic landmark.

ExumaCaysLandandSeaPark(see location on Exuma Cays Map Page 27) Call Ray Darville at 359-1821The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park was created in 1958. This 176-square-mile park was the first of its kind in the world and is famous for its pristine beauty, outstand-ing anchorages and breathtaking marine environment. It is the first marine fishery reserve in the Caribbean. Accessible by boat only.

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Bahamas archipelago naturally form breath-taking beaches.Somebeachesare:SecludedTropicOfCancerBeachThreeSistersBeachCocoPlumBeachHamburgerBeachVolleyBallBeachExumaCaysLandAndSeaPark

Bird WatchingAmateur ornithologists will revel in sightings of the bird species unique to The Bahamas. The protected land parks as well as the local mangrove swamps are guaranteed to provide a once in a lifetime experience. Exuma Tourist Office 336-2430.

Boating and SailingSailors will enjoy what the Exumas have to offer. There are numerous cays and coves which provide smooth sailing along various hues of blue and green water. You are sure to be delighted by coral reefs as well as the opportunity to swim on your own beach with no one else for company unless you want it.Minns Water Sports (GT) ..........336-3483

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Car /Scooter RentalsKEEP TO THE LEFT.Airport Car Rental (MT) ............345-0090Don’s Rent A Car (MT) ..............345-0112Exuma Transport (GT) ..............336-2101Thompsons Rental (GT) ............336-2442Sure to Shore (GT) ....................336-3466Joey’s Car Rental (EB) ................357-0217

DivingDive Exuma ...............................357-0313Turtle Divers ..............................524-3305

EcotourismThe quiet life of the Family Islands in gen-eral make an ideal vacation spot for those who are looking for something more indig-enous with a real local flavour. Travelers looking for that something special will not

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be disappointed as they move throughout the settlements between George Town and Barraterre. Take a tour to Lake Victoria, check out the harbour and learn more about the local plants and bush medicine.Exuma Cays Adventures (GT) ...357-0570 Exuma Watersports (GT) ...........336-3422

EntertainmentCheck out the local entertainment pro-vided at the various hotels and lounges.Bars & LoungesDames’ Bar & Lounge ................345-0088Club Peace N’ Plenty (GT) .........336-2251DancingEddie’s Edgewater .....................336-2050Splash Bar & Grill (GT) .............336-2787Take 1 Restuarant & Sports Bar .358-5050Three Sisters (MT) .....................358-4040Exuma Palms Hotel ...................358-4040 Fridays OnlyScorpio Inn (BP) ........................355-3003Rolle’s Liquor Store (H) .............358-0043Fresh Grilled Fish & ConchDa Trap Entertainment Lounge & Game Room .......................336-3352Port N’ Starboard Bar (GT) ........336-2579Sunset Bluff (GT) .......................336-3147

FishingThe Exumas are ideal for fishermen of varying tastes, whether you enjoy fishing in the shallows or trying your hand at deep sea fishing. Whatever your liking, something is sure to grab you, hook, line and sinker.BonefishingNear to Great Exuma is an area commonly referred to as “flats”, where you will find an abundance of bonefish, grouper, snap-per and lobster. It is in the flats where bonefishing takes place.CertifiedBonefishingGuidesAdrian “Bulley” Rolle .................355-5052 Alston “Rambo” Rolle .............. 345-5555Cely Smith .............................. 345-2341Drescel Rolle ........................... 345-5025John “Olie” McKenzie .............. 358-7011Marvin “Bandit” Adderley ........ 358-8011Reno Rolle ............................... 345-5003

The Official Gamefish Chart of The BahamasJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.

BLUE MARLINWHITE MARLINSAILFISHBROADBILL SWORDFISHDOLPHINWAHOOKINGFISHMACKERELALLISON TUNABLACKFIN TUNAOCEANIC BONITOBLUEFIN TUNABONEFISHPERMITTARPONAMNERJACKGROUPERSNAPPERBARRACUDASHARK

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Steve Ferguson ..........................345-0153Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge .345-5555The Cays Development ..............336-2299

DeepSeaFishingThe Exuma Sound provides another type of fishing. With its 6,000-foot drop, you can look forward to trying your hand for the bigger marlin, sailfish and wahoo.Staniel Cay Yacht Club ..............355-2024Fish Rowe Charters ...................357-0870

Fish FryVisit various shacks at the Fish Fry, George Town for a Bahamian experience and na-tive food on the waterfront.

KayakingExuma Watersports (GT) ...........336-3422Palm Bay (GT) ...........................336-2797Out Island Explorers .................336-2246Island Routes .............................336-6819

Kite-SurfingExuma Kite Surfing ...................524-0523

Out-Island AdventuresOff Island Adventures ................524-0524Also available KITE BOARDINGExuma Cays Adventures ...........357-0390Chat n’ Chill Adventures ...........336-2700 Roberts Island Adventures .........345-4266Exuma Watersports Ltd 007 Thunderball Safari Tour (B) 336-3422

or 357-0100Four C’s Adventures (SM) ........464-1720Starfish ......................................336-3033Reggae Boat Adventures ...........524-4039G. Sea Adventures .....................357-0441Island Routes .............................336-6819Out Island Explorers .................336-2246

Tel: (242) 336-2604email: [email protected]

Fax: (242) 336-3483 • P.O. Box EX-29020, George Town,Exuma, The Bahamas

SUZUKI • YAMAHABOSTON WHALER, GLACIER BAY, CAROLINA SKIFF

Sales & ServiceParts & Accessories, Fuel & Lubricants

Marine Hardware, Paints, CleanersMasks, Fins and Snorkels

Dockage & Storage Boats up to 30ftRentals: Boston Whalers & Power Cat


For more info call ......................357-0570Exuma Tour by Christine Rolle ..336-4016Tour OperatorsExuma Watersports Ltd 007 Thunderball Safari Tour (B) 336-3422

or 357-0100East Coast Busing Co.. ...............345-4199Exuma Transit Services ..............345-0232Bill Curtis ..................................357-0270Exuma Transport .......................336-2101Yumey & Suma TourBalfour Bros. Scooter Tour & Rentals336-2385 or 524-0832 or 428-9402

BushMedicineToursTake a bush medicine tour with Christine Rolle, the Island’s “bush medi-cine doctor”, to search the many herbal remedies that have been passed down through generations.Christine Tours ..........................358-4016

WatersportsExuma Watersports Ltd 007 Thunderball Safari Tour (B) 336-3422

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Pig RoastsEvery Sunday enjoy a deliciously seasoned smoked pig served Bahamian style at Chat-n-Chill. Located on Volleyball Beach, Stocking Island. Chat-n-Chill ............ VHF 16 or 336-2700

SnorkelingThis is a popular sport can be experienced at any number of locations.Dive Exuma ...............................357-0313Off Island Adventures ................357-0390Exuma Watersports Ltd 007 Thunderball Safari Tour (B) 336-3422

or 357-0100Island Routes .............................336-6819

SpasGrand Isles (EB) ........................358-5000Red Lane Spa (Eb) .....................336-6802

Stocking Island A must see. Visit Stocking Island for half day or full day. Ferry leaves from Club Peace & Plenty at 10am and 1pm. Enjoy swimming snorkeling, shelling, windsurf-ing, hiking and volleyball on the long stretch of sandy white beach.A Wedding Breeze .....................336-2700Chat ‘N’ Chill ............................336-2700Club Peace & Plenty ..................336-2551Dive Exuma ...............................336-2893Exuma Cays Adventures ............357-0390Off Island Adventures ................554-2768

TennisFebruary Point Resort ...........336-2693/90

Tours Island ToursIsland Routes .............................336-6819Dive Exuma ...............................357-0313Exuma Transit Services ..............345-0232Rolleville Historic Tour ..............524-4788Roberts Island Adventures .........357-0224 Seaside ToursBill Curtis ..................................357-0270Ecotours

WeddingsFebruary Point (GT) ..................336-2661Palm Bay Beach Club (GT) ........336-2787Grand Isles (EB) ........................358-5000Oceania Heights (MT) ...............345-0187Sandals (EB) ..............................336-6802Peace & Plenty (GT) ..................336-2251Bougainvillea House ..................345-0005Island Destination Services .......336-4437Unique Etiquette .......................336-2711A Wedding Breeze .....................336-2700


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Exuma CaysHow to Get HereTravel by air from Pindling International Airport with Flamingo Air to Staniel Cay, Black Point or Farmers Cay or contactStephen Smith with Shorline Air Services.Other charter flights are available see Pg.Travel by boat with Exuma Cays Adven-tures or Four C’s Adventures

Where to StayBlessings (St.C) .......................... 355-2101Compass Cay (CC) ..................... 355-2137Farmers Cay Yacht Club (FC) ..... 355-4017Royal Plantation Island ............... 357-0095Fowl Cay, VHF Ch. 16Sampson Cay Club (SC .............. 355-2034Hotel Higgins Landing ............... 357-0008Long Bay Cottages (BP) .............. 355-3064Staniel Cay Cottages (St.C) ......... 355-2043Staniel Cay Yacht Club (St.C) ..... 355-2024

What to Do• Boating • Bonefishing• Deep Sea Fishing• Snorkeling • Spearfishing• Swimming • Tennis • Exploring• Water-Skiing, Sailing, KayakingToursExuma Watersports Ltd 007 Thunderball Safari Tour (B) 336-3422

or 357-0100Four C’s Adventures ..................464-1720

Where to DineRestaurants are located within each Marina or Resort. Enjoy!Compass Cay (CC) ..................... 355-2137Farmers Cay Yacht Club (FC) ..... 355-4017

Barefoot By The Sea .................... 524-8114at Royal Plantation IslandFowl Cay, VHF Ch. 16Sampson Cay Club (SC .............. 355-2034Hotel Higgins Landing ............... 357-0008Staniel Cay Cottages (St.C) ......... 355-2043Staniel Cay Yacht Club (St.C) ..... 355-2024

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Automobile RepairNigel’s Auto Repair Shop ..........464-1670Auto Extreme Ltd. (GT) ............336-2386Exuma Repairs (GT) .................336-2596

Auto MarineBrown’s Auto Marine (GT) ........336-2883CNA Auto (GT) ........................524-1736

BakeriersMom’s Bakery (WT) ..................345-4662Manor Bakery (SM) ..................345-2313

Beauty Salons/BarbersTraineé’s Beauty Salon ...............336-2620Total Transformation (FH) ........358-4068Sheanda’s House of Essence Beauty & Barber .................336-2869Innovative Orginal Lines ..........336-3239Brianne’s Unisex Salon(GT) ......336-2330

Books & MagazinesSand Piper Arts & Craft (GT) ...336-2084Mailboxes Etc. (EB) ..................336-4100

Boutiques/ClothingSand Piper Arts & Craft (GT) ...336-2084Guys & Dolls #2 ......................358-4582

B - Barraterre • BP - Black Point • C - Curtis • CC - Compass Cay • EB - Emerald Bay • FH - Farmers Hill • FrH - Forbes Hill • F - Forest • GT - George Town • H- Harts • HW - Hartswell • FC - Farmers Cay • MT - Most Town • MtT - Mount Thompson • R - Ramsey • RP - Rokers Point • RT - Rolletown • RV - Rolleville • St.C - Staniel Cay • S - Steventon • SI -

Stocking Island • SM - Stuart Manor • TF - The Ferry • TH - The Hermitage • WT - Williams Town

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“Clara”...a fresh water pearl necklace in espresso brown with red coral pendant andsterling silver accents. An exclusive designedby Amie Baranda-Bowe, Tel: 242-556-3032or email: [email protected]

Vision Enterprise (HB)..............336-2655Airport Fashion (MT) ...............345-0250Simply Beautiful (GT) ...............336-3314

Camera, Film DevelopingI & M Picture Perfect U ............423-6797Personal Touch Studio ..............336-3478

ContractorsS&G Construction (GT) ...........345-4199Super Sea Marine (GT) .............336-2822

Photo by Cleopatra Turnquest


B - Barraterre • BP - Black Point • C - Curtis • CC - Compass Cay • EB - Emerald Bay • FH - Farmers Hill • FrH - Forbes Hill • F - Forest • GT - George Town • H- Harts • HW - Hartswell • FC - Farmers Cay • MT - Most Town • MtT - Mount Thompson • R - Ramsey • RP - Rokers Point • RT - Rolletown • RV - Rolleville • St.C - Staniel Cay • S - Steventon • SI -

Stocking Island • SM - Stuart Manor • TF - The Ferry • TH - The Hermitage • WT - Williams Town

shopping

“Clara”...a fresh water pearl necklace in espresso brown with red coral pendant andsterling silver accents. An exclusive designedby Amie Baranda-Bowe, Tel: 242-556-3032or email: [email protected]

Customs BrokerageC. P. Morley Customs Brokerage (GT) ......336-2188Forbes Enterprises ....................336-2857Arawak Imports ........................225-0905

Dry CleanersExuma Cleaners .......................336-2038

Dancing ClassesYoga Dance Studio ....................336-3499Diving & Snorkeling GearMinns Water Sports and Boat Rental ............................336-3483Top II Bottom ...........................336-2200

Fabric CraftsEspree ......................................336-3421

FloristsErika’s Floral Design .................336-3075Lori & Dee Thompson .............524-3161

Garden SuppliesGarden Creations (GT) .............336-2380

Gas StationsShell Service Station (GT) .........336-2378

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Grocery StoresExuma Markets (GT) ................336-2033Smitty’s Convenience (HB) .......336-2144Shop Rite Mart (GT) .................336-2670Adderley’s Convenience Store ...358-8056Emerald Isle Supermarket (EB) .336-4000Heaven Sent Grocery Store .......345-6115

Hardware StoresDarville Lumber Co.(GT) .........336-2114Top II Bottom (GT) ...................336-2200Grog Pond Hardware (FH) .......358-4147Exuma Building Supplies..........336-2402A.I.D (GT) ................................336-2780

Heavy EquipmentSuper Sea Marine Co. Ltd. .......336-2822Rolle’s Redi-Mix & Heavy Equipment ............358-0025

Home CentersExuma Home Center (GT)........336-2374Tropical Accents & Gifts (GT) ..336-2396Marilyn’s Gift Shop (GT) ...........345-0321A.I.D (GT) ................................336-2780

JewelleryTropical Accents & Gifts (GT) ..336-2396

Art by Dianne Minns

SANDPIPERArts & Crafts

SOUVENIRS • BAHAMIAN ARTS & CRAFTS CLOTHING • BOOKS • MAPS & CHARTS

Located across from The Peace & PlentyOpen 8:30am - 5pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays

Tel: (242) 336-2084

Pottery by Jessica Minns

SHELLSERVICE STATIONGEORGE TOWN

Gas • DieselLubricants

Water • Drinks Tel: 242-336-2378

Prop. Brian Strachan


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Internet CafeBal Sounds (GT) .......................336-2375Taylor’s (next to the direction sign GT)Forbes Enterprises (GT) ...........336-2857Exuma Business Centre (GT) ....336-2091LaundromatL & D Laundromat ...................358-0130LiquorExuma Liquor & Gifts (GT)......336-2101John Marshall Liquor Store (GT) 336-2771Rolle Liquor Store (H) ..............358-0043Bristol Wines & Spirit ..............336-2834B G S Liquor Store ....................336-2900CNK Liquor Store .....................336-2145Coconut Grove Liquor Store .....358-0138Marine StoresTop II Bottom ...........................336-2200Super Sea Marine......................336-2822Minnis Watersports ..................336-3483George Town Marina ................345-5116

Native Arts & CraftsTHE YUMA ARTS ASSOCIATIONNancy Cole ..............................345-0074

Basil Minns ..............................336-2064Bahama Blues Gallery ....... 604-928-2091

Party SuppliesEspree ......................................336-3421PerfumesTropical Accents & Gifts ...........336-2396Pet SuppliesExuma Pets (GT) ......................336-2079PharmacySmitty’s Pharmacy .....................336-2144PhotographyPersonal Touch Studio ..............336-3478Sandals & ShoesGuys & Dolls ...........................336-2582Bountiful Bargains ....................336-3211Sand Piper Art & Craft .............336-2084SouvenirsSand Piper Art & Craft .............336-2084Top II Bottom ...........................336-2200Tropical Accents & Gifts ...........336-2396

StorageCaroll’s Mini Storage .................336-2386

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LocaL artistCleopatra Turnquest

Professional Photographer

I received my first camera on my twelfth birthday. In my younger years, I was probably the happiest girl alive! From then to now, I’ve always been fascinated by nature’s ability to calm, relax, rehabilitate and mesmerize. In 1995, I moved to Exuma and I simply couldn’t be-lieve that an island with so much scenic beauty, and breath-taking, panaromic views, as well as the most perfect, white sandy beaches was practically unheard of to the rest of the world. It was like walking into “Photographer’s Heaven”. Seeing this was the moment of truth and at that time, I knew that Exuma was going to be my home - permanently! Exuma is, undoubtedly the place, where my husband and I would raise our children and I knew someday that i was going to share my picture - perfect photos, that I’ve taken over the years, with the rest of the world. I sincerely hope that the purchaser, enjoys my photo-graphs as much as I’ve enjoyed taking them.

Cleopatra TurnquestProprietor: Tropical Accents & GiftsGeorge Town, ExumaTel: 336-2396 or [email protected]


SandalsEmeraldBay..............336-6802GreatExuma,BahamasQueensHighwayP.O.BoxEX29023TollFree:1-800-SANDALS

BarefootBytheSeaRestaurantRoyalPlantationIslandForreservations,[email protected]

Splash(GT)............................336-2787Enjoy a fantastic selection of local favou-rites, signature specials, delicious island drinks, and full array of desserts.

ExumaPalmsRestaurantandBar.............358-4040Dine indoors or out in our oceanfront din-ing room and bar overlooking the beauti-ful Three Sisters beach. Enjoy traditional Bahamian dishes as well as standard fare. Children’s menu available. Daily specials. Our bar features tropical drinks and a relaxed atmosphere with 2 plasma TV’s. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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diningFor Delicious Bahamian cuisine choose from the following eateries:

On Exuma’sBeautiful Waterfront

Fresh SeafoodSteaks l Spirits

Located at the Emerald Bay MarinaOpen Daily for Lunch and DinnerReservations: 336-6516

PallappaPallappaCasual Island Cuisine

Seafood Steaks VegetarianSpectacular Waterfront Dining

Public Welcome

Open Daily for Lunch and DinnerReservations: 358-5000

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Outdoor dining at Grand Isle Resort & Spa


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Big D’s Conch Spot (S) • 358-0059 B, L & D - Castaways Restaurant (MT) • 345-0248 B, L & D YesChat ‘N’ Chill (SI) • 336-2700 L & D YesCheater’s Restaurant and Bar (GT) • 336-2315 L & D YesClub Peace & Plenty (GT) • 336-2551 B, L & D YesCoconut Cove Hotel (GT) •336-2659 L & D YesCoco Plum Beach Bar & Grill (RV) • 554-3358 B, L & D -Eddie’s Edgewater (GT) • 336-2659 B, L & D -Exuma Palms Hotel • 358-4040 B, L & D YesExuma Point Bar & Grill (RV) •345-6244 L & D -February Point Bamboo Bistro (GT) • 336- 2400 L & D YesFoxy’s Pizza (MT) • 345-7112 L & D -Grand Isle Resort & Spa • (EB) Pallappa • 358-5000 L & D YesHaulover Bay (RT) L -Iva Bowe’s Rest. & Bar (R) • 345-7014 B, L & D -Kermit’s Airport Lounge (MT) • 336-2579 B, L & D -Marko’s Takeaway (GT) • 336-2545 B, L & D -Neighbourhood Club & Rest. (H) 358-0070 B, L & D -Oceanview Rest. Bar (RV) • 524-2679 L -Peace N Plenty Bonefish Lodge (HW) • 345-5555 Yes Runaway Bay (RV) •345-6279 - -Sam’s Place (GT) • 336-2579 B, L & D YesSandals (EB) • 336-6802 Yes Barefoot by The Sea L & D The Drunken Duck D Bahama Bay B, L & D II Cielo B & D Dino’s Pizzeria 11am - 6pmSame Ole Place (B) • 355-5050 L & D -Santana’s Grill Pit (WT) • 345-4102 L & D -Splash at Palm Beach Club • 336-2787 Con.B, L & D YesSt. Francis Restaurant & Bar (SI) • 557-9629 B, L & D YesThree Sisters Rest. & Bar ( ) • 358-7011 B, L & D -Towne Cafe (GT) 336-2194 B & L -

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Outdoor dining at Grand Isle Resort & Spa

Background photo by Cleopatra Turnquest

real estate

Some of the most desired real estate in the world is available in The Bahamas and both locals and visi-

tors seek after family island properties. Some important questions to ask suggests Jonathan P. Morris of Sotheby’s Realty in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera is to deter-mine your lifestyle. “Do you wish to live on a beach or close to a marina for boat-ing? Would you like a condo, a house or do you wish to build?” Whatever your desires, affordability and selection await-syou in Eleuthera. On the other hand, “If you wish to have a private island experience without the full responsibility of a private island owner,” said John Christie of HG Christie in Nassau, “it’s available at Children’s Bay Cay in Exuma.” The Bahamas has many licensed Ba-hamian real estate professionals to assist you. Wendy Rowe of Front Rowe Realty

Three Sisters Rocks, photo by Cleopatra Turnquest


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in Exuma suggests buying property that holds or increases in value. Although there are no strict criteria for purchasing land in tax-free Bahamas, there are certain fees that have to be paid and that informa-tion is available on her website or from HG Christie with the “International Landhold-ing Act, 1993” or the Investor’s Guide that is published by their firm. When looking to invest in real estate in the out islands, there are many choices and opportunities available.

Real Estate Listingsand website addresses

Bahamas Waterfront Properties . 328-7777www.bahamaswaterfront.comFebruary Point ......................... 336-2661www.februarypoint.comFront Rowe Realty (GT) ............ 336-3440www.frontrowerealty.comDilly Crab Realty ...................... 345-0400

InvestinginRealEstate,intheOut-IslandsoftheBahamas

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LUXURY HOMES • PRIVATE ISLANDS • BEACHFRONT PROPERTIES

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Grand Isle Resort & Spa at Emerald BayContact the resort at 242-358-5000, or sales associate Joe Scaggs at 561-350-3091.It’s not hard to see why so many want to call Grand Isle their home away from home.With amenities that dazzle, and among the most beautiful villas in the Carib-bean, be sure to check out the 1,2, 3 & 4 bedroom villas available for pur-chase, with gorgeous views of the ocean and marina. On-site rental program, restaurant, luxury spa, world-class fit-ness and beautiful crescent beach.

HG Christie Ltd. ....................... 336-2274www.hgchristie.comOceania Heights ....................... 345-0187Ocean View Realty .................... 336-2443Palm Bay Beach Resort.............. 336-2723www.palmbaybeachclub.comColdwell Banker ....................... 336-2675Sea to Sea Real Estate................ 336-2409www.seatosearealestate.comCrab Cay .................................. 554-3868www.crabcay.comLPRE ........................................ 357-0609The Palms at Three Sisters . 866-955-7256www,palmsatthreesisters.com

Law FirmsHC Halsbury Law Chambers .... 336-2263Gibson, Rigby & Co Chambers ....................... 336-3485

Insurance CompaniesColina Imperial ........................ 336-3128British American ....................... 336-2047Insurance Management............. 336-2304JS Johnson ............................. 336-2420/1


where to stayHotelsGreat & Little ExumaAugusta Bay (GT) ......................336-2251Barraterre Bonefish Lodge ..........355-5052

ClubPeaceandPlenty............336-2551Coconut Cove Hotel .................336-2659February Point Resort Estates .....................336-2661

where to stay

Local Tel: 242.336.2787 www.palmbaybeachclub.com Toll Free:1.888.396.0606 [email protected]

Whether you’re ready to invest in your piece of paradise or simply planning a vacation getaway...

Welcome Home

Located on Queen’s Highway Just 10 minutes from the airport.

Shuttle bus service to town provided daily.

On the shores of Elizabeth Harbor in Great Exuma, Palm Bay Beach Club offers its villa owners and guests a range of amenities including a sandy beach, two swimming pools, Jacuzzis, a full range of water sports, and Splash Beach Bar and Grill. Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom villa styles available for rent or purchase.

Palm Bay Beach Club On the shores of Elizabeth Harbour in Great Exuma, Palm Bay Beach Club offers its villa owners and guests a range of amenities includ-ing a sandy beach, two swimming pools, Jacuzzis, a full range of

watersports and Splash Beach Bar and Grill. 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom styles are

available for rent or purchase.

Mount Pleasant Suites Hotel


where to stay

Comprising:Exuma Docking Services - 336-2578Exuma Liquor and Gifts - 336-2101Exuma Transport - 336-2101Sam’s Place - 336-2579Woods Estates Ltd. - 336-2101VHF CH 16 - Sugar One • Fax: (242) 336-2023email: [email protected] oremail: [email protected]

Mt. Pleasant Suites HotelTel: 336-2960Fax: 336-2964

Meeting all your vacation needs in Exuma for over forty years

where to stay

Exuma Palms Hotel ...................358-4040http://www.exumapalms.com

GrandIsleResort&Spa........358-5000http://www.grandisleresort.com

Mount Pleasant Hotel, Suites & Villas ................ 336-2960Home away from home it’s the suite life. A cozy atmosphere keeps you coming back for more. Reasonable accommoda-tions, it has a wonderful scenery and is close to the beach.

Oceania Heights ........................345-0187

Palm Bay Beach Club & Spa ..................... 336-2787http://www.palmbaybeachclub.comPalm Bay Beach Club offers a sandy beach, two swimming pools, jacuzzis, a full range of water sports, Splash - our beach bar and grill, and shuttle service to George Town. The resort has over 70 well appointed beachside cottages and hillside villas. There is a choice of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bed-room villas all with either a full or partial kitchen. Our beachfront resort overlooks Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island. Located on Great Exuma island, the larg-


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est island of the 350 Exuma island chain, Palm Bay Beach Club hotel and resort is just seven miles from Exuma International Airport, one mile from the capital, George Town, and a short drive to the new San-dals Resort.

Sandals Emerald Bay .................336-6802Great Exuma, BahamasQueens Highway P.O. Box EX29023Toll Free: 1-800-SANDALSThe gem of Great Exuma, Sandals Em-erald Bay is the first and only all Butler resort with oceanfront rooms, suites and villas. Experience five world-class restau-rants, an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, a deepwater marina and a 16,000 sq. ft. Red Lane® Spa.

Royal Plantation Island by Sandals at Fowl CaySteve Huggins....... 357-0095 or 355-2043Coordinates: 24 11’0 N, 76 28’0 WVHF: Channel 16Toll Free: 1-800-48-ROYALYour 50-acre, private Bahamian Island awaits! Boasting six gorgeous one, two, and three bedroom villas featuring a fully-stocked kitchen and elegant island décor. Enjoy secluded beaches, a hilltop

restaurant serving exquisite cuisine and a personal boat to explore neighboring islands.

St. Francis Resort .......................557-9629 http://www.stfrancisresort.com

Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge (RT) .............345-5555Regatta Point (GT) .....................336-2206The Cays (MT) ..........................336-2299Marshall’s Guest House (GT) .....336-2694Sapphire Garden Town Houses (GT) .................336-2442Club La Shante (Forbes Hill) .....345-4190The Village at Hoopers BayHoopers Bay Villas (HB) ............429-0236Master Harbour (RT) .................345-5076Villas at Pretty Molly Bay ...........336-2697

The Exuma CaysBlessings (St.C) ..........................355-2101Compass Cay (CC) .....................355-2137Farmers Cay Yacht Club (FC) .....355-4017Sampson Cay Club (SC) .............355-2034Hotel Higgins Landing ...............357-0008Long Bay Cottages (BP) ..............355-3064Staniel Cay Cottages (St.C) .........355-2043Staniel Cay Yacht Club (St.C) .....355-2024


General informationFor urgent assistance while you stay in The Bahamas & Exuma

Call the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Helpline at (242) 326-HELP (4357)

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ATM MachinesVisitors to Exuma can get cash 24 hours a day. ATM’s Operated by RBC Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank (Bah) Ltd and Bank of the Bahamas in George Town provide convenient banking services 24 hours a day.Banking HoursBanks are open Monday-Thursday 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m.Fridays 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Entry RequirementsAirlinesArrival:Each visitor must fill out a Bahamian Im-migration form and retain the detachable portion for departure. Customs declara-tions are oral. See Bahamas Customs this section.Departure:Departures to US must go through US Customs pre-clearance.

Boats:A fee of $150 is payable for entry for boats 35 feet and under and $300 for boats 36 feet and over. This fee is valid for two entries during a 90-day period. This includes government taxes and fishing permits for four (4) persons. Each addi-tional person is charged $15. Upon arrival at the port of entry, visitors must clear

Customs and immigration. The flying of a yellow quarantine flag will notify Customs of your arrival. Until the vessel is cleared, no one except the captain is allowed to leave the boat. All passengers must have proof of citi-zenship and fill out an immigration card. If you have a fire arm on board, this must be declared to Customs along with serial number, manufacturer and exact count of ammunition. The firearm cannot be taken ashore unless permission is obtained from the Bahamian police before hand.

General InformationBahamas Ports of EntryAbaco government docks at Green Turtle Cay, Marsh Harbour, Sandy Point, Walk-ers Cay, Grand Cay, Spanish Cay and the Treasure Cay marina.Andros government docks at Congo Town, Fresh Creek and San Andros.Berry Islands government dock at Great Harbour Cay, Great Harbour Cay Marina and Chub Cay Club Marina.Bimini government dock at Brown’s Marina, Sea Crest Marina, Bimini Big Game Club, Bimini Blue Water Marina.Cat Cay Cat Cay Club Marina.Eleuthera government docks at Gover-nor’s Harbour, North Eleuthera/Harbour Island, Rock Sound, Spanish Wells.Exuma government dock at George Town.Grand Bahama docks at Freeport Bell Channel Marina, Port Lucaya Marina Vil-lage, Freeport Harbour, Running Mon Ma-rina, Xanadu Marina, government dock at West End.Inagua government dock at Matthew Town.Long Island Stella Maris Marina.Mayaguana government dock at Abra-ham’s Bay.New Providence/Nassau Arawak Cay, Bayshore Marina, Brown’s Boat Basin, Clif-ton Pier, Coral Harbour Marina, East Bay

Entry Requirements for Air Travellers to the United

StatesEffective Oct. 1, 2007, U.S. Citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. It is always strongly recommended that U.S. Citizens verify the specific documentary requirements for their destination country. For more information visit: www.bahamas.com

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Yacht Basin, Hurricane Hole Marina, John Alfred Dock, Kelly’s Dock, Lyford Cay Ma-rina, Nassau Harbour Dock West, Union Dock. Ocean Cay Dock.San Salvador government dock, Cock-burn Town

Church ServicesThe Bahamas prides itself on its religious and spiritual traditions and Exuma is no exception. Feel free to worship with a con-gregation of your choice. Some churches are:St.Margaret’s Anglican Church, HartsSunday Mass at 8am

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Ebenezer Union Baptist Church St. John’s Baptist Church St. Theresa’s Catholic Church

CommunicationsLocal Radio StationThe Breeze - 98.3FM ......... 358-7201/2and ZNS 1540 AMThe Breeze Newspaper - debuts every month. Local and national programming and advertising. 24 hours broadcast.

CurrencyLocal currency includes a 1/2 dollar, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills.

Exchange RatesThe Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar. There is a conversion fee charged at the banks

Exuma Tourist OfficeDirector: Ms. Petherina R. HannaExuma Tourist OfficeTel: 336-2430,The Exuma Tourist Office is a tourist in-formation center. If you have any queries or comments, please come visit our office. Our friendly and helpful staff is waiting to assist you.

HealthThe Ministry of Health operates the Gov-ernment Clinic in George Town. In cases where emergencies or more medical ser-vices are needed patients are flown to Prin-cess Margaret Hospital or Doctors Hospital in Nassau. Illegal ItemsStrict laws and penalties apply for posses-

sion of dangerous drugs and firearms. Any drugs considered dangerous including marijuana brings stiff fines and even jail terms if found in the possession of unau-thorized persons.

ImmigrationAn immigration card is issued to all visi-tors to The Bahamas upon arrival. Once you have filled out the top section, the bottom part is returned to you for use upon your departure. Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air be-tween the United States and Canada, Mex-ico, Central and South America, the Ca-ribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Docu-ment, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable. Citizens of the US, Canada and the UK do not require a pass-port if their stay is less than three weeks. However they are required to have a photo identification, birth certificate and a return ticket. Please note that the back of the im-migration card provides the Ministry of Tourism with an excellent opportunity to sample our visitors and receive their feed-back. This enables us to provide a first rate travel experience for our visitors. As of December 2006 American citizens need passports to reenter United States.

PostageThe post office is situated in George Town and provides services for airmailing to North America, Europe and the rest of the world. Services are also available for regu-lar surface mail along with courierservic-esusingFederalExpress,byMailboxesEtc. and DHL by Top II Bottom. Post-cards are 65 cents to US, UK and Canada. Airmail letters (one-half ounce) 75 cents for US and Canada, 80 cents to Europe

Shopping HoursStore hours vary. Most stores open Mon-day-Saturday 9a.m-5:30p.m. Closed on Holidays and Sundays. Grocery stores open on Sunday from 8a.m-11a.m.

TaxesThere is no sales tax in The Bahamas. However, there are other forms of taxes that may apply during your trip to The Bahamas. Hotel room tax of 6%-12% will be added to your bill at time of check out.


Taxis#29............................................357-0662#43............................................357-0400Leslie Dames #12 ......................524-0015#49............................................357-0139Balsound Taxi ............................336-2375Ken Nixon Taxi #6 ....................422-7399Patricia Wring #63.....................464-6168

TelephonesBTC provides a 100% digital switching system that allows communication with over 100 countries. Other services are fax, telex, cellular and satellite. Phone cards are available. Roaming features are available and will be billed through your home carrier. Batelnet owned by BTC is the major internet service provider.

TemperaturesWe enjoy a sub-tropical temperature year round. Water temperature ranges from the low 80s in the summer to the mid-70s in the winter

Traffic RulesRemember to keep left. Seat belts are man-datory. If you are walking where there is no sidewalk, face oncoming traffic.

What to wearHow to pack for your trip to The Baha-mas depends on the time of year, where you plan to stay and what you plan to do. Summer wear is appropriate for day and evening, Bathing suits are not acceptable in any of the communities, only in pool areas and beaches. In the evening, depending on your choice of restaurant and activities, you can dress casually.

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