Great Exuma Villa for Rent: Gorgeous Villa on the Beach at February Point Resort, Great Exuma, The Bahamas - Property 187226

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Great Exuma: In Exuma, one of the 'Out Islands' of the Bahamas, life remains as it was decades ago. Often the only sounds you may hear are the songs of birds in the air, and the gentle lapping of the sea on the shore. When you arrive on Exuma, you are greeted by some of the friendliest people on earth, the Exumians. You are welcomed to their community as an honored guest, not as a tourist that must be tolerated. The island's simplicity and unpretentiousness are exemplified in the atmosphere of the community. Great Exuma is completely different from the crowded, noisy, flash of the Atlantis casino of Paradise Island and Nassau. No condominiums towers here! The allure of Exuma can be contagious. As you will see, your views of the sunset will be unimpeded by high-rises, and your star gazing will be clear and bright without the interference of bright lights and commercial glitz.

A day in Exuma can be spent in a variety of activities, and all are easily arranged at your lodging. The serenity and beauty of Exuma can be experienced by fishing, bonefishing, scuba diving or snorkeling, power or sail boating, bicycling, hiking, or exploring the island and beaches by rental car or taxi tour. In George Town, take a walking tour. Visit the central straw market under the big African fig tree for some authentic Bahamian crafts, enjoy the architecture of the Government Administration Building or the 150 year old St. Andrews Anglican Church. As you stroll around George Town's Lake Victoria, be sure to linger along the way at the many shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and local businesses that encircle the lake. Have some cracked conch, drink a Kalik (the Bahamas own beer), and strike up an amiable conversation with a local. Slow down, sit back and relax...you're in Exuma!

Getting to Great Exuma: You can get to Great Exuma very easily. Many airlines (including Jet Blue) fly quite often to Nassau, The Bahamas, after which it is just a quick 30 minute flight on either Sky Bahamas or Bahamasair to get to Great Exuma. Once landing at the airport, you can easily get a taxi to February Point Resort or rent a car if you would like. Alternatively, you can fly to Great Exuma on American through Miami (about 1.5 hours); on Continental through Ft. Lauderdale, (about 1.5 hours); through Atlanta on Delta (may be limited to certain times of the year), or through Charlotte, NC on USAir (may be limited to certain times of the year). Remarkably easy to get to, considering how wonderfully unspoiled it is!

Golf: Four Seasons Golf Club Great Exuma at Emerald Bay is a championship 18-hole course designed by golf legend, Greg Norman. Set to become one of the world's greatest ocean-side clubs, the course uses an environmentally friendly seashore paspalum grass, which offers a lush, deep green canopy. Nestled in a series of dramatic fairways along the oceanfront that wind through seaside dunes, the course finishes on a rocky peninsula with a spectacular view of the ocean. Six signature holes hug the perimeter of Emerald Bay's scenic peninsula, providing unparalleled vistas along its turquoise waters. The Pro Shop is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and tee times are offered from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. This may fluctuate depending on the daylight. Clubs and shoes are available for rent. The new Four Seasons Golf and Spa Resort, Casino and Marina can be reached in approximately thirty minutes.

Guest Book: 'Incredible Island! Incredible Resort! Incredible Villa! The best of the best! We'll definitely be back next year!' - The Hendersons 'We loved your beautiful villa. We had just a splendid time. My brother's family joined ours, and the kids were having so much fun they dropped from exhaustion each night. There's so much to do! The waters were so clear, and warm! We really enjoyed the snorkeling and beachcombing. And at night, after the kids were down, we sat on the deck, enjoying pina coladas, under billions of stars watching the shooting stars. We can't wait to come back!' - The Beckmans ' Thank you so much for renting your villa to us. Clearly you have furnished this for your use. Sometimes villas have the bare necessities, but your villa has everything we could possibly want and more. Thank you for your hospitality. Is it available for the same period next year?' - The McKennas 'You have the nicest Villa at February Point. Great place!' - The Elliiots

Other Activities: Kite-surfing, snorkeling over 'blue holes'

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