TURTLES NEST BAHAMAS guidebook
Beaches
Hoopers Bay
Swimming with the turtles
Another long sweeping beach with powdery soft sand and crystal turquoise water protected from the wind.
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Jolly Hall
Queen's HighwayAnother long sweeping beach with powdery soft sand and crystal turquoise water protected from the wind.
It was made famous as this is where the first Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed.
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Tropic of Cancer Beach, Exumas
It was made famous as this is where the first Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed.
Sightseeing
Thunderball Grotto
Unnamed RoadSpend a wonderful day journeying through the islands, known as the Cays.
Perhaps the most iconic experience of all is swimming with the pigs.
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Swimming Pigs of Noname Cay
Perhaps the most iconic experience of all is swimming with the pigs.
Swimming with the sharks is a immersive experience and is on many of the full day tours.
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Compass Cay
Swimming with the sharks is a immersive experience and is on many of the full day tours.
No trip to Exuma is complete without at least one trip to Stocking Island.
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Stocking Island
No trip to Exuma is complete without at least one trip to Stocking Island.
Restaurants
Fresh food, delicious drinks and great people make Big D's a highlight of Great Exuma.
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Big D's Conch Spot
Fresh food, delicious drinks and great people make Big D's a highlight of Great Exuma.
Fresh food with a creative twist and a great location.
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Blu on the Water Restaurant & Bar
Fresh food with a creative twist and a great location.
Chat N Chill is a cool beach bar with hammocks and beach games on stocking island.
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Chat 'N' Chill® Beach Bar & Grill
Chat N Chill is a cool beach bar with hammocks and beach games on stocking island.
Fish Fry Shacks is a culinary institution on Exuma and is a collection of local bars and restaurants.
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Fish Fry Shacks
Fish Fry Shacks is a culinary institution on Exuma and is a collection of local bars and restaurants.
Santana's on Little Exuma made famous as the hang out for Johnny Depp and the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Santanna's Bar and Grill
Santana's on Little Exuma made famous as the hang out for Johnny Depp and the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean.
City/town information
George Towne is quite small, but it is jolly to poke around. In addition to grocery, liquor stores, a gas station and banks you can find some fun shopping including the straw market and gift shops.
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George Town
George Towne is quite small, but it is jolly to poke around. In addition to grocery, liquor stores, a gas station and banks you can find some fun shopping including the straw market and gift shops.
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Rent a car!
The best way to get around the island und explore more of the beautiful beaches and other interesting parts of Exuma, we recommend renting a car.
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Credit Card or Cash
Exuma is basically a cash only island. There are only a few places are taking credit cards, so make sure you have enough cash on you. The local currency is Bahamas Doller (BSD) but everyone is happy with US Dollar (USD) as well.
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Flip Flop's & Sunscreen
The sun is much stronger in the Tropics and we therefore recommend a minimum of Factor 30 sunscreen to avoid risking being burnt.
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Tours
Spend a wonderful day journeying through the islands, known as the Cays, and see swimming pigs, swim with the nurse sharks and snorkel Thunderball Grotto. Definitely a must on your list.