Exuma Sunrises & Sunsets

One of the best parts of vacationing, especially with your loved one, is watching the sunrise and sunset. Fortunately for travelers to this little piece of paradise, Exuma has many great spots to watch both! So here is a helpful hint list for some of the notable places to visit. Sunrises We all know that…

An Exuma Holiday Vacation

14. December 2013 Dreaming of a white sand Christmas? Many of our guests join us for the holidays, whether for the Canadian or American Thanksgiving that just passed, the upcoming Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s celebrations, or the other holidays that pepper international calendars throughout the year. Travelling for the winter holidays does seem…

Hideaways Resort Upgrades

13. November 2013 Hideaways reopened in October, but it seems like only days since we welcomed resort guests and owners for another season. Guess it’s high time for an update about the changes we made back in September. As promised, 2013 has been a year of enhancements for Hideaways and the Palm Bay Beach Club…

Family-Friendly Exuma

Planning a trip to Exuma with your little ones or teens? Exuma has so much to offer to all ages, from babies to teenagers to adults! The Bahama islands are similar in some ways to other tropical destinations, but fortunately for you and your family, the Exuma islands in the Bahamas have so many more…

Why Choose Exuma

13. September 2013 5 Things You’ll Find Here and (Almost) Nowhere Else Vacation time is precious, so finding the right place to spend it can be a difficult decision. We’ll admit to being biased by a love of the Bahamas, but indulge us while we share a few of the things that make Great Exuma,…

Heading South on Great Exuma

13. September 2013 Santana’s, Manor Bakery & Tropic of Cancer Beach There are a number of packaged tours, but for Hideaways Exuma guests who like to strike out on their own, we’ll be using this occasional series to suggest some fun itineraries. A car rental [link to rental car page] is necessary for today’s line-up,…

Hideaways Takes a Short Break

19. August 2013 Ahhhh, August. This is the month when the folks here at Hideaways Exuma plan our vacations. Hideaways will close August 30th, and we’ll be taking a few weeks to switch places with our guests—cramming too much stuff in our suitcases, praying against flight delays, and hoping everything will turn out perfectly. Here…

Return of the Lobster on Exuma

21. July 2013 For everyone in Exuma—whether in to fishing or not—August 1 marks a key date. It’s the beginning of lobster season, and that means some tasty “bugs,” as these crustaceans are lovingly known, will soon be available. Any longtime Exumian (and most restaurants) freeze a few to get through the off season. But…

3 Words to Sound Like a Bahamian

21. May 2013 When visiting a new place, many of us want to avoid sounding like a bumbling tourist. Of course, the people of the Exumas are exceptionally welcoming and will happily introduce you to their culture and favorite phrases. But for the over-achiever, here are three words that, said correctly, can make you sound…

After Booking a Beach Front Rental

21. April 2013 4 “To Do” Items that will Maximize Your Fun Factor Visitors to Exuma enjoy the hospitality and relaxed atmosphere of a small island. The only complication is that demand for services can, during peak season and off-season when some providers close down, outstrip supply. Don’t miss out on what you most want…