Discover Cat Island
Scattered with plantation ruins, this fishhook-shaped island off the Tropic of Cancer is named for the 17th Century pirate, Arthur Catt.
A world-class game fishing and diving destination edged in deserted beaches, coral reefs, blue holes, caves, and shipwrecks, this rustic island’s inland pleasures include exploring its rolling hills by bicycle, kayaking its pastoral creeks, hiking up Mount Alvernia to its 18th century monastery for sweeping views, or chilling in the thatched roof bars of its tiny villages.
The quaintest of which is Fernandez Bay, believed to be the place where Columbus first set foot on the New World.
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DISCOVER KAMALAME CAY
Separated from Andros by a turquoise bay, this award-winning, private island resort is celebrated for its singular charm and style. Edged by the kaleidoscopic coral gardens of the Andros Great Barrier Reef, this lush, 97-acre cay is home to the only overwater spa in The Bahamas and some of the finest wine and cuisine in the region.
Just 18 miles from Nassau, but a world away from its crowds and casinos, this gracious, family-owned island caters to resident homeowners and hotel guests—as well as in-the-know day trippers. Kamalame’s oceanfront Tiki Bar, the de facto island beach club of Nassau’s most fashionable resorts and members clubs, The Rosewood and Albany to Lyford Cay.
DISCOVER HIGHBORNE CAY
Owned by the proprietors of Island House—Nassau’s most elegant boutique hotel—Highbourne accommodates yachts up to 180 feet and offers a selection of coastal chic cabanas and cottages, eight private beaches, an open-air gym, and a terraced dining room overlooking the island’s picturesque marina bay.
DISCOVER MUSHA CAY
With five lavish villas nestled into 150 acres of oceanfront jungle, Musha Cay comes with seven secluded beaches and access to the 11 untouched Islets of Copperfield Bay, just offshore.
Equipped with five boats, tennis courts, spa facilities, a staff of 30 and a private chef, the island hosts private groups of up to twenty-four guests.
DISCOVER FOWL CAY
Six spacious villas, each equipped with its own boat for exploring the splendor of the Exumas, this all-inclusive, 50-acre private island caters to a maximum of 28 guests.
Lodging may be booked separately, or as an island-wide reservation, with guests enjoying a trio of private beaches, tennis courts, fitness facilities, and a Great House with pool and dining room.
DISCOVER OVER YONDER CAY
Almost entirely powered by wind and solar energy, this 72-acre island places an emphasis on sustainability—and luxury amenities.
Catering to private groups of up to 28 guests, the all-inclusive Over Yonder offers four stylish villas, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, two fully equipped fitness centres, yoga instructors, massage therapists, on-request trainers, a 12-seat cinema, a beach club with state-of-the-art sound system, and a crewed, 120-foot sailing yacht.
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