Discover Rose Island
With an inland lagoon, white sand shores, and excellent snorkelling, this onetime pineapple plantation draws day-trippers from Nassau, three miles away.
Without towns or roads, this little, 11-mile island offers a couple of watering holes: the afternoon bar and grill at Footprints Beach or the classic Bahamian BBQ lunch at Sandy Toes Beach—the local favourite for its beachside hammocks and massage therapists.
Daily boats ferry guests between Nassau and Rose Island’s First Beach, the closest to Nassau. For more privacy, head to MacTaggart’s Beach, the furthest from the mainland and, without any amenities, the most secluded.
PREFERRED PARTNERS ON ROSE ISLAND
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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