The Exumas comprise a chain of 365 islands and cays located 35 miles southeast of Nassau. Home to some of the most pristine waters on earth, the Exumas summon travelers from all walks of life and locations to experience nature at its magnificent best. Geographically, the Exumas are configured into three major areas: Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays. Each offers its own unique Bahamian experience. Great Exuma and Little Exuma are known for their laid-back surroundings, while the Exuma Cays act as the playground for the rich and famous, boasting numerous private, palatial homes, luxury resorts and beachside condos. The Exumas are also rich in history, as they were settled by the Loyalists along with their slaves following the American Revolution. The sapphire-blue waters of the Exumas have astounded astronauts from space, leaving them to describe them as the clearest and most beautiful in the world. From boating and fishing to kayaking, diving, snorkeling, and kite surfing, there’s an open invitation for our visitors to indulge in every water-based activity imaginable. As a reminder, visitors to the Exumas can meet with the famous swimming pigs at Big Major Cay, swim and relax on the Tropic of Cancer Beach, and visit Thunder Ball Grotto, the underwater cavern teeming with exotic marine life that was named for the James Bond movie Thunderbolt (scenes of the movie were shot at this location). Exploration of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, affords an opportunity to marvel at the nurse sharks congregating at Compass Point, stride the length of the mile-long sandbar or interact with the iguanas at Allen’s Cay. An annual calendar of events features popular sailing regattas, festivals, homecomings, and an October marathon. Surely, the Exumas are made even more delightful by the warmth of Exumians you meet along the way. From them, you’ll get the sense that this is a place you are welcome to return to, again and again.