Moss Town et l'île de Great Exuma

This resort also welcomes outside visitors to enjoy one of its on-site restaurants. The Grill House offers a menu of fresh local seafood and fine dining, or you can dine outdoors at the Palapa with views of the infinity pool. For a more casual vibe, the Sandy Toes Jerk Hut is a beachfront shack serving snacks and icy refreshments.

This historic beachfront bar on Stocking Island is a laid-back spot where locals and visitors can chat with their feet in the sand over a cold beer. Don’t miss the Sunday Pig Roast, a weekly event running from noon until the food runs out. You can reach Chat ‘N’ Chill by water taxi or private boat from Great Exuma.

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the chef here offers a fusion of French and Bahamian cuisine. This beachfront restaurant also features an extensive French wine list. If you choose to stay for lunch, guests can also enjoy the beach and the pool at Paradise Bay Hotel.

A favorite in George Town, this beachfront restaurant draws both locals and visitors for lunch and serves some of the best seafood in Great Exuma. In this single-person-run kitchen, you’ll find classic Caribbean dishes such as conch salad, garlic lobster, butterfly shrimp, and more. Don’t miss the classic Sonia Smiles cocktail.

Head north on Great Exuma and discover one of the island’s most famous beaches. Bring your snorkeling gear to observe a variety of fish and marine life in this pristine natural area. Walk through the shallow waters of the endless sandbar and float in the warm, crystal-clear waters.

The Moriah Harbour Cay National Park is a national park among the few in the Bahamas, this 22,000-hectare protected area is home to pristine white sand beaches, blue holes, coral reefs, mangrove sanctuaries, and rolling sand dunes. Here, you can go kayaking, snorkeling, kitesurfing, birdwatching, and explore the countless trails and boardwalks.

Head to George Town and rent a boat at Minns Water Sports. Choose from a variety of boats to cruise through Elizabeth Harbour, go snorkeling on the coral reefs, drop anchor on a sandy beach, or head over to Stocking Island. You can also charter a boat with a guide to explore even further.

Located on Stocking Island, visitors can take a short hike up to the Salt Tower. This lighthouse dates back to the flourishing salt industry in the Bahamas during the 19th century. The trails are well-marked, with benches along the way for resting. For the best views, climb the tower to admire the sunset over the ocean.

Located just outside George Town, it’s the perfect spot for a lively evening. The Fish Fry brings together a dozen restaurants serving homemade meals. While most are open daily, Friday nights are special: music fills the streets, children play together, and rum punch flows freely as diners hop from restaurant to restaurant to enjoy their favorite dishes.

One of the main attractions of the Exumas is watching the playful pigs swim in the warm waters of Pig Beach (on Big Major Cay). Tour companies offer full-day excursions from George Town to this famous destination. It’s a truly unique experience not to be missed.