The Bahamas is a vacation playground just 40 miles south of the U.S. with many islands to explore. You can take a kayak to a remote island and claim a sandy stretch of solitude on the beach all for yourself or visit the restaurants and shops to mingle with the locals and fellow tourists. And once you dip into the richly colored waters of The Bahamas, the rest of the world will drift away. Dive, snorkel or swim before heading inland for great entertainment at the many casinos, shops or historic sites. With so much to take in, your days won't feel long enough, but every minute will be incredible.

Sandals Grand Bahamas

Sandals Emerald Bay

• Unprecedented luxury to the easy–going rhythms of the Bahamian Out Islands. • Unfolding like a grand estate, Sandals Emerald Bay is a 500–acre resort set along a one–mile stretch of white–sand beach. • 245 magnificently appointed, luxurious accommodations with styles that range from beachfront villas to charming bay house settings. • 18–hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, as well as the 17-acre Marina at Emerald Bay with 150 slips that can accommodate yachts of up to 240 feet in length.

• Seductive alabaster sand beaches and crystalline waters embrace tropical gardens and opulent suites. • Sandals’ romantic offshore Island just minutes away with two secluded coastlines, a chic beach club, and signature pool with swim–up bar. • Voted the worlds best All Inclusive Resort in 2013.

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THINGS TO DO   Thunderball Luxury Tour Exumas Bahamas Welcome aboard the “Exzooma”, at 35ft Sea Rocket that can travel over extremely shallow water. Embark upon your journey from the sleepy settlement of Barreterre where you'll cruise by celebrity homes, see large iguanas in their natural habitat and hang out at incredible beaches while your knowledgeable crew entertains you. Take snorkelling to a new level with an amazing guided tour in the canyons and caves of the famous Thunderball Grotto. It's an animal lover's paradise as you can play with the "swimming pigs" and jump into the clear blue waters to feed friendly sharks at the exclusive Compass Cay. Finish the day with the world's best "home-made rum cake" on a perfect two-mile- long sandbar in the middle of nowhere. Snacks, beverages, beers and lunch at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club are included. See everything the Exumas have to offer on this adventurous excursion! Secluded Castaway Getaway Tour Exumas Bahamas Picture yourself sitting in a comfy beach chair, feet in the white sand, sun high above, staring out at nothing but blue waters and hearing nothing but the gentle sound of waves hitting the shore. Hold in one hand the hand of your lover, and in the other, a glass of incredible wine. Imagine Paradise. Enjoy the entire day living the dream on the castaway getaway. In the morning, your butler will pack a delectable picnic basket, a bottle of wine, and a cooler of drinks to take with you on your escape. You will depart Great Exuma by boat and be carried to an uninhabited island where the captain will set up beach chairs, a colorful umbrella, and your picnic supplies before snapping your photo and leaving you to your own devices. As the sun starts to go down your captain returns to bring you back to the luxury of Emerald Bay. Honeymooner's Island Picnic Exumas Bahamas Explore the natural beauty of Stocking Island. Your captain will take you on a boating journey from  Georgetown across to Stocking Island, which creates the Natural Elizabeth Harbor. He shall set up beach chairs, an umbrella and  your picnic supplies before leaving you to your own devices. From your base you can walk the sandy nature trails, visit the  Stromatolites, snorkel and collect shells, sanddollars and even starfish. Island Routes Wine Luncheon Experience Nassau Bahamas Island Routes Caribbean Adventures warmly welcomes wine lovers to a lovely luncheon at Nassau's only 5-Star Restaurant. Upon entering the stunning Five-Star restaurant you will be greeted with a glass of champagne and then led by Graycliff’s Master Sommelier on a tour of the hotel and restaurant’s acclaimed wine collection. Housing fine and rare wines, the cellar is comprised of over 250,000 bottles from 400 vinters, acquired over decades by Enrico Garzaroli, the establishment’s Chairman and CEO. Garzaroli exudes passion when it comes to his wine collection as it is one of the largest private collections in the world and it has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1988. The Wine Luncheon consists of a delectable four-course, gourmet repast paired with the appropriate wines. The menu consists of an appetizer, soup or salad, main course and dessert. Dolphin Swim from Nassau Nassau Bahamas Enjoy learning about these truly unique animals while touching, dancing and even kissing the bottle-nose dolphins in deep water. Feel the thrill of “riding” the dolphin belly-to-belly as the water rushes by. Watch them at play as they jump high into the air to impress you. This is certainly not an experience you want to miss! Sea Garden and Historic Habour Tour Nassau Bahamas Experience the beautiful waters of Nassau from above and below the surface on this wild water adventure. Set sail through the open harbor, past New Providence, Paradise Island, and more, listening to your informative guide as they point out the history behind each site. Some of the most famous sites include the water front gabbana from the James Bond movie “Thunder Ball,” Potter’s Cay Dock with food and mail boats, and the glamorous homes of the rich and famous on Montague Beach. When you reach the Sea Garden, it’s time to get underwater, without getting wet, thanks to our underwater observatory. Hidden on the bottom deck of the boat, you’ll find yourself 5-feet below the waves—the perfect depth to get an up close look at the tropical fish and corals that call the ocean home. With a personal window view and a knowledgeable eco guide, you’ll meet some of the most interesting inhabitants of the island.