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Hear about journey to the Exumas within the Bahamas because the Newbie Traveler talks to Tessie from TravelingTessie.com about these sundrenched islands she has fallen in love with.

Why ought to somebody go to the Exumas?

Tessie says, “It’s an ideal vacation spot if clearly, you benefit from the seashore. However the seashores, they’re very distinctive as a result of they’re actually unspoiled. And there’s not plenty of crowds. So if somebody’s concerned with that, it’s a extremely nice vacation spot for that, but it surely’s additionally nice for folks with children, for bachelorette {couples}, and pal teams which can be in search of a spot to get away from all of it. I really feel like, Exumas is actually a hidden gem.”

Day 1: Arrival in Georgetown

Fly into Georgetown, Exumas.
Test into Paradise Bay Lodge
Chill out on the seashore, discover the lodge’s environment, and get aware of the world.

Day 2: Full-Day Boat Tour

Ebook a full-day boat tour departing from Georgetown.
Go to Thunderball Grotto for snorkeling (movie location of a James Bond film).
Optionally available: Swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay Marina.
Go to Pig Island for a singular expertise of swimming with pigs.
Lunch is included within the tour.
Discover lovely sandbars, a few of which had been featured in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Day 3: Discover Georgetown and Stocking Island

Discover Georgetown, go to the straw market, and store for native souvenirs.
Take a ferry to Stocking Island.
Spend the day at Chat ‘n’ Chill seashore bar, identified for its contemporary conch salad and stingrays.

Day 4: Little Exuma Seashore Day

Hire a automotive and drive to Little Exuma.
Discover Fairly Molly Seashore, Forbes Hill Seashore, and Tropic of Most cancers Seashore.
Go to Exuma Level Seashore at low tide.
Take an eco-tour at Mariah Harbor Ok Nationwide Park to study and witness marine life.

Day 5: ATV Tour and Sea Turtle Encounter

Morning ATV tour exploring the northwestern a part of Nice Exuma.
Stops at Cocoa Plum Seashore, Exuma Level, and the historic web site of Pompeii.
Lunch.
Afternoon go to to Hooper’s Bay Seashore for swimming and snorkeling with wild sea turtles.

Day 6: Boat Rental and Exploration in Elizabeth Harbor

Hire a ship from Georgetown and discover Elizabeth Harbor.
Uncover an underwater cave, go to Starfish Seashore, and snorkel at a coral reef.
Discover Sand Greenback Seashore.
Return to Georgetown.

Day 7: Return to Exuma Level Seashore

Go to Exuma Level Seashore once more, particularly in case you missed it at low tide.
Chill out and unwind earlier than departing.
Depart for dwelling.

In case you are in search of distant seashores and a singular expertise with swimming pigs then the Exumas are value your consideration.

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Present Notes

Touring Tessie
The Exumas – House to Bahamas World-Well-known Swimming Pigs
Lodge Paradise Bay Bahamas
George City, Bahamas
Compass Cay
Exuma Bahamas Swimming With Pigs
Exuma Straw Market
Sonia’s Seafood
Elvis’s Water Taxi
Chat ‘N’ Chill
Greatest Little Exuma Seashores
Forbes Hill Seashore
Moriah Harbour Cay Nationwide Park
Lazy River Exuma – Nice Exuma Discussion board – Tripadvisor
T.T Water Sports activities
ATV Tour
Coco Plum Seashore
Historical past of Pompey
Hoopers Bay seashore
Sand Greenback Seashore
Forbes Hill Seashore
The Final Information to Exuma

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