Sunset Bluff

For centuries, the Bahamas were inhabited by the Lucayan Indians until 1492, when Columbus discovered the Islands. Between the 1500 and 1700s, the islands were uninhabited, as the Lucayan Indians had been enslaved by the Spanish in central and southern America. During this time, the island was a popular location for pirates to hideout and stash their loot.

In 1783, British Loyalists fled to the islands to escape the American Revolution. In 1793, the British settlers, loyal to King George III, founded George Town, still the largest city in Exuma. Cotton was the mainstay, and the farmers brought in slaves to work the fields.



Despite initially prospering, over-farming left Exuma in a state of decline. By the time slavery was abolished in 1834, most of the farmers had left and the land belonged to the abandoned slaves. Free of their captors, the inhabitants of Exuma survived off the land and fishing until after World War II, when tourism began to bring prosperity to the Islands.



Today, with its white beaches and live coral reefs, Exuma offers tranquility and beauty to holiday makers and residents alike. Basking in a tropical climate, temperatures do not drop below 70 in the Winter whilst rarely exceeding 90 in the Summer.

For those wishing to relax, Exuma offers tranquil, unspoiled beaches, clear blue sea water, and stunning scenery. The more adventurous have the unique opportunity to explore Exuma's live coral reefs and caves, sample one of the many water sports, or even take in a round of golf. In addition, Exuma offers a wide and varied nightlife, including bars and restaurants.