Sandy Palms

The Exumas


The beachfront location at this rental house is outstanding, with a jetty leading out to the calm waters of Hooper Bay and free kayaks available. There are decent-value studios and a two- and four-bedroom apartment, all with kitchen. It's available for six nights minimum, which can work out well for groups. No phone – book online.


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3. Salt Beacon

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This 10m-high Tuscan-style pillar was erected on a hill to guide ships to collect salt during the heyday of salt production in the late 18th century. A…

4. Hermitage Estate

17.3 MILES

Moldering testament to the failed attempts of planters loyal to George III to establish cotton in the Bahamian Archipelago, these ruins date to the late…