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Great Exuma

Considering a Bahamas vacation? Melt your stresses away and soothe your soul with a Caribbean vacation to the Exumas, a series of more than 360 islands (or cays) in the Bahamas. The largest of these incredible islands is Great Exuma. At just 37 miles long, Great Exuma offers an intimate retreat from the ordinary with plenty of exciting activities to keep you entertained. Get lost in the crystal-blue waters and spend your days lounging on the pristine white-sand beaches, US Airways offers affordable flights to Georgetown online.

Treat yourself to a Bahamas vacation. Book a flight to Georgetown or a complete Bahamas vacation package today and discover a Caribbean vacation unlike any other.

Great Exuma Weather and Geography

At the junction of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea lie the Islands of the Bahamas, which are almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. For vacationing, you can’t beat the weather in the Bahamas. The temperatures can range from the mid-60s to the mid-90s, depending on the season. But no matter when you choose to go, expect the sun to shine -- it does an average of 320 days a year.

Great Exuma Quick Facts

  • The Exumas include a 130-mile strip of islands and cays. From the air, the Exumas look like small stepping-stones scattered across the turquoise-blue ocean.
  • Georgetown is the capital and second-largest settlement in the Exumas. The Tropic of Cancer runs through the center of the city.
  • The Exumas’ ever-evolving economy has gone from being a salt-mining colony to a haven for pirates to a cotton-producing colony to a sought-after tourist destination in just 300 years.
  • Many of the islands’ residents are direct descendants of former slaves who worked for wealthy plantation owner John Rolle in the 1700s. Rolle ultimately freed his slaves and left all of his land and wealth to them.

Great Exuma Vacation Tips

  • Experience incredible bird watching in the sanctuaries and mangrove swamps scattered around the islands.
  • Take a seaside tour and visit historic landmarks and plantation ruins in Rolle Town, Forbes Hill and William Town.
  • Fishing enthusiasts will want to visit Exuma Sound. More than 6,000 feet deep, it brings in record numbers of Marlin and other types of fish every year.
  • Don’t miss the experience of riding in a glass-bottom boat to a snorkeling destination.
  • Kayaking is a great way to explore the area and get some exercise at the same time.

Ready, Set, Travel

If a Bahamas vacation appeals to you, consider Great Exuma. US Airways offers low-fare flights to Georgetown and Bahamas vacation packages to suit your budget and lifestyle. A Great Exuma vacation promises to be one of the most tranquil vacations you've ever had, so get ready to relax and take in the beauty. This is one Caribbean vacation you'll never forget.