emerald-baySandals New Resort Coming January 22nd, 2010

Unfolding like a grand estate, Sandals Emerald Bay is a 500-acre resort set along a one-mile stretch of white sand beach on Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas. This all-suite resort will offer a selection of 190 “magnificently-appointed,” all oceanfront, luxury accommodations with styles that range from beachfront villas to charming bay house settings.

The Resort

Out of the ordinary luxury comes to the Bahamian out islands with the introduction of the world’s first all butler, all oceanfront resort, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma. Born with a legacy and transformed into a legend, this former Four Seasons resort with its rich history of refined panache, is now part of the legendary Sandals Luxury Included® brand. Civilized pleasures go hand in hand with exotic adventures along a mile-long crescent shaped beach. Highlights include a par 72 Greg Norman designed golf course, a 16,000 sq. ft. spa, a deepwater marina and five superb restaurants. Sandals Emerald Bay is your own exotic private escape, so easy to get to…so close to home.

Rooms & Suites

Step inside the unique world that is Sandals Emerald Bay and embark on a journey of privileges and pleasures. One hundred and eighty-three elegantly appointed oceanfront rooms, suites, and beachfront villas unfold in three distinctive “village” areas: The Seaside Villas, Emerald Bay Village and Ocean Village. Sandals introduces the first and only all butler resort. For each guest, every detail is handled with unobtrusive grace by butlers trained to the exacting standards of the Guild of Professional English Butlers.

Dining & Bars

Embark on an unforgettable gastronomic journey, where refined cuisines from impressive menus are served in romantic settings indoor, outdoors and even at your choice of exotic on-property locales with optional private dining service for two. The five restaurants that comprise the resort’s notable dining collection are destinations in themselves. All offer parings of wine and cuisine with Beringer® varietals corked exclusively for Sandals, all Included and unlimited. Or you may choose a distinguished wine from out Chairman’s Wine Selection.”

Activities

No one knows how to throw a party like Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma. In a corner of the world known for celebrating life, you’ll find yourself surrounding by everything that brings a smile to your face. Every water sport under the sun (including unlimited scuba diving). A dozen different ways to get your game on. Lively swim-up bars and nightclubs that will sweep you off your feet. Of course, Sandals has perfected the art of doing nothing, so feel free to do plenty of that, too. After all, there are no schedules to follow in paradise.

Tours

Your personal butler in conjunction with our Tour Desk with arrange unique off property adventures to suit your mood and tastes. Some of these excursions, available at an additional cost, include Georgetown for dining and shopping (minutes away by car, scooter or bicycle), 30 renowned dive sites just minutes from the resort, some documented by the famed Jacques Cousteau, flats bone fishing and deep sea fishing excursions, sailing in and around Elizabeth Harbor in Georgetown, Chat ‘N’ Chill Beach Bar & Grill and Stocking Island for authentic Bahamian conch, ribs, and other island dishes, boat tours, feed and play with the manta rays and more!