VIDEO: The Beauty of Horse Cay, Exuma

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 4th, 2016

There are places like this all over the Exumas in the Bahamas, hidden little cays with deserted beaches and absolute tranquility.

It’s a chain of islands that make exotic, breathtaking beauty easy to find.

One such scenic sanctuary is Horse Cay, a tiny islet with turquoise waters and the luxury of total silence.

It’s best reached by taking a bonefish charter with an operator like JJ Allan Dames (more info here: http://www.exumabonefishing.com)

Here’s what it’s like:

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