Staniel Cay The Exuma archipelago of the Bahamas has been increasing its profile in recent years in large part due to its famous swimming pigs. But while the magnificent waters of this island chain are the main draw, you still have to find a place to stay on land. Enter Staniel Cay, the one-half-square-mile island home to an eponymous hotel and marina that’s a pilgrimage stop for all who pass through these seas (and go for the package that includes your own little boat).