Caribbean Moment: Emerald Bay, Exuma, The Bahamas

By: - May 25th, 2021
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For the uninitiated, there’s no water like this anywhere on earth. 

The waters of the Exuma archipelago in The Bahamas transcend earthly adjectives; they’re blue beyond blue. 

And one of the most spectacular corners of the island chain is Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, home to the Grand Isle Resort and Residences.

Here’s what it’s like to be there. 

— CJ

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