How to get to Great Exuma, Dillycrab Beach House?
Exuma International Airport (George Town GGT) has many incoming flights from major airlines, as well as charter companies and private planes. See below for details. Air Canada 1-888-247-2262 Sunday flights to Exuma (GGT) from Toronto. Air Charter Bahamas 305-885-6655 or 1-866-359-4752 Flights to Exuma from Nassau or South Florida. American Airlines 1-800-433-7300 Twice daily from […]
Is it safe to ride bicycles in Exuma?
We ride in Exuma as often as we can. It’s great exercise and the roads are very good with little traffic. My husband packs our bikes in bike boxes and, for a small fee, they fly with us on Air Canada. This ensures we have good functioning bikes and helmets. Sometimes we use road bikes […]
Is Exuma island crowded with tourists / cruise ships / beach resorts?
No. Cruise ships cannot enter our shallow waters. It is the shallowness that makes Exuma so incredibly beautiful with its turquoise water. There are no crowds of tourists at all. You will find American and Canadian sailboats escaping cold winters in the Elizabeth harbour off of Georgetown. It’s very pretty to see them sailing by. […]
Is Exuma safe?
One of the important reasons our family chose Exuma was because we have two younger daughters. We all feel very safe and welcome. I, as a female, am comfortable walking the beach without worry of harassment. This is a small town, so everyone knows everyone’s business. There is a strong British, religious background here. It […]
Are there poisonous snakes and insects in Exuma?
There are no poisonous snakes on Exuma island. There is the rare Black Widow spider, which we have in Canada and the USA as well. We have never seen one in the three years we have been here. There is also a poisonous centipede and a Cuban tree frog, but I have not spotted any of […]
Does Exuma have medical facilities?
There is a hospital and a medical clinic in George Town. We highly recommend medical insurance before you travel, which you can buy online or at your own bank.
Tell me about driving a car in Exuma: What’s it like?
Yes, we are following the British custom of driving on the left side of the road. At first, the traffic circle is a brain teaser, but you quickly get the hang of it. If you love adventure and have lots of energy, a rental car is a must. Book early to get what you need. […]
Alcohol / Wine / Beer Stores on Exuma?
Really good wine is available, around the same price you would pay in Canada. Hard alcohol is much cheaper. There are many stores that sell alcohol on Exuma island and you can drink that beer anywhere. Every store also seems to be a bar. Just be aware that when you order a drink at the local establishment […]
What kind of groceries are available on Exuma island?
Prime Island Meats (10 min. from Dillycrab) is a great deli to get all your picnic fare. Ronnie and Susan make fresh potato salad, macaroni salad, egg salad, and even homemade brownies! There are deli meats and cheeses, fresh buns, and even wine. Pick up some great cuts of meat for that BBQ as well. […]
What’s the history of the island of Exuma?
A great website for this is www.sandpiperexuma.com. The Minns family have been on the island multiple generations. Drop into the Sandpiper Arts and Crafts store in Georgetown and say “Hi” to Jessica Minns for us. While you’re there, check out her beautiful hand-thrown, hand-painted pottery.