Morgan Alexander was strumming a guitar in the back of a tour bus, chugging across North Carolina, when inspiration struck. It had almost been a year since he had attended the first ever Exuma Unplugged, the first and only concert that combined the incredible talent of Nashville with the sounds of the Bahamas. After the…
Delta’s new daily, direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport offers ‘endless growth’ for an emerging destination such as Exuma, according Edward Archer, the head of the Ministry of Tourism in Atlanta. Since December, Delta’s planes have been a common sight on the airstrip at George Town International Airport. An island with just 5,000 residents, and…
Exuma’s swimming pigs have taken flight. One of the most popular mobile gaming franchises of all time partnered with GIV Bahamas Inc. this month to deliver a social media campaign, reaching millions of people worldwide. Angry Birds, with some three billion downloads across all of its gaming platforms, first fell in love…
Exuma’s swimming pigs, the international sensation attracting tourists from around the globe, just hit two more cities on its North American film fest circuit: the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival and the Charleston Film Festival. ‘When Pigs Swim’, produced by Peter Nicholson and Tyrone Munroe at GIV Bahamas Inc., and directed by Charlie Smith, was the…
Twenty-five riders set off from downtown George Town in Exuma this month to raise funds for the local hospital, with participants ranging from everyday Bahamians to one of the most decorated cyclists in the world. While small in numbers, Ride for Exuma came up big for the…
For a limited time only, from December 6 – 13, and again from January 4 – 11, a select number of guests at Grand Isle Resort & Spa can pay for their villa using Canadian dollars ONLY! With the Canadian dollar stuck at $0.75 cents to the US dollar for the foreseeable future, this special…
Paradise just got even better. For just a few days only, you have the chance to hang out with four celebrities in Exuma, Bahamas, including three sports legends and one up-and-coming musical phoneme. Exuma Celebrity Retreat, running from January 27th to 31st, features two-time Cy Young award winner Bret Saberhagen, four-time Stanley Cup winner Grant…
Marilyn Simmons Bowe has run 142 marathons in her life. The professor, writer, motivational speaker and educator is on a running streak, hitting the bricks for 1,362 consecutive days, on a seemingly superhuman mission to cover 2,000 miles (3,218.688km) for 2015. Simmons Bowe has endured just about anything a runner can face. That…
In the realm of beauty, fashion and Exuma are a match made in heaven. Victoria’s Secret, Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition, Lazard Swimwear, and a host of other models, superstars and celebrities have all flocked to this archipelago’s shores, all seeking Exuma’s world famous blue waters and the thousands of soft, secluded, white beaches. This…
What began as a simple desire to give back to a community has grown into a Canadian tradition on the island of Exuma. The Great Exuma Charity Bike Ride (rideforexuma.com), an ultra exclusive charity ride to benefit the island’s new hospital, is on a roll. After inviting a few Canadian ambassadors to this magical island…
Nasa has once again confirmed it – Exuma’s beauty is out of this world. From a height of more than 400km, and looking down on nearly 200 countries, thousands of cities and dozens of geological wonders of the world, this chain of islands in the Bahamas continues to be the fan favorite for astronauts circling…
Bigger. Bader. Birder. And Piggier? One of the most downloaded video games in history has showcased Exuma’s world famous swimming pigs in their much-anticipated sequel. Angry Birds II, which has been downloaded nearly 50 million in just one month, has released a big-budget official launch trailer featuring the swimming pigs in Exuma. The tongue-and-cheek video…