Travel has changed.<\/p>\n
Increasingly, travelers dont just want to stay in a destination they want to live there, even if just for a few days.<\/p>\n
They want to understand the destination in an authentic way.<\/p>\n
Thats turned travelers toward a different kind of luxury.<\/p>\n
Since the pandemic, the trend towards so-called residential resorts has only strengthened, as more and more travelers demand the independence and security of residential living at their Caribbean resorts.<\/p>\n
That means being able to make dinner one night; to have the space for multiple generations; to have the seclusion of a residence with the quality and amenities of a traditional resort.<\/p>\n
And thats exactly what you get at Grand Isle, the residential resort on Great Exuma thats the islands best place to stay.<\/p>\n
The resort, set on Emerald Bay, has a mix of 78 villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms.<\/p>\n
All of them are wonderfully appointed: think Sub Zero refrigerators, whirlpool spa baths; Wi-Fi and a pervasive tropical vibe.<\/p>\n
And while its a residential community, the amenities are vast: that means a pair of pools, including the spectacular, 30,000-square-foot 23 North Beach Club, set right on the sands edge.<\/p>\n
Thats along with the excellent poolside Palapa restaurant, with an international menu featuring a focus on fresh Bahamian catches.<\/p>\n
And then theres the Seastar Spa, home to Elemis-branded treatments and even mini mani and pedi treatments for younger guests.<\/p>\n
The party piece, though, is the Greg Norman-designed Emerald Reef, managed by shared with the adjacent Sandals Emerald Bay all-inclusive resort.<\/p>\n
Its the back, which wraps around the villas at Grand Isle, which is the star, a remarkable stretch of windy, cliffside, links-style golf with dramatic ocean views.<\/p>\n
Of course, Grand Isle is also a jumping-off point, a place from which to discover the marvels of Great Exuma, whether youre bone fishing in White Bay off the southwestern coast of the island or finding tucked-away beaches like Coco Plum and Jolly Hall.<\/p>\n
It all adds up to a rather special place to stay, one that marries the amenities of a traditional resort with the comforts of your temporary Bahamian home.<\/p>\n
For more, visit Grand Isle.And see more in the latest CJ Video at the top of the page. <\/p>\n
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