At Grand Isle Resort & Spa, you’ll be surprised at the host of activities and resort amenities that are available right outside your villa door. The beautiful white sandy beach and infinity-edge pool are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to things to do. There are trips, active watersports and games for the beach to suit all ages.
RESORT AMENITIES AND ACTIVE WATERSPORTS AT GRAND ISLE RESORT & SPA
You don’t need to go far to enjoy the beautiful beachfront location at Grand Isle. The beautiful soft sandy beach is just steps from your villa with lounge chairs and parasols for ensuring that perfect suntan. The calm Bahamas waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling or you can walk along the shore collecting beautiful seashells.
The resort provides complimentary boogie boards and skim boards so guests can enjoy plenty of active watersports in the warm waters. Take a kayaking trip (sea kayaks are provided free of charge at the entryway to the beach) to discover more marine life such as dolphins, stingrays and colorful fish as you explore the nearby caves. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are popular in the trade winds for those with their own watersports equipment.
The staff at Grand Isle put on a range of fun activities for young visitors such as beach treasure hunts, beach barbecues and kite flying sessions. Exciting games for the beach include beach volleyball – a great way to meet new friends. Families can also compete in quieter beach games such as horseshoes or building sandcastles.
The onsite Fitness Center is fully equipped for those wanting to maintain a daily workout. Cardiovascular and strength training is available on the high-tech fitness machines and free weights.
THINGS TO DO FROM YOUR LUXURY VILLA ON GREAT EXUMA
The 18-hole championship golf course on Great Exuma is conveniently located right next door to Grand Isle Resort. Designed by Greg Norman, this 7,200 yard par-72 course offers plenty of stunning ocean views from the pristine fairways. Six signature holes hug the coastline of beautiful Emerald Bay.
No Bahamas vacation is complete without experiencing the colorful fish and marine life that live below the waves. Snorkeling and diving trips with qualified divers are the best way to appreciate the amazing marine life that surrounds Great Exuma and its neighboring cays. See friendly dolphins, swim with nurse sharks or handfeed gentle stingrays as part of an exciting day trip from your Grand Isle accommodations. Kids will thoroughly enjoy swimming with pigs at Big Major Cay!
Other excursions available through the resort concierge include deep sea fishing, spearfishing and boat trips to neighboring islands and cays. All the equipment you need is included in the price. You can bring your catch back to your luxury villa and get the chef to prepare a memorable fresh fish feast for you.
Whether you want to hire a self-drive boat, join a fishing charter or take a trip with a local guide, you’ll find plenty to do to keep you coming back to Grand Isle Resort & Spa time after time!
Creative Commons Attribution: Permission is granted to repost this article in its entirety with credit to Grand Isle Resort & Spa and a clickable link back to this page.
