Andros Unwind - Bahamas Retreat

DATES

November 1, 2009 to April 10, 2010

7-days/6-nights

PRICE

$2,050 US per person

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore white sandy crystal clear turquoise waters, beaches and beautiful coral formations.  Take a dip in the oceanside freshwater swimming pool and enjoy meals and island drinks in the island clubhouse.   Fewer tourists in the Andros means more authentic island fun!

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beautiful accommodation right on the beach
Explore the underwater wonderland of the Andros
A boat trip to the sandflats on the Andros west coast
Deluxe canopy beds
Extraordinary reef fishing
Unwind on the beach
 
Unwind on the beach
 

Overview

Experience the softer side of The Bahamas at a laid back island boutique retreat on South Andros.  Your picturesque villa is situated on miles of secluded beachfront dotted with hundreds of golden palm trees provides the perfect location for a tranquil escape.  The warm and friendly staff will welcome you and make you feel right at home in this piece of paradise.

This vacation, relax and do all the things you love to do on a beach vacation: Swim, lounge, take in the scenery and nap in your breezy canopied bed.   Glide over the azure water in a two person kayak, discover what lies beneath on a guided snorkeling tour, bike to natural blue holes.  Guided excursions include snorkeling the turquoise waters, reef fishing for Mahi-Mahi, and a westcoast island tour to visit the amazing sandflats.  A bathing suit, sunscreen and underwater camera are a must!

 

Itinerary Highlights

  • Deluxe accommodation ! Given how remote South Andros is, the comfortable oceanside accommodation  is truly remarkable. Just steps form the water, the  Andros Unwind package features a cozy club room with 4 poster beds , fridge and cofee maker.  The pool is also just outside your door. Feeling like more luxury -  upgrade to villa with jacuzzi!

  • Colourful and delicious breakfasts and dinners featuring local fish, meat, fresh fruits and desserts

  • The beach is pristene and untouched. It is not raked but truly wild with  coconut palm fronds washed on the shore.  The ocean is clearer than a swimming pool where you can see 30 to 50 feet down from your kayak! The  reef is 500 feet from shore- kayak out and then  jump off  and snorkel with rays, dolphins  and  schools of fish.

Andros Unwind features three guided excursions by boat:

  • Travel by motorized Catamaran  to some of the most unique and exciting reef sites around the waters of South Andros.  Snorkel with a divemaster and learn about the tidal freshwater blue holes where   openings in the ocean floor blow a stream of fresh water  at low tide attracting  abundant marine life.


  • Take to the ocean for a 1/2 day of reef fishing. The Andros Barrier Reef is loaded with red, grey, lien, mutton and yellowtail snapper, Nassau, black and tiger grouper, a variety jacks, and plenty of other reef fish for you to catch and enjoy.


  • Explore the untouched west side of Andros on an eco tour day trip. Boat though inland "bights" to  the uninhabited western Andros. This area described by  Conservation Caribbean  is "one of the most ecologically intact and pristene areas remaining in the western tropical Atlantic." The area is teeming with large numbers or rare species from bull sharks to sponges and other small organisms. A recent nature Conservancy expedition  found that the area is an important feeding area for young green and loggerhead turtles and a nursery for bull sharks. The many small islands and estuaries  are also  ideal nursery habitats for snapper,  spiny lobster, tarpon  and bonefish.   This entire west side  was recently protected by the Bahamas National trust  as  the "Andros West Side National Park"