Sat 3 April — evening flight MAN→LHR, overnight at Heathrow
Sun 4 – Fri 9 April (5 nights) · Stay-5-Pay-4 offer makes the fifth night effectively free
Fri 9 – Wed 14 April (5 nights) · The return to last year's favourite
Wed 14 – Thu 15 April (1 night) · Buffer night + relaxed final day
Thu 15 April overnight BA service · Arrive Manchester Fri 16 April 15:45
- Cabin: Club Suite long-haul · Club Europe domestic
- Weather: ~28°C, very low rainfall
- Light easterly trade winds throughout
- Post-Easter shoulder season — best balance of weather, occupancy and price
- Currency: US dollar everywhere (Bahamian dollar pegged 1:1)
Seven-leg itinerary across two airlines and three island hops. Outbound via Heathrow; return boards BA252 in Nassau rather than Providenciales.
Three confirmed stays across three islands — each with its own character, connected by small planes and resort boats.
Private-island ultra-luxury, 35 min by resort boat from Provo. Mile of reef-protected beach, COMO Shambhala spa, breakfast and wellness activities included.
Stay-5-Pay-4 offer makes 5 nights cost roughly the same as 4 (~$6,600 Terrace King).
Contact: res.parrotcay@comohotels.com · +1 649 339 7788
Stocking Island — boat-only access across Elizabeth Harbour from George Town. Oversized beachfront villas in a secluded setting.
The repeat visit after last year's favourite. Pre-arrange resort boat pickup from George Town airport on arrival.
Chris Blackwell's technicolor huts on the water at Gambier. Sunset bar-restaurant, 5–10 min from the airport — perfect for an easy morning departure.
Alternative: Graycliff Hotel — a 1740s mansion downtown with a 250,000-bottle wine cellar and cigar-rolling room.
Three confirmed stays following the same arc: private-island seclusion first, then a favourite return, then one last night before home.
4–9 Apr · 5 nights · Stay-5-Pay-4
Private-island ultra-luxury, 35 min by resort boat from Provo. A mile of reef-protected beach, COMO Shambhala spa, breakfast and wellness activities included. ~$6,600 Terrace King for 5 nights.
res.parrotcay@comohotels.com · +1 649 339 7788
9–14 Apr · 5 nights
Boat-only access across Elizabeth Harbour from George Town. Oversized beachfront villas on a near-private island. The return to last year's favourite.
14–15 Apr · 1 night
Chris Blackwell's technicolor huts on the water at Gambier. Sunset bar-restaurant, 5–10 min from the airport.
Alternative: Graycliff Hotel — 1740s mansion, 250,000-bottle wine cellar, cigar-rolling room.
11 nights across three islands — Parrot Cay's private-island seclusion, Exuma's wild beauty, and a Nassau finale. The anniversary falls on Day 6 at Parrot Cay.
Land Provo 17:00. Resort boat to Parrot Cay (~35 min). Welcome drink on arrival. Easy dinner at the resort. Early night.
Slow beach morning. COMO Shambhala spa session. Lagoon kayaking or paddleboarding. Lunch at the beach club. Sundowner on the terrace.
Morning yoga (complimentary). Beach picnic on the far end of the mile-long beach. Afternoon spa. Dinner under the stars.
Snorkel the reef from the beach. Paddleboard the calm lagoon. Casual lunch. Afternoon hammock time. Evening cocktails watching the sunset.
Full beach day. No agenda. Couples spa in the afternoon. Blow-out anniversary dinner — candlelit, unhurried, under the stars. 🥂
Morning boat off Parrot Cay. Transfer to Provo airport. interCaribbean flight to Nassau, then Bahamasair UP374 Nassau 17:33 → George Town ~18:15. Baymahni boat pickup by sunset.
Baymahni boat pickup from George Town. Settle into the beachfront villa. Sundowner on the beach. Dinner at the resort.
Morning walk on Stocking Island. Lunch at Chat 'N' Chill beach bar — the Exuma institution. Afternoon snorkel at Mystery Cave. Hammock time.
Full-day boat charter from George Town: Pig Beach (swimming pigs), Thunderball Grotto snorkel, Allan's Cay iguanas. Conch lunch at Santanna's on Little Exuma.
Drive to Tropic of Cancer Beach — one of the most beautiful in the Bahamas. Mom's Bakery for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Sunset drinks at the resort.
Boat to George Town. Bahamasair midday flight to Nassau. Sunset drinks at Compass Point. Easy dinner at the resort bar.
Beach morning and brunch. Explore Nassau old town: Queen's Staircase, straw market. Optional: Graycliff for a wine-cellar lunch. Airport by ~17:00. Overnight BA0252 home. ✈️
Stocking Island's legendary beach bar — conch salad, Kalik beer, volleyball in the shallows.
Little Exuma; the best conch lunch on the island, right on the water.
Little Exuma; legendary johnnycakes and local pastries.
One of the most photographed beaches in the Bahamas — the latitude marker is the photo op.
Swimming pigs at Big Major Cay; charter from George Town (~45 min).
Snorkel through the cave used in two Bond films; best at low tide.
Iguanas that walk up to you on the beach; northern Exumas.
Chris Blackwell's resort at Gambier; best sundowner on the island.
1740s mansion; 250,000-bottle wine cellar; cigar-rolling room — book for dinner.
66 steps carved by enslaved people in the 18th century; Fort Fincastle above.
Bay Street; the classic Nassau souvenir stop.
Parrot Cay is a private island — accessible only by resort boat — and one of the most serene places in the Caribbean. Here is what to expect and how to make the most of it.
A mile of reef-protected white sand, almost entirely private. The reef keeps the water calm and clear; snorkelling from the beach is excellent.
One of the finest resort spas in the Caribbean. Book treatments in advance — fills up fast in April.
Kayaks and paddleboards on the calm lagoon side. Snorkelling gear provided. The lagoon is ideal for a sunrise paddle.
Complimentary morning yoga sessions. COMO's wellness philosophy runs through everything — the food, the spa, the pace.
The resort restaurant is genuinely excellent. Breakfast included. For a blow-out dinner, the beachside tables under the stars are the ones to request.
The resort boat runs to/from Leeward Marina, Provo (~35 min). Timetabled but flexible — confirm departure times on arrival.
From Exuma's barefoot beach bars to Nassau's wine-cellar dining — the food across these three islands is one of the highlights of the trip.
COMO Resort Restaurant — Breakfast included; beachside tables for dinner; book the outdoor terrace. Genuinely excellent.
Da Conch Shack, Blue Hills (Provo) — If you have time before the resort boat: rum punch, conch salad, Junkanoo music on the beach.
Chat 'N' Chill, Stocking Island — The Exuma institution. Conch salad made in front of you, Kalik beer, volleyball. Walk there from Baymahni.
Santanna's, Little Exuma — Best conch lunch on the island, right on the water. Worth the drive.
Mom's Bakery, Little Exuma — Legendary johnnycakes and local pastries. Cash only.
Compass Point Bar & Restaurant — Sunset dinner at Chris Blackwell's resort. Technicolor setting, good cocktails, fresh fish.
Graycliff — 1740s mansion; 250,000-bottle wine cellar; cigar-rolling room. Book ahead for dinner — one of the Caribbean's great dining experiences.
From Parrot Cay's barefoot beach bars to Nassau's wine-cellar dining — the food across these three islands is one of the highlights of the trip.
COMO Resort Restaurant — Breakfast included; beachside tables for dinner; book the outdoor terrace in advance. Genuinely excellent.
Da Conch Shack, Blue Hills (Provo) — If time allows before the resort boat: rum punch, conch salad, Junkanoo music on the beach.
Chat 'N' Chill, Stocking Island — The Exuma institution. Conch salad made in front of you, Kalik beer, volleyball. Walk there from Baymahni.
Santanna's, Little Exuma — Best conch lunch on the island, right on the water. Worth the drive.
Mom's Bakery, Little Exuma — Legendary johnnycakes and local pastries. Cash only.
Compass Point Bar & Restaurant — Sunset dinner at Chris Blackwell's resort. Technicolor setting, good cocktails, fresh fish.
Graycliff — 1740s mansion; 250,000-bottle wine cellar; cigar-rolling room. Book ahead for dinner — one of the Caribbean's great dining experiences.
Exuma's waters are the defining feature of the island group — the charters here are among the best in the Caribbean.
Pig Beach (Big Major Cay) — The swimming pigs. Genuinely surreal and worth every minute.
Thunderball Grotto — Snorkel the cave used in two Bond films. Best at low tide. Dramatic.
Allan's Cay Iguanas — Northern Exumas; ancient rock iguanas meet the boat on the beach.
Full day. ~$200–300pp shared / ~$600–800 private. Book through Baymahni or directly in George Town.
Walk from Baymahni. A dramatic underwater cave system — calm, clear, and completely free. Just bring fins.
Short boat ride from George Town marina to Stocking Island. Runs regularly throughout the day. ~$10 return. Pairs perfectly with lunch at Chat 'N' Chill.
Kayaks and paddleboards on the calm lagoon side of the island. Complimentary with the stay — ideal for a quiet morning or late afternoon.
The 35-minute crossing between Parrot Cay and Leeward Marina, Provo. Timetabled — confirm departure times on arrival at the resort.
Exuma's waters are the defining feature of the island group — the charters here are among the best in the Caribbean.
ESSENTIAL FULL DAY
Shared · $200–300pp · Private · $600–800
The signature Exuma experience. Pig Beach (swimming pigs at Big Major Cay), Thunderball Grotto snorkel (featured in two Bond films — best at low tide), and Allan's Cay iguanas. Book through Baymahni or directly at George Town marina.
STOCKING ISLAND
Free — bring fins
Walk from Baymahni. A dramatic underwater cave system, calm and crystal clear. One of the most rewarding snorkels in Exuma with no boat required.
STOCKING ISLAND CROSSING
Runs regularly · ~$10 return
Short boat ride from George Town marina to Stocking Island. The easiest way to reach the beach bar and snorkel sites on the island's ocean side.
LEEWARD TRANSFER
35-minute crossing · Timetabled
The scheduled crossing between Parrot Cay and Leeward Marina, Provo. Confirm departure times on arrival — essential for planning day trips to the mainland.
Kayaks and paddleboards on the calm lagoon side of the island. Complimentary with your stay — ideal for a gentle morning on the water.
Snorkel at low tide for the best light and visibility inside the cave. Check tide times the evening before and ask your charter operator to plan accordingly.
Baymahni can arrange or recommend George Town charters directly. Otherwise, charter operators are easy to find at the marina — book the day before during peak season.
Operators: Baymahni Exuma · George Town Marina (charter operators on-site) · Chat 'N' Chill Water Taxi (George Town dock) · Parrot Cay Resort Boat (timetabled — confirm on arrival)
All essential contacts, to-dos, and practical info for fast lookup.
res.parrotcay@comohotels.com
+1 649 339 7788
Contact to be confirmed on booking
Contact to be confirmed on booking
reservations@graycliff.com
+1 242 322 2796
Call BA — move return boarding point from Providenciales to Nassau on 15 Apr (same BA252 service); confirm 14:40 Manchester connection
Re-quote Parrot Cay for 4–9 Apr; confirm Stay-5-Pay-4 and boat timing for a 17:00 arrival
Book Baymahni 9–14 Apr; flag ~18:15 George Town arrival for boat pickup
Book inter-island flights: interCaribbean (Provo→Nassau, 9 Apr) and Bahamasair UP374 (Nassau→George Town, 9 Apr) and Bahamasair (George Town→Nassau, 14 Apr) — small planes, book early
Book Compass Point (or Graycliff) for 14 Apr
No visa needed for Bahamas or TCI
Travel insurance essential
Bahamian dollar pegged 1:1; cards widely accepted
5 hours behind UK in April
Patchy on Exuma — expect it
TCI Police 999 · Bahamas Police 919 · UK Embassy Nassau +1 242 325 7471
4–16 April 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults · BA Club Suite long-haul · Three islands: private-island luxury, a return to a beloved Exuma hideaway, and a Nassau finale.