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Luxury Island Holidays in The Bahamas

Royal Plantation Island

Ultimate Luxury All Inclusive Caribbean Holidays at Royal Plantation Island in the Bahamas5-stars


Let Fowl Cay’s incredibly luminescent waters, untouched powdery sands and stunning natural beauty unlock the age-old allure of the Exumas.


Overview

royal-plantation-island-00The Exumas

Originally home to buccaneers and pirates, who plied their larcenous trade from hiding places in amongst the coves and inlets of these rocky isles, the 365 islands of the Exumas, spread across 140 miles of luminescent turquoise sea, have always held a fascination for lovers of the sea and for anyone who enjoys a good story and a great laugh. While Blackbeard and Henry Morgan may no longer sail along these shores, the cays and spits of land that dot the incredibly clear, teal waters still offer a whole cornucopia of quirky sights, seafaring adventures and exotic thrills.

Fowl Cay

Gaze in awe at the remarkable sight of a deep and narrow channel, just offshore, flowing so powerfully that it creates its very own version of river rapids in the midst of the sea. Navigate your golf cart along secluded pathways, cut through luxuriant tropical foliage. Let Fowl Cay’s incredibly luminescent waters, untouched powdery sands and stunning natural beauty unlock the age-old allure of the Exumas.

Staniel Cay

Skim across the impossibly clear, glass-smooth waters around Fowl Cay and you’ll soon come across some of the most eccentric and breathtaking islands in the entire hemisphere. Discover the funky appeal and laid-back charm of Staniel Cay, with its rustic, Key-West-style watering hole, its full-service marina and its vividly-hued cottages perched on the side of a hill.

Big Major Spot

Hop across to neighboring Big Major Spot and marvel at the curiously graceful water ballet of the island’s rotund wild pigs, who paddle out to greet your boat and perform pirouettes in the translucent water.

Step 1:

Fly to Nassau, Bahamas or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

 

Step 2:

Take a short, 40-minute charter from Nassau or 2 hour charter from Ft. Lauderdale to Staniel Cay Airstrip. (1.25 miles from Fowl Cay).

 

Step 3:

The Royal Plantation Island Boat will pick you up at Staniel Cay for the short 10 minutes boat ride back to the island.

 

There are quite a few alternative arrival options, discuss them with the Destination Lounge travel professionals.

Accommodation

A True Island Home of Your Very Own

Revel in all the comforts and luxuries of home—on a pristine, private island in the midst of an undulating aquamarine sea.

Ease into a chair on your patio overlooking the crystal-clear sea laid out before you in an astonishing array of teals, greens and midnight blues. Whip up delicious meals and scrumptious snacks in your gleaming kitchen outfitted with all the latest appliances. Fall asleep each night to the melody of ocean waves caressing the shore and awaken each morning rejuvenated and ready for another perfect day in paradise.

  • All rental houses include a full kitchen, A/C, satellite tv, dvd and cd players.
  • In Starlight and Seabreeze, each bedroom is unconnected to the central living area. Careful consideration should be given to the elevated location and to this layout where children are involved.
  • Lindon Cottage is accessible by wheelchair.
  • There is NO SMOKING inside the Hill House or rental cottages.

Bluemoon House

Claim your own stretch of secluded snow-white beach as you step from your patio straight out onto the satiny sands and walk a few steps into the warm, crystalline waters. Leave your rich, mahogany-encased French doors ajar at nights, so that the cooling sea breezes can wash deliciously over you, as you drop off to sleep to the lilting lullaby of pine tree fronds dancing in the perfumed air.

  • 2 King Beds
  • A/C
  • 1 Twin or King Bed
  • SAT TV, DVD, CD
  • 3 Full Baths
  • Located on North Beach
  • Full Kitchen

Sweetwater House

Claim your own stretch of secluded snow-white beach as you step from your patio straight out onto the satiny sands and walk a few steps into the warm, crystalline waters. Leave your rich, mahogany-encased French doors ajar at nights, so that the cooling sea breezes can wash deliciously over you, as you drop off to sleep to the lilting lullaby of pine tree fronds dancing in the perfumed air

  • 2 King Beds
  • SAT TV, DVD, CD
  • 3 Full Baths
  • Located on North Beach
  • Full Kitchen
  • 1 Twin or King Bed
  • A/C

Starlight House

Perched atop a commanding ridge overlooking the vast, blue-green expanse of a kaleidoscopic ocean, dotted with innumerable small cays and uninhabited spits of land, Starlight offers you a panoramic and ever-shifting vista of the Exumas that will leave you simply breathless.

Uniquely designed – with your two bedrooms situated across an open-air courtyard from your living area and kitchen – every aspect of your cliff-side dwelling invites you to feast your eyes upon the magnificent liquid horizon.

  • 1 King Bed
  • A/C
  • 1 Twin or King Bed
  • SAT TV, DVD, CD
  • 2 Full Baths
  • Located on Ridge Top
  • Full Kitchen

Seabreeze House

Perched atop a commanding ridge overlooking the vast, blue-green expanse of a kaleidoscopic ocean, dotted with innumerable small cays and uninhabited spits of land, Seabreeze offers you a panoramic and ever – shifting vista of the Exumas that will leave you simply breathless.

Uniquely designed – with your two bedrooms situated across an open-air courtyard from your living area and kitchen – every aspect of your cliff-side dwelling invites you to feast your eyes upon the magnificent liquid horizon.

  • 1 King Bed
  • SAT TV, DVD, CD
  • 2 Full Baths
  • Located on Ridge Top
  • Full Kitchen
  • 1 Twin or King Bed
  • A/C

Birdcage House

Splendidly situated on a peninsula that looks out onto the fast-running waters of Fowl Cay Cut and the glorious anchorage off of neighboring Big Major, where graceful yachts rock placidly in the deep, glasslike waters, sits Birdcage, a two-story, two-bedroom house, whose every window and door presents a unique vantage point and an incredible view.

Take a dip in your personal fresh-water pool as you thrill to the sound of nearby waves meeting the sugary, white-sand shore. Immerse yourself completely in the infectious rhythms of the islands as the brilliant blue tides ebb and flow around your unrivaled tropical hideaway.

  • 1 King Bed
  • A/C
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • SAT TV, DVD, CD
  • 2 Full Baths
  • Located on Eastern Tip
  • Full Kitchen
  • 1 Sofa Pull-Out

Lindon House

Fling wide the dark-wood French doors and let the refreshing trade winds sweep in from the ocean, filling your cozy one-bedroom sanctuary with the mingled scents of pure sea air and exotic tropical flowers.

Settle down in a plush armchair amidst the inviting island décor of your charming beachfront cottage, and watch your favorite shows on satellite TV. Wander out onto your veranda set directly on the sugar-white, powdery beach, just steps away from the brilliantly aquamarine waters glistening in the noonday sun.

  • 1 King Bed
  • SAT TV, DVD, CD
  • 1 Full Bath
  • Located on Ridge Top
  • Full Kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • A/C

      Facilities

        Gear and Houses - What They Have and What You Should Bring

        They have stocked the houses and clubhouse with plenty of supplies to make your stay an enjoyable one and packing easy.

         

        Houses

        • Each house has AC, linens, soap for showers, a full kitchen, a cooler, beach bags, beach chairs, beach umbrella, satellite television, DVD player (+ movies), stereo with CD player (+ CDs), a hairdryer, toys, and games.

         

        Gear

        • They supply snorkels, masks, and fins; waterskis, tube (for pulling behind the boat), life-jackets; spinning rods and tackle; tennis rackets and balls; beach toys; pool floats (adult and kids).

         

        What to Bring

        • Prescription medication (there is NO PHARMACY here), sunblock, shampoo and other toiletries, fishing rod if you're attached to it.

         

        Restaurants & Bars

        After a sun-kissed day in paradise, sensational cuisine awaits.

        • Enjoy some of the most sophisticated cocktails, sparkling society and tantalizing cuisine to be found for hundreds of miles in any direction at the enchanting Harbour Club restaurant, which sits atop Fowl Cay’s highest point.
        • Draw up an elegantly sculpted period chair to your finely set table in the enticingly plush dining room, suffused with the golden glow of rattan-encased chandeliers, the tinkling of glasses and the delectable aromas of succulent fare.
        • Or dine by candlelight under the stars on one of the two limestone terraces offering stunning vistas of the moonlit ocean below.
        • Satiate your palate with some of the most sumptuous dishes imaginable, all complemented exquisitely by fine vintages.
        • Give in to the magic of this intoxicating spot, as you feast on starlit views of a vast liquid horizon that seems to stretch out past forever.

          Features

          All of Fowl Cay's equipment is provided free of charge.
          (For activites requiring captains, guides, or off-island equipment there may be an additional charge).

          On Fowl Cay

          Beach Games

          • Bocce and Horseshoe courts are on the South Beach. The balls/shoes are either on the court or in the boathouse. Why not pack a cooler and make an afternoon of it?

          Sailing

          • Two small sailboats can be found at the South Beach. Please replace them on their dollies when you finish and pull them above the high-tide mark.

          Sea Kayaking

          • Seven Sea Kayaks can be found on the South Beach. Please return them to the South Beach when you finish, and pull them above the high-tide mark. Please do not leave them on the North beach.

          Tennis

          • The tennis court is available for your use. Racquets and balls can be found in the gear locker. Please replace them when you're finished.

          Swimming

          • Swim in the freshwater pool (located at the Harbour Club) or in the beautiful sea that surrounds the island.

          Walking Trail

          • There is a walking trail that extends from just beyond the tennis court (the north side of the court) to the west end of the island. Wear sturdy shoes.

          Music, TV, Movies & Books

          • Each house has a selection of CDs for your enjoyment, as well as a player. The books vary from house to house, so check with your island-mates if you don't see one you like (The Harbour Club has some books too).
          • Instructions for the satellite TV and DVD player are in each house . DVD's are in the front office.

           

          Harbour Club Games

          • The Harbour Club is always open for you to enjoy. Play pool, darts, backgammon, cards, dominoes, chess, checkers or any of a number of board games.

          Exercise Room

          • Head up to the Harbour Club to work out on the elliptical trainer, the treadmill, jump rope or free weights. It's located behind the bar.

          Shopping

          • Visit the Fowl Cay "mall" for local art, hand-made jewelry that won't break the bank. Embroidered logo apparel will remind you of your trip and makes a great gift too.

          Snorkelling

          • The Exumas have the best snorkelling in the Bahamas. Ask management for suggestions of places that shouldn't be missed. Snorkels, masks and fins can be found in the gear room..

          Waterskiing

          • Check with the management about waterskiing activities.

          Deep Sea Fishing

          • Guides can be arranged to fish for Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Barracuda and Mackerel (depending on the season).

          Weddings

          This may be the ideal location for your wedding and special arrangements can be made to make it the most memorable of days.

              Please note that the star ratings are based on our personal opinions of quality level and that much of the content of these property articles comes direct from their own websites & factsheets and was correct at the time of publishing

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