Far flung Exuma, part of the Bahamian Out Islands,
not only seems a million miles away from the mainland; it seems a million miles
away from the populous and commercial islands of Grand Bahama and Nassau. And no resort
takes better advantage of the beauty and isolation of Exuma than Peace &
Plenty. White sand, blue water and just enough amenities make it a near perfect
escape from the cacophony of modern life.
Built in the 1958, the bright pink resort (note: the pictures my appear yellow but it is pink) itself
suggests a roadside motel that somehow perched itself above a tropical lagoon,
and since the many of the guests arrive by boat, there’s a dock especially for
that purpose. The land itself has a long history going back to the days of
English Colonialism and the exodus of American loyalists after the
Revolutionary War. The décor reflects a decidedly British influence, albeit one
infused with tropical color and drained of stuffiness.
Best of all, Exuma isn’t easy to get to and that filters out most anyone who isn't committed to true isolation. The crowd is made up of serious yacht people or adventurous souls willing
to take the puddle jumpers from the big island. The faint of heart and those
who can’t live without their blackberries won’t make it, and I promise you that
you won’t miss them. Sure, some of the retired stock brokers might be a little
inclined to the Jimmy Buffet, but is that really a crime?
Oh, and I do love their website's attempt to convince people it is kind of easy to get there - just take your private boat, one of these tiny airlines you have never heard of or the mail boat. I think they should just step up and say "It's so hard to get here that there are very few idiots. You'll love it."
Far flung Exuma, part of the 
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