Emerald Palms: A Bahamian Hidden Gem

The authentic island vacation isn’t lost. It flourishes at Emerald Palms on South Andros Island, a perfectly preserved Bahamian paradise. Our island is just a short, scenic flight from US shores. Yet a trip to Emerald Palms takes you worlds away from the usual Caribbean tourist destinations.

Emerald Palms is a group-friendly boutique resort, just 33 units in all. Quaint and colorful villas, palm trees, gardens and hammocks dot our Caribbean beach. We offer the seaside comforts you expect: wonderful food, well-appointed accommodations and of course, the requisite pool.  Plus something more than you’d hope for: Emerald Palms exudes an offbeat elegance and authentic island vibe that just might redefine what you consider essential in life.

Something about this place feels completely unchanged by time, and in time changes you. It could happen on a rose-tinted morning, as you stroll several miles down our white sand beach without meeting another soul. While you sip fresh coconut water from the shell and chat with smiling local proprietors at a roadside stand. Or, as you and your companions find and photograph some of the 50 species of orchids that grow here seasonaly.

At South Andros Island you can do all the things you normally do on a beach vacation: Swim, lounge, hike, fish, snorkel, drink in the scenery and nap in your breezy canopied bed. But you – and the kids, should you wish to bring them along – will experience these activities from an entirely different point of view. You can truly become part of Andros Island, adopting the spontaneous good humor of people who have lived and worked here, unchanged, for generations. 

Come to Emerald Palms for an unexpected blend of sophistication and unrestrained nature, ready for you to explore in your own way, suspended in time, and delightfully immersed in the culture of this place.

At Emerald Palms and nowhere else:

• White sand beach and beautiful coral formations
  for your exploring pleasure
• Crystal clear, turquoise waters
• Oceanfront villas or lower priced club rooms
• Oceanside freshwater swimming pool
• Convenient Club House Restaurant and bar
• Kids’ activity center (coming soon)
• Boutique resort atmosphere
• Fewer tourists, more authentic island fun
• 25-person conference room for retreats and meetings
• Wedding packages and facilities for up to 100 guests