Caribbean Holidays
A remote, cosy and private beachside retreat
5 Night Itinerary from £2,668
Barefoot Tour
Escape to a cosy and romantic detached beachside cottage hidden between the trees on the remote Outer Island in the Bahamas
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Tour Route
- Fly to Cat Island in the Bahamas - 1 Night
- Exploring Cat Island - 4 Nights
- Return to the UK - 0 Nights
Travel Highlights
- Escape to paradise, far away from modern life, enjoy your beachside retreat
- Enjoy delicious local seafood eating al fresco from the terrace.
- Meet other like-minded travellers at the clubhouse bar and dinning room
- Stay in charming, cosy beachside cottages and villas; ideal for couples and families
- Relax on the serene private beach with snorkelling, kayaking and activities included
- Walk along the coast with just the sea, the rocks, sand and trees.
- Discover the local colonial history on a guided tour with stories of pirates, caves and the ancient hermitage
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of route, duration, flights, hotels, transport and excursions.
Tour Itinerary
Fly to Cat Island in the Bahamas - 1 Night
Day 1 - Fly to Cat Island
- Full Description
Saturday, 09 December 2023
Fly to Cat Island in the Bahamas
Depart the UK on a daytime flight to Miami to connect with a flight to Nassau. On arrival, transfer to a local flight to Cat Island, where our guide will meet and transfer you to the Fernandez Bay Village for a 5-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Located on Cat Island, one of the southern Bahamas Out Islands, Fernandez Bay Village offers a friendly, laid back vacation for couples and families alike. There are 5 villas or cottages to choose from, all facing the sea. The resort has many activities available including water sports, bikes, snorkelling, island tours, fishing and a spa. There is a friendly bar in the clubhouse and meals are taken inside or al fresco on the terrace overlooking the sea. You can also cook your own meals in the cottages or villas. Fernandez Bay Village is a wonderful, remote retreat ideal for couples and family groups.
Exploring Cat Island - 4 Nights
Day 2 - At leisure
Day 3 - At leisure or optional island tour
Day 4 - At leisure
Day 5 - At leisure
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Sunday, 10 December 2023
At leisure
Today is for relaxing on the private beach. The resort has many activities on offer, from water sports to fishing, to enjoy.
Monday, 11 December 2023
At leisure or optional island tour
Perhaps venture away from the beach today on a guided tour Cat Island. From Columbus’s first landing to the loyalist era, between buccaneers and rum runners, the Island invites you explore its rich past. It’s been said that Cat Island is named after Arthur Catt, a pirate in the late 1700’s who buried his treasure on the island!
To the north some points of interest include the Great Crown Cave at Dumfries, a safe haven in a hurricane, and the beautiful Anglican church, built with hand laid stone walls, in Arthurs Town, also the boyhood home of Sir Sidney Poitier. Set at the highest point in the Bahamas on Mt. Alvernia, is a tiny monastery and chapel built by architect/priest Father Jerome in the late 1940’s. This short but steep climb rewards you with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and turquoise waters of Exuma sound on the other.
Continue to New Bight, where we visit the remains of Henry Hawkins Armbrister’s plantation house (at the base of Mt. Alvernia and the Hermitage). Finally, we visit Port Howe, to explore the plantation ruins of Colonel Andrew Deveaux, the British commander-in-chief during the late 1700’s.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
At leisure
Relax and enjoy the facilities of Fernandez Bay Village.
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
At leisure
At leisure on your final day in paradise.
Fernandez Bay Village
Cat Island, Bahamas - Tourist Lodge
Fernandez Bay Village cottages and villas are cosy, comfortable, quiet, hiding between the trees and stepping straight out onto the beach.
There is a choice of 10 bungalows and villas: the cozy cottages are ideal for couples that plan to dine at the Clubhouse; Villas offer more space, multiple bedrooms for an entire family or a group of friends, as well as a kitchen stocked with pots, pans and utensils so you can prepare your own meals if you wish.
The individual rooms spread along the beach, between the trees on the sheltered west side of Cat Island, and are only a few steps from the clear, translucent waters of the sea.
Meals are served in the a relaxed communal dining room and bar where you can sit at the same table as other guests. The resort offers sea kayaks, snorkelling, boat rides, paddleboarding and bicycles for guests use.
It is perfect to switch off in timeless surroundings: there is nothing to do; read a book, walk along the coast, swim and chat with other guests in the evening perhaps.
View our Inclusive Tour to Fernandez Bay Village, Cat Island with flights and transport.
Return to the UK - 0 Nights
Day 7 - Morning at leisure. Return flight home.
Day 8 - Arrive in the UK
- Full Description
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Return overnight flight to the UK
Morning at leisure. Enjoy the beach and possibly a walk and lunch by the sea. Transfer to Cat Island airstrip for your return flight to the UK, via Nassau and Miami.
Friday, 15 December 2023
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 16 Apr - 19 Dec | 20 Dec - 15 Apr |
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | Tourist |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | £2,668 | £2,991 |
Prices are a guideline and per person. Please request a quote for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 7 Days / 5 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Accommodation and meals as shown on the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airport
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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