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Sandals Emerald Bay, Exuma, Bahamas boasts white sands, clear waters and a meditative atmosphere. We love the calm and peaceful surroundings for reading a great book, napping poolside and letting the world drift away. This a great place for those wanting to truly step out of the busyness of their lives and disconnect.
This main "Party Pool" has a wraparound pool bar, games throughout the day and music to dance or swim your way through the day.
Another pool (where we were most of our stay) was game free and had its own calm bar with the Sandals famous, Lakesha, who won Sandals bartending award with her creation of "Peach Love Surprise" which consists of Pineapple Juice, Amaretto, Sour Apple, Cranberry Juice and her favorite ingredient Peach Schnapps.
Lakesha from Sandals Emerald Bay created this "Peach Love Surprise"
Okay, so maybe I have an addiction...I LOVE dessert. Several Sandals resorts have Cafe de Paris where the daily desserts rotate but always include pastries, ice cream, crepes, specialty coffees and cookies. I was especially impressed with the cheesecake and decaf mocha after dinner each night.
Pros:
Cons: Well it is either a pro or a con, it is calm. You could find noise and games during the day at the main pool. They have the normal evening events but it all just seemed toned down. Most 20 somethings and newlyweds might not feel there is enough going on. 
Joe takes advantage of Sandals FREE diving. When we travel to non-Sandals resorts Diving costs can add up far too quickly. Joe has gone on dives elsewhere that were amazing and well worth it for all he saw and the experience. However, he has also paid for dives that he spent the whole time on the boat, nauseated, or didn't see much while diving. To get to take two free dives every day you are on property is a huge advantage to a diver. Joe had gotten certified as a diver at home but you can also get certified (for a fee) on property. On this trip he was also able to complete training for his Advanced Open Water certification (for a fee).
One night we joined a complimentary golf caravan to the course to ride around and see the breathtaking grounds and have cocktails and appetizers on the course. It was way more fun that it should have been, likely because many had spent the day at the bar and were driving like 12 year old's that felt like they were getting away with being wild in bumper cars! 
- As with all Sandals resorts there is no tipping aside from spa treatments and a butler if you choose to book into that exclusive category.
- CLEAN, oh, how I love that smell of bleach in the morning.
- This resort is not a party, it is calm and quiet. I felt, in general, the crowd was more mature.
- The ocean is beyond BLUE, absolutely breathtaking.
- CATS, adorable and welcomed, they prowl the resort and are spayed/neutered and vaccinated.
Joe takes advantage of Sandals FREE diving. When we travel to non-Sandals resorts Diving costs can add up far too quickly. Joe has gone on dives elsewhere that were amazing and well worth it for all he saw and the experience. However, he has also paid for dives that he spent the whole time on the boat, nauseated, or didn't see much while diving. To get to take two free dives every day you are on property is a huge advantage to a diver. Joe had gotten certified as a diver at home but you can also get certified (for a fee) on property. On this trip he was also able to complete training for his Advanced Open Water certification (for a fee).
One night we joined a complimentary golf caravan to the course to ride around and see the breathtaking grounds and have cocktails and appetizers on the course. It was way more fun that it should have been, likely because many had spent the day at the bar and were driving like 12 year old's that felt like they were getting away with being wild in bumper cars! 
