One of the most original and unique experiences in the world, the Exumas Swimming Pigs is a growing international phenomenon. Celebrities the world over have come down to swim with these adorable pigs on their own island. And when you stay at Sandals Emerald Bay, you can meet these amazing animals for yourself in a unique Swimming Pigs Adventure.

The 700 islands of the Bahamas have a special magic found nowhere else. Sandbars appears and disappear within hours. Gentle manta rays glide like graceful butterflies underwater. Bonefish are quicksilver shadows across shimmering flats. And all of nature has a rhythm in keeping with the tides.

The 330–year old city of Nassau displays many charming signs of its British Colonial heritage, from crisply clad, white–gloved policemen to the pomp and ceremony of the changing of the guard at Government House. Yet, underneath the gentility of the Old World ambiance throbs a vibrant Caribbean pulse that colors and enlivens every aspect of this booming place. Nassau opens wide a window to its colorful past, while also inviting everyone to enjoy the very best of Bahamian living.

Many of which you can also find on the streets of London, New York or Paris–that line Nassau's main thoroughfares. Copious duty free shopping only makes your experience more appealing. If you prefer something a little bit more in keeping with the Caribbean vibe, you're also very much in luck, since Nassau is home to the largest straw market in the entire region. Want a truly authentic Bahamian shopping experience? Then head on down to the market at Potter's Cay and join in with the throngs of natives as they select fresh produce, conch and fish.