My girlfriend & I recently stayed at Grand Isle Villas (May 27) for a full week. The villas are spectacular and roomy. The best feature of all was the view from the upstairs balcony, overlooking the golf course and looking down on Emerald Bay. Great kitchen--we cooked fish twice. Having your own washer & dryer is KEY! You can pack light and wash anything at your own convenience without going anywhere. Concierges were all very nice and helpful. Some things took awhile, like getting towels replaced or extra coffee supplies. They made up for those however, by calling me when the fish supplier for the restaurant came by--I had asked about finding some fresh fish to cook earlier in the day. That was great!

Having your own golf cart makes a huge difference. We were able to get to the Four Seasons in minutes. We visited their restaurants, spa, and golf course at least twice each. The spa ranks up there with others I've visited in Hawaii and Scottsdale. Be sure and visit the bar at the Four Seasons; it's got a great feel to it. Get a pizza while you're there, too.

The golf course at the Four Seasons is in immaculate condition. The stretch of holes that runs around the peninsula is reminiscent of Torrey Pines or Pebble Beach--bring plenty of balls.

Overall, we had a great time doing nothing--just rest and relaxation. We'd recommend Grand Isle for couples or families that like to "hang out" and take it easy. There is really no night life except a small casino. There are few dining options--be prepared to eat at the Four Seasons or cook some basics on your own. Either way, stay at Grand Isle and play at the Four Seasons!

I have wanted to visit Great Exuma for a long time and was torn between staying at the Four Seasons or Grand Isle Villas - boy did I choose wisely.

If you are looking for peace and quite, friendly staff and the ultimate in accommodations Grand Isle Villas is the spot. We stayed in a 3 bedroom oceanfront villa with an unbelieveable view of Emerald Bay. We are a family of six (2 Adults - 4 kids ages 9, 12, 14 & 15) and had more than enough room to stretch out and relax. There is a small store near the resort and so we bought some food for breakfast each morning. For lunch we ate at the Palappa right by the pool - great service great food. Dinners were a bit of a struggle as Emerald Bay is a distant from Georgetown. Having said that, we did go to Big D's two nights and had dinner at the Palappa - both were good, though pale in comparison to the dining options on the island of Anguilla.

We rented the Grand Isle Boat and Captain for a 1/2 day and had a great time. Captain Coakley and his 1st mate did such a wonderful job showing us Exuma from the water. Perhaps our favorite was Sand Dollar Beach - water color like you have never seen before - guaranteed!

To end, we had dinner 1 night at the four seasons - what a disappointment. We felt like we were processed! Typical festive music, watered down drinks, food that all tasted the same and poor service. Even my kids noticed. If you are going to Great Exuma - make the right pick - Grand Isle Villas.

These accommodations exceeded my expectations! What a gorgeous two bedroom, two 1/2 bath villa. The "oceanfront" view actually overlooks the beautiful turquoise Emerald Bay from a hilltop vantage point. With over 2000 sq ft there was more than ample space for the two of us and our teenage son. The photos on the Grand Isles website show the actual rooms--be sure to visit it.

The infinity pool and on-site restaurant overlook a horseshoe-shaped beach which also services the Four Seasons Resort. Each villa comes with a golf cart for driving to the adjacent marina and its restaurant as well as the Four Seasons. Still, restaurant options are limited unless you are willing to take a very expensive taxi ride to Georgetown or other island eating spots.

The golf course is breathtaking--just bring a huge supply of balls. At the Four Seasons, spa services are available as is a small casino.

Be advised this is a beautiful, quiet place most suited for relaxation. But soon an explosion of building will be taking place---visit now to enjoy the tropical serenity or wait a few years for more hustle and bustle.

We have just returned from our seven day stay at Grand Isle Villas. My wife, daughter (age 15), her friend and I rented a 2 BR villa on the water. It was outstanding in every way. The condo, fitness center, pool and beach all met or exceeded our expectations. We spent the last two "spring breaks" at Atlantis on Paradise Island and the year before that in Westin Rio Mar in Puerto Rico. While those were very nice destinations, they do not compare to Grand Isle Villas for pure relaxation and high-end amenities. My wife and I are avid golfers and have played some of the best courses in the US, Ireland, Bermuda and the Caribbean. The back nine on the adjacent Four Seasons course ranks up there with the most scenic of them all. The highlight of our trip may have been our charter of the resort's 35 foot open-deck sport boat. "Captain" Coakley guaranteed fish, and he delivered in a big way! He also took us snorkeling and to an amazing sand bar to collect shells. Our special thanks go to Violet, Kara, Macarra and Misty, the reception team that went above and beyond all expectations to make us feel welcome and to make our trip go well. We'll be back.