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The Kamalame Cay staff will welcome you with fresh-squeezed orange juice and rum the moment you arrive. It is not long after your first sip of rum that you forget about your cell phone and email. And, then you exhale. It’s easy to embrace the laidback lifestyle as you become unplugged and take in the magical spell the island casts upon you. Time seems to stop as the ferry starts and you drift into 500 yards of snowcone, blue bliss. There is no check-in or bags to worry about as everything is taken care of, and you get your own pink golf cart as your chariot for your time on the island. The cart is your transportation that delivers you to your private bungalow, each of which are named after plants that inhabit the island. The cottages are reminiscent of something out of Robinson Caruso, but with huge, vaulted, dark mahogany, wood
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ceilings, which stand thirty feet high, the rustic beauty quickly reveals itself as not a storybook tree house, but a getaway for the ultra wealthy. Taking in the surroundings, you realize there is a stone staircase that leads up to a Jacuzzi tub overlooking the bedroom, which adds to the dwelling’s fantasy feeling. No detail of the space was overlooked as it was designed by the genius of lead architect, Jennifer Hew. She says most of her inspiration came from the West Indies. There is also a hint of Asian flair scattered throughout and authentic Bahamian decor. Hew says she wanted to create a laidback family style approach to vacationing that wouldn't compromise style. If you still aren’t completely relaxed by the resort’s beauty and luxury, the spa staff is ready to ease all your troubles away. The spa is built over the ocean so that guests may enjoy the sounds of the waves while watching the fish below as they decompress and heal their mind, body, and soul. Guests can choose from an array of services including manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages. Packages can be designed for anyone based upon your particular needs, and will surely assist in your need to wind down on your vacation.
The resort also offers a variety of outdoor activities such as the island nature tour led by the charming Collette, who introduces guests to the flora and fauna of the island. Kamalame Cay is best known for its medicinal Kamalame trees, an antidote to poisonous wood and its 4000 imported coconut trees. You may venture out on your own by kayak and explore the mangroves (don’t be surprised if you see a flamingo or two). Or, request a guide to take you deep sea fishing or diving. If you’re ready for a completely peaceful getaway without tourist traps and noisy vendors, pack your bags for the tranquil luxury that awaits you at Kamalame Cay. We’ll save a daiquiri for you. Don’t forget to mention that Maniac sent you! You will receive a free room upgrade. Visit www. kamalame.com or call (800) 790-7971 or email info@kamalame.com for more information.
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