Barefoot Luxury Contents ABACO CLUB OVERVIEW 2-6 STAYING AT ABACO 7-12 The Estate Homes 8 The Cottage Villas 9-10 The Cabanas 11-12 AMENITIES 13-30 Water Sports 15-16 Dining 17-18 Golf 19-20 Spa, Fitness, Tennis & More 21-22 Pool 23-34 Boating 25-26 Flats Fishing 27-28 Deep Sea Fishing 29-30 THE ABACOS 31-32 GETTING HERE 33-34 How do you define luxury? At The Abaco Club on FAQ 35-38 Winding Bay, luxury means coming as you are, having TESTIMONIALS 39 the freedom to do what you want when you want, and thoroughly spoiling yourself in one of the world’s most ABACO FACTS 41-43 unspoiled settings. Here, surrounded by the boundless CONTACT 44 natural beauty of its own private Bahamian peninsula, The Abaco Club is the perfect antidote to modern-day life. 1 2 The Abaco Club isn’t a resort, it’s a crystal-clear water– from kayaking private, international sporting club – and paddle-boarding to diving and a place where discerning individuals snorkeling. Our Scottish-style links can experience the ultimate tropical golf course is perennially ranked as getaway in a spectacular, secluded the finest course in The Bahamas. An Extraordinary setting. There is no towering hotel And there are many other wonderful here. Instead, you have the option of diversions nearby, from shopping to staying in private oceanfront Estate dining to nature excursions. Homes, oceanview Villa Cottages, or Spending time on our tennis courts or Tropical Experience luxurious one-bedroom Cabanas. All in the spa and fitness center are other accommodations are just a short walk options, while the majestic, 2.5-mile, from the club’s beach, restaurants, white-sand beach is always there, just spa and other world-class amenities. begging to be explored. Cap it all off The brilliantly clear waters around with an open-air breakfast or lunch at The Abacos and many nearby cays Flippers Beach Bar, or the exquisite offer some of the world’s best cuisine offered nightly at The Cliff boating, sailing, deep-sea fishing and House Restaurant, and you have a bonefishing. Other water sports also luxury destination without peer. vie for attention in the club’s shallow 3 4 Far Better than any Because The Abaco Club is a private seamlessly and kitchens stocked. club that welcomes a limited number After arrival, no request is ever of non-members to visit, guests enjoy too large or small. Our goal is to a level of caring, personal service that provide the warmest welcome and Resort Vacation transcends anything they’ll find in a most professional personal service resort setting. Our club concierges possible—every hour of every day. will help arrange everything from We invite you to come and discover ground transportation to boating why The Abaco Club has earned and fishing excursions to private so much worldwide acclaim. It’s chef experiences. Prior to arrival, “barefoot luxury” on a grand scale. grocery requests will be handled 5 6 The Estate Homes The Estate Homes at The Abaco Club are situated on expansive oceanfront or oceanview lots that offer the ultimate in privacy and luxury. These spectacular tropical dream homes offer 4 or more bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, expansive decks and are beautifully decorated throughout. Each one is different, but they’re all absolutely spectacular. Perfect for larger groups or families, the Estate Homes at The Abaco Club are the perfect setting for an island vacation that will live on in memory for years to come. THERE IS NO HOTEL AT THE ABACO CLUB. Instead, the guest residence options are far more personal, relaxing and intimate. These range from cozy cabanas and charming cottage villas to grand oceanfront estate homes. Each is beautifully appointed, fully outfitted with all of life’s necessities, and within walking distance of the club’s 2.5-Mile, white-sand beach and other 5-star amenities. For convenience, each residence is also provided with its own four-seater golf cart upon check-in for guests to use. 7 8 The Cottage Villas Each of The Abaco Club’s colorful two-, three- and four-bedroom island Cottage Villas beautifully reflects the quiet grace of its surroundings. These turnkey cottages offer ocean or beach/bay views that are almost too magnificent to be real. Inspired by traditional Bahamian architecture and with floor plans ranging in size from 1200-3000 square feet, the Cottages offer features and finishes that exude quality—including expansive decks and sunny outdoor spaces where guests can stretch out and make the most of their time in the tropics. All of the Cottages are conveniently located near the Spa, Fitness Center, Pool and Cliff House Restaurant. 9 10 The Cabanas The Abaco Club Cabanas are delightful 1-bedroom suites nestled amidst lush tropical foliage along the first fairway of the club’s acclaimed golf course, adjacent to the more than two miles of powder-soft beach fringed by the turquoise waters of Winding Bay. These freestanding, octagonal Cabanas offer a roomy living area, beautifully tiled bathroom, king-size four-poster bed, and expansive screened-in porch. In addition to being a great place for guests, they are also perfect for accommodating the au pairs and nannies of families staying in a Cottage or Estate Home. 11 12 One of the World’s Most Spectacular Beaches The Abaco Club on Winding Bay shallow, crystal-clear waters that has been graced with topography warmly welcome swimmers of all that is both stunning and diverse, ages. Or, you can go for a quiet walk— highlighted by more than two miles the sunsplashed stroll from one end of powder-soft beach on Winding of the beach to the other is the kind Bay. Sheltered from rough ocean of fitness routine that completely waves by a coral reef and a small refreshes the soul. For refreshments island, Sugar Cay, it’s the ideal place of all kinds, Flippers Beach Bar is just to relax in the sun (or under a natural steps away. Regular fitness “boot palm-frond umbrella), forget every camps” featuring instructors from care in the world, and watch the Barry’s Boot Camp are held regularly sea birds scamper about like happy on the beach for those looking for a children. If you feel like being more workout with a view. active, the swimming is divine—in 13 14 Water Sports The Abaco Club’s location on sheltered Winding Bay creates the ideal water sports playground. Here, you can enjoy the clear waters of The Bahamas in a setting where gentle waves predominate. The beach then becomes your departure point for snorkeling, kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and other water sports. Glass-bottom kayaks and water hammocks are just two of the other fun and relaxing choices. The Club staff can not only set you up with all the right gear, it can also provide instruction for water sports enthusiasts of any age or skill level—and show you where to look for the most colorful fish. 15 16 Fresh Local Fare Imagine waking in the morning, slipping into your sandals, and then sitting down to an open-air breakfast featuring fresh Bahamian fruit while you watch the sun cast its first rays over one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. At The Abaco Club, it’s a daily occurrence. Flippers Beach Bar, where breakfasts and lunches are made to order and served with an island smile, is part tiki hut, part sidewalk cafe, part casual bistro. Decidedly low-key, it’s the perfect spot to relax with family and friends and taste the many flavors of Abaco before beginning your day or setting off on your next adventure. On Wednesday evenings, Flippers comes alive to the sound of a local “rake ‘n’ scrape” band as club members and guests enjoy barbecue night, complete with dancing, beach bonfire and yummy s’mores for the kids. Evening cocktails and dinner are served in The Cliff House, an octagonal clubhouse that overlooks Winding Bay from high on the ridge at Ocean Point. There, the catch of the day will be just one of many delicious choices you’ll have as you watch the sun go down over the clear, blue water of the bay. Local favorites include fresh lobster, blackened grouper, and the ever-popular conch chowder. The main dining room pairs fairy-tale sunset views with outstanding island fare, while the Founders Room and the private Founders Garden provide the perfect place for a private cocktail and dinner reception. “Guest” chefs from Southworth’s other internationally recognized clubs make frequent appearances at The Abaco Club, bringing delightful new dishes with them, as well as fresh takes on old favorites. Before (or after) dinner, there’s always a lively good time to be had at the Cliff House bar, as well—or out on the poolside patio. This is come-as-you-are elegance, where the focus is on great food and good fun. 17 18 #1in The Bahamas The golf course at The Abaco Club was designed for adventure—and to be a thoroughly enjoyable test of golf for players of all abilities. The Club’s vision to create the world’s first Scottish-style “tropical links” course was beautifully realized here by renowned golf course architects Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie, two Britons who incorporated their knowledge of the game’s links-golf roots into every hole you’ll play. The course’s designers were careful to give you several different ways to play each hole. Determining which route is best for your game (and the day’s wind conditions) is half the battle.