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How To Support Black History Month

Black History Month is for celebrating the achievements of African Americans and recognizing their central role in history. We hope you will show your appreciation and love for the African American history, culture and community this month and every month. Since the Bahamas is a country of predominately African descendants, here are a few ideas […]

February 21, 2024

5 Ways To Practice Chill in 2024

Take Time For Yourself Remember to take of yourself. In the hustle and bustle of life, work, family and friends we often get too busy helping others to take care of ourselves. Don’t forget that you are important too! Make taking care of yourself a priority. It can be a simple as morning or evening […]

February 5, 2024
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Thankful For Our Customers!

At the heart of every business is the customer. It’s the reason the business exists. It’s the reason why Chat ‘N’ Chill® exists. Originally Chat ‘N’ Chill® was started as a day camp for boaters. Boaters or “cruisers” are people who live on their boats and travel around all year long. Our cruiser customers make […]

November 21, 2023

How To Throw A Beachin’ Tropical Halloween Party

If you are looking for a fun and different Halloween party theme, then why not a Beachin’ Tropical Halloween Party? Check out our guide on how to pull it off! Party Planning Depending on where you live in the world, you may be able to have your Beachin’ Tropical Halloween Party in the back yard, […]

October 19, 2023

The Best Of The Exumas

To really experience The Bahamas, exploring The Exuma Cays in The Out Islands is a must for any seasoned traveler. The Exumas are made up of 365 cays, each and every one with pristine white beaches. The Exuma Cays begin just 35 miles southeast of Nassau and stretch over 120 miles. Some cays are no […]

September 24, 2023

Explore The Best Of Stocking Island

Easily reachable by boat from Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island has some of the finest white sand beaches. Stocking Island is made up of towering seaside cliffs, coral gardens, blue holes, and lush hiking trails awaiting those in search of an eco-adventure in The Bahamas. Snorkelers and divers love to explore the island’s blue holes, coral […]

August 18, 2023

Top 5 Reasons To Visit Exuma This Year

Swim In The Clearest Water In The World The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau and stretching over 120 miles. From the air, these cays look like jeweled stepping stones surrounded by a shimmering emerald sea giving this chain the distinction of being one of […]

July 26, 2023

Happy 50th Independence Day, Bahamas!

The Bahamas is celebrating its 50th year of Independence on July 10th! The Bahamas is celebrating 50 years of independence over the course of 10 days, staring on July 1st. Golden Jubilee festivities throughout our island nation are commemorating the past, present, and future of The Bahamas. While honoring the talents, creativity, and spirit of […]

July 8, 2023

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Featured In Unveil The Exumas: Pristine Beaches and Captivating Cays Await

Chat ‘N’ Chill® is excited to be mentioned MNI Alive’s article on the beauty of the Exumas alongside the Best of the Best in Exuma! The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau and stretching over 120 miles. From the air, these cays look like jeweled […]

June 28, 2023

The Official Club Flag Of Chat ‘N’ Chill®

After 25 years, we decided we need our own official Chat ‘N’ Chill® flag. Inspired by all of the marinas, yachts, sailboats and cruisers in Exuma, we created our own signature Chat ‘N’ Chill® club flag with the help of you!  After asking you guys to cast your vote on 3 flags options, this design […]

May 24, 2023

Chat ‘N’ Chill® and A Love Story

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Experiences Since celebrating our 25th year anniversary in March we have had numerous guests and friends of Chat ‘N’ Chill® reach out in gratification for the wonderful memories they have created at Chat ‘N’ Chill® throughout the past 25 years with their friends and family. This brings us great joy to know […]

April 15, 2023

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Celebrates 25th Anniversary!

Chat ‘N’ Chill® opened on March 12th, 1998 Can you believe it!? 25 years ago, Chat ‘N’ Chill was born on March 12th, 1998 as a “day camp” for people who anchored and lived on their boats in Elizabeth Harbour. KB built Chat ‘N’ Chill with his own hands and with the help of a […]

March 9, 2023

Chat ‘N’ Chill® earns a spot on USA Today 10Best Beach Bars In The Caribbean

                            Chat ‘N’ Chill® earns a spot on USA Today 10Best Beach Bars In The Caribbean Chat ‘N’ Chill® owners Kenneth and Kwanza Bowe are proud to announce that Chat ‘N’ Chill® earned the #5 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Caribbean Beach […]

February 8, 2023

Vote for Exuma’s very own for USA Today’s 10Best Caribbean Beach Bar!!

  Vote today here! https://link.chatnchill.com/b84 You can vote for Chat ‘N’ Chill® multiple times! Voting ends on December 18th!

December 13, 2022

Why You Should Visit Exuma, Bahamas

Have you ever been to a place where the water is so calm and clear? Imagine laying on a white sand beach listening to the waves of crystal clear water break at your feet. The hot sun beams down as the cool ocean breeze makes you feel like you’re in heaven. The Bahamas is known […]

November 6, 2022

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Facebook Group

This is a Facebook group hosted by Kwanza Bowe, founder of A Wedding Breeze and co-owner of Chat ‘N’ Chill® The Legendary Beach Bar & Waterfront venue in Exuma, Bahamas. We are here to HELP each other, in a positive manner. We will respect each other and be kind.  If you feel the same, fantastic; […]

May 21, 2021

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Holiday Gift Guide

Hi Chillologists™!  Shop small this holiday season in our exclusive Chat ‘N’ Chill® online shop! https://chatnchill.shop/ We created this holiday gift guide for all of you! We appreciate your support during these uncertain times. Our physical location in Exuma is still closed due to COVID-19 Government restrictions. We hope to be open soon, we miss […]

December 8, 2020

Chat ‘N’ Chill® location for new Julien Believe music video – Junkanoo Love Story

We are so excited to share the Junkanoo Love Story music video by Julien Believe produced by IC Marketing Bahamas that was filmed at Chat ‘N’ Chill®! Julien Believe is the Music Ambassadors of The Bahamas. “Junkanoo Love Story” is about Falling In Love in the Islands and experiencing all the beauty our culture has […]

October 23, 2020

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Mentioned in UK’s The iPaper

Chat ‘N’ Chill® is excited to be recently mentioned in the UK’s The iPaper. This article focuses on the eagerness of having tourists return to the Islands of the Bahamas after a tough year of the devastating Hurricane Dorian and now COVID-19. The article mentions KB,  Exuma local and owner of Chat ‘N’ Chill®. Head […]

September 18, 2020

Chat ‘N’ Chill® COVID-19 & Travel Updates

Updated (May 3rd 2021):   Note: If you would like to see your businesses info on this page, please fill out the form here   Dear Chillologists™, We at the Chat ‘N’ Chill® hope you and your loved ones are safe and in good health during these challenging times. We also know that you, our […]

June 26, 2020

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Featured in Carribbean Journal

During this uncertain time in quarantine and lockdown, you may find yourself dreaming of some far-off beach in the Caribbean right now, fantasizing about lazy afternoons in the water, about cocktails and picnics and the kind of invigorating scenery we can only find in the world’s most beautiful places like Chat ‘N’ Chill®! Chat ‘N’ […]

April 24, 2020

Chat ‘N’ Chill® and COVID-19

Dear Chillologists™, At Chat ‘N’ Chill®, we have always been committed to providing our customers and crew with the utmost care, whether it is in our bar, retail stores, online or at events. You, our customers and crew, are our most valued assets. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, that is presently affecting every […]

March 17, 2020

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Proudly Featured on 3 Pages of a 4-Page Caribbean Travel Insert of Europe’s Most Prominent Magazines in January 2020

We are so thrilled to share that this past January 2020, Chat ‘N’ Chill® was featured along with other Bahamian resorts and destinations in The Travel Edit. The Travel Edit was a special 6-page travel supplement inside of the European distribution of Good Housekeeping, Prima, Red, House Beautiful and Town & Country magazines.  The full-color […]

February 11, 2020

#LetsGoBahamas

We are so excited to announce that Chat ‘N’ Chill® made the video cut for Baha Men’s re-edited “Let’s Go” song, in support of relief efforts following the devastating storm, Hurricane Dorian.   Link to full video Earthbeat Films Productions, in conjunction with Baha Men and Sony Records, re-edited the music video including short clips […]

November 12, 2019

Chat ‘N’ Chill® earns USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award

Chat ‘N’ Chill® owners Kenneth and Kwanza Bowe are incredibly proud to announce that Chat ‘N’ Chill® earned the #7 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards list of Best Caribbean Beach Bars. Out of countless beach bars on more than 7,000 islands throughout the Caribbean, Chat ‘N’ Chill®’s authentic Bahamian cuisine, come-as-you-are vibe, […]

August 13, 2019

An Interview with Cordell Thompson about Junkanoo in the Bahamas

Cordell Thompson, local Exuma Historian and Director of the Pompey Center for Studies in Traditional Art, Music, Food and the Unresolved Mysteries, describes the origins and components of the Bahamian Junkanoo festival. Q: What exactly is Junkanoo? A: Junkanoo is the colorful, energetic, and breath-taking Bahamian festival that takes place every year on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. […]

March 25, 2013

Lisa Gant and Alex Pelling Marry at Chat N Chill®

Chat ‘N’ Chill® Pops The Question to Engaged British Couple Lisa Gant and Alex Pelling to Bring Their ‘Perfect Wedding Destination Search’ off The Beaten Aisle to Marry in The Exotic Exuma Islands of The Bahamas Global marrying couple, Lisa and Alex of Manchester, England, say “yes” and continue to their discovery of the world’s […]

December 13, 2012

Martha Stewart Features Chat ‘N Chill®

Martha Stewart Goes “Off the Beaten Aisle™” and Features Exuma’s Chat ‘N’ Chill™ for Travel Cover Photo Shoot America’s Most Trusted Guide to Weddings and Entertaining discovers a hidden jewel of The Caribbean and captures its unpretentious tropical island setting for the backdrop of its Special Travel Issue. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEORGE TOWN, EXUMA, BAHAMAS […]

April 15, 2011

Happy Anniversary Steve & Mary!

Steve & Mary were my very first wedding clients at Chat ‘N’ Chill, 7 months after I moved to Great Exuma and I was 5 months pregnant. They threw a fun-filled wedding party spanning over 4 days for about 40 of their closest friends and family.  Since Mary & Steve fell in love while on […]

August 1, 2010

Happy Anniversary Arash & Sonia!!

The crew at Chat ‘N’ Chill wish Arash and Sonia a very happy 5th anniversary and many happy returns.  We know you are enjoying The Exumas celebrating your anniversary island hopping:-) It is an honor that you chose Chat ‘N’ Chill as the sacred place where you two became one. And it certainly was a […]

July 5, 2010