As March unfolds, it brings with it the vibrant celebration of Women’s Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women across the globe. This year, amidst the chorus of recognition, one particular event resonates deeply with me: the historic $100 million donation to Spelman College by Ronda Stryker, a beacon of hope illuminating the path for future generations of women. Click to see the official news release.

As a proud alumna of Spelman College, my heart swells with gratitude at the magnitude of this gift. Spelman, my beloved alma mater, has long been a cornerstone of empowerment and academic excellence for women of color. With this unprecedented donation, the possibilities for advancing education, fostering leadership, and igniting change are boundless.

The impact of Ronda Stryker’s generosity extends far beyond the walls of our alma mater. It signifies a commitment to breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and amplifying the voices of women in every sphere of society. It is a testament to the power of investing in education as a catalyst for transformation and progress.

Watch Board Chair Lovette Russell address students of the historic donation.

I vividly remember the day when Spelman College President, Dr. Helen Gayle, announced this monumental gift on CBS Mornings. Watching her speak, I felt a renewed sense of pride in being a part of such a remarkable institution for countless young women aspiring to fulfill their dreams.

In reflecting on this momentous occasion, I am reminded of the pivotal role education has played in my own journey. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my Great Aunt Elvira Curtis Jones (aka Big Mama), whose unwavering support helped pave the way for my enrollment at Spelman. In her honor, I established the Elvira Curtis Jones Book Award, a scholarship aimed at nurturing the dreams of future Spelman women.

As we celebrate Women’s Month and the extraordinary gift from Ronda Stryker, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose. My goal is to grow the Elvira Curtis Jones Scholarship to $32,000, symbolizing $1000 for each year since my graduation in 1992. I invite you to join me in this endeavor, to stand in solidarity with aspiring young women eager to seize the opportunities afforded by education.

Will you help me reach this goal of empowering more young women? Your contribution, no matter the size, has the power to change lives and shape futures. Together, let us honor the legacy of resilience, determination, and excellence that defines Women’s Month and the spirit of Spelman College. To make your donation, CLICK HERE and under “Designations,” click “Other” and in the box, enter “Elvira Curtis Jones Scholarship.”

Thank you for standing with me in celebrating Women’s Month, embracing the transformative gift from Ronda Stryker, and championing the education of future generations of women.

Yours faithfully,

Kwanza Clay Bowe

Spelman College Class of 1992

From Women’s History Month to global International Women’s Day celebrations, March is a time to champion the power of women’s voices and drive positive change.

Let’s be real, women are badass!

As you make your plans to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, here are four ways to access inspiring content from the past and even find new voices.

Discover women-led storytelling

The stories of women — both historical and contemporary — are inspiring. This Women’s History Month, immerse yourself in women’s voices and narratives. Google Play’s Women’s History Month / International Women’s Day hub is featuring curated collections of apps, games and books, alongside editorial content highlighting stories of financial empowerment, leadership and strong female characters.

Celebrate women throughout history

For a deeper dive into art by women around the world, explore Google Arts & Culture’s virtual exhibition featuring works from the National Museum of Women in the Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. Continue the celebration by rediscovering forgotten trailblazers, from the woman who discovered DNA to history’s most successful pirate.

Support women-owned businesses

Women entrepreneurs and the businesses they lead are a powerful force for innovation and economic growth. You can easily discover women-owned businesses by visiting Google Maps and Search to look for the women-owned attribute. Check out these businesses and support those in your own local community. You can be intentional about shopping at women-owned businesses and recommend women-owned businesses in person and on social media.

Do something nice for the women in your life

Honor and appreciate the women in your life. Buy them flowers, cook them dinner, tell them they look pretty, give them a hug! 

Mothers who gave us life, raised us to be good people, and still try to protect us from harm. Sisters with whom we may disagree sometimes, but who always give us a hug in the end. Aunts who like to be our second mothers. Cousins – our partners in mischief. Grandmothers who are certain we are perfect in every way (and like to spoil us from time to time). Stepmoms and mothers-in-law who took us under their wings.

Wives and partners who support us and show us the value of teamwork. Daughters who teach us what childish enthusiasm and unconditional love really mean. Granddaughters who always remember to call and visit more often. Nannies who took care of us when our mothers worked to provide for us.

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 to celebrate Black History Month this year wherever you are in the world.

25 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW BLACK PEOPLE INVENTED

African American inventors have woven threads of brilliance into the very fabric of our world. Check out our friend, James’ video to learn the 25 things that black people invented >>HERE. This video uncovers 25 inventions by African Americans that you may have never heard of. Please subscribe to his brand new YouTube Channel, BLK Ball which explores the lives of extraordinary Black trailblazers and their impactful, yet often untold, contributions to our world. Let’s get James his first 1k followers and subscribe >>HERE!

LEARN THE HISTORY

Learning black history is part of the curriculum in childhood education. By now you might have forgotten! Or crucial snippets might have been left out in your history class. Educate yourself by reading books! If reading isn’t your cup of tea, listen to an audiobook or a podcast >>HERE.

LISTEN TO MUSIC BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS

There are thousands of talented and iconic African American artists. You might have a few favorites of your own. Instead of listening to your go-to Spotify playlist while you work or do a workout, listen to a Black History Month playlist >>HERE.

SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESSES

Supporting black-owned businesses can help build relationships and boost community morale. There are several easy ways you can do your part to support Black-owned businesses. A great place to start is to seek out Black-owned businesses you can get behind, and give them some business. Then, spread the word. Learn 201+ Black-owned businesses to support year-round>>HERE.

Ways you can support Black-owned businesses:

• Be intentional about shopping at Black-owned businesses
• Recommend Black-owned businesses in person and on social media
• Invest in the Black community
• Build relationships with Black-owned businesses

EXUMA SAILING CLUB UPDATE

If you have been lucky enough to visit Exuma, you know that sailing is a local, traditional sport. The Exuma Sailing Club is a fixture in the youth of the local community. The Exuma Sailing Club embraces the culture and pride of the community while teaching discipline, skill, teamwork and good sportsmanship to the youth of Exuma.

Through fundraising, the Exuma Sailing Club is able to offer sailing at all levels to the youth of Exuma for free. Every young boy and girl in Exuma has access to the great sport of sailing, and to learn more about the importance of the traditional way of sailing regardless of their status or financial means.

This month the Exuma Sailing Team is competing in the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championship. Local Exuma resident, Tanaj Manos is excited to compete, listen to what he has to say about the Exuma Sailing Club >>HERE.

In honor of Black History Month, we ask you to please consider making a donation to the Exuma Sailing Club. Donations go towards prioritizing kids and boats, with a long-term goal of presenting an A-Class sloop for the George Town Community.

Donations can be made through the Friends of Exuma website. When you make your donation, please designate that it is for the Exuma Sailing Club and it will be 100% directed to the Exuma Sailing Club. Donate >>HERE.

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 pit stops in Exuma and anchor in Elizabeth Harbour. Chat ‘N’ Chill® still caters to it’s original boater crowd, but our customer base has expanded greatly over the years to people from all over the world who are not just cruising on their boats, they are coming to Exuma to experience a vacation of a lifetime.

Over the past 25 years, our little beach bar got famous, but we didn’t lose sight of our roots.

Chat ‘N’ Chill® is pretty much the same now as when we catered only to the local boating crowd, and that’s probably why people love it so much. We’re still the same, laid back beach bar – no shoes, kick back, just relax vibe.

As we approach the season of being thankful, grateful and giving…

We want to thank our customers for their support over the past 25 years! We look forward to welcoming you in Exuma for years to come, if it’s your first trip or your 25th trip.

Because we LOVE our customers so much! We are kickstarting the holiday shopping in our online shop this week with holiday sales! Be sure to follow us along @chatnchill on Instagram and our Facebook @chatnchill to be the first to know when we launch a promotion.

If you are not already subscribed to our newsletter, subscribe now to be the first to know about the holiday sale promos.

Our online shop ships from the U.S. and we do offer international shipping. You will find limited sizes and quantities in our online shop so make sure you shop early this year! 

New Chat ‘N’ Chill® products are launching in 2024.

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, or even by your pool. If you live in a place where it’s cold and maybe raining out, your shindig will have to take place indoors. But that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the tropics! To decorate for this Halloween party theme you are going to be mixing the tropics with the spooky and creepy! Think, tropical leaves and flowers mixed with spider webs, skeletons and ghosts. 

Let’s Carve

It’s Halloween, so where would we be without a Jack-o’-Lantern? Since we are embracing the tropics, try carving out a pineapple, a watermelon, or even oranges!

DIY Tiki Bar

No tropical party would be complete without some juicy beverages served at a Halloween Tiki Bar, complete with a skeleton bartender, of course! Add fun lights, grass skirts, palm leaves, carved pineapples and Goombay Smash garnished with a tasty eyeball! You can also utilize the Tiki Bar for a food and appetizer area.

Costume Ideas

Everyone has to dress up for Halloween – especially at a costume party. To go with the Beachin’ Tropical Halloween Party theme here are costume ideas:

• “Islander” with a grass skirt, coconut bra and flowers in your hair.
• “Chiquita Banana” with a colorful sarong, fake fruit on your head and fun jewelry.
• “Pirate” think Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
• “Vacation Tourist” with a funky visor, sunglasses, floral island shirt, socks with sandals and a camera.

Food / Drinks

Find fun tableware and cups for your food and drinks like tiki glasses and leaf plates.

Food ideas:

Pumpkin Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Mummy Hot Dogs

Snake Sandwich

Jalapeno Poppers Mummies

Olive Spiders

Healthy Apps and Treats That Are Kid Friendly

Sweet and Scary Halloween Desserts

Drinks:

Eyeball Punch

The Witch’s Heart

Boozy Pumpkin Juice

Blackberry Margarita Smash

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 bigger than a footprint-less sandbar. You could really have an entire beach all to yourself here, that’s a pretty special experience. The beautiful waters of the Exuma Cays are famous for the filming of two well-known movies: James Bond’s Thunderball and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Great Exuma

This is the largest island in the Exumas. Most of the 7,500 plus residents of The Exumas live on Great Exuma or Little Exuma, and many can trace their ancestry back to the 1700s. Great Exuma is home to Georgetown, where the Bahamas’ National Family Island Regatta is held every year. If you are flying into Exuma, the easiest way to get here is to fly in Georgetown airport. Georgetown is the easiest jump off point to get to Stocking Island and of course, Chat ‘N’ Chill®.

Stocking Island

The four-mile-long island has very few inhabitants, the upscale Kahari Resort, St Francis Resort, lots of walking trails, two gorgeous white beaches rich in seashells and plenty of good snorkeling sites. Stocking Island is home to the laid-back beach bar, Chat ‘N’ Chill®.

If you like to hike, Stocking Island’s trails are incredible. What makes this hike so incredible is the variety of the terrain, from long expanses of surf beach, to hidden coves to sand dunes to salt flats to shaded paths under a full canopy of dry tropical forest. There is always something to discover on Stocking Island other activities include the Stromatolites & Sand Dunes, Starfish Beach and Jacques Costeau Mystery Cave.

Little Exuma

Only 12 square miles, Little Exuma is particularly picturesque, boasting some of the very best beaches in the Bahamas. The Tropic of Cancer passes directly through Little Exuma, giving name to the Tropic of Cancer beach. An unspoiled strip of white sand in a crescent shape in a protected cove, where the water is usually as calm as a pond.

Scenes from two Pirates of the Caribbean movies were filmed on the southern end of Little Exuma and on one of the little cays just offshore. The movies’ stars, Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, often roamed around the island and ate at Santana’s open-air beach shack, the island’s best-known restaurant.

Staniel Cay

Known as a hub of activity in the cays, and a favorite destination of yachters. Thanks to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club—one of the best full-service marinas in the cays, there is a great restaurant on the water here too. Staniel Cay is great jumping point to swim with the pigs, nurse sharks and sea turtles, visit the grottos and iguanas and even to get your social media shot with an underwater piano. When you visit Staniel Cay you can easily go swim the pigs on Big Major Cay. If you skip a trip to swim with the pigs, did you even go to the Bahamas?

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 gardens and undersea caves. In addition to offering much natural beauty, the island creates multiple harbors, providing valuable protection for seasonal cruisers in The Bahamas.

Stocking Island Is Home To The Rare Stromatolites

Stromatolites are said to be the oldest known macro-fossils on the planet, found on the Atlantic-side beaches. Stromatolites are fossilized bacteria dating from more than 1 million years ago. Stromatolites are found in only two places on Earth, – here and Australia. To see the stromatolites on the Atlantic side of the island, it’s an easy walk from Chat ‘N’ Chill®. Just walk around Gaviota Bay at low tide, then wade across the channel to the Atlantic side of the island.

Jacques Costeau Mystery Cave

The blue holes of the Bahamas are unique geological features as they are the only tidal blue holes in the world. Blue holes are underwater caves, so called because of their coloration when viewed from above; the dark blue deep water in the ‘holes’ contrasts with the light blue shallow water surrounding them. This cave system runs under Stocking Island and explorers, including Jacques Cousteau, have proved that the system links to an inland blue hole. The entrance to Mystery Cave is a beautiful snorkeling spot where snapper, grunts, schoolmaster, sergeant major and a school of Atlantic spadefish can be seen.

Natural Trails

Peaceful, scenic walking paths crisscross the island with benches and identification markers of our local plant life. You can obtain a Stocking Island Nature Trail Map in the in the gift shop for free at Chat ‘N’ Chill®.

Starfish Beach

Starfish Beach is located on the north end of Stocking Island. If you rent a boat, you can easily anchor off of starfish beach. Comb the powdery white sand beach and look for starfish in the crystal clear Exuma blue. Just look and don’t touch them!

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 the prettiest in The Islands of The Bahamas.

Lounge On White Sand Beaches

Exuma is known for its sugary white sand and sandbars, the bright white sand of the deserted beaches is a striking contrast to the aquamarine and jade hues of the water. You’ll discover empty stretches of powder white sand beaches, no high rise hotels, no tourist traps, just intimate style resorts, cottages and homes that offer couples their own hideaway in paradise.

When you’re not busy boating around the Exuma islands and cays, take pleasure in docking close to shore amidst the fine white sand for some land activities. You can also visit a few of the most breathtaking sandbars in the Exumas such as the Mile-Long Sandbar, Musha Cay Sandbar, Copperfield Sandbar, or Big Farmer’s Cay Sandbar. Stop for lunch on Stocking Island at Chat ‘N’ Chill® and feel the soft powdery white sand in between your toes with an ice cold island drink like a Bahama Mama in your hand.

Swim With The Swimming Pigs

Exuma is home to the world-famous swimming pigs! How the pigs got to the Bahamas is quite a mystery. There are many rumors as to how these pigs learned to swim. Some say sailors left the pigs’ ancestors on an island and forgot to come back for them, and others say the first pigs escaped from a shipwreck and made their new home in the Exumas. Either way, there is now a whole population of wild beach pigs that love to swim with beachgoers. Don’t forget to bring healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables to feed the pigs.

Snorkel or Dive Like James Bond

Since the water in Exuma is so clear you can literally put on goggles and basically snorkel anywhere you want! You’ll see colorful fish, sea slugs, turtles, starfish, dolphins, stingrays and even sharks! For the adventurous type, you can snorkel or dive at Thunderball Grotto, this underwater cave system is a haven for snorkeling and diving because it is teeming with exotic coral and fish. The grotto got its name from the 1965 James Bond film “Thunderball” that was shot there. 1983’s “Never Say Never Again” was also filmed here.

Swim With Sharks

Swimming with nurse sharks is a must-do activity in the Exumas. Don’t fear, nurse sharks are actually quite friendly with humans. These bottom-dwelling creatures live in the warm, shallow waters of the Bahamas and eat a diet rich in fish, shrimp and squid. The best place to get up close and personal with these guys is in Compass Cay.

Here are the Water Tour Adventure Companies that we recommend in Exuma:

• 4 C’s Adventures
• Coastline Adventures
• Dive Exuma
• Elvis Water Taxi
• Exuma Water Sports
• Exuma Kite Surfing
• G Sea Adventures
• Out Island Explorers
• Paddle Exuma
• Robert’s Island Adventures
• Starfish Adventure Center
• Sugar Adventure Company

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 the Bahamian people.

The Bahamas is where Christopher Columbus first made landfall in 1492.

He landed on what was known by the native Lucayan Indians as Guanahani, which is today known as San Salvador.

Following Columbus’s discovery, The Bahamas was under British and and Spanish rule through subsequent centuries.

In 1783, the British solidified power, and in 1834, slavery was abolished in the Bahamas.

On July 10, 1973, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas declared its independence from the British.

The Bahamas will be dancing and celebrating with Junkanoo, the famous national cultural celebration.

Junkanoo is a centuries old festival that is color-rich, music-invigorated and that speaks to the spirit of The Bahamas.

Other festivals and activities will be taking place across the entire country, check out how you can join in on celebrating in the Bahamas.

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 received the most votes.

Thanks for helping us and casting your vote!

Come visit us in Exuma to see the official flag flying high above the Exuma blue.

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 close friend on 9 acres of pristine tropical paradise in 1998. Back then, Exuma was not the world-renowned destination it is today. Not much has changed since then except our reputation – we are humbled by our visitors who have helped catapult us to ‘world famous’ status!

How Are We Celebrating Our 25-Year Anniversary?

On March 12th, 2023 we are celebrating 25 years with our famous Pig Roast

Our famous caribbean pig roast is every Sunday starting at 12pm! Come and enjoy music, island drinks and experience a deliciously seasoned and smoked pig served Bahamian style with 3 side dishes (KB’s Mama’s Native Peas ‘N’ Rice, Cinnamon Glazed Carrots and Bahamian-Style Macaroni ‘N’ Cheese) plus KB’s Special Garlic “Cabbage” Slaw.

To celebrate 25 years of Chat ‘N’ Chill® you can enjoy 25% off in our online shop

Shop our favorite Chat ‘N’ Chill® gear! Use code: 25YEARS through 3/14 to enjoy 25% off at chatnchill.shop

Chat ‘N’ Chill® will be supporting The Exuma Sailing Club during their 5th Annual Exuma Sailing Club Regatta March, 17-19, 2023

Chat ‘N’ Chill will be hosting the Exuma Sailing Club Bonfire Fundraiser on Friday, March 17th to kickoff the Regatta. Come enjoy food, drinks & music. The races will begin Friday at 4 pm with the first-ever “Chat ‘N’ Chill Ocean Race” where the race will begin at the sailing club and race one way to Chat ‘N’ Chill in the E class sloop boats.

All proceeds from rum drinks sold at Chat ‘N’ Chill at the bonfire will be donated to the Exuma Sailing Club.

How You Can Support The Exuma Sailing Club

Donate directly to the Exuma Sailing Club

Donate to Friends of Exuma for tax deduction donations

Please make sure you indicate “Exuma Sailing Club” so the funds are earmarked for the club!

Donate to Friends of Exuma

Shop Mako29 Apparel + Gifts

All proceeds are in support of the Exuma Sailing Club and to help fundraise for a boat for the Exum Sailing Club!

Mako 29 Products

Thank you for supporting us for 25 years!

We look forward to the years to come.

Vote today here! https://link.chatnchill.com/b84

You can vote for Chat ‘N’ Chill® multiple times! Voting ends on December 18th!

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 for the some of the clearest waters in the world.

If you’re looking for paradise on earth, you’ll find it in the Exumas.

Did you know that Exuma consists of over 365 islands and cays?

That means there is one to visit for every day of the year!

The Exumas are renown for their sapphire-blue waters, with the nickname, “Exuma Blue.” The waters are so stunning, their brilliant colors are visible even from outer space! This chain of 365 islands is home to secluded footprint-free beaches, deserted cays, and ultra-exclusive resorts.

5 Things You Must Do in Exuma, Bahamas

1. Visit Chat ‘N’ Chill on a Sunday For Our Famous Pig Roast

Come enjoy music, island drinks and the BEST roast pork you’ve ever tasted in your whole life every Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. (or whenever we run out). Our smoked whole pig is seasoned to perfection the old Bahamian way and roasted rotisserie style in a state of the art custom designed monster grill. Cost is $25 per plate and includes native peas and rice, glazed carrots and Bahamian macaroni and cheese plus KB’s famous garlic “cabbage slaw.” Come early because it’s first-come, first-served and we often sell out by 2 p.m.

Can’t make it on Sunday? We’re happy to offer private pig roasts for parties of 25 or more for private beach parties, weddings, corporate or special events.

2. Swim With The Pigs

The Bahamas is home to the world-famous swimming pigs! How the pigs got to the Bahamas is quite a mystery. Some say sailors left the pigs’ ancestors on an island and forgot to come back for them, and others say the first pigs escaped from a shipwreck and made their new home in the Exumas. Either way, there is now a whole population of wild beach pigs that love to swim with beachgoers. Don’t forget to bring healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables – no junk food! – to feed the pigs.

P.S. Not to be confused with our Sunday Pig Roast…we don’t eat the swimming pigs!

3. Visit Coco Plum Beach

Located at the north end of Great Exuma, Coco Plum Beach is the perfect place for picnicking and collecting shells and sand dollars. From the soft, white sand to the clear, calm, and shallow water, you won’t be able to get enough of Coco Plum Beach and its hypnotic appeal. You’ll likely have the entire place to yourself.

4. Swim With The Sharks At Compass Cay

The Compass Cay Marina is where all the action takes place, and just so happens to be one of the most picturesque parts of the island. With a large sand bank around the marina, you will find yourself in pure turquoise-watered paradise. The sharks you will be interacting and swimming with on a Compass Cay are called Nurse Sharks. Compass Cay has become a yachties mecca within the Bahamas. The large Compass Cay Marina is a full service Marina and many yachts will come and dock here for weeks or months at a time.

5. Visit Tropic of Cancer Beach

If you’re up for a little day trip while you’re in Exuma, there’s no better place to head to than the Tropic of Cancer Beach. This beach is the longest beach on Little Exuma, a graceful crescent of powdered-sugar sand against the turquoise water. Located at 23° 26’N 75° 35’W, this beach is named for the meridian line that defines the northern boundary of the tropics – and runs right through this beach. Chances are you’ll have it all to yourself when you visit.

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; please submit a request to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechatnchill

Here are some guidelines that are important to follow in order to make this a supportive and productive group for everyone. Group members agree to follow these rules.

1. Be Kind and Courteous. We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let’s treat everyone with respect. We believe healthy debate and disagreement are natural and constructive, but kindness is required. Personal attacks, trolling, and abuse will not be tolerated.  The key to a great community experience is an engaging and inclusive space where everyone can learn and grow.  Be nice!
2. Avoid Naming and Shaming. We love criticism of products, services, policies, and performance (ESPECIALLY our own). For the sake of that constructive debate we just talked about, we will distinguish between useful, focused argument and smear tactics/propaganda against Chat ‘N’ Chill®, The Bahamas or any other company, country or product.
3. Hate Speech or Bullying Are Not Permitted. Make sure everyone feels safe. We understand that people often feel strongly about issues discussed in DigitalMarketer communities, but we may remove any posts or comments that others might find offensive or threatening. Not everyone has thick skin, so please consider the impact your posts and comments can have on others.
4. Be respectful of Opposing Opinions We reserve the right to redirect the conversation or remove the ability to comment on posts that become a series of mud-throwing comments based on personal opinions or generalizations. We ask our members to find ways of sharing their views that do not feel alienating, threatening or toxic to others.
5. Keep it relevant. Conversations in our communities cover a variety of topics, in addition to the general topic of destination weddings, wedding planning, travel, relationships and related topics. But if you make a post or comment that is super off-target, it might be removed in order to keep discussions on track. Administrators have the right and will utilize the option to delete comments or block all involvement in this group for any reason.
6. No direct or indirect self-promotion of your programs, groups or services, including no links to your site(s) or social media profiles and no PMing to solicit members or suggesting someone PMs you unless specifically requested by an admin. You must have explicit permission to private message someone in this group.
7. No Links. Please do not post links in the feed. You may share a tool, program or service that you love and use, but please no affiliate links in the group or DMs. You may post links in the comments when they meet the other rules (no affiliate links, sales pages etc.).
8. No lives, stories, GIFs, or uploaded videos in the group.  GIFs can be used in comments but not in the original post.
9. No market research. You may not use this group to conduct market research for your own products and services.
10. Use the Appropriate Communication Channels.  Our online communities are not an extension of Customer Care, but it is a great place for two-way discussion and feedback. Please direct individual customer care issues and product inquiries to shop@chatnchill.com
11. Help us Moderate Discussions. We want our online community to be a welcome space for intelligent discussion and support, and we expect members to help us achieve this by notifying us of potential problems and helping each other keep conversations inviting and appropriate. Please report problematic posts or notify the community mgr.
12. Let’s have some fun! Post photos from your visit to Chat ‘N’ Chill®!  Support others, seek support and most of all enjoy your engagement and make progress on your wedding plans!
13. P.S. Any posts that violate the above rules will be deleted without notice.
14. In summary… just be cool : )

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 you all!

Stay Safe & Shop Small!

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