Welcoming Our Very First Guests and Greg Norman to Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

Exciting times in the Bahamas! Recently I was down at our spectacular newest resort, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas, to greet the very first guests to stay at the all-new, all-butler Sandals gem. These first arrivals, who flew in just after we hosted many of our best travel agents for a first-hand look at our newest addition, really enjoyed the beach, the all-butler service, the endless amenities and the magnificent crystal blue waters that occupy these out islands of the Bahamas.

So did our newest partner—Greg Norman, the world-famous PGA golfer, who originally designed Sandal Emerald Bay’s unbelievable 7,001-yard, par-72 course, which features 6 signature ocean-side holes. Greg was at the resort to sign a partnership agreement to become a lifestyle spokesman for Sandals Emerald Bay and Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club. I couldn’t believe it when I found out that, even though Greg had designed the course for the Four Seasons, he had never actually stayed at the resort. We were happy to make up for that oversight and he seemed truly impressed by what he saw and experienced of the property and the Sandals Luxury-Included concept.

Greg even ran into a familiar face here, Henry Diaz, one of his Sandals Emerald Bay butlers, who just happened to have served as Greg’s butler many times before—in Dubai! As soon as Greg saw Henry, who works for Sandals now, he instantly recognized him and they had a reunion of sorts. Of course, Henry already knew all of Greg’s preferences down to a tee, which made his stay run even smoother. Quite a coincidence!
 

Exciting days lie ahead and I can’t wait to share them with you. So check back here early and often for the very latest news!

Hanging out in front of the pool with General Manager John Keating; some of Sandal Emerald Bay’s first guests, David Hobden and Marina Vassilieva; and the Chairman.

Greg Norman on the state-of-the-art golf course he created, with a stunning backdrop of the sea behind him.

There’s the Chairman and Greg Norman signing a partnership contract by the pool, with Unique Vacations President, Kevin Froemming, and I looking on.

In front of the pool at Sandals Emerald Bay with Unique Vacations President, Kevin Froemming; the Chairman; Greg Norman; and Bart Collins, the President of Greg’s Great White Shark Enterprises.

Greg checks out an amazing view of the ocean from the fairway of the golf course he designed at Sandals Emerald Bay.

Greg Norman is reunited with Sandals butler, Henry Diaz, his former attendant in Dubai, who was only too happy to make sure that Greg had a memorable stay at Sandals Emerald Bay.