BAHAMAS SPEED WEEK REVIVAL SPECIAL OFFER: Book before Nov 15th/2011 and receive a 30 minute Tiamo touch massage complimentary for stays between Dec 4-12th/2011. 
 

LOCATION:

Situated on a secluded beach amidst coconut palms and sea grape trees, are 11 individual bungalows furnished with comfortable and appealing appointments. Designed in the clean, simple spirit of South Andros Island and built in the traditional Caribbean style, each is privately spaced and raised up to greet the incoming sea breezes. 
 

ABOUT TIAMO:

Guilt-free, eco-chic living is no problem at Tiamo, where nature and the environment rules. Set among tropical palm groves right on the white seashore, many of our cottages are cooled by sea breezes and powered by the sun. Firm ecological principles underpin everything we do to ensure minimal disruption to the natural world with forward-thinking, ingenious use of natural resources. All ten cottages are built from sustainable pine and raised on stilts with wraparound verandahs to maximise natural ventilation and cooling. The thatch used on the roofs provides great natural insulation, moderating temperatures and was lovingly collected locally by church members and the children of South Andros.  Children age 14y and older are welcome at this resort
 

RESORT AMENITIES:

The "Great Room" a place to relax as you gaze out across the infinity pool to the beach and the azure Caribbean waters. Alfresco dining on the upper deck and the lower deck providing the perfect sun-trap for bathers. The Great Room is the meeing point for hearty breakfasts, sumptous lunches and romantic dinners by candle light. Call by at sunset for a well-deserved cocktail or glass of champagne at the Colonial Bar. Traditional, atmospheric wood-paneled library offers a large variety of books to take to the beach and if you need to get your fix of 21st connectivity, Wi-Fi is available, as are disreetly positioned satellite and digital TV sets.
Classic white sand Caribbean beach sits in beautiful contrasts to the surrounding shades of tropical green palm trees and turiquoise blue ocean. Take a stroll and settle in a secluded spot - not a difficul task with a maximum of 20 guests at any one time. If you're thirsty or hungry simply raise a flag and our beach butler will attedn to your requirements. Convenient local beach-shack style store with a large dose of chic boutique thrown in, here you find all your necessities for a beach vacation and souveniers to take home, or book your activities.
Visit our intimate new SPA, choose from a revitalizing facial ro an all -over body massage to was away every ounce of stress and tension. For a full menu of treatments click here: http://www.tiamoresorts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/TiamoSpamenu.pdf.pdf
A healthy body and a healthy mind go hand in hand, and, if you want to keep that maxim going during your vacation Tiamo’s gym caters for all your fitness needs. Air-conditioned and fully equipped with cardio and multi-gym equipment, as well as free weights and chi balls, you can enjoy a Zen-like workout with a view as you look out across the Caribbean
 

ROOM FEATURES:

Pool Cottage:  A wonderful hideaway for those very special celebrations when extra privacy and space are most welcome. The Pool Cottage has its own Jacuzzi and private decking that leads you right down to the water's edge, making it the perfect spot for dining, private sunbathing or simply relaxing in each other’s company, and with nature.
Beautiful driftwood colors of blue and sand reflect the outside environment whilest keeping everything inside luxurious and cool. Outisde the colorful tropical flowers wave gently in the breeze welcoming you to this restful magical place.

Cool Cottage: Nestled among swaying coconut palms on the white sandy shore of the South Bight lie the air-conditioned Cool Cottages with their fabulous new reclaimed glass and natural stone bathrooms, textured linens and shades of driftwood. Relaxed, open-plan living quarters with a wet bar and walk-in wardrobe can all be opened up to make the most of balmy ocean breezes or the sunset whenever you choose. Beautiful hand made soaps and gels by Farmaesthetics feature in all our rooms, a business that shares our eco principles. Double stone vanities add extra luxury and Fair Trade coffee and tea service with chilled drinks ensures everything is at hand in these luxury cottages.

Island Breeze Cottage: Beautiful eco-cottages located right on the beach, with their wrap-around decking open to sea-breezes, give you freedom to commune with nature and the ocean, day and night. Eco-chic stone and reclaimed glass bathrooms with walk-in showers add real luxury. All our cottage interiors are dressed in pale, restful driftwood shades, sea greens, blues and sumptuous linens. Our island breeze cottages offer eco-chic island luxury with light airy spaces.
 

WHAT-TO-DO:

Dinner is served by candlelight in the Tiamo lodge. White linen and polished silver, gentle breezes and fine wine-dining at Tiamo is the essence of "barefoot sophistication". Attire is casual-feel comfortable leaving the dinner jacket and pearls at home.

Diving:
Diving is an important part of what we offer here at Tiamo and the diving on Andros is superb due to a combination of amazingly clear water and the world's third largest barrier reef. The reef edge is only 10 minutes from Tiamo and drops down an almost vertical wall into The Tongue of the Ocean, which is up to 6,000ft deep and lies between Andros and Nassau.
Our fully qualified PADI dive master will ensure a day of underwater wonderment from the moment you step onboard at the dock to the time  he returns you safely to the beach deck.

Snorkeling:
Angelfish, barracuda, stingray and parrotfish are just a few of the amazing creatures awaiting snorkellers off Tiamo’s shores. Snorkelling is part of your inclusive deal and expert tuition and the services of our guides are free to all our guests.
The shallower waters just off Tiamo beach are an ideal training and hunting ground for beginners - you’ll find sea-cucumbers and sponges, starfish and sea-fans among a myriad of colourful creatures, all very easy to spot in the crystal-clear waters. Even the most seasoned snorkellers will be amazed by the astounding variety of marine life to be found further offshore as we explore the Andros Barrier Reef, the third largest reef in the world, and the extraordinarily rich depths of the Blue Holes made famous back in the 1970s by veteran celebrity diver Jacques Cousteau.

Fishing:
Andros Island, with its hundreds of miles of inland flats, has long been recognized for its world-class bonefishing. Full-day adventures to the seldom fished and totally uninhabited West Side of Andros Island, including boat, guide services and a packed lunch on the water, are $500 for up to two people.
Just a short distance from the dock at Tiamo you will find some of the finest virgin Blue Water and reef fishing on the planet. Highlight catches of the season include Sailfish, Wahoo, Kingfish, Dorado and two species of Tuna - Yellow fin and Black fin, while closer to the reef you’ll see abundant Snapper, Grouper and Barracuda.
Tiamo has its own boat, fully-equipped for blue water fishing, which (weather permitting) will take bone fishermen, their partners and guests for a nominal charge on exploratory trips to catch their supper! Longer day trips out on the water can also be arranged.
Tiamo is almost unique in being able to find you fishing flats protected from the wind whichever way it’s blowing. Feel like a change? You can cast a fly or a lure to a barracuda as light spinning rods are carried in every boat. Permit are seen occasionally but even more rarely caught! Tarpon can be targeted in the creeks on the west side and at certain times of year can be ambushed while migrating on the flats. Various species of snapper and jacks can be caught on the fly and you’ll find plentiful grouper and tuna in and around the nearby reef.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned angler, Tiamo offers some of the most extraordinarily prolific salt-water fishing to be found anywhere in the world.
Our dedicated and professional fishing team boasts over 100 years of bonefishing between them. They know these waters intimately and their passion, their knowledge and their easy-going nature make them your perfect companions for a day out on the water.

Sailing:
After just one lesson from the Nature Concierge Team you will be skimming happily across the gin-clear waters of the South Bight in one of our fleet of totally stable and easy-to-handle trimarans, lounging in hammock-style nets slung between the outriggers. This is sailing Tiamo-style; no sweat and definitely no tears!

Nature Tours: Rare Rock Iguanas, 330 different species of birds and 20 different wild orchid are just some of the characterful natives of South Andros you’ll meet on the trails through the lush Bahamian bush right here at Tiamo, accompanied by our Nature Concierge. Trek through the wilderness with our trail maps, sampling tropical fruits, finding rare orchids or diving into an inland Blue Hole. Explore… Exploring the West Side of Andros
 

HOW TO GET HERE:

The nearest airport is Congo Town, Andros. Regular scheduled flights operate twice daily from Nassau, (7.00 am and 4.00pm) or charter your own plane or seaplane. Contact us for further information and prices. Your introduction to the stunning natural beauty of South Andros Island begins even before you arrive at Tiamo. No roads lead to Tiamo. Our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to the dock. Our driveway is the calm water of the South Bight. A pleasant and picturesque fifteen-minute boat ride will carry you to your first vision of paradise - a simple wooden dock set upon a private, white sand beach.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Western Air offers twice daily service to Congo Town. Alternatively, private charters can be arranged from Nassau, or for the ultimate in temptation a seaplane flight directly to Tiamo's Beach.
Rates are in US dollars per cottage per night. Room rate is based on two people sharing and includes use of gym; all meals, soft drinks, local mineral water and non fishing activities, canoeing, snorkelling trips, picnics and sailing etc.; Transfers from Congo Town Airport and Internet access in the library