Eleuthera, is located 220 Miles east-southeast of Miami approximately a 70 Minute flight and 60 Miles east of Nassau, the Capital of the Bahamas, a 15 Minute flight. It has an approximate population of 10,000 people, is 103 miles long and averages 2 miles wide.

In 1648, British Puritans, later referred to as, “The Eleutheran Adventurers,” seeking religious freedom, set sail from Bermuda, led by a former governor of Bermuda, William Sayles. Not long after their voyage began, they were shipwrecked near the northern end of the island the Arawaks had named, “Cigatoo.” They found shelter in a large limestone cave, where they prayed and preached. Today, this area bears the name, “Preachers Cave.” It was here that the thankful survivors reportedly named the island, “Eleuthera,” the Greek word meaning, “Freedom.”

At Cupid’s Cay, on the other side of the island, The Eleutheran Adventurers gave The Bahamas its first written constitution, thereby establishing the new world’s first republic. The Eleutherans fed themselves by fishing, farming and shipwrecking.

Farming has played a prominent role in the development of Eleuthera. Once, a thriving pineapple industry prospered, as the red soil of Eleuthera proved ideal for the cultivation of this fruit. This juicy crop was the chief agricultural product on the island for many years. Today, however, the pineapple is still considered king, even though very little is grown, except in Gregory Town, where the annual, “Pineapple Festival,” is celebrated in June. It is still the belief of many that a sweeter pineapple cannot be had than that grown in Eleuthera. In addition, a farm called, “Hatchet Bay Farm,” in Alice Town, once produced dairy products, poultry and beef for the island, New Providence and other Family Islands.

During the 1940's a wave of American Investors realized the potential for economic growth in Eleuthera, and a number of hotels were built. Among these were; Cotton Bay Club, Winding Bay Club, Rock Sound Club, Island Inn, Buccaneer Club and Clear Tide Inn. Today there are a number of hotels on Eleuthera including a few of the originals.

As a result of these developments in Eleuthera the infrastructure has always been the best the Bahamas has to offer. There are three (3) international airports, modern telecommunications and electrical systems, as well as a new RO water system.