Staying on a private island is the ultimate luxury travel experience—and one secluded resort in the Bahamas is making the experience even more premium with a one-of-a-kind amenity.
The upcoming Rosewood Exuma in The Bahamas will be home to the world’s first floating helipad, set on crystal-clear waters just over an hour’s flight from south Florida. Combining aviation and marine design, the creation is the brainchild of Yntegra Group, a Miami-based company that’s also developing the new resort. The trailblazing platform is designed to elevate arrivals into a spectacle of its own, offering guests a seamless and dramatic entrance from sky to sea.
The 2,184-square-foot helipad will be movable to serve guests on multiple locations on resort grounds. It’s designed for durability against intense sun, ocean salt, and weather exposure, and can accommodate helicopters up to 190,000 pounds. Ahead of the resort’s opening, the helipad is facilitating invitation-only day trips for lucky travelers, offering a preview of Rosewood Exuma’s exclusivity, privacy, and effortless access.
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Slated to open in 2028, the Rosewood Exuma is being designed with innovative features aimed at offering unique, ultra-luxe stays that dazzle guests from beginning to end. There are already plans for a floating padel court made of recycled steel, and a bespoke 13-meter Limousine Tender is in the works to transport guests who arrive by water. The property is being developed on a 124-acre island with pink and white sand beaches in East Sampson Cay. It will include 33 secluded bungalows, an on-site farm, and a 20,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary.
Celebrated for their serenity and incredible natural beauty, The Exumas are a sub-archipelago of The Bahamas southeast of Nassau. Comprising 300-plus cays, they’re known for spectacular snorkeling spots like Thunderball Grotto, swimming pigs on Big Major Cay, and natural whirlpools near Staniel Cay. Pristine disappearing sandbars are also a huge draw, allowing visitors to walk on powdery white stretches in the remarkably clear waters as the tides roll out. In Travel + Leisure’s latest World’s Best Awards, our readers dubbed the tropical destination the fourth best island in all of the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas.
And Rosewood is not the only luxury brand looking to take advantage of the sapphire waters and peaceful atmosphere. The upcoming Amancaya will feature a 36-pavilion resort, spa, beach club, marina, and residences on 400 acres of remote island in 2028. Then, Bulgari’s first Caribbean property will debut there in 2029, featuring 64 suites and villas plus 48 private mansions for purchase.
