Exploring the Exumas by Luxury Catamaran The Exumas are an archipelago of 365 cays and islands, beginning just 35 miles southeast of Nassau. Once called Yumey and Suma (names of Amer-Indian origin), the islands have gone through many changes over the years. Today, they’re divided into three major areas—Great Exuma, Little Exuma and The Exuma Cays. Day 1: Nassau Atlantis, Paradise Island, Nassau (pic courtesy of Traveler Corner) Meet your yacht at one of the many marinas in N