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Helpful Tidbits

Grocery stores are open from 8am – 8 pm Mon – Sat. 8am – 10am on Sundays.
If your flight arrives Sunday afternoon and you would like to have some groceries in your room for that day, we will be happy to shop for you. We suggest water, milk, coffee, sugar, tea, bread, eggs, etc. whatever you like.
The local mailboat arrives in Salt Pond on Wednesdays therefore we recommend shopping on this day to get the freshest produce and refrigerated products.
There is a limited choice of wines available on the island so if you have a favorite bring a bottle with you.
Most places serve Kalik and Sands beers (Bahamian), Heineken, Budweiser, Bud Lite, Corona, Guiness, Becks and a few others.

Things to pack for your trip

Suntan Lotion
Bug Spray
Hat/Cap
Any special medications
Lightweight Long Sleeved Blouse/shirt – 1
Lightweight Long Pants/Trousers – 1 pair
That novel/magazine you have always wanted to read while you are sitting on the beach
IPod – music to enjoy at anytime or especially while at the airport
DVD's to enjoy after a long day in the sun
After sun gel/lotion

2010 – Bahamas Public Holidays

January 1st – New Year’s Day
April 2nd – Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday)
April 5th – Easter Monday (Monday after Easter Sunday)
May 24th - Whit Monday (Seventh Monday after Easter)
June 4th – Labor Day (First Friday in June)
July 10th – Independence Day
August 2nd – Emancipation Day/August Monday (First Monday in August)
October 11th – Discovery/Columbus Day .
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 26th – Boxing Day

Points Of Interest

Columbus Monument
Atlantic Ocean Beach – Salt Pond

Dean's Blue Hole

Gordon's Beach
Clarence Town and it's Churches
Cape Santa Maria
St. Mary's Anglican Church

Max's World Famous Conch Bar
Chimney Rock
Hamilton's Caves
Museum/Library

Things To Do

Sightsee
Learn to scuba
Snorkel
Explore caves
Sunbathe
Visit other small settlements
Swim in a world renowned blue hole
Visit the island museum/library of Bahamian history
Bonefish – fly fishing
Deep sea fish
Shelling – search for sea glass
Night striking – hunt for crawfish at night
Or just simply relax…

Some events can be arranged in advance upon request. We also have available onsite – bicycles, a canoe and snorkel gear. We definitely recommend a visit our museum/library which is located in Buckley’s. Here you can take a tour and learn about the island and its culture. You may also purchase souvenirs, straw work and some local art. SCUBA For the scuba divers at heart; Long Island has some of the best dive sites in the Bahamas offered through Stella Maris Resort Dive Facility. A few of them are listed below. Conception Island Wall, Grouper Valley, HMS Southampton, Shark Reef, Ship's Graveyard and Rum Cay Wall .

Great real estate deals abound on Long Island – view my listings at www.durrantharding.com for complete details.

Shopping

Ena L Majors Creations: Clarence Town – Shell Craft and Straw work. Stella Maris Resort Boutique – souvenirs, resort wear, etc. Cape Santa Maria – souvenirs, resort wear, etc. Nearby Shops: Harding's Supply & Grocery Store – Salt Pond Hillside Supply & Grocery Store – Salt Pond Seafarer Marine Store – located in Salt Pond – fishing/dive gear, marine accessories, equipment, etc.

Rental Cars

We have a great relationship with the car rental companies and are happy to make these arrangmenets for you. Your car will be waiting at the airport for your arrival with directions to CShells. We recommend: Constantakis Car Rentals TJ's Car Rentals Mr. T's Car Rentals.

Please note: Holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday are usually celebrated on the following Monday. Holidays falling on Tuesday/Wednesday/

Thursday – Tuesday holidays are usually celebrated on Mondays.

Wednesday & Thursday holidays will be celebrated on Friday (with the exception of Independence Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Banks/businesses (and many shops) are closed on Public Holidays.