C Shells Guest Quarters
Long Island, Bahamas
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
Please note:
Holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday are usually celebrated on the following Monday.
Holidays falling on Tuesday/Wednesday/
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.
Fresh caught Conch hiding in his shell
