If all of this sounds far too energetic, then you may simply decide to plant yourself on Gem's at Paradise's private pink sand beach for the day armed with a book from our library, doing nothing more exertive than rocking your hammock or contemplating the multiple shades of the brilliantly colored sea.

Though there is plenty to do and see, what is most refreshing about Long Island and its people is the peace, the welcoming sense that if you would like to simply be - walking the beach while marveling silently at your footprint pools of slippery pink, lying in a hammock relishing the southern tropical winds as it gently plucks at the leaves of your novel - that is expected. Or perhaps you would want to take us up on a relaxing message. That seems to do the trick!

One of the most pleasant memories of your stay at Gems at Paradise may be simply this: The leisurely stroll into charming Clarence Town destined for the Harbour rest for a freshly made plate of cracked conch or grouper fingers, and a wander up the hill to St. Peter's Catholic Church to gaze at the inspiring vista of Clarence Town Harbour, and the brilliantly hued Bahamian shallows melting into the indigo depths of the Atlantic.