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the lovely
Shell Beach
and
Bathing Beach
stretch south from Landrail Point for 7 miles
to
French Wells
. Snorkeling is divine, with fabulous coral heads just below the water.
A MILLION DOLLAR MISTAKE
This famous
plane wreck
is in 12ft of water about 50yd offshore Long Cay.
The plane was on a drug run when it crashed at sea. Locals found a suitcase
containing about $1,000,000. It was handed to an official from Nassau who, it
seems, pocketed the money and went on to live the life of Riley. Nowadays
divers hoping for any crumbs of this hoard will find no money but a wealth of
fish and marine-life instead.
Sleeping & Eating
Crooked Island Lodge
RESORT $$
( 242-344-2507;
www.pittstownpoint.com
; Landrail Point; r $150-225; ) The
island's biggest resort has just twelve tasteful and spacious rooms, though the bathrooms
are looking a bit worn. The small beach is just meters away, snorkeling is free and kayaks
can be hired. For $65 per day you can take the full meal plan served in the attractive little
beach hut restaurant
Casuarina Villas
VILLAS $$
( 242-344-2197, 242-457-7005; Landrail Point; s/d/apt $125/145/220; ) With five
units set in a great location just by the beach, these villas come with full kitchen facilities
and a deck, and are located a short walk from Landrail Point. The friendly owners can or-
ganize diving expeditions and car rental for guests.
Gibson's Restaurant
BAHAMIAN $$
( 242-344-2020; Landrail Point; mains $15-20; lunch & dinner Sun-Fri, Sat by ar-
rangement) This veritable institution and social hub is the place to head to catch up with
locals and swap stories with other island visitors. Friendly owner Willie Gibson serves up
tasty meals of chicken and fish in generous servings and her homemade lemonade is su-
perb. Call ahead to let them know you'll be coming for dinner.
Landrail Point is also home to
Green Valley
(
7am-7pm Sun-Fri) , the best-stocked su-
permarket and general store on the island.
