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couples who want luxury. This two-story conch-shell-pink re-
sort overlooks a shallow area inside the reef on the south side of
the island. Just outside the reef lie top scuba spots accessible
through Reef Divers, the on-site operator. Beginners can learn
with a resort course or obtain open water certification. Under-
water photographers can see their shots the same day; an un-
derwater photo and video center has E-6 processing and
rentals. Non-divers also enjoy this resort for its laid-back atmo-
sphere. Hammocks sway just yards from the shoreline; chaise
loungers line the edge of the freshwater pool just steps from the
bar. All rooms include air conditioning, balcony or patio, color
TV, ceiling fan, and beach. New oceanfront rooms include wet
bars, microwaves, and coffeemaker.
Special Features/Activities: restaurant, bar, gift shop, freshwa-
ter pool, dive shop, underwater photo center, fitness center, spa,
and hot tub.
Pirates Point Resort
Box 43, Preston Bay
345-948-1010; fax 345-948-1011
$$
This 12-room resort is a favorite with divers and it's easy to see
why. Four dive instructors reveal the secrets of Bloody Bay
Wall, from sheer cliffs to delicate sponges and coral formations.
Non-divers find plenty of activity (or non-activity, if they so
choose) at Pirates Point as well. Owner Gladys Howard is active
in eco-tourism. The lobby of Pirates Point is filled with nature
guidebooks, and Gladys also has a nature trail guide and fish-
ing guide to take visitors out for a day or half-day of fishing,
birding, or just to learn more about the island's indigenous spe-
cies.
The resort offers plenty of temptation to just laze the day away
on the powdery white beach as well. Guest cottages are simple
and light, decorated in Caribbean colors. Rooms include ceiling
fan, tile floors, and private baths. Drinking water is produced
by the resort's own reverse-osmosis plant.
After a day in the sun, guests can relax in the island's most
unique bar, furnished with artwork created by previous guests.
(The grounds of Pirates Point also feature guest-donated art-
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