This is the second time my husband and I stayed at the Gems at Paradise. We had a wonderful time last year and couldn't wait to come back and stay again. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind, this is the place to go. We stayed in the condo unit with a kitchen and a deck overlooking the water. We spent every morning having coffee watching the clear turquoise waters and deciding what we would do that day. Mostly we would just walk down to the beach and lay in the sun and read a good book. We had the beach mainly to ourselves and it is very private and clean. This is the best way to unwind and enjoy the sun and the Bahama breezes. This is a very quiet and restful resort. Mizpah and Shavonne are gracious hostesses and will accomodate any request that you have. They make you feel at home and part of their family. We did rent a car to see the island and ate at a couple of the local restaurants, Harbour Restaurant and The Forest, that both serve wonderful local dishes including cracked conch and peas and rice. Be sure to try the Guava Duff at the Harbor, it is fantastic! The locals are very friendly and helpful as well as all the guests that we met. We can't wait to go again next year and hopefully be able to stay longer!

Gems at Paradise - Truly a Gem
My husband and I just returned from the resort on Long Island, Bahamas and can hardly wait to return. What impressed me the most was the hospitatity of Mizpah, who upon completing our registration said, "think of this as your home, let me show you the kitchen". Now some travelers would probably ran away, but not I. I am one of those people who like their private time in the morning. Every morning I would rise about 6:00 A.M. (while my husband slept), and sit peacefully in their gracious dining room while the sun rose with coffee and music. During the day my husband and I would plan our day and explore the island, but always end our days sitting in the dining room with music and watching the stars shine with such brightness that one can now experience some of the more simple things in life we all take for granted. Gems at Paradise is located on the Atlantic side and sits high on a hill overlooking the Clarence Town Harbour. Their beach has crystal clear water and one can swim or float on gentle waves. Or, if that is to strenuous swing in the shade covered hammocks catching the breezes. Gems at Paradise is such a relaxing resort to stay and just let all of your stress and tension escape, sit back, put your feet up, and feel at home. This June my husband and I will return to Gems at Paradise and look forward to the peace, quite, and beauty of it all. If it is peace, quite, hospitatlity, cleaniness, beauty, restfull days, then we highly recommend this resort. Diane and John Kantor

We stayed at this resort in November 2005 and we loved it. The resort was on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach and it was very private and inviting. The staff was friendly and they bent over backward to accomodate our requests. Even though this is not a full service resort, since there is no restaurant on the premises, we received more than adequate service. There are several restaurants within walking/driving distance. We rented a car so that we could fully enjoy the island. All in all this was an awesome vacation and we are already planning our return in 2006.

Over ten years ago my wife and I purchased virgin oceanfront property on Long Island thinking we would have a winter home there. Needing a place to stay while there we had rented several places not to our liking until we stayed at GemsatParadise. While still in the workforce, we could only spend vacation time enjoying the wonderful sunny warm climate. Now that we are both retired, 3 months of the winter are spent with our friends at GemsatParadise. There have been many improvements at the resort since we first stayed there that adds a touch of class with relaxation in mind. We are greeted with warmth and a genuine interest in our every need. We have the same apartment every year with a most amazing view from the balcony. The private beach is always kept clean and the water is crystal clear. Our plans are to sell our property and return every winter with our friends at GemsatParadise Resort where you are made to feel like family.