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| Meridian Club - Pine Cay Service and facilities  |
DINING Days begin for early risers with coffee and freshly baked pastries set out at sunrise on the open-air dining terrace. English breakfasts soon follow with freshly squeezed juices and such Club favorites as omelets, banana pancakes, and coconut waffles. If you prefer, breakfast can be brought to your room. Lunch -- a light buffet of fresh salads and Pine Cay specialties -- is followed by a casual refreshment break in the mid-afternoon.The highlight of the day is dinner by candlelight, served in the open-air, poolside dining room. The ever-changing menu always features fresh catches from the sea and a broad selection of meat and fowl dishes. Desserts range from Pine Cay lime pie to chocolate terrine with raspberry sauce. After dinner, drinks and coffee and tea are served upstairs in the lounge, the perfect place for watching the stars and recounting the memories of the day. |
THE ISLAND Since there are no automobiles, televisions, radios and ringing telephones at the Meridian Club, you are left to enjoy the island's natural beauty and tranquillity. The surrounding waters (which average a pleasant 75 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit) teem with marine life. For divers and snorkelers, underwater visibility often exceeds 100 feet, and there are miles of coral gardens within easy reach. Ashore, Pine Cay remains a pristine natural haven, dotted with palmettos, pines and seven freshwater ponds, the perfect habitat for abundant local fauna and flora. Some say that Columbus refilled his water barrels from Pine Cay's freshwater ponds during his quest for the New World. In the centuries that followed, countless mariners and marauders no doubt did the same. Yet despite Pine Cay's location on an ancient, much-navigated trade route, its only permanent settlement seems to have been an Arawak Indian village dated at around 800 A.D. Then, in the late 1960s, a scholar-turned-dreamer set out to create an island escape, which eventually became the Meridian Club, Ltd. Today, the Club and a small group of private homeowners are dedicated to preserving the island in its peaceful, natural state. |
SPORTING ACTIVITIES Shelling: Sand dollars and lovely seashells abound on the beach. Sand Dollar Point, half a mile from the Club, is great for shelling at low tide and early in the morning. Jogging: The beach or the golf cart paths make excellent places to run. Swimming: It's your choice -- the sea or the pool. Keep an eye out for the dolphin that swims near the shore. Many guests have had the exhilarating experience of swimming with Jojo, a wild dolphin with an affinity for humans. Tennis: Racquets and balls are available at the reception desk at no charge. A sign-up sheet is available for reserving a court time. The midday sun and afternoon tropical breezes make early morning the best time for tennis. Round-robin tournaments are scheduled from time to time. Snorkeling: Snorkeling trips are organized by the Club almost daily. Masks, fins, and snorkels are available. Since you will be skimming the reef in a national park, they ask you to "take only pictures, kill only time, leave only bubbles." Spear fishing and/or underwater collecting are forbidden by law. Sailing: Small sailboats and kayaks are available on the beach. The rental of larger private sailboats may be arranged (additional cost). The near constant breeze makes for wonderful sailing. Deep-Sea Fishing (available at an additional cost): You can experience world-class fishing for sailfish, marlin, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, mackerel and barracuda in the sheltered waters just beyond the national park reef. Have your catch prepared by the chef for dinner as your own personal "catch of the day." Half- and full-day trips are available. Bonefishing (available at an additional cost): Bonefishing on the flats off Pine Cay is excellent and challenging. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a raw beginner, a friendly guide will assist you in every way and take you to his favorite spot. It's a half-day outing. Scuba Diving: Considering the amount of marine life and visibility that usually exceeds 100 feet, scuba diving in the waters is like swimming in an aquarium. Resort courses are offered for beginners; experienced divers will need their PADI or NAUI dive certification cards. Transportation is by boat, then taxi to your outfitter on Provo. Nature Walks: There is a nature trail that, along with a printed guide, will teach you all about the local flora and fauna. Biking: You can explore Pine Cay by peddling your way along the trails and paths which crisscross the island.  Reading: An easy favorite. Bring your own books or read those found in the library.Bird Watching: There are many migratory and non-migratory birds on the cay. Golf (available at an additional cost): The Provo Golf & Country Club is open to the public. The Club offers a lushly landscaped 18-hole golf course, consistently rated among the top ten in the Caribbean. |
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