Knitting needles may be an odd item to get on a plane!
Back Gammon is a better game than dominos.
I have heard that there is a bowling alley in one of the hotels. There are a few shops to stroll around in resort too.
I think that most of the bigger hotels have spas and swimming pools etc. not sure if any of it is open to non residents though? I for one would like to know as I am flying out on the 10th with my finance!