While the
Atlantis Resort is a hotel, it is also a casino, marina, aquarium, waterpark,
shopping centre and it also hosts an array of bars and restaurants. It is easy
to spend a few days exploring it all and taking it all in. While it is a loud
and brazen kind of a place, it is also great fun if you are a fan of the marine
environment, gambling, or any of the above really!
1. Stay there
The two iconic
pink towers are a landmark across Paradise Island and have been for years. They
are clearly visible from across the bridge in Nassau. It is rumoured Michael
Jackson used to stay in the suite that connects the two towers near the top.
You don’t need to splurge on a suite though as there are several other
accommodation options around the Atlantis complex.
2. Check out the
fish
Unsurprisingly
Altantis features a lot of fishlife. Even just wandering the grounds there are
several water pools around the resort where you can see sharks and rays in the
shallows. There is also an enormous tank off the lobby beneath the towers by which you can grab a bite to eat while
watching the fish.
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| Stingrays at Atlantis, Bahamas |
3. Get up close
and personal with the marine life
There is an
aquarium called The Dig, which showcases lots of different marine creatures,
some of them prettier than others! Here you can see everything from eels to
jellyfish and lots inbetween.
4. Get wet
The water parks
around Atlantis offer lots of fun. Lying back in a donut as you float through a
tank of sharks may be a tad unnerving but is a great way to feel ‘amongst’
these amazing creatures, or perhaps sliding down a very steep water slide is
more your thing?
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| A shark cruises past as someone enjoys a donut ride through the tank, Atlantis, Bahamas |
5. Choose your yacht
Atlantis has one
of the most prestigious (albeit in a rather laidback kind of way) marinas in
the Bahamas, and it is usually crammed with large yachts. Go for a stroll on
the docks and decide which one you would buy if you had the money.
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| Atlantis Marina, Paradise Island, Bahamas |
6. Win big
The Atlantis
Casino is enormous. If you can tear yourself away from all the gambling it is
possible to get lost amongst all the lights and the bing bing chimes of the slots. The Bahamas are a tax haven, so it is not a bad place to win big. The casino offers
tables, slot machines, gambling events and races and sports betting.
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| Atlantis Casino, Bahamas |
7. Shop ‘til you
drop
Atlantis hosts a
plethora of shops and boasts something for everyone. They have souvenir shops
selling everything you can imagine with the Atlantis logo on it (including some
nice plush marine animal toys). Atlantis also hosts the high-end designer label
stores where you can imagine the bored wives of rich yacht owners spend a small
fortune.
8. Eat
There are so many
dining options in Atlantis that you could eat each mean in a different
restaurant or café for a week before you had to double-up. There are lots of
fine dining options, but there are also lots of more casual choices, such as
the buffet-style Marketplace or the lagoon-side Lagoon Bar and Grill.
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| Dine by the main tank at Atlantis, Bahamas |
9. Drink and be merry!
Atlantis really
comes alive at night. The Casino buzzes and one everyone has finished dinner
the colour and the incredible décor seem to seduce people into the bars. The beach bar is a nice spot to watch the sunset and Dragon’s Ultra
Lounge, near the Casino is lively well into the small hours.
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| Watch scuba diving and other activities from the Lagoon Bar and Grill, Atlantis, Bahamas |
10. Enjoy the
view
It is easy to
forget spectacular Paradise Beach with all the craziness of the resort
distracting you, but if you prefer a bit less noise and a superb view then cabanas
that open on three sides are available for hire at The Cove, from which you can
luxuriate as you soak up the beautiful colours of the Bahamas.
