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THE
BAHAMAS
Atlantis
Hotel
Only a 2 ½
hour flight from New York, The Bahamas is extremely simple to get to…and if
booking during low season, can be inexpensive.
The most famous hotel is the
Atlantis Resort and Casino where I just
recently spent the weekend. Opened in 1998, the resort was created by South
African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner. Located on Paradise Island -a 20 minute
drive from the airport (which has recently gone under renovations)- Atlantis
first opened it Coral and Beach Towers under Trump Plaza and later changed it
to Atlantis.
It is a
massive resort. It has 3,614 guestrooms and you have so much do and see at your
fingertips that you’d need at least a week to do it all (if you wanted to of
course as you could also do absolutely nothing). A unique ocean-themed resort
destination, Atlantis offers a variety of accommodation choices, from the
relaxed tropical ambience of the Beach and Coral Towers, to the iconic Royal
Towers, to the sheer luxury and contemporary all-suite style of The Cove. With
its enviable location directly on Paradise Beach, The Reef features all the
comforts of home in spacious studios and one-bedroom suites.
Atlantis is
perfect for families as it caters to both kids and adults. If you go with
children, you don't have to worry about them because all the kid’s activities
are supervised by trained professionals. There are an abundance of different
water activities at “Aquaventure” which opened in 2008. The 141-acre
(0.57 km2), 200 million gallon Aquaventure combines slides,
lazy rivers, and rapids into one large waterscape. The centerpiece of the
attraction is the Power Tower which contains four water slides.
Yet Atlantis has more than just a water park. If you want to get up close and
personal with marine wildlife, there are many instructional interactive
activities. You can play with dolphins in shallow natural pools and learn about
their habitats. You can also play with real tame California Sea Lions,
touching, hugging them, and even kissing them on the nose. There are supervised
underwater dives, educational experiences with marine life researchers.
For adults, there are also many different
things to keep them entertained. There is a golf course, a spa and more than 40
different lounges, bars and restaurants to choose from. In addition to this,
there are many entertainment venues, including concerts, theater
opportunities, and a 9,000 square foot Aura Night Club. There are often live concerts & event (such as
Taylor Swift or Jerry Seinfeld) so check before going.
Atlantis also has a full service
casino, with slots, card tables, and so much more.
If you're going as a break an have no
kids, the place to stay is the Cove. The
rooms are nicer and you get access to all of the resort. There is also an
'adults only' pool area, where no one under 18 is allowed. Here you can rent your
own private cabana, or sit by the pool on a bed and listen to the DJ whilst
sipping your Bahamian Rum Punch.
Check out time is 11am but they have transit
lounges. The Cove’s is particularly nice. Just make sure that you leave at
least 2 hours early before your flight as you pass through immigration on the
way out.
There are many specials and promotions that
come up so give us a call for more info… Travelworld Virtuoso Amenities at the Cove include: - Upgrade at time of booking subject to availability (From Ocean View Suite to Deluxe Ocean View Suite) - Daily Continental breakfast for up to two in-room guests, in Mosaic Restaurant. - $100 food & beverage credit, once during stay
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