In The Bahamas, legend comes to life on Paradise Island. On this narrow spit of land sprawls Nassau’s most extraordinary resort, Atlantis. Rising majestically from the sugar-white sand of Cabbage Beach, this pink colossus figures prominently in the Bahamian skyline – and in the minds of all who experience it.
A pageantry of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, this gargantuan theme resort imaginatively recreates the palatial grounds Poseidon, Greek god of the seas, created for his beautiful mortal wife, Cleito. Marrying this vision with its quest to “Blow away the customer,” you can anticipate just about anything from this $1-billion fantasy retreat.
Where else would you expect to find the world’s largest man-made marine habitat? Here more than 50,000 sea animals – sleek sharks, graceful rays, dancing jellyfish, colorful corals, and more – dwell amongst fabricated Atlantean artefacts in 11 million gallons of water. Second in size only to Mother Nature, this 34-acre waterscape spans the hotel grounds and provides endless hours of intrigue and entertainment for young and old alike.
Water worshippers rejoice! Three sun-soaked beaches and eleven pool areas provide ideal settings to satisfy your every whim. Feeling adventurous? Swoosh down a water slide through a shark-infested lagoon. Not so adventurous? Laze in an inner tube as it floats along a scenic loop or take a paddleboat trip around the lagoon. And don’t forget about the view! Dig your toes into the sand and gaze upon that ever-present, vast, jewel-toned, seductively warm ocean.
Sports buffs revel in the extensive facilities of Atlantis’ sports center: 10 tennis courts, tennis clinics, 25-meter lap pool, full-size basketball court, beach volleyball court, and a fully stocked pro shop. A massive fully equipped gym offers all the latest exercise and weight-training equipment, a state-of-the-art cardio theatre, personal training, and cardio kickboxing, aerobics, circuit training, and other exercise classes. Nearby the Ocean Club Golf Course and Clubhouse beckons with its 18-hole, par-72 championship course, on-site pro, and soothing ocean views.
And there’s more! Buck the odds in the Caribbean’s largest and most unique casino. Spoil yourself silly at the completely indulgent Mandara Spa. Savor the dining experience at one of the resort’s 17 outstanding restaurants. Indulge in the world’s finest designer and luxury goods at duty-free prices. Laugh till you drop at the comedy club. If you’ve got kids they’ll love the programs at the one-of-a-kind Discovery Channel Camp and the Aqua Tots Program, while teens can meet friends on their own turf at the Club Rush teen center. A theatre even shows recent Hollywood movies – for free.
Housing this extraordinary assemblage is an array of buildings with arresting décor and architecture: domed ceilings lined with gigantic seashells, fabulous glass and bronze sculptures, fantasy fountains and mini-waterfalls, magnificent murals telling of the rise and fall of the legendary Atlantis, statues of real and mythical creatures, bronze doors etched with writing and curlicue patterns, and even a larger-than-life golden throne – Poseidon’s perhaps? – that dwarfs guests of all sizes, offering great photo opportunities!
Atlantis wows the senses and nourishes the child in us all. Transcending legend into reality, the imaginative designers of this resort have created an unrivalled combination of comfort, adventure, and fantasy. Poseidon himself would be pleased.
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