Are you looking to visit The Bahamas for the first time and not sure where to stay?
One popular destination, where first-time visitors can enjoy a wealth of amazing beaches, amenities, entertainment, food, history, and culture - all within easy reach - is Paradise Island.
There you can relax on some of the best beaches in the world, including the famous Cabbage Beach where you can enjoy average temperatures of 75-80 degrees F. You can sunbathe and stroll along the soft sand and swim or snorkel in the clear, turquoise water.
Or visit the amazing Atlantis on Paradise Island, which is much more than a luxury hotel – it is an opulent ocean-themed adventure, complete with a 62-hectare Aquaventure waterpark with fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools, marine habitats, water slides, and river rides. In fact, Atlantis is the world’s largest open-air marine habitat and includes a 14-acre dolphin habitat and education center, Dolphin Cay.
It also boasts one of the top casinos in the world, the largest conference space in the Caribbean, the 30,000 square-foot flagship Mandara Spa and the Aura nightclub.
Among its extensive range of amenities is the Earth & Fire Pottery Studio; the Atlantis Theatre; a 2000-volume library and a fitness centre.
Atlantis also offers more than 20 restaurants, from fine dining to family favorites, plus 19 bars and lounges, so you are sure to find something to suit.
Among historic sites on Paradise Island is the Hog Island Lighthouse, the oldest and best-known in The Bahamas and the oldest surviving lighthouse in the West Indies. It dates from 1817, when the island was called Hog Island.
If you are looking to stay on Paradise Island, check out this beachfront resort condo and a top-value townhome from rental accommodation manager, Shore Concierge.
Paradise Island is one of the few Caribbean destinations that provides pre-clearance for U.S. Customs and Immigration Services. It is only a 55-minute flight from South Florida, Ft. Lauderdale or Miami, airports and 2.5 hours from New York City.
For more ideas for first-time visitors and repeat vacationers on places to visit and things to do, visit the Nassau Paradise Island tourism destination website.
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