offering balconies and sitting areas, the luxe suites also have wi-fi (fee) and flat-screens. room service is available. upgraded suites have ocean views, while some have separate living rooms. overlooking paradise beach, this high-end resort is 5 km from dolphin encounters and 20 km from lynden pindling international airport. other amenities include marine exhibits and fish feedings, plus a movie theater, a spa and a casino. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. club level quarters offer access to a private lounge with free breakfast and evening cocktails. there are 30 restaurants and bars, as well as outdoor pools, a water park, a fitness area and beach access Lynden Pindling International Airport 28 min
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (11 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Paradise Island (4 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (13 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Queen's Staircase (9 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Pirates of Nassau (10 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Fort Charlotte (13 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Fort Fincastle (10 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Aquaventure (9 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Arawak Cay (13 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Nassau Straw Market (10 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Cabbage Beach (8 min) Popular, resort-adjacent white-sand stretch for walking, swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Atlantis Bahamas (3 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Salt Cay (10 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. Dolphin Cay Atlantis (7 min) Eco-tourist attraction featuring a marine habitat offering animal play & water sports. |