there's also a casino, a golf course and a spa, along with dolphin swims and beaches. room service is available 24/7. an upgraded suite offers a dining area and a whirlpool tub. featuring balconies with ocean views, the airy rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. suites add separate lounges. other amenities include multiple high-end restaurants and bars, as well as 11 outdoor pools, sports courts and a gym. part of the sprawling atlantis paradise island resort, this posh hotel across the harbor from downtown nassau is 21 km from lynden pindling international airport. a resort shuttle is free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Lynden Pindling International Airport 28 min
Pirates of Nassau (10 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Fort Fincastle (10 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (13 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Arawak Cay (13 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Dolphin Cay Atlantis (6 min) Eco-tourist attraction featuring a marine habitat offering animal play & water sports. Paradise Island (13 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Cabbage Beach (8 min) Popular, resort-adjacent white-sand stretch for walking, swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Fort Montagu (6 min) Limestone fort built in 1741 by the British, with scenic views & guided tours available. Nassau Straw Market (10 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Aquaventure (8 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Fort Charlotte (13 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Atlantis Bahamas (9 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Queen's Staircase (9 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Salt Cay (10 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. |