Paradise

Atlantis was once a gorgeous island that used to exist during the prehistoric times. Currently, Atlantis remains submerged in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is part of Paradise Island in the Bahamas. This Atlantis Island exists as an underwater attraction known as the Dig in the Atlantis Resort of Paradise Island. Tours are usually held into the island, so every member of the tour should be ready with the necessary underwater protective's to be able to visit the island. The Atlantis Resort was opened just two years before this 21st century by a South African based hotel. It is a place of the average to the luxurious lifestyle, where everything is in plenty in support of the tourists visiting the resort.

Atlantis Resort is accessible from the mainland of the Bahamas and Providence Island. If you are coming from abroad, you can use airlines that land at the international airport in the Bahamas. Providence Island is connected to Atlantis Resort by two bridges. One of the bridges is for entering the resort whereas the other one is an exit bridge from the resort. Note that entering Atlantis through the bridge will cost you one Dollar in case you are entering with a vehicle. From the Bahamas mainland, board a ferry that lands into Paradise Islands, then take ride to the Atlantis Resort. If you are using your yacht, then pack at the Hurricane Hole Marina.

Atlantis Resort has high quality and luxurious accommodation facilities. If you are willing to stay in the resort, you have to be ready to sacrifice your money for the luxurious forms of living in the hotels and villas. The hotels available in the resort are Beach Tower, Royal Towers, Coral Towers, Harborside Resort, The Reef, and Cove Atlantis suites. The Royal Towers holds the top position in the most expensive hotels in America and in the world. If you are searching for exquisite villas, then find a wide selection in the Harborside Resort, which has over 200 villas, a restaurant, and provides shuttle transport service into the Atlantis Resort. The Rezef is specialized in providing condominiums.

There are many places you can choose to dine in depending on the kind of cuisine you prefer or the attractive setting of the restaurant or hotel you find to suit your preference. The food pricing is fair though there are some restaurants you may pay as high as $22, which is not that costly I guess. Dune Ocean Club is best place for high class dining, and it is popular for being the club where famous actor, James Bond, used to dine. For Asian cuisine visit NOBU restaurant, whereas Café Martinique will serve you French dishes. Mediterranean seafood is best served at Coutyard restaurant.

Another word you can give to Atlantis is adventurous beauty. As you get to the place, not only does Atlantis wow your eyes, but it also unfolds the secret past of its region. You can enjoy sports at the Aqua venture and The Current. Discover the past being the popularity of Atlantis; brought about by The Dig – the location of an ancient island city that once existed, but is submerged in the sea. This island is referred to as the ‘Lost Atlantis City’.

The Bahamas has gained an international reputation as a top tourist destination thanks to its calm waters that offers a great sailing spot in Atlantic Ocean. Consisting of 2000 plus islands, Bahamas should be your next stop for a holiday vacation as it offers a perfect site for exploration. So, what does Bahamas have in store for travelers? Well the Abacos is a great sailing spot, diving enthusiasts can go to the blue holes in Andro’s and Exumas is perfect for Kayaking. The Eleuthera’s beaches are popularly known for lounging while Nassau is for the pondering pirates. As you can see, every island in Bahams has something to offer as far as sand and water related activities are concerned.

The Bahamas is a top culture destination and English is their official language. The locals are known to be extremely friendly and you can rest assured that they are ready to help you. And what makes the Bahamas a great tourist destination is that violent crimes are rare except for certain islands like Nassau. Festivals are common in Bahamas with Juankanoo being the most popular event. The street parade is usually held on December 26 (Boxing day) and January 1 (New Years Day) the festival is characterized by Juankanoo groups running all over the streets, mostly in Nassau as they wear spectacular costumes. Bahamian culture is also characterized by a wide range of music but the most well known forms of music include scrape, Rake and Junkanoo, soca and Calypso. The Junkanoo festival mostly forms the basis for these types of music and currently, the culture is being spread to other distant areas including United States and Japan.

The Calypso music style is an amalgamation of the Caribbean and African decent even though Trinidad and Tobago are the origins of the music. For Soca, this music has persisted in the Bahamas culture for quite a while and involves dancing mostly. Climate in Northern islands in the Bahamas range from subtropical to tropical with summers being hot and wet and winters are warm and drier. Southern islands are relatively warm all year round. Wildlife is also another key attraction at the Bahamas which comprises of several species.

The beaches have different crabs breeds especially the Cardisoma guanhumi and Hermit that are very common. Different bird breeds are also featured at the Bahamas especially the pigeons and parrots. A larger proportion of the Bahamas comprise of water and you can expect that tourists can engage in all sorts of water sports they can think about. This include fishing at the deep seas, waverunners, kayaking, kiteboarding, taking island tours in boats and encountering sharks at the sea. The beaches at Bahamas islands are the major attractions but landmarks are also a key component of tourism in the region. Such include the Emancipation and Pompey Museum of Slavery.

Paradise Island also has several exciting attractions as well. Accommodation is available in the many five star hotels dotted all over the island like the Atlantis hotel which enjoys a world wide reputation. Every single one of us has desired a holiday in pure serenity Bahamas are tempting, heavenly, almost too beautiful to be real. This destination that has always been and it will certainly continue to be a trend among tourists. It is time to make your dreams come true! Grab the first opportunity and see where heaven on earth is hidden. This is the place of your perfect vacation.