How to Plan a Vacation to Atlantis Bahamas
If you are into nice beaches, water sports, marine habitat, and a romantic getaway all-in-one, then Atlantis in the Bahamas is the perfect place for you. This guide will show you some of the things you should definitely not miss out on at Atlantis!
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Atlantis is a luxury resort located in the Bahamas Islands. It is a destination all in itself. There's so much to do and see on the property that you probably don't have to step foot off the resort if you don't want to, and still have a great time. First off with every vacation, plan your travel dates carefully. You do not want to travel there during the storm season!
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Decide which tower within the Atlantis you want to stay at. This has a lot to do with the budget you have. I have found that the online sites Orbitz.com, Expedia.com, and Hotels.com, all have the same rates and discounts as the official Atlantis website, so going to any of these sites to book you vacation should be fine. If you have the budget, I would certainly encourage you to stay at the Royal Tower. It is the symbol of Atlantis basically with that bridge suite high up in the tower. Try to get an ocean view and you could be enjoying the scene in the picture.
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The activities at Atlantis is plentiful. However, the most impressive feature is definitely the marine habitat that they have. I think they claim it to be the second largest habitat behind mother nature. Seriously, it will take you the whole day if not longer just to stop and look at all the different species all over the property. The giant rays are especially popular (see picture). Remember this is all free!
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Another activity I would try, if you are young or young at heart, is the water adventure theme park. They got a few slides and rides that are very fun. In addition, I really recommend going off property and try the swimming with dolphins. The dolphins are simply amazing, such loving animals. Remember to save some time and just go relax on the beach. However, be careful with your belongings as sometimes late in the day, the beach can get pretty deserted.
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One day should be spend off the resort where you can take the ferry to the local straw market where they sell all sorts of hand made craft. Remember to bargain! During the night, you could go try your luck at the resort casino, watch a free movie in the resort theatre, or go to a dance club and down a few drinks.
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Now that we have most of the activities covered, let's talk about dining. To be honest, I'm not crazy about the dining at the resort as it is very expensive. However, I do recommend dining at Fathom where you get yet another great view of the marine habitat through a huge glass wall. You will see that at almost every restaurant, they have conch and johnny cake (corn cake) on the menu. You should at least try the conch once because it's all local and they deep fry it. If you don't mind a little walking, just go across the street to the local restaurant and they pretty much serve the same quality of food at a much cheaper price. I was at Mesa Grill, which is owned by Bobby Flay, and the food was okay. Once again, pretty pricey, but hey, you are on vacation.
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The promotional offers I have been receiving looks like Atlantis is having some pretty good deals now. Probably has to do with the economy. So maybe the timing is right to take that vacation you have always wanted. I hope my guide have been helpful to your vacation planning process. Just remember to bring a camera with a large flash card, I guarantee you will need it!
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Tips & Warnings
Venture away from the resort for some local food that can save you a lot of money
