Atlantis Resort and Casino

Paradise Island, Bahamas: More then a hotel, Atlantis Paradise Island combines world class accommodations with water adventures, marine life, shopping and casino into one of the world’s premier travel destinations. Atlantis is ranked one of the most expensive hotels in the world with the Bridge Suite going for $25,000 a night.

Atlantis was developed on Paradise Island by Kerzner International Limited. Seeing the potential of the property, Sol Kerzner purchased the property from Merv Griffin in 1994. The planning and development of Atlantis had begun.

It took four years and 800 million dollars for the visions of the mythical city of Atlantis to take shape. The Beach and Coral Towers were first to open. By 1998, the Royal Towers were completed and the resort took on its iconic appearance. Then in 2007, the resort expanded again with the opening of the Cove Atlantis. Today the resort features close to 3,00 guest rooms.

The crown jewel of the resort is the aquatic attractions. Featuring over 50,000 sea animals from 200 species, the Atlantis has 11 million gallons of aquatic habitats. The aquarium complex known as the Dig contains many aquariums including the popular Predator Lagoon. On the floor of the Dig there are relics from Atlantis, helping to further engross the guests of the lore of the lost city.

Atlantis also features a 141 acre water park equipped with eleven pools, nine water slides and a mile long lazy river. From the Mayan temple to the Power Tower, these pulse pounding slides thrill guests of all ages. But it if isn’t the thrill you are looking for, take a dip in any of the pools or a float down the lazy river.

But the adventures don’t stop with the water, they continue onto the land. Atlantis features the largest casino in the Caribbean, the Mandara Spa, Aura nightclub and over twenty restaurants and lounges. There is even a shopping complex called Marina Village which features shops and restaurants as well as a marina capable of docking large yachts.

The Atlantis Resort and Casino has hosted many special events including beauty pageants and has been seen on the big screen through movies, television shows and music videos. But the one thing that it relies the most on is the everyday tourist that come by the thousands daily to just get away from the real world and relax in the tropical oasis.

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