The Wandering Disciple

The lost city of Atlantis is alive and well at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.  The popular attraction features tons of fun with aquariums, water slides, lagoons and many more exciting things to do.  (Photo: April 21, 2010)

Thousands of tropical fish fill the lagoons and aquariums at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. This popular attraction on Paradise Island allows guests to snorkel with these colorful sea creatures or just sit back and watch them from one of the many viewing windows. (Photo: April 21, 2010)

A private boat dock sits along the Nassau Harbor on Paradise Island. While the most popular attraction on Paradise Island is the Atlantis Resort, there are plenty of other residents who call this 685 acre island home. (Photo: October 27, 2006)

The stunning lobby of Atlantis Paradise Island gives guests a breathtaking welcome to the luxury Bahamian resort. One of the main features is The Dig, a series of saltwater aquariums surrounding the lobby featuring angelfish, sharks, manta rays and more. (Photo: April 21, 2010)

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. Fe...