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There are two memorable sights you will see when you arrive in Nassau by ship, and you will most likely see them from the air as well. They are the "Hog Island Lighthouse" and the Atlantis Hotel Resort -- the lighthouse at one end of Paradise Island and the Atlantis Hotel Resort at the other; both structures rising from the sands of Paradise Island.
Paradise Island, once called Hog Island, is a narrow finger of land jutting into the bluest ocean. It is reachable by boat or the bridge from the New Providence Island mainland. Between the lighthouse and the Atlantis are a few magnificent homes belonging to the rich and often the famous. If you take a water taxi from Prince George Wharf, it is extremely likely that a "guide" on board will explain to you everything you see before arriving on Paradise Island and this includes in some cases who these homes belong to. It's quite fascinating.
In the 1st accompanying picture, you will see the Hog Island Lighthouse constructed around 1817. This pretty little lighthouse stands at the far rocky tip of Paradise Island where ships pass on their way into the harbor.
In the 2nd picture you will see a British Colonial style home painted a deep, ochre yellow. I'm pretty sure the "guide" said this house once belonged to John Lennon of the Beatles. My husband thinks the "guide" said it was Mick Jagger of Rolling Stones fame. I still think it was Lennon!!
The 3rd picture is of the beautiful Atlantis Hotel with its Italian-style bridge connecting two of the soaring towers. It really is quite a beautiful place. The Atlantis once was called "Paradise Island Resort" when it was owned by Donald Trump, Merv Griffin, et al. It is now owned by Sol Kershner who was responsible for changing the name to Atlantis.
Check the info. desk at the "Festival Place" for tour information to Hog Island Lighthouse. Check the info. center in the middle of the casino at Atlantis for tour times, and to purchase tickets for tours. Leave a Comment
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Despite what your travel agent might tell you, there are 4-5 "free" beach access points on Paradise Island. Grab one of the local tourist maps, and they will show you where they are (15-20 minute walk from shuttle boat ramp).
A cab driver will take you directly to the entrance points.
Once on the "free" beach - you can wonder along and enjoy some of the amenities of the Hotel's & Resort's beaches.
You can buy reasonably priced drinks on the beach - and even pay a little less for the jet skiiing or banana boat rides Leave a Comment Address: BeachesDirections: Grab a tourist map, and they are marked.
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Paradise Island is one of Nassau's thriving resort areas. The center of it all is Atlantis, which South African developer Sol Kerzner has turned into one of the most complete resort-casino complexes in the world. The huge property includes a 14-acre/6-hectare water scape with cascades, a lazy river for tubing and a lagoon for snorkeling. Some attractions are off-limits to those not staying at the resort. Address: Paradise Island, Nassau BahamasDirections: Paradise Island, Nassau Bahamas. Water taxis operate daily between Nassau and Paradise Island.Website: http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/
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Paradise Island not only features the huge, rather dominating Atlantis resort but other hotels, apartments and marinas which make for a plesant walk around.
The island was once used for raising pigs and became known as Hog Island before multi-millionaires started to build home and hotels. The island now features an 18-hole golf course, casinos, marinas, shopping malls and a sports centre/spa. Leave a Comment
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 Casino by dlandtLeave a Comment Address: AtlantisDirections: Paradise Island
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Atlantis is a unique hotel and resort that everyone should visit at least once when in Nassau. Paradise Island has many resorts and nice beaches as well as many watersport activities. Also lots of clubs and nightlife. Leave a Comment Address: Nassau
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OK, you all probably know about this and there are probably about 1 million tips on this, but if you havn't heard, go to the Atlantis Resort! It's so huge and has a huge casino, a mall of shops and an aquarium. The only thing is that unless you are a guest or pay the 30 dollars to play on the beach. My suggestion is to walk through the mall or outside to the hotel next to it. They have free beaches and shady spots. Leave a Comment Address: Paradise Island? All those taxis go there.Directions: um, They are on the maps that you can get there for free.
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Here is a (partial) photo of it, you can see a piece of it to the left...
the casino is huge... the whole place is huge, and they have tanks with sharks and fishes and.... just go check it out.. Leave a Comment
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- Quality Inn Nassau
West Bay & Nassau Street, Nassau - Red Carpet Inn
Point Pleasant, East Bay Street at Windermere PO Box SS-6233, Nassau - West Wind Club II
West Bay Street Cable Beach, Nassau - Atlantis Coral Towers
Atlantis Casino Drive, Nassau - Ocean Spray Hotel
West Bay Street, Nassau - Nettie's Place at Casuarinas
PO Box CB-13225 (formerly Casuarinas of Cable Beach), Nassau - SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas
West Bay Street PO Box C, Nassau - Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Harbor Drive (formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Paradise Island), Nassau - Orange Hill Beach Inn
West Bay St, Nassau - Graycliff Hotel
West Hill Street, Nassau - Harborside Resort at Atlantis
Paradise Island Beach Dr., Nassau - Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island
West Bay Street PO Box 39-CB-13005, Nassau - South Ocean Golf & Beach Resort
South Ocean Drive (The resort is currently undergoing a complete renovation program.), Nassau - Sandyport Beach Resort
West Bay Street PO Box CB-13500, Nassau - Nassau Palm Hotel
West Bay Street PO Box SS-19055, Nassau
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