| When it comes to choosing from the many | | | | Shark filled lagoons, lush tropical jungles and |
| Caribbean hotels available, there is one that looks | | | | exciting water slides are a part of the Mayan |
| like a lot of fun and that is the Atlantis on | | | | Temple. This fantastic structure combines the |
| Nassau's Paradise Island. This stunning Caribbean | | | | mystery of the pyramids in the jungles of Mexico |
| beach resort is based on the theme of the | | | | with the fun of a water park. |
| legendary Atlantis. If you've ever wanted to add | | | | Other Caribbean hotels do not have this attraction |
| a little bit of fantasy to your vacation and step | | | | - the Atlantis hotel has "Dolphin Cay", one of the |
| into another world, this is the place to go. | | | | largest dolphin habitats in the world. There are also |
| The Atlantis Attractions | | | | interactive coves where you can get close to the |
| The main attraction at Atlantis is the 63 acre | | | | dolphins. At the Royal Towers, you will find the |
| water park called "Adventure." This water | | | | Ruins Lagoon aquarium. |
| attraction is one of the largest in the world and | | | | This aquarium is set up with many Atlantean |
| no other Caribbean hotels have anything like it. It | | | | "artifacts" and views of tropical fish that most |
| consists of water slides and a mile long river ride | | | | people would never get a chance to see. Atlantis |
| that you can explore on colorful inner tubes. | | | | also has five other Lagoons that offer spectacular |
| You'll go through rapids and waves that take you | | | | views of sharks, sting rays and rare tropical fish. |
| through the resort. The unique thing about this | | | | Atlantis has an extensive sports center which |
| water ride is that once you're in your inner tube, | | | | includes a weight room, lap pool and pro shop. |
| you don't ever have to leave it. Adventure's | | | | The Ocean Club has a lovely course for the |
| technology moves you along with the power of | | | | golfing enthusiast. If you're traveling with the kids, |
| water alone. | | | | sign them up for the Atlantis Kids Club. The |
| At the center of the complex is the "Power | | | | Morning and Afternoon Escapes are for kids 3-5 |
| Tower". This "Tower" has four thrilling water slides | | | | years old, and the Evening Escape is for kids 3- |
| and uses jets of water to move you up and | | | | 12. |
| down the slides at breath taking speeds. The | | | | Their Aqua Tots offers your toddlers the |
| Power Tower is 120 feet tall, making it twice as | | | | opportunity feed the fish, but be sure to register |
| high as the Mayan Temple also situated on the | | | | your child early, only five children are selected on |
| resort's property. The Power Tower's slides | | | | a daily basis for this experience. Keep in mind that |
| include: | | | | on all the rides and the Aqua Tots that there are |
| * The Abyss; a 200 foot body slide. | | | | height restrictions involved. Your child has to be at |
| * The Drop; which starts at the river and brings | | | | least 48 inches tall to participate. Do other |
| you along through the Tower while you're in your | | | | Caribbean hotels offer all of these attractions? |
| inner tube and then drops you down through the | | | | Quite possibly not. |
| center of the Tower. | | | | Passport Issues When Visiting Caribbean Hotels |
| * The Falls; consisting of a 58 foot drop. | | | | Don't let the new passport requirements get you |
| * The Surge; starts at the very top of the | | | | down either. Other Caribbean hotels offer |
| Tower and takes you up and down camel back | | | | amenities, but the Atlantis goes above and |
| drops before plunging you into the water. | | | | beyond. For a short time Atlantis is offering to |
| * The Current; the mile long river ride. | | | | pay for your family's passports. Call the resort or |
| * Climber's Rush; combining rock climbing and a | | | | visit their interactive website for more details. |
| tidal wave pool. | | | | |