Friday, October 3, 2008

Bahamas 3 - Atlantis

The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island calls to visitors of Nassau from many viewpoints in the city. It is visible from all of the hotels on Cable Beach, including Sandals. Having not been to the Bahamas since this palace was built, we had to investigate:

But not before a quick meeting with the Sales Director for Sandals Royal Bahamian, Mr. Andre Newbold. He gave me a quick rundown of all the recent improvements on property:
Now on to Atlantis. The lobby is very impressive, but the ceiling stole the show for us:
The Atlantis is all about water, a fact my children would love and the reason we did not stay here. If we had, without the children, they would never forgive us! We will bring them soon:

Of all we saw (it was nighttime so we were limited) the crazy eels were my favorite. They look so desperate with their large mouths opening and closing every few seconds:
The huge rays looked so peaceful and serene, I wanted to join them:


All in all, a great night was had. We gambled for a few hours - came out ahead, danced in the night club Aura until we could dance no more. While gambling we listened to new friends tell fish tales of the day's catch and longingly spied Nobu - closing for the evening. Another time...