How to get there

The Bahamas

Lying some 60 miles off the coast of South Florida and stretching as far south as Cuba, the Bahamas covers an area of more than 5,000 square miles and comprises more than 700 islands, most of which are totally uninhabited. Set in beautiful, crystal clear azure waters, these semi-tropical islands share a rich history and culture and were originally known by the Spanish name “Baja Mar”, meaning shallow waters or sea. It was in the Bahamas that Christopher Columbus first landed in the New World in 1492. English settlers arrived 150 years later and the Bahamas became a British colony in 1718. In 1973, the country gained full independence but it remains a member of the British Commonwealth and English is the official language.

Paradise Island, connected by bridge to the central Bahamian island of New Providence (where the capital Nassau is located), is home to one of the most exciting and glamorous resort hotels in the world. The Atlantis boasts the Caribbean's largest casino, a $15 million marina, lagoons, water park, restaurants, shops and bars.

Getting to The Bahamas

There are direct flights to Nassau International Airport from several US cities, as well as London, Toronto and Montreal. Indirect flights change at Miami or Newark. Nassau International Airport (NAS) is around 15 miles from the Atlantis Resort & Casino. The journey takes some 30 minutes by car/taxi and costs around $30.

Getting around The Bahamas

Getting around Nassau / Paradise Island is very easy. Metered taxis are located outside the hotels and may also be hired by the hour. Water taxis operate frequently between Nassau and Paradise Island. Buses run from the hotels to downtown Nassau several times a day. Cars and mopeds are available for rental. Please note that, as in the UK, Bahamians drive on the left side of the road.