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Paradise Island Vacation Review

Posted by cameron

February 4, 2007 |

Paradise Island, located near Nassau in the Bahamas, is a very small island with a handful of resorts. Its beach is gorgeous, one of the best around. The resort scene is dominated by the Atlantis, which has, for the most part, the only entertainment on the island. It turns out that you can get in to whatever Atlantis offers no matter which hotel you stay in. We stayed at “Comfort Suites” right next door because it was less expensive and just across the street from Atlantis. Comfort Suites is a hotel that is low on frills but the rooms are decent. If you don’t plan to spend much time there this strategy might work for you to.

nassau1.jpgParadise Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, which affords a great view of the yachts moored locally. The bridge has a footpath allowing you to walk to the mainland. Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and is about a mile from Paradise Island. It is a comfortable walking distance if you want to stretch your legs. Nassau is bustling with tourists fresh off the cruise ships. Of course, nassau2.jpgeveryone is trying to sell you something, from t-shirts to gold watches. If you are one of those ladies who love to shop, this is for you. I did get a kick out of the Bahamas Police Force uniforms with those pith helmets from old Tarzan movies. (See pictures on the left) If your feet get sore you can always nassaupolice1.jpgcatch a carriage ride and do it the old fashioned way. But at the end of the day there is only so much of that I can take. If you don’t feel like walking back to your resort there are small boats ready to take you “home”. After walking all day this was a nice way to go.

nassaupolice2.jpgNaturally there are tours you can take or vehicle rentals to be had, and after a few days between the island and Nassau you will definitely be stir crazy. Having said that there are only so many turtle farms I can deal with.

My feeling about Paradise Island is that it is great for a four-day vacation but I would not want to spend a whole lot more time. The beach is top drawer but can get crowded at the Atlantis end. The opposite end will be almost yours alone, with a stretch of beautiful turquoise sea to your self. If you are a beach person this is for you. The Atlantis entertainment was decent and they do have a casino. Nassau was fun….once. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars for a short vacation, 3 for a long one.


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