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ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND OFFERS A WORLD OF ADVENTURE,
DISCOVERY AND EDUTAINMENT TO NASSAU’S YOUNGEST VACATIONERS
Imagine Atlantis, Paradise Island from the perspective of a child … an enormous underwater world of
sea creatures and “gazillions” of fish in magic marker colors; a total universe of fountains, waterfalls,
waterslides and swimming pools; buried treasures on beaches “as big as forever;” entire rooms full of
everything that’s delicious to eat; dazzling lights and fantastical shapes, huge intriguing spaces, new
friendships, hugs and instant smiles from strangers.
For kids, this is not just a resort or simply a “place” to play with Mom and Dad. Atlantis is an involving
journey: a wondrous expedition of the mind and imagination into fabulous new worlds to be explored
and understood. Young children experience life wholeheartedly, without filters or preconceptions or
caution. There may be no resort in the world better suited to that zest for discovery and pleasure than
Atlantis, with its incomparable ruins of ancient Atlantis populated by schools of sharks, rays and tropical
fish, its waterslides and water rides, its beaches and swimming pools, its remarkably diverse dining
experiences.
Atlantis Paradise Island unleashes educational entertainment (aka “edutainment”) experiences to
inspire and amaze young travelers everywhere they turn. A popular family beach destination, Atlantis is
home to a collection of offerings dedicated for children, including an imaginative and educational state-
of-the-art kid’s club; a 100,000-gallon water play area; and a tween and teen nightclub.
“Atlantis, Paradise Island is lauded by parents for our innovative children’s programming concepts that
take advantage of the destination’s spectacular natural habitat to stimulate a child’s imagination and
creativity,” said George Markantonis, President/Managing Director of Kerzner International Bahamas.
“Every parent has struggled with ‘my child is too short for the ride’- we aimed to solve that problem in a
big way by expanding on our amazing environment to create a one-of-a-kind island playground for kids.”
Adjacent to the iconic Mayan Temple, the Splashers children’s water play area and pool provides a
world of thrills for children under 54 inches tall and their parents. The action is at the elaborate Mayan-
themed water play structure featuring 2 enclosed spiral body slides, 1 open spiral body slide, and a
child-friendly version of the famous side-by-side Mayan Temple Challenger slide. It also features cargo
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nets and rope bridges for climbing and water cannons, fountains and water wheels for endless soaking.
Overhead, a 320 gallon bucket regularly showers vacationers below with 8,000 gallons of water every hour.
Splashers is designed with the youngest in mind. With a maximum depth of 3 feet, parents vacationing
at the Paradise Island resort won’t need to worry about keeping certain areas off limits. Parents are
encouraged to join their children in all the activities, except for the slides. The fun continues on land
with Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA), a 8,000 square-foot state-of-the-art supervised kid’s club, offering
age-appropriate adventure, play, exploration and educational programs for resort guests ages 3 -12.
Opened in December 2009, the programming at Atlantis Kids Adventures allows children, tweens and
teens to choose their own adventure on Paradise Island, with staff Adventure Guides available to help
with culinary lessons, interactive electronic art, theater and outdoor play – fostering to each child’s interests.
AKA at Atlantis also breaks the mold with the incorporation of cutting-edge technology – throughout the
play space – for both the entertainment and educational value it will provide young guests. Interactive,
touch-screen walls, tables and floors, provide creative game play and artistic expression. Projections on
the walls and floors feature schools of fish and other creatures that follow fingers and swim away from
the touch of hands; lizards may chase their feet across the floor or beach balls may bounce around
them.
Children will be matched with a Paradise Island Adventure Guide for their day of exploration at AKA,
which features themed spaces designed specifically for children’s imagination and enjoyment.
Additionally, trained AKA team members will be stationed in each of the following rooms, which include:
• Fully-stocked “Grocery Store”
• Culinary Kitchen
• Arts & Crafts room
• Wizardology reading room
• Computer area
• Performance area
• LEGO Construction area
• The EVERY video game ever made room
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In addition to its numerous indoor adventures, Paradise Island’s Atlantis Kids Adventures also offers
riveting outdoor edutainment tours and activities including behind-the-scenes tour of Dolphin Cay’s Fish
Hospital, scavenger hunt in The Dig, Bahamian culture exploration, learning how to rock climb at
Climber’s Rush, and creative beach and pool games. These vacation programs were designed to
encourage learning new talents and team building skills, while enhancing social and cultural awareness.
Partial and full-day participation at Atlantis Kids Adventures is available, as well as special evening
programs, including Candy Carnival and Buccaneer’s Bash themed nights. Prices for AKA programming
range from $40 to $65 per session. Proof of age is required. Reservations are strongly advised. The fully
supervised program pays careful attention to security, utilizing pagers and radios. For more information
on resort programs children, tween and teens and reservations, contact (242) 363-3000, extension 65946.
Club Rush – a “No Adults” private club in the Beach Tower - has been created for teens and ’tweens to
enjoy a dance floor, lounge chairs, snacks, supervised internet access, the latest video games, a movie
screen, and more. Atlantis Paradise Island vacationers ages 6-12 are invited to join the Caribbean fun
from 4 to 7 p.m. before the teenagers, ages 13-17, take over Club Rush from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Test out your creative abilities as guests of all ages have the opportunity to design and build their own
remote control race car or monster truck at Atlantis Speedway. Guests can put their driving skills to the
test against other racers on one of two adrenaline infused courses. Atlantis Speedway participants will
receive their own customized Atlantis Driver's License and carrying case for your vehicle. Atlantis
Speedway is located in the Lower Level of Coral Towers.
Atlantis is known the world over for its stunning open-air marine habitat, featuring more than 20 million
gallons of fresh and salt water lagoons and pools that provide a home to more than 50,000 sea
creatures. Some of these creatures live inside a museum-quality archaeological site, “The Dig,” a maze
of passageways, chambers and stunning vistas of underwater boulevards and ruins that take each visitor
on a fascinating journey through the legend of Atlantis. Each day, the Aqua Tots program provides a
chance for a few children to join Atlantis Seakeepers in feeding small fish and baby sea life in the Estuary
Lagoon.
Many children dream of the day when they pass the 48 inch mark and take their first ride down Atlantis
spectacular complex of pulse-pounding waterslides, including the six-story Mayan Temple body water
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ride, “The Leap of Faith,” or the almost vertical 50-foot drop on “The Abyss” at the Power Tower, but
until then, Atlantis Paradise Island has created a world filled with experiences Kids can call their own.
From a learning vacation to pure fun, Atlantis, Paradise Island resort is a child’s fantasy come to life (and
one about which parents can feel great).
ABOUT ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND RESORT, THE BAHAMAS Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner International, a leading international developer
and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels. This unique, ocean-themed destination is
located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a
141-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and
habitats. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, there are over 50,000 marine
animals in lagoons and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways
providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, a non-stop water
experience consisting of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave
surges, and never-before-seen special effects. Dolphin Cay, the resort’s interaction and education
center, was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean
inhabitants.
The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space,
spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented
services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools, lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of
the ocean. Atlantis is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of
restaurants from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten
and Bobby Flay. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops,
and the largest casino, conference center, meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean.
For further information about the Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort and Casino visit
Atlantis.com or call 954-809-2000. For reservations, call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.
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