Designed after the mythical Lost Continent of Atlantis, this resort expanded from a casino destination into a family destination by including vast water-park and marine-life attractions. Royal Towers embodies a full-blown expression of the Atlantis motif, a colossus formed of stone and held together by gigantic, weathered-bronze joints.

Designed around the theme of the mythical Lost Continent of Atlantis, this resort expanded from a casino destination into a family destination by including vast water-park and marine-life attractions. Beach Tower, which was the resort's first structure, and provides the most tranquil location nearest the beach, offers the least expensive accommodations.

Designed around the theme of the mythical Lost Continent of Atlantis, this resort expanded from a casino destination into a family destination by including vast water-park and marine-life attractions. Coral Towers lies in the middle of the resort between the other two towers--Beach and Royal--and offers middle-price accommodations.

Welcoming singles, couples, and families, this resort is spacious enough to offer room for rest and relaxation plus plenty of opportunities for active vacations. At the resorts heart is a seven-acre beachfront and waterscape section featuring tropical gardens, palm trees, expansive sundecks, swimming pools (including a zero-entry pool), and swim-up bar. Basketball, pool, and Ping-Pong can all be played and children have their own outdoor playground.

By offering moderately sized junior suites at moderate prices just one block from Atlantis resort, Comfort Suites attracts families and couples on a budget who wish to enjoy the full pleasure of Atlantis.

The Breezes Bahamas Resort attracts couples, singles, and small groups of friends seeking an adult tropical beach vacation, with guests ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s. (Guests must be at least 14 years of age.) Activities run day and night and include scrambling up an 8.5-meter (28-foot) rock-climbing wall, and facing the fear of flying on an elaborate circus trapeze set up on the beach (trapeze lessons are available). After-dark entertainment includes nightly shows, disco dancing until nearly sun-up, and weekly pajama and toga parties.

Located on the site of Fort Nassau, built in 1695 to guard against pirates, the hotel dates from 1898. (A fire destroyed the original wood building.) For generations, the British Colonial Hilton has been Nassau's social and business center. Featuring a marble lobby under a 1.5-story vaulted, translucent ceiling, the hotel attracts business and leisure travelers.

Bargain-minded families and couples check in here for the relaxed, tranquil ambience. When they desire casino action or a livelier atmosphere, they walk next door to the larger, grander Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino, where they enjoy signing privileges at a variety of bars and restaurants.