"Built around Aquaventure, a 141-acre theme park outfitted with all manner of rides and slides, the ocean-themed Atlantis, Paradise Island, located just beyond Nassau, isn't just ideal for the all-around aquaphile—and with 14 pools, cascading waterfalls, and salt-water lagoons, it certainly is—it's also great for marine life enthusiasts. The over-the-top mega-resort is home to one of the world's largest open-air marine habitats, as well as Dolphin Cay, a state-of-the-art education center where you can learn about, and play with the friendly mammals. There's also an 18-hole golf course; 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges; and a casino, and three possible properties where you can park your suitcase—The Reef, The Cove, and Royal Towers. The latter are the most iconic, but book a room at The Cove for a more upscale, low-key stay." - Ann Abel
