Conlon Travel Blog

Have you been following my recent travel blogs? If so you would know that we have arrived at the main attraction… the Atlantis Resort. The view of the resort coming into the port is breathtaking so make sure you have your cameras ready. The strip of land between the lighthouse and the resort has no roads and is home to many celebrities as your water taxi guide will point out.

So if you are not staying at the resort, what is it that you can expect to do?

First off, plan on spending some time exploring the area as there is something around every corner that doesn’t have to cost a penny. The view looking towards the Mayan Temple Slide makes it appear you are in the jungle and use that as your compass as you wander off. A trip to Dolphin Cay is well worth it. There is an observation area that you can view the dolphins jumping and playing with the guests. A stroll through the resorts will find beautifully landscaped ponds full of colorful local fish.

Walk along the beach and enjoy the colors of the water and the white sandy beaches. There are all types of water fountains with statues fitting the Atlantis theme.

The Mayan Temple Water Slide is an awesome site as you watch guests rush down a 60 foot vertical drop through a clear glass tubing surrounding by sharks. For those not in a hurry there is another slide adjacent for those you want a slow ride down in an inner tube.

Tour the Mythical Ruins Lagoon. Here you can view all types of sea life. For those who dare,  you can snorkel alongside with the manta rays, exotic tropical fish, and even sharks. (there is a fee for this)

With all there is to do you’ll need to return for a second trip to Atlantis. In my next travel blog we’ll take a look at one of the Cruise Lines Private islands, NCL’s Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.