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Starting just 50 miles off the Florida coast, the Bahamas are the closest offshore destination to the U.S., with 50-plus resorts on 11 main islands catering to the core corporate and incentive market. On the primary group destination of Nassau Paradise Island, hotels range from the five-property, 3,400-room Atlantis, Paradise Island to the elite One&Only Ocean Club. Also popular are Grand Bahama Island and The Abacos, a 120-mile island chain renowned for boating and sailing.
Myriad off-site attractions include the 11-acre Retreat Garden National Park in Nassau, housing a globally preeminent collection of rare and exotic palms. At Educultural Junkaroo, groups can learn about Junkaroo, the centuries-old Bahamian national festival and even organize their own mini-event, complete with costumes and music. Scuba divers of all skill levels have the ultimate in underwater experiences in the Out Islands, including sunken ships, legendary “blue holes” and Thunderball Grotto, filming location for two 007 films.
Atlantis Paradise Island Resort
Unique Resort featuring 141 acre Aquaventure water park, 11 million gallon marine habitat, Dolphin Cay and over 40 restaurant/bars.