Family fun


◗ Shop for inexpensive toys and souvenirs in the waterfront Straw Market


◗ Learn about Nassau’s swashbuckling past at the fantastic Pirates of Nassau Museum.


◗ Explore forts, historic buildings and colonial history on an island tour.


◗ Pick up mouthwatering treats at the Graycliff Chocolatier and nearby Drawbridge Patisserie & Gelateria.


◗ Tuck in at the casual fish-fry restaurants at Arawak Cay – they are a Nassau institution and great for families.


pool and swim-up bar – just the place to cool off after a day in the glorious Bahamian sunshine. With 223 renovated junior


suites that now include cable TV and free Wi-Fi, the Paradise Island hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast buffet to get the day off to a good start. Families enjoy the best


of both worlds here, as the Comfort Suites complex is right next door to Atlantis, so guests get complimentary access to Aquaventure and the resort’s other facilities, including swimming pools, river rides and its private beach, as well as special privileges in its restaurants. Parents can also book in for pampering treatments at the Atlantis spa. When it’s time to explore


pre-teens and teens, with a packed daily programme of age-appropriate activities. Youngsters can work alongside aquarists feeding fish and sea turtles, try their hand at pottery, cookery or drama classes, or head to the novel underwater video arcade. The Crush club, with its gaming stadium, is the coolest place for pre-teens and teens to hang out in


the evening, while parents enjoy a romantic meal for two or play a few hands in the casino.


Comfort Suites Paradise Island For an affordable family break, you can’t beat this intimate, all-suite low- rise hotel set in tropical landscaped grounds surrounding a swimming


farther afield, Comfort Suites is ideally placed for guests to go on excursions to discover the rest of the island and is within walking distance of the many culinary delights at Marina Village, Atlantis and other restaurant hot spots. Children will love trying conch fritters and hefty portions of Bahamian mac-and-cheese. Bon appetit!


Harborside Resort, Atlantis Paradise Island Fancy your own holiday home-from-home with a bit more room to stretch out? Then check in to one of the comfortable villas at the Harborside Resort, which is part of Atlantis. The charming, pastel-coloured buildings provide a spacious Paradise Island base that’s right in the centre of the fun and perfect for families with older children. There’s a choice of one,


two and three-bedroom Caribbean-themed villas, many with patios and balconies. The largest 1,446sq ft apartments sleep up to 10 and the master suites include whirlpool tubs. All villas come with fully equipped kitchens that make self-catering an easy option, and there are plenty of shops nearby along with the colourful daily food market beneath the bridge from Nassau to Paradise Island. Harborside has its own


kids’ pool along with a gym, outdoor pool and table tennis, so families can stay close to home when they wish. When it’s time to splash out and head to Aquaventure, there are regular free shuttles to and from the waterpark.


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