How to Relax in the Bahamas

The Islands in the Bahamas are a great place to relax, but with so much to do and see you may need help learning how to relax at Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

When you get up in the morning, get up fairly early and head down to Atlantis beach which is on the east - northeast side of Paradise Island. Get there early enough to see the sun come up - this will vary, of course, depending on the time of year. It’s unlikely anyone will be there except maybe a fisherman and possibly the worker on the Caterpillar beach comber that does kind of annoy you with the noise it makes.

Here you can look for shells, wade in the surf or just sit and enjoy the sunrise. Relax while watching the various birds gather on the beach and then run from the waves! When more people start to show up, it is time to leave for breakfast!

If you got up a little too early, pick a time in late morning or mid afternoon for a little nap. Your room will suffice for the relaxation, but why not go for a lounge chair by a pool or on the beach instead? If you choose outside for that nap, mind your sunscreen! The Caribbean sun will burn you much quicker than a more northern exposure. The lounge chairs at the beach that have a sun cover go quickly so get there early for one of those if you want it.

Everything slows down in the heat of the afternoon, again depending on the time of year. If you are not napping, how about relaxing dip in one of the many pools to cool off?

After dinner, or early evening if you prefer later dinners, stroll down to the Marina Village but go by way of the marina itself. Wander up and down the docks and drink in the ambiance of multimillion dollar yachts, complete with small boats, jet skis and, once in a while, a helicopter! Many of the yachts have beautiful lighting and are simply a joy to look at.

Marina Village is a pleasant strolling area also. The Bimini Road restaurant has some pretty good entertainment on their front porch for everyone in the village to enjoy. You might find a seat or two on the ledge to sit down, otherwise many will be standing to watch and listen. If you do not mind waiting for up to an hour in line, maybe some Haagen Dazs ice cream from the Village Creamery will top off the evening meal.

For a quieter evening stroll, head on over to the Cove to enjoy the modernesque lighting illuminating the lobby area. You can even take a late evening walk along the paved path from Cove Beach past Atlantis Beach, but you may want a flashlight with you since the whole thing is not lighted.

It is hard to relax at a resort like Atlantis when there is so much to see and do. Hopefully these ideas will help you learn how to relax at Atlantis on Paradise Island and enjoy the surrounding Caribbean atmosphere.