Ask families what they want most in a vacation and you’re probably going to hear two things over and over—sun and water. If that’s at the top of your family’s vacation wish list, then pack your bags for the spectacular Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. As the result of some $1 billion in recent new developments, this “Best Of” family vacation destination is now the world’s largest water-themed attraction with more than 20 million gallons of pools, aquariums, saltwater lagoons and water parks beckoning you. Snorkel in the 7-acre Paradise Lagoon, frolic with dolphins at the new Dolphin Cay or cruise down the mile-long river at the new, 63-acre Aquaventure—the choice is yours. There also is a world of choice in accommodations at the massive, yet surprisingly affordable resort that boasts a spa, 18-hole oceanfront golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf and a stylish casino with 78 table games and more than 800 one-armed bandits dying to take your money.

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