Becky

My fiance and I are getting married in June and going to the Atlantis in the bahamas for our honeymoon. I have already seen so many negative posts about the Atlantis. It sounds like the service, food, decor etc. is terrible. I have heard nothing but wonderful things until I visited this board. Does anyone have any positive comments? Any recommendations or things to avoid? We signed up for the gourment meal plan. Thanks for any enlightening input <BR>~Becky

tweedy

Becky,<BR><BR>You will have a wonderful time at the Atlantis, so much to see and do there, or you can just walk down the beach and have a quiet time just the two of you.<BR><BR>The meal plan I have heard good things about, and there are alot of restaurants at the resort, so you will have lots of options. The one comment I have heard is that with the meal plan you feel obligated to eat every meal, so just plan on running on the beach alot, lol.<BR><BR>There are a few shops in the immediate area and you can of course take a water taxi over to Nassau for some site seeing. <BR><BR>There are alot of other activities so when you get to the hotel, you might check out all the brochures at the consierge for trips and snorkling and of course there are tons of discount shopping coupons.<BR><BR>Have a wonderful time and enjoy the Bahamas.<BR><BR>tweedy

linda

Becky,<BR> I assume you have made the choice to stay at a busy, touristy place with lots of kids and activities. Personally, I wouldn't spend my honeymoon there- as we wanted quiet, romance and seclusion. However, if you wanted all those aforementioned, you'll have fun at Atlantis. The food is comparable of that to a mid-priced cruise. The hotel is bustling- you can take side trips, shop, gamble, etc.The pools are fantastic and you'll probably have great weather in June. Do you like a Vegas-style atmosphere in a warm climate? Then you will be happy here.Best of luck to you!

Gail

We love the Atlantis and have been there several times. Yes, it's huge. Yes, there are lots of people there. However, there are quiet little corners where you can "ge away" from it all. There are some secluded hammocks scattered on the grounds near the beach. Don't know which tower you booked, but sitting on your balcony looking out at the ocean is wonderful. The pools, slides, aquariums, and the Dig are FANTASTIC!! You will love it.<BR> Congratulations on your wedding!

Kim

I have to agree with both posters. Yes, it is an amazing place alot of thing to see and do but for romantic places I would give it about a 4. There will be alot of kids their at that time of year. If kids dont bother you then you will be fine. "Alantis is a must to see"

maria

I haven't been there, yet, but my sister went there and told me that I should go there for my honeymooon. I didn't cause I had already booked a trip else where. But she told me how beautiful it was!! Have fun!

Sue

Good Luck at the Atlantis. Watch out for the stampeding kids and their loud and obnoxious parents. This place is a zoo and far from secluded or quiet. Yikes! Congrats.

scubagirl

I have to agree with Sue, I don't know which is worse, the hordes of whining kids or their indulgent parents. Check with your travel agent and find a nice romantic hideway (with outside activities) to celebrate. Unless you're intention was to go to Disneyland.

tom

I assume that Becky doesn't want a particularly secluded or quiet place since she has chosen the Atlantis, so I wouldn't presume to tell her to find a different place. The Atlantis is a pretty cool place. yes, there will be kids but when I was there they seemed to be congregated mostly at the waterslides. I agree with the previous poster who said that you can find quiet corners on the grounds. <BR><BR>I know that food and service are very contentious issues and people on these boards seem to have very different experiences in that regard. I found both the service and food to be very good. It is expensive but really not out of line with higher end resorts.<BR><BR>The only real complaint, well two, that I have is (1) kids at the gourmet restaurants (one in particular who was seated next to my table and whose parents allowed him to run his toy truck up and down the side of the table and stand on the chairs) and (2) lack of decent video poker machines in the casino (not a problem for non-gamblers, obviously).

Sue

Do you really want to spend your honeymoon with tons of children?

Lorraine

Atlantis is not romantic or quiet at all. You are also going to have to deal with TONS of kids.

Mike

I would recommend for a honeymoon the Tiamo Resort in South Andros, Bahamas, very romantic with a beautiful beach --more of an authentic island experience--see Where2Stay.com.

M

Website is tiamoresorts.com

Margo

I looked at the website for Tiamo and the beach is gorgeous--why don't you split your time at Atlantic and Tiamo being that BahamasAir flies to Andros from Nassau?

jane

You will not have a quiet and romantic honeymoon at the Atlantis.<BR>The place is usually packed with kids and indulgent parents who think nothing of screaming to their children across the pool.<BR>The food is so-so and the service is not the best.<BR>Also, I have traveled most of the world and must say that Atlantis is one of the most expensive places to go. <BR>Try another island that is less commercial. IMO

xxx

What is up with you posters who keep badgering this woman to go someplace else? Her post was not "should" I go to the Atlantis - it said that she "is" going there. She's getting married in June people - pretty sure she's already reserved/paid for her trip. Unless you just get pleasure in making her feel bad about her choice. You don't even know what her likes and dislikes are, so what makes you think you're qualified to tell her where to go? <BR><BR>Becky - like I said, I don;t think kids will be that much of a problem at the pool - you can find many spots that are relatively quiet. For dinner - I would suggest that you try for later dinner reservations (maybe 8:30-9:00). If you don't mind eating a little late, it's probably a good way to lower the amount of kids you'll come across at the gourmet restaurants.<BR><BR>If you want an after dinner drink, there is a nice, quiet lounge (can't remember the name) with a bar, some couches, chairs and little tables (it's on the way to the Royal Towers).

yyy

dear xxx.. <BR><BR>You only get one honeymoon and there IS time to change reservations. Perhaps not the air, but certainly the hotel.<BR>If they are into Disney/Vegas, then they are on the right track, if they want romance/quiet, then they have time to make a change. They should seek the advise of their travel agent.<BR>

NoAtlantis

Quick call your travel agent, you have been duped. Atlantis for your honeymoon sounds like a bad idea. If you can't change your flight certainly change your hotel. Club Med paradise island is nice, just don't whatever you do stay at this awful, expensive hotel/zoo/day care center.

GoEnjoy

I agree with XXX. For those of you who don't like the Atlantis, don't go again. However, you have no right to tell someone else not to go somewhere based on your likes and dislikes. I don't compare Atlantis to Disney at all. Yes, it's huge. We've been there when the NBA had conventions there and the hotel was fully booked, and managed to have wonderful, relaxing times, without any interference from children.

Roe

I stayed at Atlantis for my honeymoon 8/2000 and I had a great time. Atlantis is very Disney/Vegas like. Definitly get the meal plan if you eat breakfast and Dinner we didnt get the meal plan because we usually dont eat before 11:00am so it wouldnt have worked for us.One night we wanted to get dinner on the cheap side and we ordered to cornbeef sandwiches and a couple of bottles of snapple it still came out to almost $50.00 bucks. Keep in mind, there is nothing to do in the evening except the Casino. I would go again but not more then 3 nights. What room cat did you book? I went to Aruba on Our first anniversery I DEFINITLY RECCOMEND THAT PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!