I'm planning an all-inclusive trip to the Bahamas with my wife and 15 month old. Request guidance on the following items:

1) Is this kind of vacation too much for such a young child?
2) Relating to above: I'm thinking of staying 8 days since the cost per day is a better deal. But is 8 days way too much for my child?
3) I'm looking at the Radisson Cable Beach. Any recent comments on this resort?
4) Should I consider paying more to go to the Atlantis Paradise Island?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Can't really answer the part about the 15 month old -- only you know your child -- but I'd go with the Radisson for the following reasons:

Atlantis, although beautiful, is VERY expensive and a taxi to get off Paradise Island is also expensive.

The Radisson is on Cable Beach, more or less in the middle of the island. There is a bus that will stop at the front door that will take you downtown or basically anywhere you want to go.

The Radisson is a smaller resort and is in walking distance to a casino and other restaurants if you want a little variety.

You'll be able to relax more at the smaller resort.

Just a suggestion, but if you decide to ditch the all-inclusive aspect the Nassau Beach Hotel, two hotels away, is very cozy and can be gotten for a song.

A question for you: What does an AI charge for a 15 month old? Is it free? Half price? Full price?

I know that all kids are different but I was hoping for some feedback about other young children at the caribbean. There are programs for kids 4+ so where does that leave younger kids. Should I expect a few other kids less than age 2 for my child to play with?

As far as I know, most AIs are free for kids under 2. I also think many are free for kids under 4 but a airplane seat must be purchased if > age 2.

If you're concerned about whether or not your 15 month old will have good time; it doesn't matter. Children that age can grow more enthralled with a tiny, green worm inching across the sidewalk than a million dollar water slide. A beach scene with wading in the H20 with mom and dad, and making sand castles would be delightful, no matter how inexpensive the hotel. Cable Beach has a nice beach; I agree with Al's suggestions and the reco's for other places than Atlantis. In fact, the crowd at Atlantis may, logistically and patience-wise, interfere with your child's good time (and yours). Robert

As long as the child is free, stay on the Concierge Level at Atlantis. Cont breakfast, tea time, evening cocktails, and dessert all included. Nice little man-made beach with no surf for kiddo!