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flickering “whelk” lanterns, creating the mood of an underwa-
ter civilization.
Water activities continue above the surface as well. Near Pred-
ator Lagoon, a rope suspension bridge swings and sways over
the water. Nearby water tricycles churn across
Paradise La-
goon
, a salt water lagoon that opens to the sea where the resort
hopes to introduce tropical fish. The protected, calm waters will
be used by beginning snorkelers as well as for scuba diving
classes. And if the two of you are thrill seekers, you can plunge
down the
Leap of Faith
slide on a replica of a Mayan temple.
The slide takes an almost vertical 60-foot drop, plunging riders
into an acrylic tunnel in a lagoon. The temple is also home to
the
Serpent
slide, which spins through the interior of the dark
temple before emerging into Predator Lagoon. For something a
little quieter, hop an inner tube and set off on the quarter-mile
journey pushed by a gentle current.
If you are not a guest of the hotel, you can purchase a day pass
to the attractions for $25.
Island Sights & Museums
The heart of Nassau is
Rawson Square
. Make your first stop
here at the Visitors Information Center,
242-332-7500, for
brochures and maps before starting off on busy
Bay Street
, the
shopping district. Here gold and gems are sold down the street
from straw baskets and T-shirts at the
Straw Market
, one of
the most popular souvenir stops. Be sure to look behind the
Straw Market for a glimpse at the cruise ships that dock at
Prince George Dock
.
At Rawson Square, horse-drawn surreys wait for passengers,
who pay about $10 (be prepared to negotiate) for a two-person,
half-hour ride along picturesque Bay Street.
Another popular attraction is the
Ardastra Gardens and
Zoo
, located on Chippingham Road, off West Bay Street,
242-
323-5806; www.ardastra.com. The only zoo in the Bahamas,
Ardastra features 300 species of animals and 50 species of
birds, including monkeys, iguanas, and marching pink flamin-
gos. Stop here if you have time, but this is one site that can be
cut from busy itineraries. The caged animals are depressing to
view, and the personnel are far from friendly.
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