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Casino and Resort
and
Atlantis
on Paradise Island. The
largest is found at Atlantis (make that the largest in the Carib-
bean) with over 1,000 slots and 80 gaming tables. The casino
has a nautical theme and spectacular glass artwork.
If you're in the mood for a Bahamian show, check out the
Kings
and Knights Club
,
242-327-5321, at Forte Nassau Beach
Hotel on Cable Beach. For over 35 years, this delightful show
has entertained visitors with Bahamian songs, dances, steel
bands, fire eaters, limbo dancers, comedians, and even a few
baudy calypso tunes.
In a dancing mood? There are several discos on the island. At
Atlantis, dance the night away at
Dragons
,
242-363-3000.
Located in the Royal Towers, this nightclub is high-tech and
high-energy. The bandstand is elevated 10 feet above the floor
and the whole atmosphere is fanciful, from dragon sculptures to
video montages of fire dancing and voodoo.
Another high-energy nightspot is
The Zoo
, located on West
Bay Street at Saunders Beach,
242-322-7195. With a name
like The Zoo, you'd expect wild nightlife, and you're right. This
dance club doesn't open until 8 pm and really gets rolling after
midnight, with die-hard partiers staying until 4 am.
T
TIP: There's a hefty cover charge ($20-$40 depending
on the night) but you can get find coupons in many
giveaway publications during your stay.
Just the Facts
Entry Requirements:
US and Canadian citizens need to
show proof of citizenship in the form of a passport or a birth cer-
tificate. Visitors must also show a return airline ticket. Voter
registration cards are not accepted as a proof of citizenship.
Visas are not required for stays shorter than eight months.
You will be issued an immigration card when entering the Ba-
hamas. Hold onto it; you will need to present the card upon de-
parture. When departing, you'll clear US Customs and
Immigration in Nassau or Freeport, a real time saver.
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