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Bridex100
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Atlantis Rave
If anyone is interested in a vacation that has something for everyone, I would highly recommend going to Atlantis in the Bahamas. We all had a blast! We stayed at the Cove in a beautiful modern suite. the private pool and beach (Reef and Cove guests only) was quiet and relaxing. We were a short walk from the waterpark. The Mandara Spa was spectacular. I had one of the best massages of my life. The kids could not get enough of the aquariums and pools. The boys did the Sea Squirts activity (only $29 per child, probably the only good deal on the island) and were able to hold starfish, feed sharks and sting rays. So much fun. They had a lot of free arts and crafts throughout the day and have a free movie theater. Yes, food was overpriced but we ate well. We had a mix of casual and fine dining.
We went to Beaches Turks and Caicos earlier this year and I personally thought Atlantis blew Beaches away. Cost was about the same as Beaches is $$$ for all inclusive. Atlantis restaurants were also $$ so our total cost was about the same. I thought our dining experiences at Atlantis were much better than Beaches.
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My Sunshine
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Re: Atlantis Rave
I would love to go to Atlantis! That is my top vacation spot right now 
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:02 PM |
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ThreeforTea
Girls just want to have fun..
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Atlantis Rave
I went too and LOVED it!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:08 PM |
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cowgirlkate
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Re: Atlantis Rave
How old are your kids?? Just wondering what age is appropriate.
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:26 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Posted by cowgirlkate
How old are your kids?? Just wondering what age is appropriate.
Our kids are almost 3 and almost 5. We went with a family who brought a 1yo and 4yo. Everyone had fun! I loved the short flight. This is the first place we have been to that truly felt like it was equally fun for all.
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:32 PM |
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dianadrw
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by cowgirlkate
How old are your kids?? Just wondering what age is appropriate.
Our kids are almost 3 and almost 5. We went with a family who brought a 1yo and 4yo. Everyone had fun! I loved the short flight. This is the first place we have been to that truly felt like it was equally fun for all.
What was the weather like?
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:42 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Posted by dianadrw
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by cowgirlkate
How old are your kids?? Just wondering what age is appropriate.
Our kids are almost 3 and almost 5. We went with a family who brought a 1yo and 4yo. Everyone had fun! I loved the short flight. This is the first place we have been to that truly felt like it was equally fun for all.
What was the weather like?
We were there for 4.5 days at the end of November. 3.5 days were perfect (low-mid 80's and sunny). We had two half days (one afternoon and the departure morning) of strong winds and rain. November is shoulder season and would not have been my pick for weather purposes but it worked out well for us. I have heard it is really hit or miss in November.
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:46 PM |
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ThreeforTea
Girls just want to have fun..
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Atlantis Rave
I went beg of Nov and the weather was sunny and 85. It was perfect!
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:48 PM |
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JDubs
different, not less
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Thanks for the info, I hope to go there one day! Glad you enjoyed.
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| Posted 12/3/13 2:59 PM |
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Serendipity
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Told you Atlantis is great!!! Reef and are amazing.
It's a great trip.
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| Posted 12/9/13 9:49 PM |
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KMCGK
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Glad you had a nice time. I used to go every May! Would love to go back with my DD, soon!
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| Posted 12/9/13 10:36 PM |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: Atlantis Rave
DH and I went there earlier this year, just the two of us and kept saying the whole time how we had to bring the kids back someday bc they would LOVE it there.
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| Posted 12/9/13 10:46 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: Atlantis Rave
we went there on our honeymoon in November 2004.....my DH can't wait to take the kids back
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| Posted 12/10/13 7:31 AM |
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nycgirl
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Uhoh...
I actually did not love Atlantis. To be fair, it rained most of the time we were there (may rained 5/6 days), there is NOTHING to do with kids when it rains once you see the aquarium, and was insanely expensive to eat (we did a meal plan & even so!). With a 1.5 yr old & a 3 year old, there was a lot they couldn't do & they had the most fun at the beach & a zero entry pool. We will go back when they are much older or teens.
I was planning possibly doing Beaches, but maybe we will stick to nice hotels in Florida & Caribbean.
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| Posted 12/10/13 7:59 AM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: Atlantis Rave
Posted by nycgirl
Uhoh...
I actually did not love Atlantis. To be fair, it rained most of the time we were there (may rained 5/6 days), there is NOTHING to do with kids when it rains once you see the aquarium, and was insanely expensive to eat (we did a meal plan & even so!). With a 1.5 yr old & a 3 year old, there was a lot they couldn't do & they had the most fun at the beach & a zero entry pool. We will go back when they are much older or teens.
I was planning possibly doing Beaches, but maybe we will stick to nice hotels in Florida & Caribbean.
I am sorry it rained during most of your trip. On our departure day, we planned to spend the entire morning at the beach and have brunch before heading to the airport. After about 3 hrs of tv and whining for another hr, we decided to head to the airport early. Weather is everything there. Was not fun being trapped in our hotel room.
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| Posted 12/10/13 11:12 AM |
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