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resorts 2008 PARADISE ISLAND • BAHAMAS Atlantis A billion-dollar expansion, including an all-new conference center, raise the bar at this all-in-one destination. private, fully equipped, 900-square-foot executive meeting rooms. Both offer panoramic views of the pools and Cove Beach. In addition, there are more than 20 outdoor locations—from the River Pool Deck to the Baths Colonnade to the sands of West Beach—that can serve as outdoor event space. The largest, the Grotto Pool Deck, can accommodate receptions to 1,500 and banquets to 1,050 in a lush outdoor setting. The smallest, the Royal Overlook, can host 60 for receptions or 40 for banquets with a view. Special touches, such as live Bahamian music, add color to these outdoors events. ACCOMMODATIONS This vast resort complex provides accommodations in six settings, with an option that is right for every sort of meeting. The landmark Royal Towers, connected by a Venetian-style bridge suite, features vivid murals and sculptures and its Great Hall of Waters lobby offers large window views into Ruins Lagoon. The Royal Towers’ 1,039 400-square-foot rooms feature half balconies, and its 162 suites open onto full balconies with water, terrace, or harbor views. The Cove Atlantis is a new, exclusive private haven in the midst of the larger resort, making it an ideal choice for upscale groups. Its 600 luxurious, open floor plan suites range from 672 to 760 square feet, and include step-down lower levels, oversized marble and granite bathrooms with separate shower, partial or full balcony, and many luxury amenities. The Club Level provides concierge service and access to The Club Lounge. The more relaxed Coral Towers, set amidst the exotic lagoons, close to many of the resort attractions, has a tropically casual atmosphere. Its 656 300-square-foot, recently renovated rooms all have full balconies. The laid-back, family-friendly Beach Towers, just steps from Atlantis Beach, offers the feel of a casual Caribbean resort. Its 423 275-square-foot SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MEETING SPACE Start with the new 50,000 square-foot Imperial Ballroom, the largest ballroom in the Caribbean and the latest addition to Atlantis’ expanded Conference Center. Add to that 30,000 square feet of prefunction space, 33 breakout rooms, and five boardrooms, and it becomes obvious that mega-conferences (as well as intimate board meetings) will be well accommodated at Atlantis. The Imperial Ballroom can host 5,300 guests for receptions, 3,500 for banquets, and 3,975 for theater-style events. The Conference Center’s 25,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, on the same floor, can accommodate 2,700 for receptions, 1,840 for banquets, 1,200 classroom style, and can hold 156 trade show booths. These two ballrooms, with surrounding breakout and board rooms and a business center, all on one floor, simplify managing large conventions and exhibitions. The Beach Tower’s Crown Ballroom can accommodate groups as large as 1,450, with 11 smaller meeting rooms offering breakout options. The Cove Atlantis provides two very 58

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