Travel Agent - September 15, 2008 - (Page USA2)

watery activities that thrill, educate, relax and inspire WORLD-CLASS WATER ATTRACTIONS Atlantis is a unique destination focused on the wonder of water. The options are so varied for water-based activities that you can add value to the guest experience by helping clients plan their activity time for optimum enjoyment. the legendary civilization. If your clients prefer, they can take a guided tour with a navigator. Guests can walk through a clear underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks, or walk across a suspension bridge over the Predator Lagoon. They can watch the daily ﬁsh feedings, pick up starﬁsh in the touch tank or dive into the Paradise Lagoon to swim among the ﬁsh. Dolphin Cay Reservations are required for Dolphin Cay, a special dolphin interaction and education center with a 14-acre habitat opened in 2007. It’s home to 28 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, including the rescued Hurricane Katrina dolphins. Programs start with an educational session and a choice of two dolphin experiences. The Shallow Water Interaction in waist-deep water allows guests to meet and play with the dolphins. The Deep Water Swim gives participants a chance to swim or snorkel with them using a water scooter. A portion of the program proceeds goes to the Kerzner Marine Foundation, which supports research, a marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center, a breed-and-release program for endangered species and coral reef conservation programs. Pools and Beaches There are 20 swimming areas that cater to every desire, including everything from zero-entry and children’s pools, to free-form and formal pools. Clients can enjoy The Bahamas’ beautiful whitesand beaches and crystal-blue water. Children can play at Splashers with fountains, water cannons and slides, while adults staying at the luxurious The Cove Atlantis can bask in the social scene at Cain at the Cove ultra-pool and beach club. Adventure Thrills The Mayan Temple hosts the ultimate heart-stopper, the Leap of Faith, which sends adventure seekers on an almost vertical drop that ultimately passes through a clear tube in a shark-ﬁlled lagoon. Other exhilarating water slides here include the Serpent Slide, Jungle Slide and dual Challengers. The Power Tower’s four adrenaline-producing water slides, include the Abyss with a drop through waterfalls into an underground cenote with alligator gars. The three inner tube slides – the Drop, the Falls and the Surge – connect to a mile-long river ride called the Current with tidal waves, white-water rapids and wave surges. The complex, named Aquaventure, opened in 2007. The separate Lazy River Ride is a quarter-mile loop with a gentle current. Marine Habitat The beauty and intrigue of the underwater environment is showcased in the world’s largest open-air marine habitat. Here visitors can view 50,000 marine animals in 14 exhibit lagoons and the underwater exhibits in Atlantis’ most popular marine attraction, The Dig, a journey through ancient Atlantis. The Dig features a labyrinth of chambers with jellyﬁsh, piranhas and other species swimming among the ruins of Other Blue Adventures Tell clients to look for Blue Adventure Planners at various locations on the property to schedule water activities such as a reef snorkeling trip, snuba experience or scuba diving instruction. Guests can rent paddleboats, waterbikes or kayaks, take a catamaran cruise or charter a powerboat. 2 | A TRAVEL AGENT MASTER SPECIALIST PROGRAM Atlantis.com | usairwaysvacations.com http://www.Atlantis.com http://www.usairwaysvacations.com

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