Atlantis, Bahamas

Set along the Atlantic Ocean, this sprawling beachfront resort is 3 km from the lively Nassau Straw Market, 4 km from the 18th-century Fort Fincastle and 19 km from Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Bright, warm rooms have flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and ocean views; some feature kitchens, whirlpool tubs, and/or balconies or terraces. Plush suites have living rooms; an iconic bridge suite is suspended between 2 hotel towers.

Amenities include 19 bars and 21 restaurants, plus a water park, 9 pools and 2 marine habitats. There’s a lively casino, a golf course and a chic spa, along with a kids’ club. An airport shuttle can be arranged.