Paradise Island facts for kids
Paradise Island is a beautiful island in the Bahamas. It is located just north of another island called New Providence. Two bridges connect these two islands. One bridge was built in 1999, and the other was finished in the late 1990s.
What is Paradise Island Like?
Paradise Island, like all of the Bahamas, is famous for its soft, white beaches. It also has warm weather all year round, which is perfect for swimming and playing outside. The island is also well-known for a huge hotel and casino called Atlantis. It's a very popular place for families and tourists to visit.
Movies Filmed Here
Paradise Island is a popular spot for making movies! Many famous films have been shot on this sunny island. For example, the Beatles movie Help! was filmed here. Also, a James Bond movie called Casino Royale used Paradise Island as one of its exciting locations.
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Images for kids
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Map showing New Providence Island, which is linked to Paradise Island by two bridges. Both islands are inside Nassau's harbour.
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The Royal Towers joined by the Bridge. The Bridge Suite, located in the span, is among the most expensive places to stay in the world.
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A view towards Nassau from The Cloisters on Paradise Island.
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The bridge connecting Nassau to Paradise Island.
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The Paradise Island Lighthouse, built in 1817 at the western tip of the island.
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The French Cloisters are the rebuilt parts of a 14th-century French monastery.
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A gated community by the southern seaside.
