Open -

1968 / 1994

· 1st Owner -

In 1994 South African Hotel magnate Sol Kerzner bought the languishing resort off of entertainer Merv Griffen (Trump once had a majority share) and completely rebuilt it with $800 million and a $1 billion expansion in 2007

· Stars - ****

· Guests -

When phase 2 opened 60 A list celebrities in cluding Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder were on hand for the party of the century

· Signature -

The iconic Bridge Suites were the World's most expensive hotels were $25,000 back in 2002

· Rooms -

3805  @  $242 - $5,219

· Claim to Fame -

The World's largest open air marine habitat

· Innovations -

Size / Extravagance / Spend

· Feature -

Mayan Temple Leap of Faith waterslide into the shark pool and other exciting slides / Snorkel the ruins of Atlantis

· View -

Paradise Island and the Bahamas

· High Tea -

Starbucks

· Facilities -

All water sports including waterslides and a mile long river ride with rapids and waves / 20 swimming areas / 11 pools / Ocean front 18 hole Golf Course / Spa / Comedians / Concerts / Casino / Weddings

· Unique -

A Casino that lets in the natural light 

· Restaurants -

21 Restaurants

8 Fine Dining Restaurants including Celebrity Chefs Jose Andres and Nobu Matsuhisa

11 Casual Dining Restaurants

17 Cafes, Snack and Lunch Places

· Bars -

19 Bars

Various Beach Bars, Pool Bars, Cocktail Bars and Night Clubs

· Sights -

141 acre water park with water slides - river rides - 11 pools - miles of beaches  / The world's largest open ai marine habitat with over 50,000 marine animals in 15 exhibit lagoons / Dive or walk with sharks / swim with dolphins and sea lions / Play with Stingrays

· Extra -