Where to Stay:

The Cove ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Best for: Adults-focused experience, sophisticated atmosphere 

Features: Private pools, exclusive beach access, cabanas 

Advantage: Full access to all Atlantis amenities

Ideal for: Festival-goers wanting luxury and fewer children 

The Royal ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Best for: Families attending the festival

Features: Central location, convenient to marina, restaurants, shopping

Advantage: Easy access to main festival venues 

Ideal for: Groups balancing festival with family activities 

Select Festival Itinerary

Wednesday Recommendations:

Swirl Party (Ocean Club Clubhouse) 

Upscale opening night celebration 

Live performances, DJ

Celebrity chefs

High-end cuisine including prime rib 

Limited tickets, intimate setting 

Perfect festival kickoff 

Thursday Recommendations:

Sparkles at Sunset 

Exclusive experience in the iconic Bridge Suite ($25,000/night)

Exquisite champagne tasting with sweet and savory pairings 

Intimate event with limited tickets 

18+ only (rare for this mostly all-ages festival) 

Wine Dinner with Bobby Flay (Ocean’s Edge) 

Intimate dinner with Bobby Flay

Exquisite wine pairings 

Breathtaking seaside setting 

$350 per person, communal seating 

All ages welcome

Great option if you favor smaller, more quiet, accessible events 

Tacos and Tequila (Signature Event & Fan Favorite hosted at Paradise Harbor on the sand)

Hosted by Michael Symon and Michael White 

Live performances (previous performers: Baja Men) 

Crave-worthy taco creations 

Signature tequila cocktails

 $250 per person (early entry recommended) 

Up to 700-person event, big, wide open-air

Friday Recommendations:

Island Food Tour with Michael Symon

Luxury culinary tour across Nassau

Exclusive meals at top restaurants

Intimate interactions with Chef Symon 

$400 per person, 4-hour duration 

Perfect alternative to water activities 

A Taste of Paradise (Signature Event, Hosted by Bobby Flay at Paradise Harbor)

Beachside bites from top chefs 

Sumptuous wines and cocktails 

Live music with culinary stars 

Early entry strongly recommended

Saturday Recommendations:

Art of Sushi Masterclass at Nobu 

Hands-on sushi making with Nobu’s award-winning chefs 

Ultra-exclusive (only 10 participants) 

$400-500 per person 

Learn elite sushi-making secrets 

Jerk Jam (Signature Event, Hosted by James Beard winner Chef JJ Johnson at Paradise Harbor) 

Live entertainment (previous performer: Grammy winner Shaggy) 

Bold Caribbean and jerk flavors 

Meet local chefs, discover hidden culinary gems

Enjoy craft cocktails made with local Rum 

Cooking demonstrations

Late Night, lively atmosphere

$350 for early entry (strongly recommended) 

Sunday Recommendations:

Gospel Brunch (Café Martinique, Hosted by Chef Kardea Brown from Food Network)

Extravagant all-inclusive brunch featuring: 

Seafood bar, charcuterie, artisan pastries 

Family-style main courses 

Unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, Champagne

Lively gospel entertainment

Perfect festival finale before departure

2 seatings

$250 per person

 Pro Tips:

Early Entry is Worth It: 

For signature events (Taste of Paradise, Tacos and Tequila, Jerk Jam), early entry means experiencing the event with only 75-100 people for an hour  vs. up to 700-1000 later! 

Package Deal: A festival package combining Tacos and Tequila, Taste of Paradise, and Jerk Jam is available for just under $500 but keep in mind that is for standard entry, not early entry!

Accommodations Strategy: Choose The Cove for a more secluded, sophisticated adult experience or The Royal for family-friendly activities and convenience to most events.