A haven for the wealthy, Paradise Island boasts stunning beaches and lush foliage, great golf courses and the massive Vegas-style Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino. While the island's Bahamian charm may be gone, there are still plenty of reasons that people flock over the bridge from New Providence Island to this four-mile stretch of land. Known as Hog Island during its years as a farm for Nassau, Paradise Island's nightlife, hot hotels, gambling and beaches prove hard to resist.