South African millionaire Sol Kerzner's newly opened Atlantis, on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, sets the tone.

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It was the brainchild of billionaire hotel magnate Sol Kerzner, who exploited conditions under apartheid to bring a slice of Vegas to Africa.

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The development project, supported by South African billionaire Sol Kerzner, includes what is touted as the Middle East's largest water park and an aquarium of 65, 000 fish.

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For a contrast, follow one of the Palm "fronds" to its southern edge and you will find another of Sol Kerzner's hotels: the recently opened One and Only the Palm.

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