<div align="center">(https://aistvnow-a.akamaihd.net/tvnow/format/16008/720x405/format.jpg)<br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Welcome to Paradise! Also known as the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, Mexico. Located 40 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta, the property includes a spa, a restaurant, a pool, and is described as "an intimate experience with nature in eco-chic comfort on a private jungle-beach." During your search for love, you will be able to enjoy all that the property has to offer. The entire, secluded beach has been reserved, so only contestants and staff are permitted here during filming of the show.<br/><br/>One major difference this year is that the camera crew will be much less visible. Instead of bombarding the contestants with microphones and cameras, we've made the decision to install small devices all over the property, which will record everything discreetly. That way, everything that our contestants say and do is still recorded, without them having to think about the fact that their actions will be aired on television. It should make for a highly dramatic season! Perhaps the most dramatic yet!<br/><br/>So, hopefully everyone has their swimsuits, sunscreen and sunglasses. We've got their tickets to paradise, and it's time for them to soak up the sun and hopefully, the romance. <br/><br/><br/>(http://www.playa-escondida.com/assets/img/1360x683/beach-compressor.jpg)<br/>A bird's eye view of the private beach and hotel.<br/><br/></span></span><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ec/8e/79/ec8e7957e520c78d7a423326000b8956.jpg)<br/><div align="center">The path to paradise.</div></div> <div class="floatleft">(https://media.glamour.com/photos/57ab78e97afdb546548e1e85/master/w_1250,c_limit/bachelor-in-paradise-pool-scenery-playa-escondida.jpg)<br/><div align="center">The pool area.</div></div> <div class="floatleft">(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vR3d-ObrWAo/U9ySmsL_rFI/AAAAAAAAq7Q/ly2PRIx2iq4/s1600/IMG_4820.JPG)<br/><div align="center">Bridge to the bar/restaurant.</div></div> <div class="floatleft">(https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2014610/rs_1024x759-140710124225-1024.bachelor4.cm.71014.jpg)<br/><div align="center">Sitting area.</div></div> <div class="floatleft">(https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2014610/rs_1024x759-140710124226-1024.bachelor3.cm.71014.jpg?fit=around|600:600&amp;crop=600:600;center,top&amp;output-quality=90)<br/><div align="center">Beach side lounging area.</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div class="floatleft">(https://cdn-hit.scadigital.io/media/43934/bachie-hotel.jpg?preset=MainImage)<br/><div align="center">Women's hotel room.</div></div> <div class="floatleft">(https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/MfIJ6UUEWtKXPvy6lXgaAwsIwKo=/600x0/http%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2F_%2Fmedia%2F2018%2F03%2F26%2F13%2F03%2FMangoBay13CR.jpg)<br/><div align="center">Men's hotel room.</div></div> <div class="floatleft">(https://press.vidanta.com/documents/53423/53519/Feb-2015-2797.jpg/4c1acd2b-8cc4-4a25-ac58-868482c33bc2?t=1466610319000)<br/><div align="center">Spa area.</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br/><hr/><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://www.biography.com/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_face%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_300/MTU0NjY1NDM4MzUxOTkyMTUw/chris-harrison-rick-rowell_abc-via-getty-images--square.jpg)</div><br/>"Hi, I'm Chris Harrison. It's June 21st - the first day of summer. You know what that means. Welcome to a new season of Bachelor in Paradise!<br/><br/>Our intention is to make a show about summer fun, and of course, love. A show that gives our chosen contestants a chance to find their soulmates and hopefully get married. Just as several couples from past seasons already have. Well, we're back this summer and eager to get this season started. We couldn't be happier to - for the first time - allow same sex couples the chance at love right here on our set.<br/><br/>Love is in the air this time around, can you feel it? Without further ado, let's get this season started. A season I can honestly say will be the most entertaining and - yes - the most dramatic season ever. Please join me in welcoming our contestants to paradise."