Bahamas and Caribbean Adventure

 

Bahamas & Caribbean Adventure 2015

 

7 Days/6 Nights
Departs from KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Sunday, March 8, 2015
Returns to KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday, March 14, 2015

Trip requires a minimum of 6 aircraft and is limited to a maximum of 12 aircraft

Overview & Pricing

Join us on this fantastic journey to three exciting beach destinations in three different countries. Warm and sunny Caribbean weather and spectacular aerial views will accompany us throughout the trip.

Providenciales or “Provo”, Turks and Caicos: Enjoy British elegance and laid back island atmosphere in the heart of Provo’s picturesque tourist center only a short walk from Grace Bay, a 12 mile long beach considered one of the world’s top ten most beautiful beaches. Explore the island, take a sailing and snorkel tour around the island and stroll through the quaint Grace Bay shopping area.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: Let yourself be pampered by Dominican hospitality and enjoy the Golden Beach (Playa Dorada) and friendly atmosphere; seize the opportunity to learn about Puerto Plata’s historic past and visit the oldest military fortification in the Americas; enjoy breathtaking views from atop mount Isabel, or take a tour to one of the outstanding natural attractions in the surrounding area.

Long Island, Bahamas: Take the opportunity to relax at the friendly Stella Maris resort, surrounded by lush gardens, secluded beach coves and three pools. Enjoy the inspiring panoramic views the resort has to offer or spend the day fishing or diving. For the more adventurous, an optional day trip to Dean’s Blue Hole –the deepest of its kind in the world- can also be arranged.

Special Cessna Owner Organization and Piper Owner Society Price:
$395 Airplane registration (non-refundable)
$2,199.00 per person (double occupancy)

Cost per additional per son or for single occupancy available upon request.

 

Navigation Information

Our route will take us over water and life jackets are required for this trip. Life rafts and a GPS are strongly recommended for this trip and can be purchased or rented prior to your trip from a number of FBO’s or Pilot Shops. Contact us for more information.

Route-map Bahamas Caribbean 2015

Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales
518 NM
Providenciales to Puerto Plata
172 NM
Puerto Plata to Stella Maris
378 NM
Stella Maris to Deadman’s Cay (optional)
52 NM (round trip)
Stella Maris to Fort Lauderdale
323 NM
Total distance:
1,068 NM

Airports of landing
ICAO Identifier
Runway length
Ft. Lauderdale Executive
KFXE
6,001 FT
Providenciales
MBPV
9,209 FT
Puerto Plata
MDPP
10,106 FT
Stella Maris
MYLS
4,000 FT



Itinerary

Caribbean Sky Tours’ (CST) Bahamas & Caribbean Adventure Fly-In departs from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on March 8, 2015 and returns to Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 14, 2015. There will be a pre-flight briefing in the evening of March 7 at our hotel. The group will meet at the Banyan FBO terminal, Fort Lauderdale Executive airport at 8:00 am on March 8th for a final trip review and briefing.

Day 1 Sunday, March 8
Ports of Call Resort

Meet at the Banyan FBO at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport for our final pre-departure briefing and flight to Providenciales (Provo), Turks & Caicos where we will clear customs and immigration. Our route will take us over numerous islands, breath-taking scenery of sand bars and reefs offering wonderful photo opportunities. Our destination is the Ports of Call Resort located in the heart of Grace Bay in what has been recognized repeatedly as the best beach destination in the world. Although not right on the beach, Ports of Call’s own designated beach area is only 300 yards away. We will be arriving at the Provo Air Center and clear customs and immigration before transferring to the hotel. After check in you will have the opportunity to stroll around Grace Bay and choose among the many delightful restaurants and savory menu options available.

Meals Included:None

Day 2 Monday, March 9

Consider taking the half day snorkel and sailing tour with the Atabeyra sailing ship around the shallow waters of Provo island. Spend the day on the beautiful world renowned Grace Bay beach or take an island tour or walk around the Grace Bay area to enjoy the shops, restaurants and cafés of this elegant but quaint beach destination. We will meet in the hotel lobby before dinner for a pre-flight briefing and will walk to a nearby restaurant to share a delicious dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Atabeyra sailing ship

Day 3 Tuesday, March 10
Aerial view of Puerto Plata beach and resorts

After breakfast we check out and transfer to the Provo International airport to fly to Puerto Plata. After completing the arrival formalities we will transfer to our hotel Blue Bay Villas Doradas located on a beautiful stretch of beach known as Playa Dorada or Golden Beach. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. We will meet for dinner later that evening.

Meals Included: All

Day 4 Wednesday, March 11

Enjoy the beautiful beach, take one of the two recommended full day tours to the waterfalls of Damajagua (Charcos de Damajagua) or Cayo Arena also known as Paradise Island. A half day alternative is the City Tour, visit to the old fort of San Felipe, the oldest military fortification built in the Americas, the Brugal rum distillery and/or the Amber Museum. Another option is the cable car ride from the top of Mount Isabel to enjoy panoramic views of Puerto Plata and the surrounding areas. We will meet before dinner for a pre-flight briefing and enjoy a group dinner together.

Meals Included: All

San Felipe Fort

Day 5 Thursday, March 12
Stella Maris

We will leave the hotel after an early breakfast and head to the airport to fly to Long Island, Bahamas. We will land at the Stella Maris airport and complete the international arrival formalities. Next, we transfer to the Stella Maris Resort nestled in a palm grove overlooking the Atlantic, surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, all located right next to the Resort’s airport. The hotel features 7 secluded beach coves and three different pools amongst which you will surely find the perfect relaxation spot.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6 Friday, March 13

Enjoy the last day of your Caribbean vacation relaxing on the beach, go fishing, snorkeling or diving. For those that cannot get enough adventure we recommend an optional day trip to Deadman’s Cay. You can fly to the Deadman's Cay airport located on the southern end of Long Island and transfer to Dean’s Blue Hole, the deepest in the world. There you can swim and snorkel right next to a beautiful beach. This day trip provides a special opportunity to explore the less traveled parts of the Bahamas and experience the true charm of the Out Islands. We will meet at the hotel lobby before dinner for a pre-flight briefing to review the flight back to Fort Lauderdale.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Dean's Blue Hole

Day 7 Saturday, March 14
Stella Maris

After an early breakfast we transfer to the airport and depart Stella Maris back to Fort Lauderdale.

Meals Included: Breakfast



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