Bahamas Junket 2011

What: Five days of sun, fun and flying. If you have not made the crossing to the Bahamas before, now is your chance to go with our group. We will assist you in learning about eAPIS filing, customs filing, filing an international flight plan and all things necessary to visit our closest neighbor to the east.

When: Depart: Sunday, February 27th, 2011 for five (5) nights; Return: Friday, March 4th.

Where: Departing LaBelle (X14) or your home airport. We will fly to and clear customs at Stella Maris. The resort - Stella Maris - is 1/2 mile from the airport. Stella Maris is a private airstrip with a 4,000' paved runway and it is an airport of entry. You can land and tie down here and never leave until it is time to fly home or embark on some island hopping day trips with some of your fellow flyers.

How much: $1,050 per room (double occupancy); $850 per room single occupancy. (Meal plans are available for $64 per person per day for breakfast and dinner)

What is included: Five (5) nights, ocean view hotel room, double occupancy; taxi to resort, room taxes and fees. Complimentary activities: •Daily a.m. and p.m. land excursions - scenic - beaches – snorkeling •2 times weekly boat trips•Use of Small Sailboats •Bicycles •Use of Kayaks •3 Pools, 8 Beaches, Beach Towels, Ping Pong, Recreation/Video Room •Eco Excursions •Weekly Rum Punch Party.

What is extra: Meals, drinks, (click here for dining optionms: http://www.stellamarisresort.com/entertainment.asp ) Bahamas departure tax (currently $20 per person); airplane fuel, tie downs; fishing expeditions; scuba diving excursions.

What's there to do: Stella Maris offers an incredible variety of diving, from hundreds of coral head and reef sites on the northwest lee side of Long Island to some 15 miles of explored northeast Atlantic locations. See the diving pages on their web site www.stellamarisresort.com/diving.asp for more information on our dive sites.
Long Island offers hundreds of sites and all depths on the ocean and lee sides for a variety of boats for small or larger groups. Fishermen enjoy Stella Maris fishing year round due to the presence of a major current stream, the North Equatorial Current, which originates in the Canary Islands and washes the shores of Long Island, transporting huge schools of Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Rainbow Runners, Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Fin Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo. And The waters around Stella Maris are a fly fisherman's paradise, with average bonefish catches of 15-20, 2-12 pounds. Fish with their guides or explore on your own in our nearby bay!

Want more to do? Check out the web site: http://www.stellamarisresort.com/