DAY 1
FORT LAUDERDALE
Our Caribbean adventure begins in beautiful Fort Lauderdale: home to gorgeous white sand beaches, South Florida style, 3 pm dinners, and the jumping off point for our Caribbean Adventure. Fly into Fort Lauderdale Executive and park at Banyan Air Center.
We will gather for a welcome dinner. This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with your fellow travelers, sample some delicious cuisine, and wind down after a long day of flying.
Tonight and tomorrow morning we will discuss the route and weather for our flight to Turks & Caicos.
DAY 2
BAHAMAS AND TURKS & CAICOS
Grab your passport - today you start an international adventure as we head to Providenciales, in Turks & Caicos. We begin the day with breakfast and a weather briefing. Your flight plan and EAPIS customs info will be filed for you by our instructor staff.
The first leg takes us from Ft. Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (MBPV). We depart heading southeast and fly over the crystal blue warm waters. Look down upon the recreational boats and sparkling ocean as you cruise over uninhabited islands.
We will land at Providenciales, found on the western end of the island chain known as Turks & Caicos, and home to beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and world class resorts. Upon exiting Customs you will be whisked away to the hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the view from your room until dinner.
We’ll have a delicious dinner full of local flavors and share stories about the day of flying.
DAY 3 - 4
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS
We have a boat day planned, for those who wish to join, where we can see the sea from boat level and experience the beauty of the Caribbean. We will set sail, discovering the tiny surrounding islands and secluded beaches, snorkeling, and enjoying the scenery.
After returning to the hotel, feel free to enjoy some down time before we gather for Fee In The Sand dinner, and enjoy the exquisite night air as we relax after a fun-filled day.
Tomorrow is a day left open for endless possibilities. Relax and enjoy the beach- you are in paradise! Golf, snorkel, scuba, enjoy retail therapy, take an eco-tour, horseback ride... you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. This is a day on your own- explore the island, eat dinner at a local resort- it’s entirely up to you.
DAY 5
LONG ISLAND BAHAMAS
After breakfast, we'll depart Turks & Caicos and head back northwest. We'll make our way across the breathtaking waters of the Caribbean Sea toward Long Island in the Bahamas.
We will clear Customs at Stella Maris before embarking on the 30 minute flight to Staniel Cay, where we will enjoy lunch and a boat trip to visit the famous swimming pigs.
Sadly, we must leave the pigs behind and return to Stella Maris. After landing, we'll head to the Cape Santa Maria Beach resort.
Your eyes are not deceiving you... you’ve found paradise, again. A visit to Long Island in the Bahamas is a chance to experience the true Bahamian way. Smiles come naturally. Warmth goes beyond the sun. Time passes more slowly. You’ll wonder what took you so long to find a utopia like this.
You'll feel like you've escaped into a Jimmy Buffett style island paradise at Cape Santa Maria Resort. The resort is poised directly on Cape Santa Maria Beach, a four mile vista of bright white sand that has been recognized as one of the top 10 best beaches in the world. The breathtaking scene isn’t shared by many – the resort is small, intimate, and family run. Here you’ll be able to unwind and disconnect from the hassles of the day to day world. Grab a drink and enjoy the view from your bungalow before dinner!
DAY 6
CAPE SANTA MARIA
Today will be a day to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings from sea level. You have the option of spending time at the resort, take a barefoot walk and let your toes sink into the powdery sand. Read a book or doze on a chaise lounge or hammock before wading into the calm, bright blue water. The sea is as clear as glass and the color is like none you’ve ever seen. There is no suitable word for this kind of ethereal beauty.
If you’d like, we will venture out to enjoy the fresh sea air by bicycle. Our 2 wheeled adventures will take us on a short jaunt to a local Conch shack, where we can relax and enjoy local island fare and drinks. After returning to the hotel, you’ll have free time before dinner to relax and enjoy the sunset on the water.
In the evening, we will gather for our final dinner, and enjoy the exquisite night air as we relax after a fun-filled day.
DAY 7
CAPE SANTA MARIA AND FLORIDA
Today begins with a delicious breakfast followed by check out and preparation for departure. We’ll take care of your flight plans, Customs, and all the details.
Along the way, take the time to flightsee over paradise on our return back to reality.
Included in this trip
6 nights accommodations, double occupancy
1 night in Florida
3 nights in Turks and Caicos
2 nights at the Cape Santa Maria Resort in the Bahamas
Charter boat excursion in Turks & Caicos
Swimming with the pigs excursion in Staniel Cay
Excursion in the Bahamas
Breakfast each morning
Lunch on 4 days (Day 4 exception)
Dinner on 5 nights (Day 4 exception)
Ground transportation during trip
Aircraft tie down fees during trip
Customs fees
*Additional activities are available through the resorts
**A Cirrus instructor is available for hire- please request in advance
WEATHER/REFUND POLICY:
The Flight Academy will not fly or sanction flight in weather that is unsafe or for which the Cirrus is not rated. The weather at our departure location and our destination must be above published minimums in order for us to launch.
In the event weather does not permit a flight to take place as scheduled, the Flight Academy will attempt to find an alternate route that allows for a safe execution of the flight. If the weather causes the trip to be cancelled, no refund will be offered. Any additional expenses incurred during the trip due to foul weather will be the responsibility of the customer.
Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
