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Bahamas Getaway for Private Pilots

Enjoy a Bahamas getaway like no other, ideal for private pilots who desire a memorable vacation on a magnificent island. The laidback lifestyle of cruising and fishing caters to generations of families who return each year for its unique Bahamian experiences. Discover the beauty of this magnificent ocean setting with sparkling seas, crystal-clear skies and adventures that await you.

Bahamas Bound Pilot Briefing:

Stella Maris International Airport (MYLS) is an Airport of Entry with Bahamas Customs and Immigration, has a 4000' paved runway, and is a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) managed by Hawkline with services including Av-Gas and Jet-A. Our Airport of Entry has a phone that is pre-programmed with speed dial numbers most often needed by private pilots; those numbers typically include Weather, Flight Service, East Coast US Customs Facilities, and long distance calling card access for AT&T, MCI, and Sprint. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has information available to help you plan your flight to our Bahamas resort. The video distributed by the BMOT&A can be viewed on the Bahamas Aviator web site. Here is the Bahamas Checklist From The United States to The Bahamas, and the Checklist to Fly from The Bahamas back to the United States.

eAPIS Requirement:

The Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) new rule requiring all pilots of Private Aircraft to electronically submit a passenger/crew manifest for all flight departing and entering the U.S. to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is effective as of Monday, May 18, 2009. This means, all private aircraft leaving The Bahamas MUST electronically submit a passenger/crew manifest to US Customs BEFORE they can enter the US. Internet access is readily available at our Bahamas resort and we are happy to assist our pilot guests. We have included several helpful links for understanding and accessing eAPIS (see left sidebar).

Special Offer at our Bahamas Resort:

Save $300! USA Private Pilot Offer

In partnership with The Bahama Out Island Promotion Board, and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, we are pleased to offer Instant credits to our pilot guests.

• 4-night (or more) hotel accommodations = $300 instant credit. Book Now!
  

To qualify for the credit, pilots need to make reservations before June 26, 2012, and travel now – June 30, 2012. Reservations are subject to space availability. Offer is redeemable by a licensed private pilot only; upon check-in please present: a Copy of the Bahamas Customs stamped C7A receipt in the name of the travelling party, and a Copy of the stamped Bahamas immigration form in the name of the travelling party.

Limit of one instant credit per pilot and a maximum of two rooms per reservation. Offer is limited to one flight per month (30 days) and is not combinable with any other air credit offers. Not valid for group reservations or for private flights operated by resort properties.

Get Your 3rd Night Free

Stella Maris seems specially made for Bahamas-bound Private Pilots. For years now aviators have been discovering Long Island. Discover for yourself why these folks keep coming back to The Bahamas time after time to visit Stella Maris Resort Club. Fly your plane into Stella Maris International Airport, check in at our Bahamas resort, for a 3 or more nights and one night will be FREE!* Because we know that one visit to The Bahamas is never enough, this offer is for first time visiting pilots and for our returning pilot friends. When you're longing to come back to your Long Island Home you'll enjoy a FREE night too.

Offer Details:

• Minimum stay is three nights.
• Maximum people per party are four.
• Accommodation will be Stella Maris hotel room or 1 bedroom cottage.
• To book your 3rd Night FREE vacation you must call our Reservation Office at 800-426-0466.
• Available during our Summer/Fall season whenever space is available.

To Make your reservation request please e-mail us, or call 800-426-0466 (242-338-2050)