Itinerary

jetAVIVA Journey 2013
Date:
April 25, 2013 - May 03, 2013
Meeting point:
Pensacola, FL
Length:
9 days / 8 nights
Mileage:
2,460 NM
Day 1 - Thursday, April 25: Pensacola, FL

At the end of the day we will meet for a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Hotel : Holiday Inn Express Pensacola
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Friday, April 26: Pensacola → Great Exuma, Bahamas (740 nm)

This morning we’ll visit the National Naval Aviation Museum.
 
We will fly to George Town on Great Exuma in the Bahamas and transfer to the Grand Isle Resort situated on Great Exuma’s magnificent Emerald Bay.

Hotel : Grand Isle Resort & Spa
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 - Saturday, April 27: George Town

Today is at your leisure to relax or explore on your own. Enjoy the pool, lounge on the expansive sundeck, or relax on the beautiful white sand beach. Snorkeling gear, ocean kayaks, boogie boards and skim boards are complimentary for hotel guests.
 
The UnderSea Park at Grand Isle Resort is a network of shallow underwater snorkeling trails around the various reef formations surrounding Grand Isle. Accessible from the resort beach, the snorkeling trail is marked with buoys to help guide the way. Scubapro® snorkeling equipment is complimentary for guests of the resort so you can fully enjoy the spectacular beauty of this underwater world.

Hotel : Grand Isle Resort & Spa
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 - Sunday, April 28: Great Exuma → Tortola, BVI (700 nm)

Fly to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Upon arrival, we will transfer to Little Dix Bay Resort via the resort's private luxury catamaran. Experience picturesque landscapes, deserted white sand beaches with clear waters and a vibrant Caribbean culture!

Hotel : Little Dix Bay Resort
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 5 - Monday, April 29: Tortola, BVI

Today we’ll explore the geological wonders of The Baths - a stellar natural attraction of the British Virgin Islands.
 
The Baths is known for its exotic pools and grottos formed by giant boulders strewn across sand beaches. Explorers will revel in the hidden rooms with shafts of light, snorkelers in the coral ledges and caves, and sunbathers and swimmers in the white sand beaches that add to the sparkling clarity of the water.

Hotel : Little Dix Bay Resort
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 6 - Tuesday, April 30: Tortola, BVI

Today is at your leisure to relax or explore on your own.
 
Little Dix Bay is located near seven other area beaches on Virgin Gorda, which can only be accessed by sea. The resort will provide an umbrella, towels and snorkel equipment as well as the boat transfer to the beach of your choice at no additional charge.

Hotel : Little Dix Bay Resort
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 7 - Wednesday, May 1: Tortola → Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (350 nm)

We will fly to Puerto Plata, located on the exotic north coast of the Dominican Republic. There will be an optional stop along the way at El Portillo, Dominican Republic, to see the humpback whales. After a short transfer from the airport, you will discover our intimate, luxury accommodations for the next two days, the Casa Colonial Beach and Spa Resort - the ultimate, world-class seaside resort.

Hotel : Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Resort
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 8 - Thursday, May 2: Puerto Plata

Today is at your leisure to relax or explore on your own. Optional activities include snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing, horseback riding, or taking a day trip to Don Isidro Plantation.
 
You may also enjoy an optional tour of the rum factory and the amber factory nearby, or you might want to explore Puerto Plata, where a funicular takes you to Loma Isabel de Torres for a spectacular view of the city below.

Hotel : Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Resort
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 9 - Friday, May 3: Puerto Plata → West Palm Beach, FL (670 nm)

This morning we will fly back to Florida to clear US Customs before heading home.    

Breakfast included