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The
Bahamas
Southeast of Florida lie the Bahamas, gateway to the Caribbean. Like a flawless string of pearls, 700 islands surrounded by crystal-clear water, luxurious, tropical vegetation, abounding in a glorious display of flowers, all under a timeless pastel-blue sky with summer-like temperatures year round. Each island a magnificent pearl with white-bleached beaches of fine, silky sands.
Bahamas— Historical Facts:
1492 discovered by Columbus. 1629 claimed by Charles I for England. 1648 first settled by the British. Thereafter, under attacks from the French and Spaniards. Long-time haven for Pirates. 1964 Constitutional rights granted by Great Britain (internal self-government). Since 1973 independent republic.
Language: English is the official language. Currency: Bahama dollar. One Bahama Dollar
= almost one U.S. dollar which is accepted anywhere on the Island. Taxes (Duty): The Bahamas are tax free (Duty Free) accordingly low prices for films, photo equipment, perfumes, alcholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes.
What to do in Freeport/Lucaya!
‘Gamble at El Casino ‘Shop at the International Bazaar ‘Visit Garden of the Groves ‘Rand Memorial Nature Centre 'Glass-Bottom Boat Ride ‘Deep-Sea fishing ‘Scuba and Skin Diving ‘Tennis ‘Golf ‘Museum of Science.
Our Agent in Freeport: United Shipping.
Package
Tours
Complete package tours are available through your travel agent. You have the option to buy one day round/trip hydrofoil ticket or package tour including ovemight(s) in hotel and round/trip on the hydrofoil. Special sightseeing tours can be purchased in Freeport. Ask your travel agent for further information.
General Information
Your Hydrofoil ticket includes: Transportation on the hydrofoil from pier in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale to pier in Freeport/Lucaya and/or return. Complimentary snacks are served both ways. (Panorama Class).
(See your travel agent as to Package tours).
Luggage Allowance: (Maximum two suitcases per paying person).
Parking: Guarded parking lots nearby the piers in both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale (2.00 per day).
Check-in Time: Minimum, one hour prior to departure time.
Responsibility: Responsibility directly related to the transportation on the hydrofoils. For details, see passenger contract on the ticket.
Place of Embarkation: Miami: Port of Miami, Dodge Island, Pier #6. Ft. Lauderdale: Port Everglades, Berth #22
Not included in your hydrofoil ticket: Departure tax (port charges): $3.00 in Miami and Freeport: $2:00 in Ft. Lauderdale.
Required Identification: Proof of citizenship; birth certificate, voters registration or valid passport needed for United States Citizens. Special requirements for aliens: ask your travel agent.
FOR SAILING INFORMATION: CALL (305) 358-3787
your
water wings to The Bahamas
Bahamas
Hydrofoil
Cruises
903 South America Way/Miami, Florida 33132
EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 21,1978
One call does it all!
For reservations and information, see your Travel Agent
CT ^ ^ ^ c G'oc; > >.
Bahamas
Hydrofoil
Cruises
Miami and Ft. Lauderdale
Object Description
| Title | Bahamas Hydrofoil Cruises |
| Summary | Promotional material for Bahamas Hydrofoil Cruises. |
| Subject |
Bahamas Hydrofoil Cruises Sightseeing business Boats and boating |
| Genre |
Promotional materials Advertising |
| Date | 1978 |
| Coverage Temporal | 1970-1979 |
| Coverage Spatial |
Florida Miami-Dade County (Fla.) Miami (Fla.) |
| Physical Description | 1 folded leaf |
| Language | eng |
| Repository | University of Miami. Library. Special Collections |
| Collection Title | Florida Promotional Materials |
| Collection No. | ASM0250 |
| Series | Series: I Unassigned |
| Container |
Box No. 6 Folder Title: Miami (1). |
| Rights | This material is in the public domain in the United States. For additional information, please visit: http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html |
| Standardized Rights Statement | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
| Object ID | asm0250000022 |
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| Object ID | asm0250000022 |
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| Full Text | The Bahamas Southeast of Florida lie the Bahamas, gateway to the Caribbean. Like a flawless string of pearls, 700 islands surrounded by crystal-clear water, luxurious, tropical vegetation, abounding in a glorious display of flowers, all under a timeless pastel-blue sky with summer-like temperatures year round. Each island a magnificent pearl with white-bleached beaches of fine, silky sands. Bahamas— Historical Facts: 1492 discovered by Columbus. 1629 claimed by Charles I for England. 1648 first settled by the British. Thereafter, under attacks from the French and Spaniards. Long-time haven for Pirates. 1964 Constitutional rights granted by Great Britain (internal self-government). Since 1973 independent republic. Language: English is the official language. Currency: Bahama dollar. One Bahama Dollar = almost one U.S. dollar which is accepted anywhere on the Island. Taxes (Duty): The Bahamas are tax free (Duty Free) accordingly low prices for films, photo equipment, perfumes, alcholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes. What to do in Freeport/Lucaya! ‘Gamble at El Casino ‘Shop at the International Bazaar ‘Visit Garden of the Groves ‘Rand Memorial Nature Centre 'Glass-Bottom Boat Ride ‘Deep-Sea fishing ‘Scuba and Skin Diving ‘Tennis ‘Golf ‘Museum of Science. Our Agent in Freeport: United Shipping. Package Tours Complete package tours are available through your travel agent. You have the option to buy one day round/trip hydrofoil ticket or package tour including ovemight(s) in hotel and round/trip on the hydrofoil. Special sightseeing tours can be purchased in Freeport. Ask your travel agent for further information. General Information Your Hydrofoil ticket includes: Transportation on the hydrofoil from pier in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale to pier in Freeport/Lucaya and/or return. Complimentary snacks are served both ways. (Panorama Class). (See your travel agent as to Package tours). Luggage Allowance: (Maximum two suitcases per paying person). Parking: Guarded parking lots nearby the piers in both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale (2.00 per day). Check-in Time: Minimum, one hour prior to departure time. Responsibility: Responsibility directly related to the transportation on the hydrofoils. For details, see passenger contract on the ticket. Place of Embarkation: Miami: Port of Miami, Dodge Island, Pier #6. Ft. Lauderdale: Port Everglades, Berth #22 Not included in your hydrofoil ticket: Departure tax (port charges): $3.00 in Miami and Freeport: $2:00 in Ft. Lauderdale. Required Identification: Proof of citizenship; birth certificate, voters registration or valid passport needed for United States Citizens. Special requirements for aliens: ask your travel agent. FOR SAILING INFORMATION: CALL (305) 358-3787 your water wings to The Bahamas Bahamas Hydrofoil Cruises 903 South America Way/Miami, Florida 33132 EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 21,1978 One call does it all! For reservations and information, see your Travel Agent CT ^ ^ ^ c G'oc; > >. Bahamas Hydrofoil Cruises Miami and Ft. Lauderdale |
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