The air taxi service Locair will begin service between Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Abaco and Long Island in the Bahamas on Nov. 20, and between St. Petersburg/Clearwater and the Abacos on Dec. 18.

The flights -- which include the only scheduled service between Stella Maris, Long Island and the U.S. -- recently received regulatory approval from the Bahamas government. The routes will be served by Fairchild Metro III turboprops. Introductory fares start at $79 one-way for the Abaco flights.

For more details, see the Locair website.

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Bermuda holiday visitors can enjoy events like the annual Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade plus a variety of travel deals designed to warm the heart without doing a 'Grinch' on your wallet.

Book a stay for now through Jan. 21, 2010 at participating Bermuda resorts and get a 4th night free plus up to $1,000 in coupons via the Bermuda's Finest Values Offer.

Other special resort events for the holidays include:

• Holiday stays at The Reefs resort in Bermuda feature a special gift -- a free night's stay on Christmas Day.

  The Reefs Christmas Present is available on every stay of five-nights or more between Dec. 14 and 27, and is valid on any room. Holiday activities include a tree-trimming party and caroling, eggnog and gift-giving at the Coconuts restaurant on Christmas Day, holiday brunch at the Ocean Echo restaurant, and toasting marshmallows, sipping hot chocolate and munching on s'mores at a beach bonfire.

  Daily rates begin at $369 and include breakfast, afternoon tea and gourmet dinner for two. For more information, call 888-466-0288.
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• "11" Days of Christmas at the Fairmont Southampton: Daily activities include cookie making and children's activities in Santa's Workshop, wine tasting, sandcastle competitions, Santa's arrival and a gala New Year's Eve celebration.
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• A Teddy Bear Tea and Santa Claus at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess: children are encouraged to bring a brand new teddy bear or stuffed animal which will be donated to needy Bermuda families. Also storytelling with Santa every December weekend.
  
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• Tucker's Point Christmas Package activities include wine and cheese tasting, Christmas Eve cooking lessons and wine tastings, Christmas eggnog at Tucker's Bar, and a luncheon at The Point. A New Year's Package includes a three or four night stay with two party options: Moet & Chandon cocktails and canapes at Tucker's Bar, followed by a six-course candlelit dinner at The Point and a Ballroom gala complete with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and dancing to the Ronnie Lopes Band; or festivities to the Golf Club House that include a Bellini cocktail reception at The Grille Room & Bar, followed by a buffet dinner and DJ in the Clubhouse Ballroom, and in-room breakfast on New Year's Day.
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St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Montserrat -- the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean -- and resorts are offering a variety of specials to travelers who visit during the March 13-20 celebration next year, starting at $915 per person.

The eight day/seven night special includes accommodations, personalized island tour, boat tour to the former capital city of Plymouth (now buried under volcanic ash and mudflows), hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, some meals, seven-day car rental and roundtrip airport transportation, as well as entrance into special events during St. Patrick's week. Accommodations are in private villas or small inns, including Olveston House, the private residence of Beatles' producer Sir George Martin.

For more information, visit the Green Monkey Dive Shop or call 664-491-2960.

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, made its global debut this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and will soon begin service in the Caribbean. Guests can choose from seven distinct onboard "neighborhoods," including Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool & Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place, and Youth Zone. UInique amenities include a zipline ride that flies over an open-air atrium, an onboard carousel, multilevel loft suites, an oceanfront ampitheater, and 16 decks that can accommodate up to 5,400 guests.

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