: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water
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Most guests float in on vintage Turtle Air seaplanes to the legendary refuge in the heart of the Yasawas.
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David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Dry Tortugas National Park, located 70 miles west of Key West in Florida and only reachable by boat or seaplane, was the third least visited national park in the contiguous U.S.
NPS parks in Michigan
The National Park Service (NPS) manages many different types of parks.
—Kristi Tanner, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
Available now through December 22, guests can look forward to 45 percent off of round-trip seaplane transfers, complimentary stays and meals for two children below 12 years of age at the six restaurants on site, and complimentary usage of snorkeling equipment and kayaks during the stay.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
The resort is accessed via an hour-long speedboat trip, with the option to upgrade to a 25-minute seaplane transfer.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
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David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Dry Tortugas National Park, located 70 miles west of Key West in Florida and only reachable by boat or seaplane, was the third least visited national park in the contiguous U.S.
NPS parks in Michigan
The National Park Service (NPS) manages many different types of parks.
—Kristi Tanner, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
Available now through December 22, guests can look forward to 45 percent off of round-trip seaplane transfers, complimentary stays and meals for two children below 12 years of age at the six restaurants on site, and complimentary usage of snorkeling equipment and kayaks during the stay.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
The resort is accessed via an hour-long speedboat trip, with the option to upgrade to a 25-minute seaplane transfer.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Seaplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaplane. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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seaplane
noun
sea·plane
ˈsē-ˌplān 
: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water
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