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Genting launches Miami to Bahamas seaplane service

Resorts World Bimini
Resorts World Bimini

Gamblers in Miami can now hop on a seaplane and zoom over to the Bahamas, courtesy of Malaysian casino giant Genting.

The company launched a special offer last week that includes a roundtrip on a seaplane for those who stay at least two nights in a studio villa at Resorts World Bimini, Miami Herald reported. Rates begin at $389 per person. Tropic Ocean Airways is set to operate the flights, which depart from Miami’s Watson Island and arrive to the Bimini resort within 30 minutes.

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Genting transformed Bimini Bay Resort into Resorts World Bimini last year. The company began a gambling boat service called Bimini SuperFast over the summer. The 1,500-passenger boat shuttles between Miami and Bimini.

In one of the highest-profile Miami real estate sales in recent years, Genting paid $236 million for the former Miami Herald headquarters in downtown Miami two years ago. It touted plans to build a large casino and resort on the former Herald site, but the Florida Legislature has not been willing to modify gaming laws since then. [Miami Herald] — Eric Kalis

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