On December 6, the annual Resorts World Bimini Toy Drive will kick off in spectacular fashion. In partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways, a seaplane packed with toys for all ages (and decorated as Santa’s iconic sleigh) will be departing at 9:25am from the Miami Seaplane Base. Bimini is just a half-hour flight from Miami, so the Resorts World Bimini team will be distributing the toys in no time. In 2017, the resort’s team delivered gifts to 476 children ranging from ages 1 – 18.

“The holidays are a time for giving and our annual Toy Drive is a cause that is near and dear to my heart,” says Missy Lawrence, Resort World Bimini’s president. “Our team feels passionate about giving back to the Bimini community and we strive to have a positive impact on their everyday lives whenever possible.”

"Tropic Ocean Airways began Santa’s seaplane initiative in Bimini in 2012 and we are truly excited to return this year to where it all started. What makes this reunion even more special is the opportunity to join forces with our longtime partner Resorts World Bimini. Seeing the children’s faces light up with wonder when they see Santa arrive in a seaplane is yet another example of what makes this time of year so special,” said Tropic Ocean Airways’ Founder and CEO, Rob Ceravolo.

The Toy Drive is just the beginning of Resorts World Bimini’s community building efforts this holiday season. Earlier this month, they also donated Christmas trees to all nine local churches in Bimini along with crafts for the kids to make their own Christmas decorations. Additionally, the team recently helped out in efforts related to the donation of Bimini’s very first fire truck, offering rooms and food for local South Florida firefighters that will be providing firefighting training as well as CPR and first aid training to over 40 local volunteers on the island.

About Resorts World Bimini
Situated just 50 miles off the coast of South Florida on the charming Bahamian Out Island of North Bimini, Resorts World Bimini is the ultimate Caribbean retreat. Owned by the Genting Group, a world leader in designing, developing and operating integrated resorts and casinos across the globe. Resorts World Bimini encompasses a sprawling luxury beachfront complex with chic and modern accommodations at the brand-new Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, colorful private condos and villas, as well as a laundry list of amenities and features. Learn more at rwbimini.com.

About Tropic Ocean Airways
South Florida-based Tropic Ocean Airways is a U.S. certificated commuter air carrier, founded by U.S. Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot Rob Ceravolo in 2009. The airline will safely transport 35,000 guests in 2018 throughout destinations in Florida, the Northeast U.S., The Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Tropic Ocean Airways is the recipient of the highly-coveted ARGUS Gold rating for safety and enjoys a five-star customer service rating on TripAdvisor. Ceravolo and his team of experienced aviation professionals have developed and implemented standard operating procedures borrowed from the U.S. military, which ensure the highest levels of safety and service aboard each flight.  For more information, please visit www.flytropic.com.