: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water
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Available now through December 22, guests can look forward to 45% 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.
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Since touching down via seaplane for a tropical vacation with her family, the actress, 52, has shared several photos of herself enjoying the sun, sand and surf.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Located on the South Ari Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from the nation’s capital of Malé, Villa Haven is an intimate enclave of just 73 villas and residences, all facing the azure ocean and including a private pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
The Electric Boat Company, an eco-friendly boat rental service, allows visitors to slowly dodge the seaplanes landing on Lake Union, where views of the downtown skyline and Space Needle abound.
—Mike Seely, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2024
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Since touching down via seaplane for a tropical vacation with her family, the actress, 52, has shared several photos of herself enjoying the sun, sand and surf.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Located on the South Ari Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from the nation’s capital of Malé, Villa Haven is an intimate enclave of just 73 villas and residences, all facing the azure ocean and including a private pool.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
The Electric Boat Company, an eco-friendly boat rental service, allows visitors to slowly dodge the seaplanes landing on Lake Union, where views of the downtown skyline and Space Needle abound.
—Mike Seely, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2024
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“Seaplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaplane. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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