Got the winter blues? Escape to the islands of the Caribbean with new non-stop service between JFK and The Guadeloupe Islands.
JetBlue begins new seasonal service on Feb. 1, 2020, with three weekly round-trips, on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
The flights are through the end of April and resume again in November 2020.
What’s to see and do in Guadeloupe?
Plenty. Chill out on a secluded beach and chill, go surfing, hike through lush rainforests or enjoy the energy of Carnival, You can do it in Guadeloupe.
There are your choice of black volcanic sand beaches and gold and white sand beaches; surfing and scuba diving, eco-tourism activities like hiking La Soufrière rainforest, waterfall canyoneering, horseback riding and more.
With it’s combination of Afro-Caribbean customs and French style, there’s also great food including Creole cuisine.
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On the west side, Basse-Terre is set on a volcano range, topped by La Soufrière at the heart of dense tropical forests.
The rainforest-covered mountain range forms part of a national park, which includes many hiking trails.
To the east, just across the narrow la Rivière Salée, Grande-Terre is set on a vast limestone plateau bordered by perfect beaches, turquoise lagoons which share the coastline with amazing surfing spots and unforgettable landscapes.
The smaller, but equally beautiful islands of Marie Galante, Les Saintes and La Désirade are just a short ferry ride from the main islands.
These are primarily fishing villages, and visiting them is like visiting the Caribbean as it used to be, before grand resorts.
JetBlue Schedule between New York (JFK) and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe (PTP)
on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays Beginning February 1, 2020
| JFK – PTP Flight #2205 | PTP – JFK Flight #2206 |
|---|---|
| 7:00a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | 1:40p.m. – 5:20p.m. |
For more on the Guadeloupe Islands: www.guadeloupe-islands.com
Schedule between New York (JFK) and Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe (PTP) on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays Beginning February 1, 2020
JetBlue will operate its Guadeloupe service using Airbus A320 aircraft offering the airline’s award-winning service featuring the most legroom in coach; free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet in the sky; complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks and soft drinks; free, live DIRECTV® programming and 100+ channels of SiriusXM® radio at every seat.
For more on the Guadeloupe Islands: www.guadeloupe-islands.com
All photos courtesy Guadeloupe Islands Tourism, via Atout France -The France Tourism Development Agency
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