Up in the air . . .

HOT on the heels of the launch of new service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Croix, Spirit Airlines has announced even more flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands from the Sunshine State.

The Department of Tourism announced that Spirit Airlines will inaugurate service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas (STT) with three flights a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, beginning November 8, 2018. The service augments existing daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and St. Thomas.
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Sound waves on the beach

FORT Lauderdale continues to prove itself as one of South Florida’s top music destinations with the release of the 2018 Friday Night Sound Waves artist lineup. Filling the gap between the area’s largest music festivals, Tortuga Music Festival in April and Riptide Music Festival in December, the 8-month long series brings together a community of locals and visitors from around the globe, every Friday night. Now in its 3rd year, the free concert series, which takes place steps from the sand and under swaying palm leaves, returns to their home on March 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm, at the self-proclaimed “Fort Lauderdale Beach Hub,” at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A.

Widely recognized not only for the quality of artists performing, but also the wide variety of music genres, the series attracts an equally diverse audience at the family-friendly, weekend starting event. Filling beach chairs and blankets, and lining the beach’s landmark wave wall, the area comes alive with music, smiles and dancing as the day goes from sunshine to moonlight.

Friday Night Sound Waves takes place every Friday night, March 16 through November 2 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The family-friendly event, sponsored in major part by the beach business community, is free to the public and open to all ages.

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On the runway . . .

LONDON Gatwick last month experienced the busiest January in its history, with 2.8 million passengers travelling through – an increase of 1.4% year-on-year.

As thousands of Brits travelled Stateside for a January escape, US routes saw the biggest percentage increase in passenger numbers. Fort Lauderdale was the North American destination with the highest passenger growth rate and New York and Boston also saw significant year-on-year growth.

It wasn’t just Gatwick’s thriving American routes that pushed its long-haul growth figure to 16.8% in January; the airport’s Asia routes soared too, with Hong Kong +42.4% year-on-year.

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Emirates to launch new service to Fort Lauderdale

EMIRATES announced yesterday that they will launch a daily service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, on December 15.

This service will serve the South Florida area including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach. This will be Emirates’ 11th passenger route in the United States.

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Norwegian plans low cost Paris-US flights

NORWEGIAN will begin its first operations from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport in July, with low-cost flights to Los Angeles, New York JFK, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The airline will offer more than 212,000 long-haul seats in its first full year of operations at Charles-de-Gaulle.

Introductory fares for these routes will be low. Those flying at off-peak times can get tickets for as little as $175 one-way, including taxes. During times of high demand, fares could rise to $350 on-way.

Bjorn Kjos, Norwegian’s founder and CEO said: ‘The choice of Paris as our fifth European long-haul capital clearly underlines our commitment to France. Paris is one of Europe’s main gateways, and we see great potential to expand at Charles-de-Gaulle airport in the future, adding more long-haul routes as well as more frequencies.’

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Dine out in Ft. Lauderdale

VISITORS can take their taste buds on tour in #GreaterFortLauderdale, #Florida, where participating restaurants will offer diners three-course meals for a $35 (approximately £22.40) prix fixe from September 1 to October 12.

With more than 35 restaurants taking part, visitors can enjoy a range of #gastronomicdelights from farm-to-table selections, fresh catch of the day, American comfort food, Asian fusion, hearty Italian, Mediterranean, and steaks.

Greater Fort Lauderdale (often known as the Venice of America, thanks to its 300 miles of inland waterways) is gaining a reputation as a foodie hot spot. Highlights include spicing it up Floribbean-style at downtown restaurant and motoring a yacht en route to a fresh seafood feast during a “dock and dine” experience.

For more information, go to www.sunny.org/dineout

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Fly south to the Sunshine State

VIRGIN AMERICA has started a daily seasonal service between New York (JFK) and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

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