Sunseekers looking for a Caribbean getaway have a new option thanks to Virgin Atlantic’s latest offering.
The transatlantic airline has launched the first flight from Europe to the Caribbean island of St Vincent with a new service from Heathrow Airport.
A twice-weekly service has begun from Heathrow, with flights having been taking off to St Vincent and the Grenadines on October 13.
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It allows those looking to visit St Vincent from Heathrow Airport, which is not on the red list, to reconnect with family and loved ones or simply get away for a stunning sunshine break.
With deserted white sand beaches, St Vincent offers the quintessential Caribbean getaway and also serves as the gateway to the Grenadines, a collection of 32 islands.
The destination is full of yacht-filled harbours, chic private isles, coral reefs and dramatic volcanic landscapes offering the perfect escape for those in search of a luxury break.
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The flight time from Heathrow Airport to St Vincent is around 11 hours including a stop in Antigua.
Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic commented: "We’re delighted to launch the first flight from Europe to St Vincent and the Grenadines with our new twice- weekly service.
"St Vincent and the Grenadines as well as the Caribbean region as a whole, represent an extremely exciting opportunity for us.
"With many islands implementing rigorous Covid-19 protocols including testing before arrival and a short quarantine period for visitors, the islands are open for tourism and are a haven for travellers in search of sun."
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