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Fall is quickly approaching and if you haven’t been on an international trip yet this year, now is the perfect time to start planning.
Prices will start to drop, the summer crowds will disappear, and most excitingly: more flight routes are launched from the US
If Mexico, France, Italy and the like don’t particularly appeal to you, and you’re longing for something other than tourist clichés, you’ll be happy to know that you can fly non-stop soon enough. to 4 incredible, unexpected destinations fewer Americans have been there before.
Without further ado, here they are, including a bustling Southern Hemisphere coastal metropolis and unusual Caribbean islands not yet ruined by overtourism:
Dallas, Texas to Brisbane, Australia
Dallasites who have always dreamed of traveling halfway across the world to beautiful, sun-drenched Australia, but weren’t keen on the idea of one-stop flights, will enjoy a new direct connection to Brisbane, the emerging sunny hotspot. with American Airlines.
The airline will fly with her from October 26 longest non-stop flighttotal 3 p.m gate-to-gate, and they have confirmed it is a Boeing 787-9, equipped with 30 Flagship Business seats – not the new 51 seats we were promised earlier this year, but we’ll accept it.
Round-trip flights start from $2,016 at the lowest airfare, and departures from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) are scheduled daily at 10:35 PM, arriving in Brisbane (BNE) at 6:30 AM two calendar dates later; When you return, you can expect to take off at 10am and land back home at 8:20am.
As for Brisbane itself, that’s it one of Australia’s most vibrant citieshome to lush botanical gardens, honey-colored sandy beaches and dozens of casual al fresco dining options along azure waters – plus, it has just the perfect fall weather, with temperatures ranging from 69°F to +76°F.
New York to St. Vincent and the Grenadines
If JFK is your usual hub and you routinely use it to fly to Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and the like, you’ll be happy to hear yet another island paradise is now just a short direct flight away thanks to JetBlue:
Starting October 9, the budget airline will transport passengers from the Big Apple to Argyle International Airport (SVD) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a small sovereign state in the Caribbean, best known for its many islands, white sandy beaches and volcanic nature.
It is much less crowded than the average Caribbean destination, and while not necessarily more affordable, with the average price from a $175 hotel stay, it offers some of that peace and quiet you can’t exactly find in Punta Cana or the Riviera Maya.
Flights will be operated Wednesday and Sundaywith departure planned at 9:29 a.m., landing in SVD at 2:19 p.m. – as for return flights, they leave St. Vincent and the Grenadines at 3:54 p.m. and land in JFK at 9 p.m.
Minneapolis to St. Marteen
If you live in Minneapolis-St. Paul instead, and you too Also looking for a Caribbean alternative to overcrowded Jamaica or Aruba, it is one unusual St. Marteen where you’re likely going later this year, thanks to Delta Air Lines’ latest addition:
Launching a little later than other routes on this list, on December 19, MSP-SXM service will facilitate travel between Minnesota and the lesser-known tropical Caribbean gem, characterized by its colorful Mannerist architecture and pristine nature.
St. Marteen shares a Island of 34 square kilometers with Sint Maarten, an overseas territory of France, meaning you can easily travel from the Dutch side to the French side and experience both cultures ––just like on mainland Europe, there are no usual border controls between the two!
From MSP, you should expect to depart at 7:05 AM, while landing at SXM at 2:40 PM. As for the return trip, the flights depart at 4:05 PM and arrive back in Minneapolis at 8:10 PM. A handy long weekend once the freezing cold from the Midwest starts to creep in.
Newark to Marrakesh, Morocco
Last but not least, this one is for those who want to go a lot further then an island in the Caribbean: from October 24 you can fly non-stop with United from Newark (EWR) to the enchanting Marrakesh in Morocco.
Morocco, a country on the westernmost edge of North Africa, is known for its… rich ancient heritagedesert medinas surrounded by medieval walls and unique landscapes, and Marrakech is perhaps the gem in its diamond-encrusted Moorish crown.
Packed with centuries-old mosques built with enviable symmetrical precision, and with a maze-like Old Town, lively bazaars and casual restaurants serving $5 couscous, it’s the perfect budget-friendly introduction to the Arab world.
So far we know that the highly anticipated route will be available on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Newark, while the aircraft deployed will be the much-loved Boeing 767-300ER equipped with Polaris Business Class – on the other hand. departure times have not been announcedfrom now on.
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