Escape to the metropolis of New York City and then “Slow Travel” to Nevis

New York in Manhattan is an island city that never sleeps filled with tall skyscrapers and nightlife on demand. Meanwhile Nevis, in the Caribbean, is its antithesis, a small quiet island oasis with a peak surrounded by a jungle landscape. Instead of the sound of cars, you’ll hear crickets humming at night. The tallest landmark is a dormant volcano. If you crave the best of both worlds, now the Big Apple is within reach of this tropical paradise with direct flights to St Kitts and Nevis, a twin-island nation which has so much to offer.

Golden Inn, a 11-room boutique hotel, which is perfect for adventurous travellers, is located in the Gingerland Hills on the island of Nevis. The general manager of the property, owned by New York artists Helen and Brice Marden welcomes the announcement that JetBlue is expanding to its Caribbean network with the addition of a new service to St. Kitts from November.

“It's great to see that St Kitts will be getting three new weekly flights from JFK next season,” said General Manager Ivo Richli. "To reach Nevis, you need to fly to St Kitts and then it is just a boat ride away. Our American market is strong with connections from Miami and now, with the new flights from New York, it is possible to combine a city break in the Big Apple with a Caribbean trip to Nevis. There is a direct flight from St Kitts to the UK with BA, However, Brits now have the option to fly to New York, spend a couple of days there and then fly to St Kitts and Nevis where they can recover and reset. We look forward to welcoming visitors from New York from November. Golden Rock in Nevis offers the perfect antidote to the city, surrounded by tropical gardens and nature where you can relax and unwind. It truly is a paradise that city dwellers will love.”

JetBlue will now offer nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Seats are currently showing fares as low as $59, $149, $159, and $179.

“We are proud to continue diversifying our network and to introduce even more options to connect our customers in our focus cities of New York, Boston, Orlando, and Los Angeles to the places they want to fly,” said David Jehn, vice president, network planning and partnerships, JetBlue. “These new routes will position JetBlue to deliver even more growth and connectivity to popular destinations, while also furthering the airline’s significant in the Caribbean.”

JetBlue – currently the sixth largest airline in the U.S. – is known for having the most legroom in coach, live television and on-demand entertainment on every seatback, free and fast Fly-Fi broadband internet, complimentary snacks and soft drinks and great customer service.

Connecting New York to Popular Caribbean Destinations

JetBlue’s growth in the Caribbean is part of a broader reach into international markets. In recent years, the airline has built a robust network throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. With JetBlue’s entry into St. Kitts and Nevis and Belize, the airline will now operate in 27 countries within the region and introduce a new era of customer-focused, low-fare travel for leisure and visiting family and friends travellers. As a leader at JFK, JetBlue’s new routes to Belize and St. Kitts are part of JetBlue’s strategy to continue to grow in under-served geographies while bringing more choices and options for our customers. JetBlue will now serve 29 countries from JFK and will offer an average of up to 192 departures per day during peak periods.

Service from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts will begin November 2 bringing a new choice to a route with limited competition today. St. Kitts is the larger of two islands that make up the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The islands of St Kitts and Nevis boast a wealth of cultural attractions, lush greenery, pristine beaches, a majestic volcanic peak, and vibrant festivals that showcase the island's unique heritage and traditions.

“We welcome JetBlue’s announcement of nonstop, 3x weekly service from New York to St. Kitts as a testament to the growing interest in our beautiful island,” said Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis. “This addition not only adds year-round airlift capacity for the growing travel demand but also enhances the tourism industry, thus generating economic activity for our nationals and residents. I look forward to a positive and mutually beneficial fruitful partnership with JetBlue as we work to create a self-sustaining nation and premier tourism destination.”

Schedule between New York (JFK) and St. Kitts (SKB) Operating Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 2, 2023