Paris to Barcelona Direct Line with Rail Europe
www.raileurope.com
Since December 15, 2013, travelers can take the high-speed train direct between Barcelona and Paris in less than 6 and a half hours. Currently there are 2 round trips per day offered. Passengers can travel in style on the state-of-the-art TGV Duplex, a two story train featuring 510 seats with 182 in first class and 328 in second class, as well as a catering service onboard the bar car. The perfect balance of speed and comfort, known for its stability and sound insulation, travelers can enjoy fantastic views of a wide variety of landscapes along the route, from the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean to the awe-inspiring Pyrenees Mountains.
Air France A380 Flies to San Francisco
www.airfrance.us
Starting from March 30, 2014 and throughout the 2014 summer season, Air France will serve San Francisco daily by the A380, the largest super jumbo in its long-haul fleet. This Airbus is already a new reference in terms of air transport and the environment. In addition to unparalleled comfort in a spacious cabin, the A380 offers a particularly quiet cabin and is more fuel-efficient, generating fewer CO2 emissions.
Expanded Flight Options to Martinique
This year, American Airlines added an additional Wednesday flight to Martinique from Miami which will be in service until March 26, 2014. This flight complements the existing Saturday flight from Miami.
- Miami to Martinique (Fort-de-France), Wednesdays and Saturdays: Departure at 11:30AM with arrival at 3:20PM
- Martinique (Fort-de-France) to Miami, Wednesdays and Saturdays: Departure at 4:25PM with arrival at 6:25PM
Expanded Flight Options to Guadeloupe
- Direct From USA Mainland
In April 2013, American Airlines commenced a weekly nonstop flight between Pointe-a-Pitre and Miami. The flight departs every Saturday (Departs MIA 11:20AM; Arrive PTP 3:25PM Local Time) - Direct From Puerto Rico
Seaborne Airlines increased service to four times per week in code share agreement with American Airlines and Interline agreement with JetBlue Airways. Seaborne-JetBlue tickets are available in GDS for travel agents to book and will be available on JetBlue.com for consumers to book directly in the second quarter of 2014 - From within the Caribbean
NEW Since December 2013
From Antigua – Air Antilles Express began twice weekly service every Monday and Thursday between Guadeloupe Islands and Antigua. The flight is 20 minutes long and is serviced by a 48-seat ATR 42
Bordeaux High-End River Cruises
Viking River Cruises
From March 22
www.vikingcruises.com
Starting this year, American operator Viking Rivers Cruises will ply the waters of the Garonne River on the 443-foot (135-meter) Viking Forsetti cruise ship. With a 170-passenger capacity and crew of 50, it will take in Bordeaux, Pauillac, Blaye, Libourne and Cadillac over the course of eight days before returning to Bordeaux.Uniworld
From April 6
www.uniworld.com
This other American cruise-world giant takes its passengers aboard the River Royale, a 360-foot (110-meter) floating palace that allows for discovery of the best grapes of Bergerac in addition to tasting of the vines of the Bordeaux area.
