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New Airport Partnership With Norwegian BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
economies for generations to come.” In addition to launching new international flights, Norwegian will Governor Andrew Cuomo recently open a base of operations at Stewart for its pilots and cabin crew, and announced a partnership between will station Boeing 737-MAX aircraft Stewart International Airport (upstate) and the airline Norwegian at the airport. Port Authority Executive Director that will create 230 new jobs and Pat Foye said, “This new service generate $36 million in economic activity. The airport will begin offer- is a great milestone for Stewart ing transatlantic flights with service International Airport. Connectivity to new destinations is vital for our to Ireland and Scotland. airport to realize further growth and “This exciting partnership will create new economic opportunities remain competitive.” Stewart International Airport for Stewart Airport and the surserved more than 275,000 passenrounding region and demonstrates gers in 2016, but projections for the success of our efforts to trans2017 are about 400,000 passengers form airports across New York into 21st century hubs of commercial ac- with as many as 700,000 in 2018. Stewart International Airport tivity,” Cuomo said. “With strategic is located just 50 miles from investments in New York airports, we attract new jobs, businesses and Manhattan and less than an hour from northern New Jersey. The opportunities and help grow local SpecialSectionS@antonmediagroup.com
Belfast Castle in Northern Ireland airport also will increase connectivity to Manhattan with additional buses offering direct service from the airport to the Port Authority Bus Terminal for just $18 each way. Norwegian will operate the following schedule from Stewart: • Edinburgh, Scotland: Daily flights begin June 15 for the summer season and operate through Oct. 28, then three times per week during the winter season beginning Oct. 29 • Belfast, Northern Ireland: Flights three times per week during summer season from July 1 through Oct. 28, then twice weekly for the winter season beginning Oct. 29 • Dublin, Ireland: Daily service begins July 1 and transitions to three times per week during the winter season on Oct. 29
• Shannon, Ireland: Twiceweekly service begins on July 2. In addition to the Stewart flights, Norwegian also will offer flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Barcelona in June. Last year, Allegiant Airlines launched seasonal service from Stewart to Myrtle Beach and plans on adding flights this year, while expanding the flight season on both ends. Stewart’s general aviation sector— the private, corporate and charter flights that make up the bulk of traffic at Stewart—is also posting solid growth. Signature Flight Support took over the fixed-based operations at the airport, while preserving all existing jobs. Visit www.norwegian.com for flight schedules and fares. Visit www.panynj.gov for more about Stewart International Airport.
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Best Things To Do In Bermuda Bermuda is a prime place to lounge in the pink sand or swim in the blue water, but you should also hit the links, the spas and the duty-free shops. The greens at Port Royal Golf Club are challenging, as are the holes at Turtle Hill Golf Club and Tucker’s Point Golf Club. The Royal Naval Dockyard is recommended for Bermudian crafts and name-brand items. If you’re visiting in the chilly winter, you must take a stroll through Historic St. George.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
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Southampton Parish’s Horseshoe Bay is the most photographed (and famous) beach in Bermuda, making it so you have to rally hard for a good spot, especially if a cruise ship is in town. The blushing sand at Horseshoe is gorgeous at any time of year, but the water is downright frigid from September to May, so unless you enjoy shivering, you should steer clear of the tide after Labor Day. But even in the colder months, Horseshoe is a great spot for a romantic stroll along the sand.
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Unfinished Church
Settlers in St. George began building an opulent replacement to St. Peter’s Church in 1870, but poor planning led to insufficient funding and creative squabbles, which led to eventual abandonment following a debilitating storm that left a crumbling ruin and eyesore. If you only stop by one spot in the historic village of St. George, travelers implore you to make it the Unfinished Church for
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the incredible Gothic architecture and serene surroundings.
Historic St. George
Did you know that St. George was one of the first English towns established in North America? And like its contemporaries (Jamestown, Virginia, and St. John’s, Newfoundland), St. George holds firm to its colonial roots. When you visit you’ll pass the same Town Hall and Old Rectory that the settlers used hundreds of years ago. During the peak summer season, period actors roam the winding streets, simulating the old days — there are even town criers and townspeople sentenced to the stocks. In 2000, the historic town of St. George became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Port Royal Golf Club
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If you like star sightings while you putt, then you should stomach the exorbitant greens fees and book a tee time at the prestigious Port Royal Golf Course. Originally designed by famed course architect Robert Trent Jones in 1970, the Port Royal Golf Course of Southampton Parish was refurbished in 2009 to the tune of $14.5 million. You get what you pay for according to past golfers, who said the course is beautifully kept and in pristine condition. Although the course has incredible ocean views, many also agree that the course is extremely challenging and probably best avoided by beginners.
The Royal Naval Dockyard is a picturesque way to break from the pink sand beaches. The site was once the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic Ocean, but now it’s a tourist-slanted marina and cruise ship dock that’s stocked with waterfront restaurants, art galleries, quaint (though overpriced) shops and a few pubs. You’ll also find the Bermuda Maritime Museum and the kid-friendly Dolphin Quest water program here, at the Keep fortress.
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Elbow Beach
If you’re looking for sand at its pinkest, stop by Elbow Beach. Honeymooners should investigate a different spot because Elbow has a reputation as the most family-friendly shore on the island. This is partially due to the reefs that keep the waters safe and mild and also the food wagon that patrols the perimeter of Elbow Beach on a regular basis. The majority of visitors
describe the beach as pretty, clean and secluded, saying it’s a better alternative to some of Bermuda’s more crowded beaches.
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