Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love, but, when the city gets to be too “lovely,” it’s time to head south on one of these direct flights from Philadelphia to the Caribbean. Flee the cold weather in winter time, and enjoy a warm getaway on a pristine beach while sipping on your drink from a coconut.
Because Philadelphia International Airport offers a good amount of direct flights to tropical destinations, take advantage of this and put the Caribbean on your radar. Need some inspiration? Read on.
Jamaica
American Airlines can have travelers trading cheesesteaks for jerk chicken in just under four hours.
Need some activities for your itinerary in Jamaica? Here are some of our favorite things to do. Looking for a room that is just steps from the beach? Start with any of these Jamaican resorts.
Aruba
An American Airlines flight will last approximately four hours and 40 minutes, which means you have enough time to watch two movies before you’re at the resort pool, Aruba Ariba in hand.
Travelers in need of fun ideas for a vacation in Aruba, look no further. And while this island has plenty of great resorts, these are some of our favorite choices.
Cancún
American Airlines, Spirit, and Frontier all offer nonstop service from Philadelphia to Cancún, with the flight time at approximately four hours and 10 minutes.
Grand Cayman
American Airlines will have passengers at Owen Roberts International Airport in just under four hours. That means plenty of times for fun and entertaining activities, after checking in to one of the best resorts on Grand Cayman.
Dominican Republic
An American Airlines flight will last just under four hours, allowing visitors to swiftly navigate the lines at Punta Cana International Airport before hitting the beaches for rest and relaxation or some underwater exploring.
Puerto Rico
Spirit, Frontier, and American Airlines each offer affordable, nonstop flights, at just under four hours, to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Once settled, we highly recommend visitors grab a pina colada.
St. Thomas
Leave the passports in the safe and board an American Airlines flight to Cyril E. King Airport. At approximately four hours, the trip will be over before you can say, “Let’s book a tee time.”