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Virgin adds Anguilla nine months after devastating hurricane
Virgin Atlantic has expanded its Caribbean product to include Anguilla nine months after it was struck by Hurricane Irma.
The new programme includes accommodation at three hotels in Angulla – the Carimar Beach Bluc, Frangipani and The Reef by CuisinArt.
Virgin Atlantic flies four times per week from London Gatwick to Antigua, where passengers can transfer to Trans Anguilla Air Services for flights to Anguilla.
From this week, Tradewind also offers private air charters between the two islands.
Carolyn Brown, ATB~director for UK and Scandinavia, said: This is fantastic news for Anguilla, to have such a big tour operator launch a new programme to the Island just nine months on from Hurricane Irma; it just goes to show how far the Island has come in such a short time. We look forward to welcoming Virgin Holidays’ guests on Island throughout the coming months and years ahead".
Stephen Gilchrist, destination Manager – Caribbean, Virgin Holidays, said: "Virgin Holidays is thrilled to be able to offer holidaymakers the chance to experience the beautiful island of Anguilla. The addition of the island in our new Caribbean brochure shows our commitment to the region, and we can’t wait for people to enjoy the authentic Caribbean for themselves."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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