HOUSTON — Travelers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life will soon have two more seaside options on Southwest Airlines.

The Dallas-based airline announced that it will begin flights to the Caribbean islands of St. Thomas and St. Maarten in 2026.

Both islands are renowned for their turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and lush flora and fauna. Coral reefs that attract a kaleidoscope of brightly colored fish offer some of the world's best diving and snorkeling.

St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Thomas is a nature lover's paradise where you can enjoy sea turtles and rays without venturing far from shore. One of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands offers some of the most unspoiled underwater and terrestrial habitats found anywhere in the Caribbean. Maga

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