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Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018                                                                     

Pensacola, Fla. – United Airlines announced that it will launch daily seasonal service between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) beginning on June 6, 2019.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to connect the destinations to new experiences different from what they may be used to while on vacation.” President of Visit Pensacola Steve Hayes said.

For New Yorkers, Pensacola delivers the experiences you crave with the added value of white sand beaches and the opportunity to relax and adventure at the pace you desire. Here's what travelers have to look forward to.

Arts, Culture and Entertainment Await

As the only destination between Tampa and Mobile to boast the big five, there's something year-round for everyone. Big-city entertainment like the ballet, opera, symphony, theatre, and art galleries feature shows throughout the year attuned to any cultural taste. Annual festivals like Foo Foo Festival and the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Event, the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival, highlight state-of-the-art artistic happenings.

Adventure at Your Own Speed

From lazing under an umbrella with an icy cold bushwhacker in hand to paddling on the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, there's an adventure for every type of person. For the nature lovers, enjoy sunrise hikes across USA Today's Best Florida Beach, Pensacola Beach, and Florida's Best Attraction, the Gulf Islands National Seashore looking for seasonal birds, dolphins and historical war forts.

Gulf-to-Table Gives Fresh a Whole New Meaning

Feast your eyes and your taste buds on delicious flavors with sunset waterfront views along Pensacola's coastline. With six Pensacola area restaurants boasting the coveted Golden Spoon award and Restaurant Iron being named to Open Table's 50 Best Restaurants, locally harvested oysters, fresh tuna straight from the Gulf of Mexico and seasonal herbs and produce are just a few of the items that will grace your plate. Feeling adventurous? Hop on a charter boat and try your hand at catching your own meal. 

Whether your vacation daydream is days spend lazing on sugar-white sand, soaking up the charms of a locals-love-it downtown, or getting in touch with your outdoorsy side, Pensacola delivers the premier vacation experience you desire. To learn more about travel to Pensacola, visit www.visitpensacola.com.

About Visit Pensacola

Visit Pensacola is the destination management organization for Escambia County which includes Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key. With over 450 years of rich history and 18 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordered by the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, visitors from all over the world are lured to our pristine shores every year. Visit Pensacola supports the community vision of tourism by serving as the central body responsible for building tourism as an economic engine for our community through leadership, connection, collaboration, and communication.