Jet away to Florida, South Carolina, Iceland this summer from Hudson Valley: See flights

Sarah Eames, Middletown Times Herald- Record

Looking to dodge the hassle of the traffic and crowds at John F. Kennedy or Newark? Take a short drive to the heart of the Hudson Valley and catch a flight out of Orange County.

Stewart offers direct flights to Reykjavik, Iceland, via PLAY Airlines, with many options for connecting flights to other European destinations.

On the domestic front, Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways offer flights to several cities across South Carolina and Florida.

Below is our list of vacation destination ideas for the last weeks of summer, all reachable via Stewart Airport:

Reykjavik, Iceland

Known for its expressionist architecture, vibrant nightlife and fresh, eclectic cuisine, Iceland also draws visitors from around the world with its unparalleled natural wonders, including natural springs, volcanoes and boundless lakes.

London, Paris, Dublin, Berlin and Copenhagen are among the 20 cities with connecting flights available from Reykjavik.

Charleston, South Carolina

Traverse the historic port city’s cobblestone streets or explore the French Quarter by horse-drawn carriage. Fort Sumter, site of the first shots fired in the Civil War, is just a short trip from the city center.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The tourist capital of the South features a 60-mile coastline and more mini golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

Fort Myers, Florida

Gateway to southwestern Florida, Fort Myers is home to the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and offers a host of tourist attractions, including the IMAG History & Science Center and the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium.

St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa, Florida

Traverse the world's longest continuous sidewalk, Bayshore Boulevard, in Tampa, or take in the white sand beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Sanford/Orlando, Florida

Hit the United States' theme park trifecta with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld just a short drive from the airport. Also check out the areas many shopping malls, golf courses and nightlife spots.

More: Breeze Airways adds flights to new Florida destination from Stewart Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida

Check out the Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Bayside Marketplace, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Jungle Island, or take in the city's art and culture at performances by the symphony orchestra and its professional ballet and theater companies. Miami Beach is known as a scuba diver's paradise for its more than 50 shipwrecks off the coast.

Home of the original spring break, Fort Lauderdale is renowned for its beaches and vibrant nightlife. The Florida city is also known as "the Venice of America" for its many canals and Italian-style architecture.

This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Direct flights to Iceland, Florida, South Carolina from Stewart Airport

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