Aer Lingus has launched its January sale on non-stop transatlantic routes from the carrier's new northern hub in Manchester. The Irish flag carrier is brightening up January for customers planning a trip this spring with low fares on newly operated services from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados**, for travel between 1st February and 31st May 2022.

Thailand – Phuket from £903: Jet off on this 10-night holiday staying at the 4* Sawaddi Patong Resort, close to the beach and Patong’s incredible street markets. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 15 Feb and 10 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis.

A new Lapland adventure is offering a glamping experience combining the tradition of a native Sami Lavvu (teepee) with the comfort of a luxury cabin – all located on an Arctic nature reserve in the spectacular Laponia World Heritage Site.

Eurocamp has announced a flash sale on 71 parcs in the wake of France lifting restrictions on UK travellers. And the savings extend to school holiday periods. The company is offering guests an extra £50 off trips to 71 of its French parcs.

What does a toilet brush and a beautiful Swedish lake have in common? They both share the same ‘IKEA’ name, but for years Bolmen has been better known as a toilet brush sold by the global furniture giant instead of a picturesque lake in southern Sweden! Now, Sweden is campaigning to reclaim its fantastic locations across the country and help UK travellers discover the originals.

From today fully vaccinated customers arriving into England no longer have to take a pre-departure test in resort. The secondary need for a more expensive PCR test after arriving in England is also scrapped from this Sunday (Jan 9th).

A new ‘green’ vision for Jebel Jais, the highest mountain peak in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been announced by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA)as part of a new destination strategy focused on sustainable tourism, eco-conservation and growth.

The North of England has been given an aviation boost with the return of long-haul flights to Bangladesh out of Manchester Airport. Biman Bangladesh Airlines have re-commenced services to Dhaka and Sylhet and will fly twice a week until 28th March on the state-of-the art Dreamliner aircraft.

Wilderness Safaris has put together three ‘stargazing’ destinations to Namibia now that the African country has been removed from the UK's Covid red list. The following itinerary takes guests on a journey to three beautiful, diverse Namibian camps, offering one of the most astounding bucket list experiences on Earth.

A programme of ski flights to the French, Swiss, Austrian and Italian Alps, have been launched out of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) by Jet2. The leading leisure airline has put its largest ever choice of ski flights on sale for next winter, representing four destinations that give customers access to some of the best snow spots in Europe.

See in the New Year in style, with the benefit of the Mediterranean climate! All aboard Sunborn GIbraltar, a 5* superyacht hotel moored in Gibraltar marina. Expect a bumper festive season of events, all in-line with government precautionary measures, for a safe and relaxed party environment.

Away Holidays USA – New York from £676: Head to the Big Apple on this four-night holiday staying at the 4* Grand Hyatt Hotel in the heart of Manhattan. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 6 Jan and four nights’ accommodation on a room only basis.

Emerald Cruises is preparing for a landmark 2022 with the inaugural season of the line’s new river cruise Star-Ship, Emerald Luna, and the first of the brand’s ocean-going luxury superyachts, Emerald Azzurra, launching in the Spring.

The ubiquitous William Shakespeare probably didn’t imagine during his lifetime, that he would have as big an impact on Warwickshire’s hospitality industry, as much as he would on world theatre!

Tunisia’s first privately-owned airline is to re-launch its Manchester flights to the North African country following the easing of travel restrictions by both the UK and Tunisian Governments Nouvelair has been operating charter and scheduled flights since 1989 with charter flights to the UK for much of this period, as well as being one of the largest schedule carriers between France and Tunisi…

Many Brits are still looking for different, lesser-known places to visit across the UK as staycations remain popular. To help travellers uncover these destinations, Sykes Cottages has rounded up a selection of its properties in and around some of the UK’s most spectacular alternative destinations.

Life is constantly on the move, none more so than when we are packing our bags for that well-earned holiday. But have you ever considered the 'footprint' ramifications of your leisure time on the environment? When it comes to choosing our mode of transport, duration is usually our primary concern, and we tend to select the option that gets us from A to B in the shortest amount of time.

“You’re a Northerner aren’t you?” It was a leading question and, for a minute, I didn’t know whether the Director of Communications at one of London’s smartest hotels was about to chastise my admission or advise that I had the sex appeal of Hollywood’s very own man of the North, Sean Bean! But it was neither! “Step this way, Mr Hopkins.

Canary Islands – Tenerife from £356: Chase the sun on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Hotel Best Semiramis in the ever-popular resort of Puerto de la Cruz. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 4 Dec and seven nights’ accommodation on a half board basis.

A ‘Forest of Lights’ will illuminate the streets of Malaga on the Costa del Sol this month, as the Spanish city switches on what’s widely regarded as one of the best Christmas light displays in Europe.

As double-vaccinated Brits prepare to fly to the USA once more, those looking for a slice of 'real' America need look no further than home swapping platform Love Home Swap. It's ideal for those looking to avoid the usual major hotspots but it will cost you £10 a month to access the website's offers.

Jet2 has restarted its programme of flights and city breaks to Amsterdam from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). There are now four weekly services (Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday) from LBA to the popular city in the Netherlands, marking the return of Jet2.com’s first ever route following its launch in 2003.

UAE – Ras Al Khaimah from £889: Relax in Ras Al Khaimah on this seven-night holiday staying at the 5* Cove Rotana Resort. The beachfront Cove Rotana has two restaurants, four bars, a private beach and two pools. Price includes return flights from Manchester Airport on 24 Nov and seven nights’ accommodation on a half board basis.

Manchester’s Airport has become the first in the UK to have a direct feed of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) thanks to a partnership with Fulcrum BioEnergy Limited UK (Fulcrum).

The inaugural sailing season of Emerald Cruises' new yacht, the Emerald Sakara, has been announced as it prepares to join its sister vessel, the Azzurra in 2023. Emerald Sakara’s maiden voyage will be the 11-day Tropical Charms of the Seychelles itinerary, taking guests on a round-trip from Victoria, Mahé Island, the capital of the Seychelles.