12th January 2006
Virgin Holidays is launching its second dedicated Manchester departures brochure but this time there�s even more destinations to choose from.
A 26% rise in market growth for holidays departing from Manchester has encouraged Virgin Holidays to meet this high demand with a new 2006/07 brochure that will benefit those travelling from the north by offering more holidays direct from Manchester than ever before. As well as offering Orlando and some of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean, it now features popular US destinations New York and Las Vegas.
All flights in the new brochure are direct from Manchester flying with Virgin Atlantic Airways or other scheduled airlines including bmi and Continental. Bmi now fly three times a week direct to Las Vegas and in the summer Virgin Atlantic is adding extra weekend flights from Manchester to Orlando to meet the summer holiday demand. In addition Virgin Atlantic is launching a new direct flight from Manchester to St Lucia, due to commence in November 2006.
Commenting on the brochure, Virgin Holidays Managing Director, Amanda Wills said:
"We are delighted to launch our new Manchester departures brochure. The first Manchester brochure was launched over a year ago and proved very popular with our customers in the North. The brochure highlights some of our most popular destinations where we offer direct flights from Manchester, and for the first time we have added Las Vegas and New York to the brochure.
Our business in the North is constantly growing, and the increase in direct services from Manchester with Virgin Atlantic led us to launching our second stand alone Manchester departures brochure. The new brochure makes it easier for our Northern customers to find the perfect holiday with a direct flight from Manchester airport."
Virgin Holidays customers flying from Manchester with Virgin Atlantic Airways benefit from the same services available at other UK airports, such as DIY check-in and online pre-bookable seats. Plus for a limited time Virgin Holidays is offering customers car parking at Manchester airport for up to 2 weeks absolutely free.
Virgin Holidays new brochure features a selection of its most popular hotels throughout Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, Barbados, Antigua and St Lucia. In Orlando it offers a great choice of accommodation from staying in the heart of Disney at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel to a selection of beautiful private houses ideal for families or groups. New to the brochure are fly-drive options - a great way to explore all the surrounding theme parks and attractions.
A fine selection of Las Vegas hotels are also featured in the brochure. The Manchester brochure exclusively offers the world famous 5-star Wynn hotel that recently opened its doors to the Las Vegas �strip� in May 2005. A week at the luxurious Wynn, Las Vegas costs from �999 per person.
Shopping, city and theatre breaks to New York are also available and include a wide variety of sightseeing opportunities. Three nights at the Comfort Inn Manhattan costs from just �569 per person, add a �Taste of New York� helicopter flight from only �33 or spend the day shopping at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets from just �21 per person.
Virgin Holidays offer great deals for everyone and feature a wide selection of fantastic offers in its new brochure. Some of the great offers available include free car upgrades in Florida, free excursions in the Caribbean and free child places at a number of hotels in Florida and the Caribbean on selected dates between April and September 2006. There is also amazing offers for couples, with early booking discounts to Las Vegas and flight discounts to New York on many dates throughout the year.
For more information on Virgin Holidays Manchester to USA & the Caribbean brochure please call 0871 222 0306 or visit its website at www.virgin.com/holidays
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