As the clocks go back this weekend you may find yourself dreading the arrival of winter. If the thought of long, dark evenings and cold, wet weather makes you squirm, then booking in a winter sun holiday might just be the answer.
A new route launching from Manchester Airport in November offers an alternative to popular winter-sun destinations such as the Canary Islands and Cape Verde, but still promises highs of up to 20C even in December.
EasyJet will offer twice-weekly flights to Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, starting next month. Return tickets begin from £45 per person (although be aware you may need to pay extra for seat allocation and baggage) so it doesn’t have to break the bank.
With a flight time of around four hours from the UK, it’s quicker to get to than Cape Verde or the likes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, yet it still offers the sun, sea and sand experience even in winter. READ MORE: EasyJet reveals two brand-new Manchester Airport routes to stunning destinations with flights from £38 The large island, which offers miles of beautiful Mediterranean coastline, has long been a popular destination among European holidaymakers, however it’s remained under the radar for British travellers.
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