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Topic: Manchester

5 unmissable viewpoints in the Lake District

  By Virgin Atlantic July 27, 2017 July 27, 2017 Our Places
In early July, the English Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status under the cultural landscape category, positioning the beloved national park alongside such destinations as the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Kilimanjaro and the Grand Canyon as a site of … Continue reading
Tagged   Summer Holidays
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom

Manchester: The UK’s music capital

  By Virgin Atlantic USA April 24, 2017 April 26, 2017 Our Experience
The northern English city of Manchester has long been recognised for its rich music heritage, and recently it was crowned the UK’s ‘best live music city’. It hosts more live music shows per head than any other UK destination, even beating London. To help you … Continue reading
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom

Beyond Manchester: Step back in time in Liverpool

  By Virgin Atlantic April 4, 2017 April 11, 2017 Our Places
Penny Lane, LiverpoolHere at Virgin Atlantic all eyes are on Manchester as we continue our biggest ever route expansion with new direct flights to San Francisco and Boston. Along with a further daily route to New York JFK starting in May, the USA is now more accessible … Continue reading
Tagged   City Break, City Highlights
TopicsLiverpool, Manchester, United Kingdom

Not heard of Man-Fran? You soon will

  By Steve Clarke February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017 Our Places
As we all know by now, 2017 marks our biggest ever expansion out of Manchester as we launch three new routes from the city.  The new routes will see Mancunians able to enjoy our world-renowned service to Boston and New York, and in a first … Continue reading
Tagged   man-fran, Manchester, San Francisco
TopicsManchester, San Francisco

Beyond Manchester: Snowdonia romantic retreat

  By Virgin Atlantic February 16, 2017 February 16, 2017 Our Experience
In our biggest ever route expansion, 2017 is set to be a great year for Virgin Atlantic in Manchester. Thanks to two brand new direct routes to San Francisco and Boston launching at the end of March, and a new daily route to JFK starting … Continue reading
Tagged   Weekend Break
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom

Shopping independent Manchester: from boutiques to record stores

  By Virgin Atlantic USA January 6, 2017 January 6, 2017 Our Experience
In what will be our biggest ever route expansion, 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Virgin Atlantic in Manchester. The USA will now be more accessible to UK travellers than ever before, thanks to two brand new direct routes to San … Continue reading
Tagged   Boutique Shops, Chic & Stylish
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom

Manchester: Chilled Northern escapes

  By Virgin Atlantic September 5, 2016 September 5, 2016 Our Places
Manchester may have a reputation as a party powerhouse, but you can still take some downtime and relax. Discover the best places to get pampered in the city and where to escape for a chilled-out break in the English countryside. Book yourself some quiet time … Continue reading
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom

Saying happy #maniversary with new routes from Manchester

  By Dave Gunner July 4, 2016 July 19, 2016 Our History, Our Places
We like Manchester a lot and this month celebrate 20 years of flying from this northern gateway.  With booming creative and technology industries plus great shopping, nightlife and restaurants, Manchester has become a headline act. Our job is to connect it with like-minded cities. Which … Continue reading
Tagged   Manchester. #maniversary
TopicsManchester

Discover Manchester’s musical and artistic scene

  By Virgin Atlantic July 3, 2015 February 15, 2017 Our Places
Some of the biggest names in British pop and rock music hail from Manchester, a city that’s often dubbed the Capital of the North. Spanning several genres and igniting a whole musical movement, it’s fair to say that popular music wouldn’t be the same today … Continue reading
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom

The Museums of Manchester

  By Anna Jacobsen February 10, 2015 July 6, 2015 Our Places
From interactive tours of Victorian engines to football memorabilia and Egyptian mummies, the museums of Manchester have a lot to offer culture vultures. Take a look at our guide to the best museums in the city and start planning your next escape.   Centre for Chinese … Continue reading
Tagged   City Break, Culture Vulture, Family Favourites, History Lesson
TopicsManchester, United Kingdom
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