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September 2012 News Articles

Volunteers Turn Out to Save the Turtles in Cyprus »

Sep

27

Every summer hundreds of turtle eggs hatch out onto the beaches of Cyprus, and is a time when the North and the South of the island come together to ensure that as many of the baby green turtles survive as possible. The event occurs in late August and the hatchlings are cheered on and encouraged by volunteers and onlookers, as thousands of these tiny creatures make their way towards the sea. Read more about Volunteers Turn Out to Save the Turtles in Cyprus »

Posted in Announcements

September 27, 2012 at 11:16

Tagged with Cyprus Turtles, Save the Turtles, Flights to Cyprus, Jet2 Flights to Cyprus, Cyprus Conservation

Croatia Sees Huge Rise in Visitor Numbers »

Sep

26

At Jet2.com we have learned that the latest official figures reveal the number of people visiting Croatia rose to an all-time high between January and June this year and that numbers coming from the UK alone increased by an incredible 25% over the first six months of 2011. Read more about Croatia Sees Huge Rise in Visitor Numbers »

Posted in Announcements

September 26, 2012 at 11:22

Tagged with Popular Croatia Destinations, Jet2 Flights to Croatia, Cheap Flights to Dubrovnik, Celebrities in Dubrovnik, Golf in Crotia

Jet2holidays Teaches Children a Travel Lesson »

Sep

26

Responding to a request from Year 3 teacher Anna Richards, staff from Yorkshire package holiday specialist Jet2holidays went back to school to give Doncaster school children a lesson in travel.

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Posted in Community

September 26, 2012 at 10:04

Jet2.com Roars in to Support ‘Pride’ of Yorkshire »

Sep

25

Following on from the rescue of 13 lions from Romania in 2010, leading leisure airline Jet2.com has donated £1,800 to Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, allowing keepers to buy and plant 12 trees in the park’s 10 acre Lion Country Reserve.

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September 25, 2012 at 09:38

Jet2holidays Discovery Weekends Competition Now Live »

Sep

24

Jet2holidays, is next week launching new and exclusive Discovery Weekends giving travellers a once in a lifetime chance to visit three incredible new destinations direct from their local airport.

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Posted in New Routes, Announcements

September 24, 2012 at 12:19

Jet2.com Named Best Airline for Groups »

Sep

24

Leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, was last night named ‘Best Airline for Groups’ at the Group Leisure Awards 2012.

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Posted in Awards

September 24, 2012 at 12:06

Canary Islands Experiencing Travel Boom »

Sep

21

Ever popular as a tropical escape from more chilly climes, the Canary Islands have experienced an unexpected tourism boom this year. The popular island destination recorded a record high in tourism numbers for mid-2012, receiving almost 700,000 foreign visitors in the short space of a month. Read more about Canary Islands Experiencing Travel Boom »

Posted in Announcements

September 21, 2012 at 09:28

Tagged with Jet2 Flights to Gran Canaria, Cheap Flights to the Canary Islands, Travel Boom in Canary Islands, Summer 2013

Summer Ends on a High Note at Barcelona’s ‘Festival of Festivals’ »

Sep

20

The UK summer may have been a wash out, but holidaymakers can still find summer fun by booking cheap flights to Barcelona, where the annual festival of La Mercè begins on 21 September. Read more about Summer Ends on a High Note at Barcelona’s ‘Festival of Festivals’ »

September 20, 2012 at 09:49

Tagged with Le Merce Festival, Jet2 Flights to Barcelona, Barcelona Festivals, Things to do in Barcelona

Jane Horrocks Explains How The Reading Bug Took Her Back To Corfu »

Sep

19

Like many people who book cheap flights to Corfu, Jane Horrocks was inspired to visit the island after reading Corfu-native Gerald Durrell’s stories – and to her relief, she discovered things hadn’t changed much since Durrell’s day. Read more about Jane Horrocks Explains How The Reading Bug Took Her Back To Corfu »

Posted in Announcements

September 19, 2012 at 09:26

Tagged with Jane Horrocks, Jet2 Flights to Corfu, Cheap Flights to Corfu, Summer 2013 Holidays

Jet2holidays Set to Launch Discovery Weekends »

Sep

18

Jet2holidays, is next month launching new and exclusive Discovery Weekends giving travellers a once in a lifetime chance to visit THREE incredible destinations direct from their local airport.

 Read more about Jet2holidays Set to Launch Discovery Weekends »

Posted in Announcements

September 18, 2012 at 14:30

Paris tops List of Europe’s Most Valuable Monuments »

Sep

18

Most people booking cheap flights to Paris make a beeline to the Eiffel Tower, and now it has been named as Europe’s most valuable monument; worth an astonishing £344billion. Read more about Paris tops List of Europe’s Most Valuable Monuments »

Posted in Announcements

September 18, 2012 at 10:15

Tagged with Most Valuable Monuments, Jet2 Flights to Paris, Cheap Flights to Paris, European Landmarks

Balearics Night Spot Receives Record-Breaking Bar Tab »

Sep

17

Lineker’s, a popular night spot in Ibiza, has gained the record for receiving the highest bar tab in 25 years. Mario Balotelli and friends were partying while on holiday in the Balearics, following the Euro 2012 goal scoring efforts of the Italian footballer. Lineker’s is a popular night spot for travellers taking holidays to the Balearics, with the original bar being opened in Tenerife in 1988. Read more about Balearics Night Spot Receives Record-Breaking Bar Tab »

Posted in Announcements

September 17, 2012 at 09:34

Tagged with Record Breaking Bar Tab, Linekers Ibiza, Jet2 Flights to the Balearic Islands, Jet2 Flights to Ibiza, Cheap Flights to Ibiza

Greek Islands Chosen by Politicians for Holiday Destination »

Sep

14

The Greek Islands are the chosen destination for politicians in Germany this year, who wish to demonstrate their support for Greece. According to German newspaper Deutsche Welle, Beate Muller-Gemmeke, who is a political representative for the Green Party, decided to holiday on a Greek island as soon as she was informed that tourism there had dropped by 50 per cent. Read more about Greek Islands Chosen by Politicians for Holiday Destination »

Posted in Announcements

September 14, 2012 at 10:18

Tagged with Popular Greek Destinations, Jet2 Flights to Greece, Greek Islands, Jet2 Flights to Rhodes

Safe New Arrival After Water Birth at Tenerife Zoo »

Sep

13

Families booking cheap flights to Tenerife with Jet2.com may want to make a bee-line for the award-winning zoo and oceanarium of Loro Parque, which recently announced the safe arrival of its second baby killer whale. Read more about Safe New Arrival After Water Birth at Tenerife Zoo »

Posted in Announcements

September 13, 2012 at 10:57

Tagged with Spain Killer Whale, Cheap Flights to Tenerife, Jet2 Flights to Tenerife, Baby Killer Whale, Loro Parque

Dubrovnik featured in the World Travel Guide »

Sep

12

Dubrovnik natives have reason to celebrate after the World Travel Guide recently featured the Croatian city. There was arguably a time when many would consider cheap flights to Dubrovnik unthinkable, but today it is one of the holiday hotspots of the Adriatic. Read more about Dubrovnik featured in the World Travel Guide »

Posted in Announcements

September 12, 2012 at 09:54

Tagged with Jet2 Flights to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik World Travel Guide, Dubrovnik Guide, Cheap Flights to Dubrovnik

Mythological Shower Lights up the Sky Over Rhodes »

Sep

11

People booking cheap flights to Rhodes this summer were treated to a spectacular sight – the annual Perseids meteor shower, which is usually at its best from 8th to 14th of August. Read more about Mythological Shower Lights up the Sky Over Rhodes »

Posted in Announcements

September 11, 2012 at 09:19

Tagged with Greek Meteor Shower, Greek Mythology, Jet2 Flights to Greece, Perseids Meteor Shower, Cheap Flights to Rhodes

Book Now For Events in Barcelona »

Sep

10

City breaks are becoming increasingly popular with people looking to escape the usual 9-5 for a well-deserved long weekend, and with so many tour operators now offering discounted fares most of the major cities in Europe are now within easy reach. Read more about Book Now For Events in Barcelona »

Posted in Announcements

September 10, 2012 at 09:20

Tagged with Cheap City Breaks, Barcelona City Breaks, Jet2 Flights to Barcelona, Music in Barcelona

Venice Film Festival Could Leave Couples with Stars in their Eyes »

Sep

07

Lovers booking cheap flights to Venice at the end of August may find themselves becoming star-struck, as the crowds arrive for the start of the internationally acclaimed Venice Film Festival (VFF). Read more about Venice Film Festival Could Leave Couples with Stars in their Eyes »

Posted in Announcements

September 07, 2012 at 09:36

Tagged with Venice Film Festival 2012, Jet2 Flights to Venice, European Film Festivals, Venice Attractions

Ski Video Stars Sought for Jet2.com Competition »

Sep

06

Leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, has today launched a new competition inviting keen skiers and snowboarders to take part to win flights to any of its top European ski destinations.

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Posted in Ski

September 06, 2012 at 15:07

Incentives to Encourage Tourists to Czech out Prague Cuisine »

Sep

06

The Czech Tourism Agency, in partnership with local restaurants, is out to prove Czech cuisine has more to offer than dumplings, sauerkraut and fat-laden meat dishes. Read more about Incentives to Encourage Tourists to Czech out Prague Cuisine »

Posted in Announcements

September 06, 2012 at 09:58

Tagged with Czech Cuisine, Jet2 Flights to Prague, Prague Cultural Attractions, Things to do in Prague, Guide to Prague Food

Fireworks and Fiestas in Ibiza »

Sep

05

August is the peak of the tourist season in Ibiza, not only is the island at its busiest the weather is also at it hottest.  More people arrive on the island in August than during any other month of the year and this August those who come to the island will be able to enjoy some incredible fiestas and some fabulous firework displays. Read more about Fireworks and Fiestas in Ibiza »

Posted in Announcements

September 05, 2012 at 09:38

Tagged with Ibiza Fiesta, Jet2 Flights to Ibiza, Ibiza Jazz Festival, Cheap Flights to Ibiza

Manchester to Paris with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays »

Sep

04

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today announced that Paris, the chic French capital is now on sale for 2013, offering more choice for Manchester travellers. Direct flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport start from £32 including taxes, with package breaks from just £180.

 Read more about Manchester to Paris with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays »

Posted in Announcements

September 04, 2012 at 14:17

Information Centre Specialising in Castles Opens in Prague »

Sep

04

For the first time, visitors to Prague will be able access a wealth of information in order to discover and see for themselves the many legendary castles and chateaux in the country. Read more about Information Centre Specialising in Castles Opens in Prague »

Posted in Announcements

September 04, 2012 at 09:23

Tagged with Jet2 Flights to Prague, Cheap Flights to Prague, History of Prague, Historic Prague

The Best Ski with Jet2 this Winter! »

Sep

03

It may only be September but we’re looking ahead to the forthcoming ski and snowboarding season! And, to celebrate, we are giving you the chance to win up to 4 flights to the slopes in our latest competition! Just visit Jet2.com/ski and click on the Competitions tab. Read more about The Best Ski with Jet2 this Winter! »

Posted in Announcements

September 03, 2012 at 16:40

Tagged with Jet2 Ski Destinations, Cheap Flights to Salzburg, Jet2 Flights to Geneva, Chambery Ski Holidays, Winter Ski 2012

Booming Barcelona – More Hotels for More Visitors »

Sep

03

Visitors to the city of Barcelona will be faced with even more choice of places to stay this year, with a total of thirteen new hotels and residential properties being opened.  Barcelona has long been a popular city break destination as the city offers all sorts of entertainments and attractions for just about every sector of society, from beautiful cathedrals to contemporary theatre.  This is a city that is an attractive destination for lone travellers and family groups alike. Read more about Booming Barcelona – More Hotels for More Visitors »

Posted in Announcements

September 03, 2012 at 09:34

Tagged with Popular Barcelona, Jet2 Flights to Barcelona, Cheap Flights to Barcelona, Things to do in Barcelona

Special flight from Glasgow for Celtic v Barcelona Champions League match on 23 October »

Sep

03

Following Celtic’s mouth-watering UEFA Champions League draw with FC Barcelona, leading leisure airline Jet2.com is helping fans catch all the action, by laying on an extra direct flight from Glasgow Airport to the Spanish city.

 Read more about Special flight from Glasgow for Celtic v Barcelona Champions League match on 23 October »

Posted in Announcements

September 03, 2012 at 09:07