/Still time to visit festive NYC

THE Christmas market season is well under way and with just a fortnight to go until the big day, it’s not too late to book a trip and really kick start the festivities.

City break specialist Jet2CityBreaks has announced deals for Christmas market breaks from Manchester Airport at a variety of family friendly hotels. NEW YORK, AMERICA: Home to several Christmas markets with stalls offering everything from artistic decorations and crafts to local food and hot cider, New Yorkers really know how to do the holiday season.

Whether it’s a trip to the Bank of America Winter Village for ice skating, a wander around the stalls of the Union Square Park Market or discovering a variety of culinary delights at the Columbus Circle Market, a trip to New York is sure to add a hearty dose of festive cheer to your Christmas celebrations.

Sample Package: Jet2CityBreaks - United States, New York , Downtown New York, five-star Andaz Wall Street, 5 nights room only departing from Manchester on 23 December. Price: £959 per person based on two sharing, includes a 10kg hand baggage allowance. KRAKOW, POLAND: Anyone looking for a traditional festive experience paired with an abundance of historical and cultural hotspots, should look no further than a trip to Krakow this Christmas.

The main square gets dressed up in its fanciest festive sparkle to open its doors to Christmassy stalls at the Rynek Glowny Market, featuring everything from jewellery and toys to sweets, spiced nuts and gingerbread.

If it’s a more cultural trip you’re looking for then why not stroll along Father Bernard’s footbridge and add a lock to the railings or visit the Jewish community in Kazimierz for museums and War-Time remnants?

Sample Package: Jet2CityBreaks - Poland, Krakow, Krakow City, 3-star Pergamin Old Town Apartments, five nights bed and breakfast departing from Manchester on 21 December. Price: £389 per person based on two sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance. See Jet2citybreaks.com

HELEN JOHNSON