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Each month All About Manchester publishes an in-depth article on something to do with Manchester travel. Check out the archive below.

Magical Florida

With its year-round sunshine, glorious beaches, jaw-dropping theme parks and fascinating wildlife, Florida is the perfect destination for family fun. Andrew Watson picks the Sunshine State's best family-friendly bits.

A Canadian Adventure

If your desk-bound lifestyle is dragging you down, then escape to Canada for the adventure holiday of a lifetime. From the exhilaration of dogsledding to the eerie mysticism of the Northern Lights, you are bound to rediscover the joy of life in this vast and extraordinary country, says Andrew Watson.

Winter sun in Cyprus

If you want to escape the drab winter sky, a trip to Cyprus would do the trick beautifully. This year-round destination enjoys an annual average of 300 sunny days, and has much more to offer than the famous beaches and club nights of Ayia Napa, if you know where to look.

Chilling in Cologne

Christmas markets are now widespread throughout Europe, but Germany is where it all started, and the country still hosts the most famous markets in the world. Andrew Watson recommends a weekend jaunt to Cologne to kick back and enjoy the simple joys of Advent.

Dreamy Singapore

The temperature may be starting to take a dip in Europe, but if you are not ready to put away the flip-flops yet, why not book a quick getaway to Singapore this month? Warm, exotic and beautiful, this small nation will leave you with some fabulous memories to while away the long, long winter nights.

Japan for foodies

Eco-conscious Andrew Watson does not usually like his food with air miles, but he makes an exception for Japanese food, which, he insists, is best sampled in Japan. With Tokyo boasting more Michelin stars than any other city (yes, including Paris), and Osaka catching up fast, you'd better jump on the shortest, greenest flight out there, he suggests.

Stockholm

Stockholm in summer is heart-warmingly beautiful. The bright light that spills into every corner of the city brings the Swedish capital back to life after its winter hibernation, making it a great tourist destination and one that is easily accessible from Manchester, says Andrew Watson.

Turkish delight

With everything from picturesque Mediterranean coastal resorts to cosmopolitan city sights, Turkey has hardly had trouble attracting the tourists. But as Istanbul gears up to become European Capital of Culture, and British holidaymakers look to get the best from their pound, the transcontinental country is set to become this year's favourite hot spot, says Deborah Purtell.

Ahh, Barcelona!

Barcelona is a city of fascinating contrasts. It is also a fun, feel-good city, which is why Kim Brown is visiting for the sixth time in four years this Easter weekend.

A toast to Ireland

With its vibrant cities and breathtaking countryside, Ireland is the place to blow off steam on St Patrick's Day. Andrew Watson picks his favourite places to visit and things to do on the Emerald Isle.

Arabian Nights

With chilly weather and economic conditions ahead, there has never been a better time to escape to the Middle East for a dose of winter sunshine.

Eastern Lights

When it comes to ushering in the New Year, no-one does it in more spectacular fashion than the Chinese. So why not head East to celebrate the Year of the Ox this January? With regular flights from Manchester to cosmopolitan Hong Kong and the Chinese boom-town of Shanghai, it would be rude not to.

Splashing out in New York

New York is only a non-stop flight away from Manchester, and if this isn't a big enough incentive for you, contributing writer Agatha Roberts reckons she can close the deal by taking you along on a shopping tour of her native city.

From Manchester to paradise

If you feel the British weather has cheated you out of a proper summer yet again, you could go back to work and sulk or you could pack your bags and head to Manchester Airport for a swift getaway to the Caribbean.