Make it a Christmas fairytale in New York

Jet2.com, the leading leisure airline, is this year giving the people of the north the opportunity to fly from their local airport for a New York Christmas shopping weekend.

Weekend packages with Jet2holidays include return flights, three nights accommodation and hotel transfers from just £601 per person.

The weekend breaks can also be booked as flight only—return flights with Jet2.com cost £329.98 per person, including taxes.

For Jet2.com and Jet2holidays special NY Christmas offering, departures leave from Newcastle and Leeds Bradford Airport to New York’s Newark airport on December 2, returning December 5, or December 9, returning December 12.

Whether you will be gracing the upscale Madison Avenue or the bargain friendly Lower East Side, or enjoying the boutiques of Greenwich Village, the ‘big apple’ offers something for everybody.

Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com said: “The Christmas shopping dream that is New York is now just eight hours away from Newcastle or Leeds Bradford.

“Nobody does Christmas quite like the Big Apple and visiting the city that never sleeps this festive period is an affordable reality with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays”.

What’s a girl to do over these shopping weekends?

Christmas Windows

While you’re there don’t miss out on New York’s celebrated annual holiday windows at some of the world’s most famous department stores.

When the likes of Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Saks unveil their Christmas window displays in early December, you know the New York Christmas shopping experience is in full swing.

Window shop Macy’s Miracle on 34th Street scenes or the infamous animated Saks window.

Christmas tree in New York

The Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree is a symbol of the Christmas holidays in New York, so no trip should go without a visit.

This iconic tree will be lit for the first time on November 30, and illuminated daily between 5.30am and 11.30pm with 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights, crowned with the ultimate fashion accessory—a huge Swarovski crystal star.

Broadway calling

And after a long day getting those all-important Christmas gifts, why not take in a Broadway show for an evening’s entertainment with popular musicals such as Jersey Boys, West Side Story and Wicked proving huge smash hits.

Watch Hollywood stars face to face, such as Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice or Vanessa Redgrave in Driving Miss Daisy.

Celebs darling!

If musicals aren’t for you, but you want the chance to rub shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jude Law or even David Beckham, then head down to the super cool Boom Boom Room in the Standard Hotel on Washington Street or The Rose Bar on Lexington Avenue.

All three celebs have been known to frequent these stylish bars, so don’t forget your camera if you head down.

Jet2holidays prices include on-board meals, baggage and three-star accommodation in New York.

In-flight meals for flight only passengers are included within the price, with baggage purchased separately at £9.99 per person each way and extra leg-room seats can be bought in advance for £16.99 each way.

To book flights visit www.jet2.com or to book great value package holidays visit www.jet2holidays.com