New flights to Jersey for Summer 2010

More good news as Jersey flights return for Summer 2010

In the latest boost to next summer’s holiday programme from Durham Tees Valley Airport, it’s been announced that flights will again be operating to a very popular destination for North East holidaymakers—the island of Jersey.

Jersey-based C. I. Travel Group, the Channel Islands’ largest tour operator, will be offering a weekly service every Saturday from May 29th to September 11th and the company’s Managing Director Robert Mackenzie predicts it will again be a winner with visitors old and new.

The flights, which will be operated by the airline Flybe, will be sold by C.I.Travel Group’s well-known brands including Airways Holidays, Discover Jersey and Channel Islands Travel Service—and will also be available for Jersey hoteliers wanting to offer direct flights from the region.

Holidays and flights for the Durham Tees Valley to Jersey route can be booked through local travel agents, online at www.discoverjersey.com or by telephone on 0844 415 6653.

About Jersey

With its unspoiled landscape and unique blend of British and French influences, Jersey really is a place where you can get away from it all. Relax and enjoy the famed hospitality of its people, and lose yourself in the Island’s winding lanes or on its breathtaking coast.

Culture vultures will discover history at every turn, walkers will be captivated by the Island’s stunning natural beauty, and families can relax without a care on pristine beaches. It’s also the ideal place to clear your head, indulge in some exhilarating outdoor sports, or simply live the life!

With an amazing variety of terrain for walkers, a coastline ideally suited to water sports, and a network of country lanes perfect for cyclists, the great outdoors is exactly that in Jersey. The Island’s also home to world-renowned attractions like Durrell Wildlife, and spectacular events such as the Battle of Flowers Parade - sure to delight any visitor.

Explore magnificent castles, fascinating wildlife and adventure parks, and hands-on museums that really bring history to life. And on certain days during summer, you can sneak a peek at some of the Island’s most beautiful private gardens. That’s not forgetting St Helier, which with its smart, sophisticated shops and vibrant Victorian markets is an attraction in itself.