Manchester Airport provides a great base for cheap flights to Europe and beyond, with providers such as Air France and Flybe providing some great deals at this time of year.

The airport in Manchester is bigger than you might expect if you've never flown from here before. It consists of 3 terminals at present, making the largest airport in the north of England by some distance.

Each of the terminals has some executive lounges, specifically aimed at the business traveller. You'll find that the British Airways Executive Lounge is located in Terminal 3.

As you would expect from a major airport, airport parking is provided at Manchester Airport on both a short term and long term basis. Parking can be booked online and, at the time of writing, prices seem fairly competitive. Having said that, you need to make sure that you factor the parking cost into the cost of your holiday, as this is a charge that many people forget to budget for when planning a trip abroad.

A quick check on the official Manchester Airport website reveals that long stay parking is available for 7 days at a total cost of just under £50.