Fly to Canada and North America from Manchester Airport

Toronto is the largest and most multicultural city in Canada. It’s split into colourful neighbourhoods like Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy, Koreatown, and Little Portugal, each with a distinct personality and culinary influence. There’s a huge waterfront area to explore on foot or on two wheels, and a Music Garden which hosts free open-air concerts in summer. Toronto is great for shopping; try Yorkville for designer labels, Kensington Market for vintage stores, Queen Street West for quirky independent shops, and the Eaton Centre mall which has over 230 shops and restaurants. Downtown, the PATH is 30 kilometres of underground tunnels and walkways connecting over a thousand retail stores - it’s a great place to escape the cold in the winter months.

Toronto's most iconic landmark is the CN Tower with viewing platforms and huge windows offering panoramic views. It also has a 360 Restaurant which completes a full rotation every 72 minutes. Other top attractions include The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), featuring over a million objects from natural history to archaeological artefacts. The Toronto Zoo is home to over 5000 animals of over 500 different species, and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is the country’s largest indoor aquarium. Toronto is sports mad and has two major stadiums: Scotiabank Arena and Roger’s Stadium where you can watch ice hockey, basketball and baseball.

Flights from Manchester to Toronto with Air Transat and Air Canada start from £449pp return. Search fights to Toronto.

The entertainment capital of the world attracts visitors from across the globe thanks to its dazzling lights, legendary casinos, thriving food scene, and larger than life venues. Cruise along the Las Vegas Strip past the towering resorts and iconic sights like the magnificent fountains of the Bellagio, the miniature canal network at the Venetian, or the 46 storey-high replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas. Many resorts even come with their own retail areas, so you don’t have to go far to treat yourself to a new outfit or buy some souvenirs from your Las Vegas holiday.

And no trip to Las Vegas would be complete without making time to enjoy one of its famous live shows. Snag tickets to see some of the world’s top artists perform in residence, or the latest Cirque du Soleil extravaganza. It’s the ideal place to celebrate, whether it’s a milestone birthday, a stag or hen do, or even a quickie wedding at the famous Little White Wedding Chapel.

And thanks to its desert climate, Las Vegas is the perfect destination all year round. Away from the resorts you can indulge in some outdoor fun. There are plenty of scenic hiking trails and drives where you can discover red rock landscapes, lakes, canyon views and nature parks.

Flights to Las Vegas from Manchester with Virgin Atlantic start from £579pp return. Search flights to Las Vegas.

Home to iconic sights like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square, New York is packed with more must-see tourist attractions than you could squeeze into one visit! It’s no wonder it averages around 66 million visitors per year.

New York City is divided into five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. The latter is where you’ll find Fifth Avenue - arguably the most expensive shopping street in the world. If you fancy catching a show it’s also the heart of New York’s famous theatre district where most of the Broadway theatres are located. Green spaces were an important part of the city’s original plan and Central Park is one of the most famous film locations in the world.

There’s no shortage of cultural attractions here. The Lincoln Center is where you’ll be able to enjoy opera, ballet and classical music performances. The Museum of Modern Art houses many world-renowned masterpieces, while exhibits at The Metropolitan Museum of Art span over 5000 years. New York is also well known for its diverse food scene, from its own signature pizza style, to jaw-defying deli sandwiches, and Michelin-starred restaurants offering unforgettable culinary experiences.

Virgin Atlantic operates flights to New York from Manchester with fares from £362pp return. Aer Lingus also serves this route. Search flights to New York.

Home to several world-class attractions, Orlando is the most popular US destination for travellers from Manchester. Its four huge theme park resorts, including the famous Disney World, EPCOT and Universal, could keep the family entertained for several back-to-back Orlando holidays. But there’s plenty to keep people of all ages busy elsewhere in the city. The Kennedy Space Center is a must for anyone crazy about space travel and real life astronauts. Wonderworks Orlando is an incredible interactive museum set in an upside-down building where children can learn everything from art to science through a series of hands-on and often mind-boggling activities. Chocolate lovers can follow the journey from bean to bar, create some personalised chocolate, and indulge in some treats at Orlando Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure.

Look down on Orlando and its huge theme parks from high above with a helicopter tour, or from a pod on the Orlando Eye, a huge 400ft Ferris wheel. Nature lovers might enjoy an airboat experience through the famous Florida Everglades where wildlife such as alligators and turtles can be seen in their natural environment. It’s free entry at Harry P Leu Gardens with 50 acres of tropical and sub-tropical plant life and a host of pretty butterflies.

Flights to Orlando from Manchester are available with Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, and TUI from £449pp return. Search flights to Orlando.

Georgia’s capital is a dynamic city packed with countless attractions, colourful street art and days out for all ages. At Zoo Atlanta you can see over 200 species of 100 animals. Explore 60 different habitats at Georgia Aquarium and meet sharks and other marine creatures swimming in a whopping 11 million gallons of water. Art galleries and museums are anything but stuffy in Atlanta. Meet your favourite muppet at the interactive Center for Puppetry Arts, and be free to get creative at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

There are lots of budget-friendly things to do too. Walk, skate or cycle your way around the Atlanta Beltline, a 22-mile trail dotted with artwork, shops and eateries which loops the city. Head downtown to the historic Sweet Auburn neighbourhood (birthplace of civil rights leader Martin Luther King) where you can walk in the National Historical Park and grab some local specialities at Sweet Auburn Curb Market. If you’ve worked up a thirst, Atlanta is also the home of Coca-Cola and you can learn all about the iconic global brand, as well as sampling some fizzy drinks and picking up a souvenir at World of Coca-Cola.

Flights from Manchester to Atlanta are available with Virgin Atlantic from £553. Search flights to Atlanta.

So what are you waiting for? With so many direct North American routes from Manchester Airport, the U S of A is merely hours away!