Grab your sombrero for Manchester Airport’s new Mexico flights

Margarita in hand, the pristine turquoise Pacific Ocean in front of you, the lush rain forest of the Sierra Madre Mountains behind you and the warm Mexican sun beating down on you.

All of this is now (once again) within easy reach for UK travelers – and Manchester in particular.

As of May 3, direct weekly flights begin from Manchester Airport and London Gatwick to two of Mexico’s most attractive Pacific coastal resorts Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.

There were previously direct flights to the resorts, however since the 2008 fuel crisis brought an end to the non-stop . . .