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People travelling from the north of England on holiday will soon be able to fly directly to Dubrovnik, after Jet2.com announced a new route.

The airline has revealed the flight path will be available from Leeds-Bradford in the summer of next year, taking customers straight to Croatia.

Phillip Meeson, the boss of Jet2.com, said the company had decided to capitalise on the destination, as it is "fast becoming one of Europe's leading holiday hot spots".

"Dubrovnik is an especially exciting addition to our schedule as it is the first time that we have flown into Croatia," he added.

The airline has revealed prices will be from £56.99 one way, with the first flight taking off on May 23rd.

According to Jet2.com, the destination is attractive to Britons as it has a "magnificent coastline" in addition to good food offerings and a climate akin to the Mediterranean.

VisitCroatia, the country's tourist board, says that the southern city has been present since the 13th century and still retains this old vibe.

Included in activities for those staying in the best hotels in Dubrovnik are sampling the cafes, seeing one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe and visiting museums.

Passengers from East Midlands and Glasgow airports will no longer be able to travel to Cork after Ryanair announced closures.

The airline said it is cutting its routes to Cork from seven to five after charges for travelling to the city were increased by 20 per cent.

Daily routes from the two destinations will be stopped, with the last East Midlands flight occurring on October 26th and Glasgow's final one being on October 28th.

Michael O'Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, said the cancellations are regrettable but due to the cost increases.

"The loss of these flights, 200,000 passengers, 20 million euros [£16 million] in tourism revenue and 200 jobs could have been avoided if Cork Airport had agreed to continue the current low-cost agreement on these routes."

He added that as these reductions had not been made, the airline "cannot and will not" absorb the increases as it reduces its ability to offer "really low fares".

Mr O'Leary also cited the rising oil price as a reason why the route would not be able to adapt to these extra costs.

The Irish city is home to a number of events for those staying in cheap hotels in Cork, including the choral festival, which is held annually, and a jazz music gathering.

A new brochure for the English city of York has attracted millions of pounds of revenue to the area.

The guide, produced by Visit York, led to over 40,000 people travelling to the city, with almost 45 per cent of people who requested a guide ending up visiting the region, the Press reports.

In total, over £861,000 was generated in people seeing the city on a day trip, with an additional £25,000 being created from those opting to stay in the location.

John Yeomans, the chairman of Visit York, told the newspaper: "It is fantastic to see such a great response to our annual visitor guide."

He added the organisation is now hoping to advertise the city as one of Europe's top short-break locations.

Research was conducted after the guide was issued, which involved telephone interviews and focus groups.

According to Visit York, the guide cost £60,000 to collate, which was covered by advertising costs.

Over 160,000 copies of the brochure were printed and can be gained from visitor centres in the city as well as other location across the country, the newspaper reports.

The official website states attractions on offer to those staying in affordable accommodation in York include museums, galleries, a lively cafe and bar culture and the Jorvik Viking Centre.

Northern cities like Leeds have been described as "a hot romantic getaway" by a travel expert.

According to VisitBritain, the north of England often attracts people on relaxed breaks for two, with a variety of activities being on offer.

Elliot Frisby, a spokesperson for the organisation, advised people to "cosy up with a loved one for a break on the Yorkshire moors as immortalised by Bronte's Wuthering Heights".

He added that the "windswept north of England" has long been a romantic destination.

According to the Yorkshire Tourist Board, couples staying in the best hotels in Leeds have many attractions to choose from.

It adds those wanting a windswept weekend are in close proximity to the countryside and coastline of Yorkshire.

Attractions in the city include being able to take a trip to the theatre, after which a romantic stroll along the canal can be taken.

For those looking for a more active break there are a number of sightseeing destinations in the city.

These include the Royal Armouries, Harewood House, the Henry Moore Institute and Kirkstall Abbey.

According to the tourist board, cheap hotels in Leeds can be found, in addition to more luxury boutique accommodation, adding it "caters for all tastes and budgets".

Bike lovers will be heading to Italy this autumn to see the International Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition.

One "event within an event" is the six-day race which already has champions from the sport confirmed for it.

Pre-sale tickets for this event, on November 4th to 9th, are already on offer online and via a call centre.

Another attraction of the event is a stage of the European Supercross Championships, which spectators to the festivities will be able to see.

The price for it is €18 (£14.50), which the organiser says is the same as last year.

People staying in the best hotels in Milan will find the city has a lot on offer, according to CiaoMilano.it.

The website points out a number of attractions for tourists to visit, including the National Art Gallery, public gardens, an opera theatre and, of course, a variety of shops.

Retail lovers are advised to travel to the Brera region of the city, which has a bohemian feel, due to the artists who often inhabit it.

According to the source, the area has many boutiques down the narrow streets, offering ladies clothes, bric-a-brac, antique shops and curiosity stores.

For history lovers the Corso Magenta region may be more suited, where visitors can view Leonardo da Vinci's last supper.