In a recent move, bmi has started flying directly from Manchester to Barbados with three services a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Brian Quinn, the bmi airport manager at Manchester remarked, "We are expecting a very high number of passengers travelling to Barbados with bmi over the next few months as this is a peak travel period for the Caribbean island."

With the airline introducing brand new flat beds in the business and premium economy classes, the passengers flying in its carriers to enjoy a winter sunshine break in the route can also hope for a travel of great comfort.The flat beds introduced in the business class are 26 inches wide with a seat pitch of 78-80 inches. The seats in the premium economy seats are 21 inches wide with a pitch of 49 inches. The chairs can recline up to 50 degrees.

bmi's prices from Manchester to Barbados start from £671 for the economy class, £1211 for the premium economy class and £1856 for the business class.

Barbados has been a great hit as a favourite destination for Brits because of its beautiful beaches and fantastic climate. Barbados offers a wide range of holiday season activities including the colourful Barbados Christmas parade in Bridgetown streets graced by Santa Claus, popular cartoon characters and Frosty the Snowman. The Barbados Jazz Festival, heralds the best in the international and local jazz extending between 14th and 20th January 2008.