'New Canary Islands' with £104 flights from Manchester that's 27C in January

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As the clocks have turned back and autumn is in full swing, many Brits are yearning for a bit of sunshine. While winter sun holidays often conjure images of long-haul flights to distant locales, there's a new destination gaining popularity that's just a six-hour flight from Manchester.

Cape Verde, often referred to as 'the new Canary Islands' due to its year-round sunshine , is becoming a favoured spot in December and January for those seeking an alternative to Spanish resorts.

The archipelago has become more accessible for Brits recently, with easyJet launching flights to Cape Verde in March this year. This marked the budget airline's first venture into Sub-Saharan Africa and one of its longest flights so far. Located off the west coast of Africa, the islands welcomed