THERE is a chance to soak up Christmas festivities in Belgium in December direct from the Isle of Man.

Regency Travel has announced its latest direct flight to the city of Ghent for its annual Christmas market.

The trip will leave Ronaldsway Airport on Saturday, December 10, and includes return flights, airport to hotel transfers and one night's accommodation at the IBIS Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal Hotel which is located on the site of the markets.

Richard Howarth from Regency Travel, said: "We have gained repeat customers on our Christmas market trips since we first operated a day trip to Bruges in December 2009. We have listened to what customers want and are pleased to be repeating an overnight stay following on from the success of the trip to Dusseldorf last year."

The trip, which costs £309 per person, is exclusive to Regency Travel. For more information telephone 01624 694455 or visit the shop on Strand Street in Douglas.