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Spain has topped a new list celebrating Europe’s hidden gems - coming in first and second place with the towns of Villajoyosa and Ares del Maestrat. European Best Destinations has just published its annual ranking of the ‘best hidden gems in Europe’ for 2024, a list that acknowledges places off the beaten track. This year’s selection includes 18 places across Europe, from Spain to Georgia, and focuses on spots far from the crowds that few tourists will ever have visited. The top 10 are particularly noteworthy. Here’s why you should add each of them to your travel bucket list. Enjoy the best of...
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There is nothing quite like the French countryside in the spring and summertime. Whether you’re a lover of picnics in meadows, keen to sample the best cuisine the country has to offer or counting down the days until you can stroll through lavender fields, a trip to bucolic France is always a good idea. With holiday season on the horizon, Euronews Travel has rounded up a list of the most unusual and special places to stay in France’s glorious countryside in 2024. Indulge yourself at the Michelin-recognised Loire Valley LodgesA contemporary boutique hotel located in 300 hectares of private fores...
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Many of us are dreaming of summer getaways and an increasing number are hoping to avoid package holidays and formulaic beach trips, instead getting back to nature. In a progressively more hectic world, travellers are more frequently choosing to plump for camping trips over fancy hotels and resorts. Dan Yates has seen that change for himself. He’s the founder of Pitchup.com, a leading outdoor accommodation search and booking platform for campsites across the UK, Europe and beyond. With locations across 69 countries, the UK-based business was founded in 2009 and, in the last 15 years, has gone f...
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If you’re a keen traveller, you’ll no doubt have global icons like the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Wall of China on your ‘must visit’ list. This World Heritage Day, though, UNESCO has released a roster of less-trodden destinations to add to your agenda - and, luckily, they’re closer to home. UNESCO - otherwise known as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation - offers protection to sites with cultural and natural heritage, recognising places of outstanding universal value. As you plan your next European adventure, why not skip Athens’ overcrowded...
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A Spanish city that inspired artists like Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles is set to win over many more visitors. Ronda in Malaga, southern Spain, is perched on top of a deep gorge and locals and tourists alike have long flocked to see the canyon with its impressive depths of more than 100 metres. Soon there will be a new, more straightforward, way to take in the breathtaking spot. The city is working on a brand-new €1.6 million gorge walk. The newly-named Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo will allow visitors to walk along the very bottom of the canyon for the first time. What will the finished...
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If you think of honeymoon destinations in Europe, chances are you’ll have the likes of the Amalfi Coast, Paris, Santorini and Barcelona on your list. While those well-trodden hotspots are popular for a reason, there are countless other options across the continent where you can escape the crowds. Whether you’re getting hitched this year, or your wedding day is a distant dream, why not add these more unusual choices for honeymoons to your potential post-wedding break? Skip uber-expensive Capri and the Amalfi Coast for nearby Ischia and ProcidaCapri and Amalfi Coast towns like Sorrento, Positano...
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“From the lush landscapes to the faultless food, you'll never be short of things to do - or eat - on an Italian escape,” says tour guide Lorne Blyth. After travelling around the country - both professionally and personally - for over 20 years, she’s still discovering untrodden destinations and their foodie delights. Lorne founded Flavours Holidays to share these unforgettable culinary and cultural experiences with travellers from around the world. As a student, Lorne fell for the allure of the ‘dolce vita’ lifestyle and the contrast of Italy to her native Scotland. The vibrant culture, rich hi...
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For those with a close eye on Europe’s best cities, it will come as little surprise that Zurich has come out on top on the latest ranking of the continent’s most liveable places. Switzerland’s largest city beat out everywhere else in Europe in the recently-released quality of life report from the European Commission. The body’s survey took in answers from some 71,153 residents from 83 cities across the EU, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries, the United Kingdom, the Western Balkans and Turkey. While the findings, which used data from 2023, discovered that, on average, about 9 in 1...
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When you think of ideal holiday destinations, there’s little doubt Spain is right up there. Having attracted sun-seekers for nearly a century, it has something different to offer for almost every kind of tourist. Today, though, climate change is increasingly affecting tourists’ plans, with record-breaking temperatures forcing them to reconsider when they head off on their Spanish adventure. School holidays also tend to see prices skyrocket across Europe. Savvy travellers are increasingly choosing shoulder season getaways to make the most of their destination at an affordable price - and a reas...
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For many of us, safaris conjure up ideas of luxury, exclusivity and owners paying no mind to sustainability. While that is sometimes the case, Lepogo Lodges operate in a very different manner. In South Africa's Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, this particular safari destination certainly offers a luxury experience, but it also gives back, too. At the forefront of sustainable tourism, the brains behind Lepogo set it up with a very different kind of safari lodge in mind - one that operates off-grid, embraces sustainable technologies and contributes to the surrounding land and nearby communities. To ...
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