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East Bohemia, Krkonoƥe and the Orlické Mountains
East Bohemia, Hradec KrĂĄlovĂ©, Pardubice, KrkonoĆĄe, OrlickĂ© Mountains, castles, spa towns, ski resorts and Czechiaâs northern highlands.
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- Czechia
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura
French Alps, Lyon, Annecy, Chamonix, Grenoble, the Jura, lakes, ski resorts, glaciers, food culture and Franceâs mountain east.
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- 18
- Countries
- France
Prague and Central Bohemia
Prague, castles, old towns, the Vltava, Kutnå Hora, Karlƥtejn, cafés, museums and the most natural gateway to Czechia.
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- 16
- Countries
- Czechia
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland
North Bohemia, Liberec, Bohemian Switzerland, sandstone cliffs, glassmaking, spa towns, castles, industrial heritage and dramatic borderland landscapes.
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- 14
- Countries
- Czechia
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the JesenĂky Mountains
Olomouc, Central Moravia, KromÄĆĂĆŸ, JesenĂky, pilgrimage sites, Baroque squares, mountains, spas and a quieter Moravian alternative.
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- 11
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- Czechia
South Bohemia, ÄeskĂœ Krumlov and TĆeboĆ
South Bohemia, ÄeskĂœ Krumlov, TĆeboĆ, ponds, castles, forests, Renaissance towns, beer, cycling and Czechiaâs gentlest romantic region.
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- 10
- Countries
- Czechia
Brno and South Moravia
Brno, South Moravia, vineyards, Mikulov, Lednice-Valtice, PĂĄlava, caves, cafĂ©s, castles and Czechiaâs warmest wine region.
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- 9
- Countries
- Czechia
Tyrol and Innsbruck
Tyrol, Innsbruck, high Alps, ski resorts, valleys, cable cars, mountain huts, hiking, glaciers and Austriaâs strongest alpine identity.
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- 8
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- Austria
Prague and Central Bohemia
Prague, castles, old towns, the Vltava, Kutnå Hora, Karlƥtejn, cafés, museums and the most natural gateway to Czechia.
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- 8
- Countries
- Czechia
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites
Venice, Verona, Padua, Prosecco, the Dolomites, Cortina, lakes, mountain passes, romance, architecture and one of Italyâs most varied regions.
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- 8
- Countries
- Italy
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, CĂłrdoba and MĂĄlaga
Andalusia, Seville, Granada, CĂłrdoba, MĂĄlaga, Moorish palaces, white villages, flamenco, tapas, beaches, mountains and Spainâs most dramatic southern region.
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- 8
- Countries
- Spain
GraubĂŒnden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps
GraubĂŒnden, St. Moritz, Engadin, Davos, Arosa, the Swiss National Park, Romansh culture, glaciers, mountain railways and wide Alpine valleys.
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- 6
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- Switzerland
Salzburg, Salzkammergut and the Lake District
Salzburg, Salzkammergut, lakes, Mozart, baroque streets, mountains, Hallstatt, salt history and Austriaâs classic alpine-lake scenery.
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- 5
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- Austria
VysoÄina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
VysoÄina, Jihlava, TelÄ, rolling hills, UNESCO towns, forests, ponds, pilgrimage sites and Czechiaâs quiet highland heart.
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- 5
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- Czechia
Carinthia, Klagenfurt and the Southern Lakes
Carinthia, Klagenfurt, Wörthersee, warm lakes, southern Alps, castles, sunny valleys, Italian-Slovenian influences and Austriaâs relaxed south.
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- 4
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- Austria
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle
Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, MariĂĄnskĂ© LĂĄznÄ, beer, spa towns, forests, colonnades, monasteries and Czechiaâs elegant western edge.
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- 4
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- Czechia
Bavaria, Munich and the German Alps
Munich, Bavaria, castles, beer gardens, lakes, Alpine villages, Zugspitze, Berchtesgaden, traditions and Germanyâs most postcard-famous region.
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- 4
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- Germany
Rhineland, Cologne, DĂŒsseldorf and the Ruhr
Cologne, DĂŒsseldorf, Bonn, the Rhine, the Ruhr, cathedrals, museums, industrial heritage, nightlife, beer culture and western Germanyâs urban corridor.
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- 4
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- Germany
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer and the National Parks
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer, Gudbrandsdalen, forests, valleys, Olympic heritage, stave churches, national parks and Norwayâs quieter inland side.
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- 4
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- Norway
Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava
Barcelona, Catalonia, Costa Brava, GaudĂ, beaches, medieval towns, Pyrenean valleys, food, art, coves and Spainâs most distinctive north-east.
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- 4
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- Spain
Valais, Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Valais, Zermatt, the Matterhorn, Saas-Fee, Aletsch, vineyards, thermal spas, high Alps, glaciers, drier climate and one of Switzerlandâs most dramatic mountain regions.
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- 4
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- Switzerland
Styria and Graz
Styria, Graz, vineyards, pumpkin seed oil, thermal spas, mountains, old towns, forests and Austriaâs green and culinary south-east.
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- 3
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- Austria
Black Forest, Baden-WĂŒrttemberg and the South-West
The Black Forest, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Freiburg, spa towns, vineyards, half-timbered towns, forests, lakes and Germanyâs sunny south-west.
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- 3
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- Germany
Castile, LeĂłn, Navarre, La Rioja and the Inland North
Castile, LeĂłn, Navarre, La Rioja, Burgos, LeĂłn, Pamplona, wine country, cathedrals, castles, Camino routes and Spainâs historic inland north.
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- 3
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- Spain
Valencia, Costa Blanca and Murcia
Valencia, Costa Blanca, Murcia, beaches, paella, orange groves, lagoons, castles, dry hills, historic towns and Spainâs sunny eastern coast.
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- 3
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- Spain
Dalarna and Central Sweden
Dalarna, Lake Siljan, red cottages, forests, lakes, folk traditions, midsummer, Falun, Mora and one of Swedenâs most classic cultural landscapes.
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- 3
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- Sweden
Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Lowlands
Scottish cities, Edinburgh, Glasgow, castles, festivals, whisky, universities, coast, Stirling, the Borders and the most accessible cultural face of Scotland.
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- 3
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- United Kingdom
North Wales, Snowdonia and Anglesey
Mountains, castles, the Welsh language, Snowdonia, Yr Wyddfa, Conwy, Caernarfon, Llandudno, Anglesey, coast and the most dramatic face of Wales.
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- 3
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- United Kingdom
Lower Austria, Wachau and Weinviertel
Lower Austria, Wachau, Melk, Krems, vineyards, Danube valleys, castles, monasteries, wine villages and the countryside around Vienna.
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- 2
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- Austria
Wallonia, Namur, Dinant and the Ardennes
Wallonia, Namur, Dinant, the Ardennes, forests, rivers, castles, caves, abbeys, hiking and Belgiumâs hillier southern half.
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- 2
- Countries
- Belgium
Finnish Lapland and the Far North
Rovaniemi, Inari, Finnish Lapland, northern lights, midnight sun, reindeer, Sami culture, forests, fells, snow and Arctic silence.
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- 2
- Countries
- Finland
Provence and the French Riviera
Provence, French Riviera, Marseille, Nice, Avignon, lavender, hill villages, beaches, calanques, markets, Roman sites and Franceâs sunny Mediterranean south.
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- 2
- Countries
- France
Frankfurt, Hesse and the Main Region
Frankfurt, Hesse, the Main, museums, finance, old towns, vineyards, spa towns, forests and central Germanyâs practical travel hub.
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- 2
- Countries
- Germany
Liguria and the Italian Riviera
Genoa, Cinque Terre, Portofino, the sea, cliffs, colourful villages, pesto, focaccia, coastal railways and a narrow strip between the Apennines and the Ligurian Sea.
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- 2
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- Italy
Milan, the Lakes and Lombardy
Milan, fashion, design, the cathedral, Como, Garda, Maggiore, Bergamo, vineyards, Alpine views and an elegant northern Italian mix of city and lakes.
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- 2
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- Italy
WrocĆaw, Lower Silesia and the Sudetes
WrocĆaw, Lower Silesia, the Sudetes, castles, spa towns, mountains, old towns, German-Polish history and one of Polandâs most varied regions.
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- 2
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- Poland
Julian Alps: Bled, Bohinj and Kranjska Gora
Julian Alps, Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Triglav, lakes, hiking, waterfalls, ski resorts and Sloveniaâs classic alpine region.
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- 2
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- Slovenia
Maribor, Pohorje and the North-East
Maribor, Pohorje, Drava River, vineyards, ski slopes, old wine traditions, Ptuj, thermal spas and Sloveniaâs relaxed north-east.
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- 2
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- Slovenia
Aragon and the Spanish Pyrenees
Aragon, Zaragoza, the Spanish Pyrenees, Ordesa, medieval towns, canyons, monasteries, ski areas, high valleys and Spainâs rugged north-east.
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- 2
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- Spain
Canary Islands
Canary Islands, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, volcanoes, beaches, hiking, dunes, cliffs and Spainâs year-round Atlantic islands.
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- 2
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- Spain
Scottish Highlands, Skye and the Inner Hebrides
Dramatic Highlands, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Isle of Skye, whisky, castles, lochs, glens and Scotlandâs most iconic scenery.
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- 2
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- United Kingdom
South Wales, Cardiff and Pembrokeshire
Cardiff, castles, industrial heritage, coast, Gower, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire, St Davids, cliffs, beaches and the most varied gateway to Wales.
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- 2
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- United Kingdom
Ordino, La Massana and the Western Valleys
Quieter western Andorra with Ordino, La Massana, mountain nature, Pal-Arinsal, stone villages, museums, cycling and beautiful valleys.
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- 1
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- Andorra
Upper Austria and Linz
Upper Austria, Linz, the Danube, monasteries, lakes, industrial culture, river towns and a practical region between Vienna, Salzburg and Bohemia.
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- Austria
Vienna
Vienna, imperial palaces, museums, coffee houses, music, parks, markets, wine taverns and Austriaâs elegant but very livable capital.
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- Austria
Vorarlberg, Bregenz and Lake Constance
Vorarlberg, Bregenz, Lake Constance, alpine villages, modern timber architecture, ski areas, mountain pastures and Austriaâs western edge.
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- Austria
Rila and Pirin
Rila, Pirin, mountain lakes, monasteries, Bansko, hiking trails, ski resorts, forests and Bulgariaâs most impressive high mountains.
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- Bulgaria
Lika, Velebit and Plitvice Lakes
Lika, Velebit, Plitvice Lakes, forests, waterfalls, mountains, karst landscapes, bears, hiking and Croatiaâs wild inland corridor.
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- 1
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- Croatia
Oulu, Ostrobothnia and the Bothnian Coast
Oulu, the Bothnian coast, islands, technology, cycling, wooden towns, flat landscapes, winter light and Finlandâs quieter western shore.
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- Finland
Tampere and Finnish Lakeland
Tampere, lakes, saunas, industrial heritage, museums, forests, cottages, steamships and the classic Finnish mix of city and lake nature.
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- 1
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- Finland
Alsace, Champagne and Burgundy
Alsace, Champagne, Burgundy, Strasbourg, Reims, Dijon, vineyards, half-timbered towns, cathedrals, wine routes and Franceâs elegant north-east.
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- 1
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- France
Paris and Ăle-de-France
Paris, Ăle-de-France, museums, cafĂ©s, monuments, parks, Versailles, neighbourhoods, food, fashion and Franceâs capital region.
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- France
Saxony, Dresden and Leipzig
Dresden, Leipzig, Saxon Switzerland, baroque architecture, music, art, sandstone cliffs, castles and eastern Germanyâs strongest cultural pair.
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- 1
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- Germany
Cork, Kerry and South-West Ireland
Cork, Kerry, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, rugged coasts, mountains, food, music and Irelandâs classic scenic southwest.
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- 1
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- Ireland
Emilia-Romagna and the Northern Apennines
Bologna, Parma, Modena, Ravenna, Ferrara, Rimini, food, universities, mosaics, motors, the Adriatic and one of Italyâs best gastronomic regions.
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- 1
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- Italy
Tuscany, Florence and Umbria
Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Chianti, Val dâOrcia, Assisi, Perugia, wine, hills, art, medieval towns and the perfect Italian road trip.
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- 1
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- Italy
Tatras, Podhale and the Southern Mountains
The Polish Tatras, Podhale, Zakopane, mountain hikes, wooden architecture, ski resorts, thermal pools, folklore and Polandâs alpine-style south.
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- Poland
Lisbon, Sintra and the Tagus Region
Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, the Tagus, viewpoints, trams, palaces, beaches, cafĂ©s, azulejos and Portugalâs most natural city gateway.
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- Portugal
Southern Serbia, NiĆĄ and Kopaonik
NiĆĄ, Roman history, fortresses, Kopaonik, spas, monasteries, grilled food, mountains, southern Serbian energy and a less touristy part of the country.
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- 1
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- Serbia
High Tatras, Poprad and SpiĆĄ
High Tatras, Poprad, SpiĆĄ, mountain hikes, lakes, castles, medieval towns, cable cars, skiing and Slovakiaâs most iconic alpine region.
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- 1
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- Slovakia
Karst, Postojna, Ć kocjan and Idrija
Slovenian Karst, Postojna, Ć kocjan, Idrija, caves, sinkholes, castles, mercury heritage, stone villages and Sloveniaâs underground wonderland.
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- 1
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- Slovenia
Balearic Islands
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera, beaches, coves, nightlife, cycling, limestone mountains, villages and Spainâs Mediterranean island classics.
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- 1
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- Spain
Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias
Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Bilbao, San SebastiĂĄn, Santander, Oviedo, green coast, pintxos, mountains, cider and northern Spainâs Atlantic edge.
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- 1
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- Spain
Galicia and Santiago de Compostela
Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, RĂas Baixas, wild Atlantic coast, pilgrimage routes, seafood, green hills, lighthouses and Spainâs Celtic-flavoured north-west.
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- 1
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- Spain
Madrid and Central Spain
Madrid, central Spain, royal palaces, museums, tapas bars, Toledo, Segovia, Ăvila, dry plateaus, mountains and Spainâs capital heartland.
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- Spain
Gothenburg and the West Coast
Gothenburg, seafood, trams, islands, BohuslĂ€n, archipelago, cliffs, fishing villages, cafĂ©s and Swedenâs salty west coast atmosphere.
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- 1
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- Sweden
SmĂ„land, Ăland and South-Eastern Sweden
SmĂ„land, Ăland, forests, lakes, glassworks, red cottages, Astrid Lindgren landscapes, Baltic beaches and a quieter rural Sweden.
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- 1
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- Sweden
Swedish Lapland, Kiruna and the Far North
Swedish Lapland, Kiruna, Abisko, ice hotel, northern lights, midnight sun, Sami culture, forests, mountains and Arctic Sweden.
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- Sweden
Geneva, Lausanne and the Lake Geneva Region
French-speaking Switzerland with Geneva, Lausanne, Lavaux vineyards, Montreux, castles, the lake, international atmosphere and Alpine views.
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- Switzerland
Ticino and Southern Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland with palms, Lake Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona, valleys, stone villages, sunshine and a Mediterranean mood beneath the Alps.
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- Switzerland
South West England: Cornwall, Devon, Bath and the Cotswolds
Cliffs, beaches, fishing towns, Dartmoor, Cornwall, Devon, Bath, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, cider, cream tea and romantic rural England.
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- 1
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- United Kingdom
Andorra la Vella, Escaldes and the Central Valley
The capital in a Pyrenean valley, shopping, Caldea thermal spa, old stone quarters, museums, mountain views and a practical base for the whole country.
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- Andorra
Grandvalira, Canillo, Encamp and Eastern Andorra
Eastern Andorra with the largest ski areas, mountain villages, Canillo, Encamp, Pas de la Casa, hiking and high mountain scenery.
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- Andorra
Burgenland and Lake Neusiedl
Burgenland, Lake Neusiedl, vineyards, steppe landscapes, cycling, birds, castles, thermal spas and Austriaâs sunny eastern edge.
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- Austria
Brussels and Brabant
Brussels, Grand Place, EU quarter, Art Nouveau, beer, chocolate, museums, parks, Waterloo and Belgiumâs most international gateway.
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- Belgium
Flanders: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges
Flanders, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, medieval towns, canals, art, beer, chocolate, design, ports and Belgiumâs densest cultural region.
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- Belgium
Flanders: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges
Flanders, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, medieval towns, canals, art, beer, chocolate, design, ports and Belgiumâs densest cultural region.
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- Belgium
Flanders: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges
Flanders, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, medieval towns, canals, art, beer, chocolate, design, ports and Belgiumâs densest cultural region.
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- Belgium
Northern Black Sea Coast: Varna and Around
Varna, Golden Sands, Balchik, Cape Kaliakra, beaches, cliffs, resorts, monasteries and Bulgariaâs northern Black Sea coast.
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- Bulgaria
Northern Bulgaria and the Danube
Northern Bulgaria, the Danube, Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, river towns, monasteries, fortresses, cliffs and Bulgariaâs quieter northern belt.
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- Bulgaria
Plovdiv and the Thracian Plain
Plovdiv, the Thracian Plain, Roman ruins, colourful old streets, vineyards, monasteries, hills and one of Bulgariaâs most atmospheric cities.
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- Bulgaria
Rhodope Mountains
The Rhodopes, forests, gorges, caves, villages, folklore, mineral springs, slow roads and Bulgariaâs most mysterious mountain region.
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- Bulgaria
Rose Valley and the Balkan Mountains
The Rose Valley, Kazanlak, Shipka, Balkan Mountains, rose oil, Thracian tombs, monasteries, passes and Bulgariaâs central mountain corridor.
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- Bulgaria
Sofia and Vitosha Mountain
Sofia, Vitosha, Orthodox churches, Roman ruins, museums, cafĂ©s, mountain trails, mineral springs and Bulgariaâs capital gateway.
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- Bulgaria
Southern Black Sea Coast: Burgas, Nessebar and Sozopol
Burgas, Nessebar, Sozopol, sandy beaches, old towns, seaside resorts, wetlands and Bulgariaâs warmer southern Black Sea coast.
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- Bulgaria
Central Dalmatia: Split, Trogir, Hvar and BraÄ
Split, Trogir, Hvar, BraÄ, islands, Roman palaces, beaches, ferries, nightlife, stone villages and Croatiaâs classic Dalmatian core.
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- Croatia
Istria
Istria, Rovinj, Pula, Motovun, hill towns, beaches, Roman ruins, truffles, wine and Croatiaâs Italian-flavoured peninsula.
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- Croatia
Kvarner, Rijeka and the Northern Islands
Kvarner, Rijeka, Krk, Cres, LoĆĄinj, Opatija, islands, old resorts, ports, beaches and Croatiaâs gateway between Istria and Dalmatia.
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- Croatia
Northern Dalmatia: Zadar, Ć ibenik, Kornati and Krka
Zadar, Ć ibenik, Kornati, Krka, islands, waterfalls, stone towns, marinas, beaches and one of Croatiaâs most balanced coastal regions.
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- Croatia
Slavonia, Baranja and the Croatian Danube
Slavonia, Baranja, Osijek, Vukovar, the Danube, vineyards, wetlands, villages, paprika, wine and Croatiaâs quiet eastern lowlands.
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- Croatia
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, KorÄula, Mljet and PeljeĆĄac
Dubrovnik, KorÄula, Mljet, PeljeĆĄac, city walls, islands, vineyards, beaches, monasteries and Croatiaâs most dramatic southern coast.
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- Croatia
Zagreb and Inland Croatia
Zagreb, inland Croatia, cafés, museums, castles, hills, vineyards, thermal spas, baroque towns and Croatia beyond the coast.
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- Croatia
Larnaca, Ayia Napa and the East Coast
Larnaca, the airport, salt lake, Finikoudes, Ayia Napa, Protaras, Cape Greco, sandy beaches, nightlife and the most accessible holiday Cyprus.
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- Cyprus
Limassol, the South Coast and Wine Villages
Limassol, port, promenade, old town, beaches, wine villages, Kourion, Kolossi, festivals and the lively southern part of Cyprus.
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- Cyprus
Nicosia and Inland Cyprus
Divided Nicosia, city walls, museums, cafés, markets, everyday life, nearby villages and the least beach-oriented but historically strong side of Cyprus.
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- Cyprus
Paphos, Akamas and Western Cyprus
Paphos, archaeology, Aphroditeâs coast, Akamas, Lara Beach, Polis, Latchi, sea caves, turtles and the more natural west of the island.
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- Cyprus
Troodos and Mountain Cyprus
Troodos mountains, monasteries, painted churches, wine, villages, forests, Kykkos, Omodos, Platres, waterfalls and a cooler escape from the hot coast.
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- Cyprus
Aarhus, Jutland and Mainland Denmark
Aarhus, Jutland, museums, beaches, dunes, Legoland, Viking sites, student life, design and Denmarkâs more spacious mainland side.
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- Denmark
Aarhus, Jutland and Mainland Denmark
Aarhus, Jutland, museums, beaches, dunes, Legoland, Viking sites, student life, design and Denmarkâs more spacious mainland side.
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- Denmark
Bornholm
Bornholm, Baltic beaches, round churches, smokehouses, cliffs, cycling, fishing villages, ceramics and Denmarkâs sunny island escape.
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- Denmark
Copenhagen, Zealand and the Ăresund Region
Copenhagen, castles, design, canals, cycling, museums, food, Zealand, Roskilde, HelsingĂžr, beaches and the easiest gateway to Denmark.
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- Denmark
Funen, Odense and the Danish Islands
Funen, Odense, fairy-tale towns, castles, bridges, islands, cycling, gardens, harbours and a softer, more romantic Denmark.
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- Denmark
North Zealand and the Danish Riviera
North Zealand, the Danish Riviera, castles, beaches, forests, fishing towns, Louisiana Museum, Kronborg and Copenhagenâs elegant coastal escape.
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- Denmark
Narva, Lake Peipus and Eastern Estonia
Narva, Lake Peipus, border culture, Old Believer villages, industrial heritage, beaches, forests and Estoniaâs eastern edge.
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- Estonia
PĂ€rnu and the West Coast
PĂ€rnu, beaches, spas, wooden villas, summer holidays, shallow sea, wetlands and Estoniaâs relaxed Baltic seaside.
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- Estonia
Saaremaa, Muhu and the Western Islands
Saaremaa, Muhu, windmills, juniper landscapes, lighthouses, castles, ferries, spas and Estoniaâs island rhythm.
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- Estonia
Tallinn, Lahemaa and Northern Estonia
Tallinn, medieval streets, the Baltic coast, Lahemaa National Park, manor houses, forests, bogs and Estoniaâs easiest gateway.
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- Estonia
Tartu and Southern Estonia
Tartu, university life, wooden houses, museums, lakes, forests, Setomaa, VĂ”ru and Estoniaâs softer inland south.
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- Estonia
Helsinki, Uusimaa and Southern Finland
Helsinki, design, islands, saunas, museums, cafés, Suomenlinna, Porvoo, the Gulf of Finland and the easiest urban gateway to Finland.
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- Finland
Savonia, Karelia and Eastern Finland
Eastern Finland with Savonia, Karelia, lakes, forests, Orthodox heritage, wooden towns, national parks, border culture and a slower lake-country rhythm.
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- Finland
Turku, the Archipelago Sea and Ă land
Turku, the Archipelago Sea, Ă land, ferries, islands, cycling, castles, wooden towns, Swedish-speaking culture and Finlandâs most maritime region.
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- Finland
Bordeaux, Dordogne and the South-West Atlantic
Bordeaux, Dordogne, Arcachon, Atlantic beaches, vineyards, river valleys, prehistoric caves, bastide towns, oysters and Franceâs generous south-west.
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- France
Brittany
Brittany, Saint-Malo, Rennes, Quimper, wild coast, islands, lighthouses, crĂȘpes, Celtic heritage, granite towns and Franceâs Atlantic north-west.
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- France
Corsica
Corsica, Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, beaches, mountains, maquis, villages, coastal roads, hiking and Franceâs rugged Mediterranean island.
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- France
Loire Valley and Central France
Loire Valley, Tours, OrlĂ©ans, chĂąteaux, gardens, vineyards, rivers, cycling routes, old towns and Franceâs elegant central heartland.
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- France
Normandy and Northern France
Normandy, Lille, Rouen, Mont-Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches, cliffs, ports, cider, Gothic towns and Franceâs historic northern coast.
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Occitanie, Toulouse and the Pyrenees
Occitanie, Toulouse, Montpellier, Carcassonne, the Pyrenees, canals, vineyards, Roman sites, Mediterranean lagoons and Franceâs warm southern arc.
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Baltic Coast, Mecklenburg and RĂŒgen
The Baltic coast, Mecklenburg, RĂŒgen, Usedom, white cliffs, beaches, seaside resorts, Hanseatic towns and Germanyâs calmer northern shore.
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Berlin, Brandenburg and Potsdam
Berlin, Brandenburg, Potsdam, museums, nightlife, lakes, palaces, Cold War history, creative districts and Germanyâs most alternative capital region.
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Hamburg, Bremen and the North Sea Coast
Hamburg, Bremen, the North Sea, ports, canals, brick architecture, islands, mudflats, seafood and Germanyâs maritime north-west.
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Athens, Attica and the Saronic Islands
Athens, the Acropolis, Plaka, museums, Piraeus, the Attica coast, Sounion, Hydra, Aegina and the most natural gateway to Greece.
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Crete
The largest Greek island with Heraklion, Chania, Knossos, Samaria Gorge, beaches, mountains, villages, strong cuisine and a long season.
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Cyclades: Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos and Paros
The Cyclades with white houses, blue domes, dry landscapes, ferries, beaches, Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros and classic Aegean island life.
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Dodecanese and Northern Aegean Islands
Rhodes, Kos, Patmos, Samos, Chios, Lesbos, islands near Turkey, knightly heritage, monasteries, beaches, mastic and a varied Aegean character.
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Ionian Islands
Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Lefkada, Ithaca, greener islands, turquoise sea, Venetian influences, beaches, cliffs and western Greek ease.
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Northern Greece: Thessaloniki, Macedonia and Thrace
Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Mount Olympus, Kavala, Thrace, mountains, lakes, Byzantine monuments, beaches, wine and a very varied northern Greece.
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Peloponnese
The Peloponnese with Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Sparta, Monemvasia, Mani, mountains, beaches, olives and deep ancient history.
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Thessaly, Epirus and Meteora
Meteora, monasteries on rocks, Ioannina, Zagori, Pindus, Vikos, mountains, stone bridges, lakes and a greener inland Greece.
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Budapest and the Danube Bend
Budapest, the Danube Bend, thermal baths, bridges, cafĂ©s, castles, Szentendre, Esztergom and Hungaryâs grand capital gateway.
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Lake Balaton and Western Transdanubia
Lake Balaton, vineyards, spa towns, beaches, sailing, volcanic hills, abbeys and Hungaryâs classic summer lake region.
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PĂ©cs, VillĂĄny and Southern Transdanubia
PĂ©cs, VillĂĄny, southern Transdanubia, wine, Ottoman heritage, Roman tombs, warm hills, university life and Hungaryâs Mediterranean-flavoured south.
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Puszta, HortobĂĄgy and Debrecen
The Puszta, HortobĂĄgy, Debrecen, Great Plain landscapes, horses, birdlife, thermal baths, paprika and Hungaryâs wide eastern lowlands.
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Sopron, Lake FertĆ and the Western Thermal Region
Sopron, Lake FertĆ, western Hungary, thermal spas, vineyards, borderland towns, cycling routes and Austria-facing Hungarian charm.
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Szeged, the Southern Great Plain and the Thermal South-East
Szeged, the Southern Great Plain, thermal baths, paprika, Art Nouveau, sunshine, rivers, university life and Hungaryâs warm south-east.
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Tokaj, Eger and Northern Hungary
Tokaj, Eger, northern Hungary, wine cellars, castles, volcanic hills, caves, baroque towns, thermal baths and Hungaryâs historic wine north.
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Eastfjords
Quiet fjords, fishing villages, mountains, waterfalls, reindeer, slow roads and one of Icelandâs most peaceful coastal regions.
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Icelandic Highlands and the Interior
Landmannalaugar, Askja, ĂĂłrsmörk, F-roads, rhyolite mountains, lava deserts, glaciers and Icelandâs raw interior wilderness.
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North Iceland, Akureyri and Lake MĂœvatn
Akureyri, Lake MĂœvatn, waterfalls, geothermal fields, whale watching, lava landscapes, northern light and a strong alternative to the south.
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ReykjavĂk, South-West Iceland and the Golden Circle
ReykjavĂk, the Blue Lagoon area, Ăingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and the easiest gateway to Iceland.
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ReykjavĂk, South-West Iceland and the Golden Circle
ReykjavĂk, the Blue Lagoon area, Ăingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and the easiest gateway to Iceland.
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SnĂŠfellsnes and West Iceland
SnĂŠfellsnes, Kirkjufell, lava fields, fishing villages, glaciers, beaches, hot springs and a compact version of Iceland in the west.
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South Coast of Iceland
Waterfalls, black beaches, glaciers, VĂk, SkĂłgafoss, Seljalandsfoss, JökulsĂĄrlĂłn and one of Icelandâs most dramatic road-trip routes.
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Westfjords
Remote fjords, cliffs, empty roads, ĂsafjörĂ°ur, Dynjandi, bird colonies, hot pools and Iceland at its wildest and slowest.
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Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and North-West Ireland
Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, wild beaches, cliffs, mountains, surfing, islands, Irish-speaking areas and Irelandâs rugged north-west.
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Dublin, Wicklow and Eastern Ireland
Dublin, pubs, literature, museums, Georgian streets, Wicklow Mountains, coastal villages and Irelandâs easiest cultural gateway.
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Galway, Connemara and Western Ireland
Galway, Connemara, wild Atlantic scenery, music pubs, stone walls, islands, bogs, mountains and one of Irelandâs most atmospheric regions.
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Irelandâs Ancient East
Newgrange, the Boyne Valley, medieval towns, castles, abbeys, Viking Waterford, Kilkenny, monastic ruins and Irelandâs densest historic region.
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Irelandâs Hidden Heartlands and the Irish Interior
Athlone, the Shannon, Lough Ree, inland waterways, boglands, monastic sites, quiet villages and Ireland away from the Atlantic postcard routes.
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Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria
Southeastern and southern Italy with Bari, Lecce, trulli, Matera, olive trees, white towns, the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas, beaches and the slower south.
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Naples, Campania and the Amalfi Coast
Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, pizza, chaos, the sea, volcanoes and one of Italyâs most intense regions.
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Rome, Lazio and Central Italy
Rome, the Vatican area, ancient monuments, Baroque squares, trattorias, Tivoli, lakes, Etruscan towns and the historic heart of Italy.
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Sardinia
Sardinia, Costa Smeralda, Alghero, Cagliari, beaches, turquoise sea, nuraghi, mountains, sheep cheeses, inland villages and island Italy with a strong character.
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Sicily
Sicily, Palermo, Catania, Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, temples, volcanoes, beaches, markets, arancini, cannoli and a powerful mix of Mediterranean cultures.
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Gauja, Sigulda and Vidzeme
Gauja National Park, Sigulda, CÄsis, castles, forests, sandstone cliffs, rivers and Latviaâs most popular nature-and-history region.
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Kurzeme, LiepÄja and KuldÄ«ga
Western Latvia with LiepÄja, KuldÄ«ga, wild beaches, waterfalls, forests, old towns, music, dunes and a quieter Baltic coast.
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Latgale and Daugavpils
Latgale, Daugavpils, lakes, churches, borderland culture, eastern Latvia, pottery, forests and one of the countryâs least touristy regions.
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Riga and Central Latvia
Riga, Art Nouveau, the old town, markets, the Daugava, cafés, museums and the natural gateway to Latvia.
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Zemgale, RundÄle and Southern Latvia
Zemgale, RundÄle Palace, Jelgava, Bauska, rivers, fertile lowlands, manor houses and Latviaâs calm southern region near Lithuania.
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Malbun, Triesenberg and Alpine Liechtenstein
The mountain part of Liechtenstein with Malbun, Triesenberg, hikes, mountain huts, skiing, views, Alpine scenery and a calm family-friendly atmosphere.
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Vaduz, Schaan and the Rhine Valley
Vaduz, the princely castle, museums, vineyards, Schaan, the Rhine, cycling routes, the countryâs small scale and an easy stop between Switzerland and Austria.
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AukĆĄtaitija and Lithuanian Lakeland
AukĆĄtaitija, lakes, forests, national parks, wooden villages, kayaking, quiet roads and Lithuaniaâs best lake-country escape.
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Dzƫkija, Druskininkai and Southern Lithuania
DzĆ«kija, Druskininkai, forests, spas, rivers, wooden villages, mushrooms, quiet nature and Lithuaniaâs relaxed southern region.
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Kaunas and Central Lithuania
Kaunas, interwar modernism, rivers, museums, street art, monasteries, student life and Lithuaniaâs central cultural alternative.
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KlaipÄda, Palanga and the Curonian Spit
KlaipÄda, Palanga, Nida, the Curonian Spit, dunes, Baltic beaches, lagoons, ferries and Lithuaniaâs strongest seaside region.
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Vilnius, Trakai and South-Eastern Lithuania
Vilnius, Baroque streets, UĆŸupis, churches, museums, Trakai Castle, lakes and Lithuaniaâs most natural cultural gateway.
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Ćœemaitija and North-Western Lithuania
Ćœemaitija, TelĆĄiai, PlungÄ, Samogitian culture, lakes, forests, hills, pilgrimage sites and Lithuaniaâs distinctive north-west.
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Ăislek, Vianden and the Luxembourg Ardennes
Ăislek, Vianden, Clervaux, castles, forests, hills, rivers, hiking, quiet villages and Luxembourgâs northern Ardennes landscape.
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Guttland and the Valley of the Seven Castles
Guttland, the Valley of the Seven Castles, Mersch, gentle countryside, forests, villages, manor houses and Luxembourgâs central castle route.
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Luxembourg City and the Alzette Valley
Luxembourg City, casemates, old quarters, EU institutions, cliffs, bridges, museums, multilingual life and the countryâs natural gateway.
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Moselle Valley and Luxembourg Wine Country
The Moselle Valley, vineyards, Remich, Grevenmacher, river views, wine villages, cycling routes and Luxembourgâs gentlest sunny corner.
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Mullerthal, Echternach and Little Switzerland
Mullerthal, Echternach, sandstone rocks, forests, waterfalls, hiking trails, villages and Luxembourgâs most scenic walking region.
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Comino and the Blue Lagoon
A small island between Malta and Gozo, known mainly for the Blue Lagoon, turquoise water, boat trips, swimming, snorkelling and very seasonal tourism.
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Gozo
Gozo, Maltaâs quieter rural sister island, with Victoria, the Citadel, Ä gantija, cliffs, bays, diving, a slower rhythm and a calmer island atmosphere.
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Malta: Valletta, Mdina and the Main Island
Maltaâs main island with Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina, megalithic temples, cliffs, bays, fortresses, buses and concentrated Mediterranean history.
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Amsterdam and North Holland
Amsterdam, canals, museums, cycling, cafés, Haarlem, Zaanse Schans, dunes, beaches and the classic gateway to the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam and North Holland
Amsterdam, canals, museums, cycling, cafés, Haarlem, Zaanse Schans, dunes, beaches and the classic gateway to the Netherlands.
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Friesland, Groningen and the Wadden Coast
Friesland, Groningen, Wadden Islands, canals, lakes, wide skies, cycling, mudflats and the quieter northern Netherlands.
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Gelderland, Veluwe and Eastern Netherlands
Veluwe, forests, heathlands, Arnhem, Nijmegen, castles, rivers, Hanseatic towns and the greener inland side of the Netherlands.
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Limburg, Maastricht and Southern Netherlands
Maastricht, Limburg, hills, caves, vineyards, river valleys, border culture, cafés and the most un-Dutch-looking corner of the Netherlands.
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Utrecht and Central Netherlands
Utrecht, canals, cafĂ©s, university life, castles, rivers, forests, cycling routes and a central Dutch base without Amsterdamâs intensity.
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Zeeland and the South-Western Coast
Zeeland, islands, beaches, dunes, seafood, Delta Works, cycling, small towns and the Dutch coast at its most open and maritime.
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Bergen and the Western Fjords
Bergen, Bryggen, FlĂ„m, Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, waterfalls, ferries, mountains, rain and Norwayâs classic fjord scenery.
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Bergen and the Western Fjords
Bergen, Bryggen, FlĂ„m, Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, waterfalls, ferries, mountains, rain and Norwayâs classic fjord scenery.
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Lofoten, VesterÄlen and Nordland
Lofoten, VesterĂ„len, Nordland, fishing villages, sharp peaks, beaches, northern lights, midnight sun, ferries and Norwayâs most photogenic Arctic coast.
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Oslo, the Oslofjord and South-Eastern Norway
Oslo, museums, fjord islands, modern architecture, forests, the Oslofjord, Lillehammer, Fredrikstad and the easiest urban gateway to Norway.
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Southern Norway, Telemark and SĂžrlandet
Southern Norway, Telemark, SĂžrlandet, wooden coastal towns, canals, lakes, beaches, summer holidays, ferries and a softer Norwegian south.
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TromsĂž, Senja and Northern Norway
TromsĂž, Senja, Arctic nature, northern lights, midnight sun, fjords, islands, Sami culture, whales and the lively gateway to the far north.
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Trondheim, TrĂžndelag and Central Norway
Trondheim, Nidaros Cathedral, university life, TrĂžndelag, fjords, forests, coastal islands, food culture and central Norwayâs calmer rhythm.
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Baltic Coast: GdaĆsk, Gdynia, Sopot and Pomerania
GdaĆsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Pomerania, Baltic beaches, ports, dunes, shipyard history, seaside promenades and Polandâs strongest coastal region.
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KrakĂłw, Lesser Poland and Wieliczka
KrakĂłw, Lesser Poland, Wieliczka, old towns, salt mines, castles, cafĂ©s, Jewish heritage, mountains nearby and Polandâs classic cultural region.
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Lublin, Podlasie and Eastern Poland
Lublin, Podlasie, BiaĆowieĆŒa Forest, Orthodox churches, borderland towns, wooden villages, wetlands and Polandâs quieter eastern edge.
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Masuria and the North-Eastern Lakes
Masuria, north-eastern lakes, sailing, forests, canals, villages, kayaking, summer cottages and Polandâs classic lake-country escape.
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PoznaĆ, ToruĆ and Western Poland
PoznaĆ, ToruĆ, western Poland, old squares, trade history, Gothic towns, lakes, food markets and a practical region between Warsaw and Berlin.
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Warsaw and Mazovia
Warsaw, Mazovia, rebuilt old town, museums, parks, royal routes, modern city life, Chopin heritage and Polandâs capital region.
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Alentejo
Alentejo, Ăvora, white towns, cork oaks, vineyards, slow roads, plains, castles, dark skies and Portugalâs quiet inland south.
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Algarve
Algarve, Lagos, Faro, Tavira, cliffs, beaches, sea caves, fishing towns, golf, sunshine and Portugalâs classic southern coast.
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Azores
The Azores, SĂŁo Miguel, volcanic lakes, hot springs, whale watching, green cliffs, islands, hiking and Portugalâs remote Atlantic nature escape.
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Central Portugal: Coimbra, Aveiro, Nazaré and Serra da Estrela
Central Portugal, Coimbra, Aveiro, NazarĂ©, Serra da Estrela, university towns, canals, surf, mountains, villages and Portugalâs varied middle.
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Madeira
Madeira, Funchal, levada walks, cliffs, laurel forests, mountain roads, gardens, ocean views and Portugalâs subtropical Atlantic island.
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Porto, Northern Portugal and the Douro Valley
Porto, northern Portugal, the Douro Valley, port wine, granite towns, river terraces, old streets, food and Portugalâs rugged northern heart.
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Banat, TimiÈoara and the South-West
Banat, TimiÈoara, south-west Romania, multicultural cities, Habsburg squares, villages, mountains, spas and a relaxed borderland atmosphere.
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Black Sea Coast: ConstanÈa and Mamaia
ConstanÈa, Mamaia, the Black Sea coast, beaches, resorts, ancient Tomis, seaside promenades, nightlife and Romaniaâs main summer coast.
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Bucharest and Wallachia
Bucharest, Wallachia, grand boulevards, old cafĂ©s, palaces, monasteries, plains, parks and Romaniaâs energetic capital region.
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Bukovina and Moldavia
Bukovina, Moldavia, painted monasteries, rolling hills, forests, villages, Orthodox heritage, IaÈi and Romaniaâs deeply spiritual north-east.
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Danube Delta and Dobruja
Danube Delta, Dobruja, wetlands, pelicans, canals, fishing villages, Tulcea, steppe landscapes, monasteries and Romaniaâs wild eastern edge.
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MaramureÈ and Northern Romania
MaramureÈ, northern Romania, wooden churches, carved gates, villages, mountains, hay meadows, traditions and one of Romaniaâs strongest rural regions.
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Oltenia, Horezu and the Dacian Mountains
Oltenia, Horezu, monasteries, pottery, caves, gorges, hills, Dacian heritage, mountain roads and Romaniaâs underrated south-western interior.
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The Carpathians, Prahova Valley and Mountain Romania
Romanian Carpathians, Prahova Valley, Sinaia, BuÈteni, mountain resorts, castles, hiking, forests, bears and Romaniaâs classic alpine corridor.
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Transylvania: BraÈov, Sibiu, SighiÈoara and Castles
Transylvania, BraÈov, Sibiu, SighiÈoara, castles, Saxon towns, fortified churches, mountains, villages and Romaniaâs most famous historic region.
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Belgrade, the Danube and Central Serbia
Belgrade, Kalemegdan, the Sava and Danube confluence, nightlife, cafés, brutalism, markets, fortresses and the energetic heart of Serbia.
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Eastern Serbia and the Iron Gates
The Danube gorge, Äerdap National Park, Golubac, Lepenski Vir, eastern Serbian mountains, caves, wine and the dramatic border with Romania.
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Vojvodina, Novi Sad and Northern Serbia
Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, FruĆĄka Gora, Subotica, PaliÄ, wine, plains, Art Nouveau architecture and the Central European north of Serbia.
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Western Serbia, Tara and Zlatibor
Tara, the Drina, Zlatibor, Mokra Gora, Uvac, wooden villages, viewpoints, mountain air, rivers and the most photogenic natural side of Serbia.
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BanskĂĄ Bystrica, BanskĂĄ Ć tiavnica and Central Slovakia
BanskĂĄ Bystrica, BanskĂĄ Ć tiavnica, mining towns, hills, forests, castles, wooden churches, spas and Slovakiaâs historic mountain centre.
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Bratislava, the Little Carpathians and Western Slovakia
Bratislava, the Danube, Little Carpathians, wine towns, castles, cafĂ©s, old streets and Slovakiaâs easiest urban gateway.
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High Tatras, Poprad and SpiĆĄ
High Tatras, Poprad, SpiĆĄ, mountain hikes, lakes, castles, medieval towns, cable cars, skiing and Slovakiaâs most iconic alpine region.
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KoĆĄice, PreĆĄov and Eastern Slovakia
KoĆĄice, PreĆĄov, eastern Slovakia, old towns, churches, castles, hills, wine, multicultural heritage and the gateway to Slovakiaâs east.
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Nitra, the Danube Lowland and Southern Slovakia
Nitra, the Danube Lowland, KomĂĄrno, warm plains, castles, vineyards, thermal pools, Hungarian culture and Slovakiaâs southern lowland region.
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Orava, Kysuce, Ćœilina and MalĂĄ Fatra
Orava, Kysuce, Ćœilina, MalĂĄ Fatra, castles, wooden villages, forests, ridges, folk traditions and Slovakiaâs north-western mountains.
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Slovak Karst, Tokaj and South-Eastern Slovakia
Slovak Karst, Tokaj, caves, wine villages, limestone plateaus, castles, Hungarian influences and Slovakiaâs quiet south-eastern corner.
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Brda, Vipava Valley and the Wine West
Brda, Vipava Valley, vineyards, hill villages, bora winds, wine cellars, orchards, views and Sloveniaâs sunniest western wine country.
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Celje, the Savinja Valley and Thermal Slovenia
Celje, the Savinja Valley, thermal spas, castles, green valleys, Logar Valley, family resorts and Sloveniaâs relaxing eastern alpine edge.
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Dolenjska, Bela Krajina and the Krka River
Dolenjska, Bela Krajina, the Krka River, vineyards, castles, thermal spas, forests, villages and Sloveniaâs gentle south-east.
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Ljubljana and Central Slovenia
Ljubljana, Central Slovenia, old streets, river cafĂ©s, castle views, markets, forests, day trips and Sloveniaâs compact capital gateway.
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Slovenian Coast and Istria
Slovenian Coast, Piran, Koper, Izola, PortoroĆŸ, Adriatic towns, salt pans, seafood, beaches and Sloveniaâs small Mediterranean window.
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SoÄa Valley and the Western Alps
SoÄa Valley, Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, turquoise river, rafting, waterfalls, World War I history and Sloveniaâs adventure-heavy western Alps.
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Höga Kusten, UmeÄ and the Bothnian Coast
Höga Kusten, UmeĂ„, the Bothnian coast, islands, forests, sea views, university life, wooden towns, hiking and Swedenâs quieter northern shoreline.
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Malmö, SkĂ„ne and the Ăresund
Malmö, Lund, SkĂ„ne, the Ăresund Bridge, beaches, castles, cycling, food, university life and Swedenâs easiest connection to Denmark.
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SmĂ„land, Ăland and South-Eastern Sweden
SmĂ„land, Ăland, forests, lakes, glassworks, red cottages, Astrid Lindgren landscapes, Baltic beaches and a quieter rural Sweden.
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Stockholm and MĂ€lardalen
Stockholm, islands, museums, the old town, design, cafĂ©s, royal sites, Lake MĂ€laren, Uppsala and Swedenâs most natural urban gateway.
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Bern, the Bernese Oberland and the Jungfrau Region
Bern, Interlaken, Thun, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau, Eiger, Mönch, waterfalls, lakes and classic Alpine Switzerland.
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Zurich, Lucerne and Central Switzerland
Zurich, Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, Rigi, Pilatus, lakes, mountains, museums, rail trips and the easiest Swiss mix of city and Alps.
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Aegean Coast: Izmir, Ephesus and Bodrum
Izmir, Ephesus, Pergamon, ĂeĆme, Bodrum, KuĆadası, olive groves, ancient sites, beaches, wine, markets and the Mediterranean-flavoured west of Turkey.
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Black Sea Coast and Northern Anatolia
The greener north of Turkey with Trabzon, Rize, tea plantations, the Kaçkar Mountains, Sumela Monastery, Sinop, rain, forests and Black Sea culture.
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Cappadocia and Central Anatolia
Cappadocia, Göreme, balloon flights, rock towns, underground cities, Ankara, Konya, salt lakes, steppes and central Anatolia with a very different atmosphere.
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Eastern Anatolia
Eastern Turkey with Mount Ararat, Van, Kars, Ani, Erzurum, lakes, mountains, snow, Armenian and Caucasian traces and a harsher landscape.
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Istanbul, Marmara and European Turkey
Istanbul, the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, mosques, bazaars, ferries, tea, neighbourhoods, the Sea of Marmara, Edirne and the greatest cultural crossroads of Turkey.
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Southeastern Anatolia and Mesopotamia
Gaziantep, Ćanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır, Göbekli Tepe, Mesopotamia, bazaars, stone cities, cuisine, history and the hot southeast of Turkey.
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Turkish Riviera: Antalya, Lycia and the Mediterranean
Antalya, Alanya, KaĆ, Kalkan, Fethiye, ĂlĂŒdeniz, Side, Lycian sites, turquoise sea, mountains, beaches and a long sunny season.
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Kharkiv, Dnipro and Eastern Ukraine
Eastern Ukraine with Kharkiv, Dnipro, industrial history, universities, the Dnipro River, modernism and a strong but currently very security-sensitive layer of the country.
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Kyiv and Central Ukraine
Kyiv, the Dnipro, monasteries, broad boulevards, parks, museums, modern Ukrainian identity and the historic centre of the country, with security conditions to monitor carefully.
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Lviv, Galicia and Western Ukraine
Lviv, cafés, Austro-Hungarian architecture, the historic centre, castles, churches, Galicia, Chernivtsi, Ternopil and the most Central European part of Ukraine.
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Odesa and Black Sea Ukraine
Odesa, the Black Sea, port atmosphere, Potemkin Stairs, boulevards, beaches, wine, the Danube Delta and a southern cultural mix, currently sensitive because of security.
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Podolia, Vinnytsia and the Western Interior
Podolia, Vinnytsia, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khotyn, canyons, rivers, fortresses, countryside, castles and the historic interior between the Carpathians and the Dnipro.
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Ukrainian Carpathians and Transcarpathia
The Ukrainian Carpathians, Bukovel, Yaremche, Verkhovyna, Hoverla, mountain meadows, wooden churches, Hutsul culture, Uzhhorod, Mukachevo and the mountain face of Ukraine.
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Belfast, the Causeway Coast and Northern Ireland
Belfast, Titanic, Causeway Coast, Giantâs Causeway, Derry, Mourne Mountains, Fermanagh lakes, castles, coast, live music and a compact Irish-British mix.
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London and South East England
London, royal landmarks, museums, markets, theatres, neighbourhoods, the Thames, Oxford, Cambridge, Canterbury, Brighton and the most natural gateway to England.
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Northern and Central England: York, Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District
Historic cities, industrial heritage, music, football, national parks, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Peak District, Yorkshire, Hadrianâs Wall and the Lake District.
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Northern Scotland, Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides
Remote northern Scotland with the NC500, Orkney, Shetland, Harris, Lewis, beaches, peatlands, archaeology, ferries and true Atlantic edge atmosphere.
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