Looking for a last-minute summer break?
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For a tiny country, this Central American nation packs a huge wildlife punch. Containing 5% of the world's biodiversity, its thick forests teem with life, from brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths.
With adventure and beautiful beaches to boot, Costa Rica won't disappoint.
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Tucked up in the Baltics, Lithuania, is a small nation with a big character. Vilnius, its capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its medieval Old Town adorned with Baroque architecture and the iconic Gediminas Tower offering panoramic views.
But for many, it’s the nature that they remember. Lithuania's national parks, like Aukštaitija National Park with its tranquil lakes and dense forests, offering hiking, canoeing, and glimpses into traditional village life.
Did someone say best of both worlds?
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Scandinavia is worth visiting for many reasons but in 2024, the biggest reason will be the chance to see the Northern Lights.
The Northern Lights are at their most spectacular during what astronomers describe as a ‘solar maximum’, when activity is at its greatest. The latest research suggests that the next maximum in the solar cycle will occur during 2024 and that it will be both stronger and longer lasting than recent such events.
In short? This could be the best chance in more than a decade to see the impressive sky display.
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With its enticing mix of powdery white beaches, marine adventures, wildlife, and culture, Zanzibar has earned a place on the list of the best destinations to visit in 2024.
On the palm-lined coast, colourful kite surfers weave between billowing white sails of passing dhows. If you snorkel or scuba dive, you can easily spot pods of dolphins, tropical fish and coral reefs in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
For a beach to bush experience, Zanzibar is also the gateway to the mainland of Tanzania. A visit here pairs well with a trip to the safari parks of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and the chance to climb the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, endemic flora and fauna, and pristine beaches, Madagascar stands as the world’s fourth-largest island, with three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a 4,800km coastline with the third-largest reef globally.
And a great place for you to visit in 2024.
From the dense rainforests of the Masoala Peninsula to the surreal limestone formations of the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, the island’s contrasting ecosystems and scenery are, quite literally, like nowhere else on earth!
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Uganda plays host to some of the world’s most exciting landscapes.
Explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas, offering a rare chance for intimate encounters. Marvel at the Murchison Falls, where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge, creating a surging cascade, and discover the Rwenzori Mountains’ snow-capped peaks, ideal for trekking adventures.
From the busy markets of Kampala to the rich traditions of local tribes, it’s time that more people added Uganda to their list of the best places to travel in 2024.
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Adventurous travellers should have Antarctica at the top of their 2024 bucket list. The untouched beauty of the southernmost continent is enough to make the most jaded of explorers sit up and pay attention.
You’ll navigate through a myriad of ice sculptures on a Zodiac cruise, marvel at inquisitive penguins, keep a watchful eye for humpback whales breaching the water and even soar above the icy landscapes on a heli-flight excursion.
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Consisting of more than 700 islands in the South Atlantic, the Falkland Islands give you the chance to pause, take a breath and really connect with nature in a remote environment.
As the population of the islands has always been small, the wildlife here is incredibly tame; it’s not uncommon for a penguin to nibble your bootlace if you sit still for long enough!
Home to landscapes that can stir the soul and birdlife attractive to the most talented of photographers, the Falklands are a 2024 must.
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When it comes to thinking about travelling differently in 2024, it’s time to celebrate the idea of the great train journey.
And there’s no better place to take the train than in Switzerland!
Pass through the charming city of Lucerne, the thunder of the Rhine Falls, the iconic peaks of the Matterhorn, and the heights of the Jungfraujoch at the Top of Europe all on the Grand Train Tour.
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The only standalone, English guide to this mountainous post-Soviet republic, our newly-updated Armenia guide is your passport to this beautiful country.
Experience the vibrant capital of Yerevan, explore the forested mountains of Tavush, spot wildlife in Vayots Dzor or marvel at the ancient monasteries dotted along the Silk Road.
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From charming towns and villages to a glorious untouched coastline - there’s plenty to explore in Norfolk.
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🌎 Photographing Namibia
🌎 A weekend in the Yorkshire Wolds
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Switzerland
Ever wondered what it's like to travel Switzerland by public transport?
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December's issue of The Travel Club is out today! Featuring this month:
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