Category: Europe

Historic towns like Sighișoara have plenty of sights to sink your teeth into. Photo credit: Szabolcs Molnar

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October 19, 2020

Transylvania: the Romanian region with much more than just Dracula

While many are drawn by myths and legends – like Dracula Castle – Transylvania has a wealth of natural sights and dynamic cities to explore.

A LIsbon street scene. Artwork by ArtTower at Pixabay

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September 20, 2020

Visit Lisbon for a wonderful city break

Lisbon, Portugal’s ‘City of Seven Hills’, presents visitors with the prospect of not only a wonderful city break but a beach holiday too.

The charming centre of Tavira in the Algarve. Photograph by ddzphoto

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January 29, 2020

Six top destinations for 2020 from Plenty Holidays

It’s a new decade, and time to check out 2020’s must-see destinations! Here are six of the top places Plenty Holidays customers are travelling to right now.

The dramatic Matterhorn. Photograph by Claudia Beyli

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October 7, 2019

Visit Zermatt for dramatic walking and skiing against a magnificent Matterhorn backdrop

Like many Alpine resorts, Zermatt morphs seamlessly from a heady skiing destination in winter to a superb base for hiking, climbing and biking in summer.

One of the beautiful beaches that greets visitors to Agistri

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April 15, 2019

What to do in Agistri, Greece

Pine-covered Agistri is one of the smaller, lesser-known Greek islands among travellers. From boat trips to diving, there’s plenty for any visitor to enjoy.

Torre del Gerro, Dénia. Photpgraph by Irina Shutko

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March 11, 2018

Dénia: a jewel of the Costa Blanca coast

Dénia is a small town on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, and a magnificent place to take a holiday that has something to appeal to everyone.

River Seine in Paris by night. Photograph by Graham Soult

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November 29, 2017

Visit Paris – for fashion, romance, and fine foods

To visit Paris is to visit one of the world’s most beautiful cities – home to two million people, and with a reputation for fashion, romance and fine foods.

Gran Via, Madrid. Photograph by Josele Gonzalez

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November 8, 2016

Madrid: A bustling cultural haven in central Spain

Madrid is filled with glorious parkland, historical landmarks and educational museums, not to mention eateries and bars serving scrumptious local cuisine.