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Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and more than 100 beaches – and the chances are good that a visitor might get one all to themselves. Says Lonely Planet, “Here you’ll find the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of unspoilt coastal hiking trails.”

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This once carefully guarded city boasts three other fortresses; Barone is the most visit-worthy, thanks to its excellent visitor’s center and interactive exhibits. At nightfall, the northwest corner of the old town is the stage for Zadar’s celebrated sunsets. The spectacle is set to the ethereal sounds of the Sea Organ, a quirky installation of 35 pipes hidden under stone steps that use the wind to create music. A few feet away is the Sun Salutation, a circular surface of solar panels that transforms into a colorful light show at night. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category December sees these romantic historic markets pop up all over Germany, Austria and other Central European nations. Expect cute stalls selling everything from gingerbread to sleigh bells and plenty of good cheer, toasted with a glass of warming glühwein. So filthy that we cleaned the whole accommodation ourselves': Britannia is named the UK's worst hotel chain for the ELEVENTH year running by Which? - while Indigo and Hub by Premier Inn are joint No.1From the Isles of Scilly to the Northumberland Coast and Scotland's North Arran, the UK's most beautiful scenic areas for 2023 named by Which? - so which is YOUR favourite? India, which ranks second on the countries list, is described by Lonely Planet as ‘the world’s most colourful country'. Above is a bird's eye view of Jaipur The best places to visit in 2024 named by Lonely Planet: Mongolia, far north Scotland, Philadelphia, Paris and Australia's Kangaroo Island are among the destinations you MUST explore next year

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Couples skating hand-in-hand, breath cloudy in the frosty air – there’s nowhere better for it than the Hungarian capital’s picturesque central park Városligeti Műjégpálya, with its enormous outdoor rink. Feeling chilly afterward? Budapest is famous for its ornate thermal baths. I went ghost-hunting in England's most haunted town... and ended up playing with a Ouija board in the graveyard San Sebastián, or Donostia in Basque, has evolved from being a traditional whaling town into a world-famous gastronomic capital. It has the greatest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants per square meter in Europe and is the second city in the world with the most Michelin stars (behind Tokyo).

Planning tip: Walk the walls first thing in the morning or an hour before closing to avoid the crowds and summer heat. Planning tip: Santiago has a rich gastronomic tradition highlighted by its excellent seafood, so be hungry when you visit the city's second most popular attraction after the Cathedral, the Mercado de Abastos food market.

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Near the town of Bol on Brač’s southern coast lies the tail-shaped Zlatni Rat, Croatia’s most photographed beach. As astonishing as its shape are the two-toned blue-green waters lapping its strand of fine pebbles. Its eastern side gets a steady breeze, drawing swarms of wind- and kitesurfers. Auf der nächsten Seite sieht man eine grafische Darstellung der zu erwarteten Temperatur am Zielort, auf der Seite daneben eine Matrix, mit der man ausloten kann, was einem beim Zielort am wichtigsten ist (Teuer, aber lohnt sich vs. Viel erleben für wenig Geld, Gefällt der ganzen Familie vs. die Kinder zu Hause lassen).Local perspectives, itineraries and recommendations are at the heart of each destination to help you imagine and plan a memorable trip.

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Hauntingly beautiful and rather weird, Venice's Carnival in February is a European highlight. Elaborate costumes and spooky masks bring the canal city's colorful history to life. Costumed dances are pricey affairs, but you can have a ball enjoying the free events with a mask bought on the street, but be prepared for epic crowding.My night in Britain's most haunted building, where I slept in a room said to be inhabited by a witch - and took photos that captured 'glowing spiritual energy' Patagonia, where ‘new trails, expanding parklands and an ambitious rewilding project' make the area 'more compelling than ever’, lands in second place, while Greenland, with its ‘epic ice and tundra’, ranks third. Zagreb is made for strolling. Wander along the tree-lined Strossmayer promenade, which winds along the city’s medieval defensive walls to the Upper Town for panoramic views over the red rooftops and church spires of the Lower Town.