Jetting off abroad doesn't have to be super expensive if you plan to visit somewhere a little different
The cost-of-living crisis has never been far from the headlines over the past 18 months, but that hasn’t dissuaded British holidaymakers from planning their next adventure.
Here we look at some of the up-and-coming destinations served directly from Manchester that are hoping to usurp old favourites like Spain, France and Greece...Sometimes billed as ‘the next Croatia’, Albania shares the same Adriatic coasts as its northerly neighbour and enjoys many of the same allures for holidaymakers – white sand beaches and turquoise waters nestled under dramatic mountains and cliffs.
It is also remarkably inexpensive, with family hotel rooms available for under £100 a night even in the school holidays, local beer on draught from £1.50 and restaurant meals from under £7 per head. More adventurous travellers might be tempted to leave Bucharest in the opposite direction and explore the stunning Carpathian Mountains, including Bran Castle, the reputed hideout of Dracula.
Both the Antalya and Dalaman areas offer outstanding beaches, crystal-clear seas and gorgeous scenery, but each presents a slightly different mix of attractions away from the beach. Dalaman is a great spot for adventure enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, who will love experiences like paragliding from Babadag mountain over the Oludeniz Blue Lagoon, whereas those with an interest in history will be hooked by Antalya’s ruined Ancient Greek cities of Side and Termessos.
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