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Ahead of the new year, we\u2019ve crossed the world to find the 30 most exciting destinations for 2024. With landmark hotels opening, ambitious rewilding projects under way and new train routes making travel easier than ever, there\u2019s a lot to choose from for your next trip.<\/p>\n

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Albanian Alps, Albania<\/strong><\/p>\n

A wild escape in Europe\u2019s rising star<\/em><\/p>\n

Travelers on the hunt for something a little different from their next European adventure are increasingly looking towards Albania.<\/p>\n

This piece of the Balkan jigsaw is drawing a rising number of visitors thanks to its Adriatic and Ionian coasts, intriguing Ottoman and Communist past, and relatively nascent tourism scene.<\/p>\n

Tucked into the northern interior, the Albanian Alps are equally part of the draw. Known, rather ominously, as the Accursed Mountains, this realm of jagged karst peaks is a dream for hikers, where lynxes roam spruce forests and wildflowers cover valley floors.<\/p>\n

Those looking to tackle the region\u2019s challenging trails can set off on a new, eight-day, self-guided tour with Walks Worldwide, which offers an itinerary that includes treks through mountain passes, traditional homestays and a visit to the village of Theth, starting point of the Peaks of the Balkans hiking trail.<\/p>\n

Albania is also more accessible than ever thanks to a raft of new air routes.<\/p>\n

Ryanair has recently started flying to the capital Tirana from Edinburgh, Manchester and Stansted, while Wizz Air will operate from Birmingham, Edinburgh and Liverpool from 19 December 2023.<\/p>\n

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You can read the full article here<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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