GENERAL

A tranquil central European slice of utopia, tiny Slovenia, squashed between Croatia and Italy, makes a strong case for being the worst-kept 'best-kept secret in Europe'. Little known just a few years ago, holidays to Slovenia have exploded in popularity in recent times, as rumours of its sublime beauty stretch far and wide.

And it is beautiful - contained within its borders are soaring snow-white Alpine peaks, deep rolling forests, dramatic limestone rocks, idyllic vineyards and even a dash of sun kissed Adriatic coast.

Charming cities...

The capital Ljubljana is a compact, youthful and friendly city, and a very fashionable destination for Slovenia holidays. Based at the foot of the Alps, Ljubljana is an instantly likeable city with fairy-tale-like charm (castle included). The city has a fine range of cultural and historic attractions, museums and galleries and plenty of exquisite restaurants, particularly those influenced by neighbouring culinary superpowers such as Italy.

Slovenia's second largest city, albeit at a modest 100,000 inhabitants, pleasant Maribor is located at the foot of one of the Slovenian Alps highest pinnacles, the Pohorje Massif. The city enjoys a strong culture and arts scene and provides the perfect base from which to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing and hot-air ballooning.

Lakes, mountains & beaches...

Slovenia's lush terrain is so remarkably diverse that you can enjoy all manner of holidays here. You hit the Karavanke Mountain slopes with a ski break in Kranjska Gora or relax in the Mediterranean sunshine on the beaches of picturesque Portoroz on the Istrian Peninsula.

A fantastic year-round destination for Slovenia holidays, Lake Bled occupies a prime location in the foothills of the Julian Alps and on the shores of the shimmering Lake Bled. Bled has been a popular spa resort for centuries, and enjoys a growing reputation as a winter sports and adventure activity hotspot. Alternatively you can just soak up the summer rays by the lake!

If you like the sound of Slovenia...

...take a look at holidays to Switzerland here and holidays to Italy's Adriatic Riviera here or check out holidays to Lake Como and Lake Garda.