An 'idyllic' British area is one of the 10 best places to visit in the world

Shropshire is one of the best destinations to go on holiday

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 09/01/2024

- 11:50

Updated: 09/01/2024

- 16:15

A stunning part of the UK is one of the best places to go on holiday this year

Britons looking for a 2024 getaway do not need to travel far as one of the best spots is in the UK.

A new report listed the 10 destinations to watch this year.


Shropshire in the West Midlands made the list that was compiled by ABTA.

The report said: "This idyllic English county on the Welsh borders has some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, towns and villages.

"Shropshire is not only a rural gem, it was also the birthplace of the industrial revolution."

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It is a "beautiful" part of the UK

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Top 10 destinations to watch in 2024

Albania

Aruba

Crete

Extremadura

Mauritius

Saxony

Shropshire

The Tyrol

Vietnam

Zambia

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This is the first time a UK destination has made the annual list of places to watch.

Crete in Greece is another holiday hotspot that made the list this year.

The report said: "Greece’s largest island, Crete, is home to spectacular scenery and is a paradise for nature lovers and hikers.

"A must-see is the palace of Knossos, an unforgettable reminder of the island’s rich history."

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Crete in Greece was among the best spots to go to

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Research in the report found nearly half (47 per cent) of Britons are planning to visit a resort of city they have not been to before.

This could lead to the rise in popularity of further afield destinations.

This come as a British seaside town among top 10 healthiest places in the world.

The best UK destination for a 2024 getaway has been shared as a "serene escape".

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