Slovenia has scarcely looked back since breaking from Yugoslavia in 1991 and embracing the European Union in 2004. It may not be the biggest country in Europe – it is similar size to Wales and the US state of Massachusetts – but it packs a hefty punch, well deserving the ‘Europe in Miniature’ praises. Whether you want to city slick or disappear into the mountains, lose yourself in the vineyards, or on the beach, Slovenia is well set up for you.
Handily this gloriously green oasis also offers superb food and drink, as well as an increasingly excellent range of accommodation. Quality is a constant in a country where organic produce is often a given rather than a luxury. Slovenia serves up Michelin gastronomy that makes the most of its world-class produce, with plush hotels now to match in a country that is both a breeze and a pleasure to travel around. With improved transport connections into the country there has never been a better time to visit.
