Croatia & Montenegro really are the jewels of the Balkan states. With breath-taking mountainous landscapes, rich green forests and medieval cities, these two stunning countries are already fast becoming two of the trendiest holiday destinations for us Brits.

Summer 2010 sees Thomson introduce the first direct flights with a UK carrier to Tivat in Montenegro, making one of Thomson’s up and coming destinations more accessible than ever before.  With a flying time of less than 3 hours, Montenegro, the setting for the 2006 Bond film ‘Casino Royale’, is set to leave you shaken and stirred as it fast becomes one of the destinations of the decade.

Montenegro is included in Lonely Planet’s Top-Pick Countries for 2008!

The list of  best countries to visit in 2008, Lonely Planet describes Montenegro as:

 ”Though some have called it ‘the new Croatia‘ (which was, you’ll remember, ‘the new Italy‘), Montenegro has an edge of its own. The sultry curve of its coastline is irresistible, and the sparkle of the Adriatic’s deep blue waters is as enticing to beach potatoes as the tall peaks of the snowy mountains are to activity-spurred travellers. ”

Other countries that are also include are Armenia,  Bhutan,  Eritrea,  Malaysia, Mozambique and Papua New Guinea. Check Lonley Planet’s list here