Affordable prices and charming views - this destination is still refreshingly under the radar.
Bratislava has become TUI's newest city break location - with two-hour flights via Ryanair jetting off from Edinburgh, Manchester and London Stansted.
Slovakia's capital offers similar character to what Prague had before it became a party hotspot and has plenty for visitors to explore.
A rectangular hill top castle that dates back to the 9th century offering sweeping views of the area and the Danube River.
The city is very walkable and compact with a bustling old town packed with cobbled streets and picturesque buildings.
City break packages to Bratislava with TUI start from as little as £209 per person and once you're there, you might find the prices are very reasonable.
The market hall, Nova Trznica, sells local wines for just €2 (£1.72) as well as other traditional food.
Or, if you'd prefer a pub meal, the Slovak Pub is one of the oldest and largest venues in the city and serves up bread bowls filled with soup for just €6.50 (£5.60) and beer for €3 (£2.60).
Bratislava has become TUI's newest city break destination - with two-hour flights via Ryanair jetting off from Edinburgh, Manchester and London Stansted.
Spread across 11 rooms over two floors, each one is dedicated to a different part of Slovakian history.
For adventure-seekers, speedboat tours are available along the Danube river that will see riders whizz past both the historic and modern parts of the city.
Bratislava is also home to the famous UFO observation deck - shaped as a flying saucer and located in the middle of the river.
TUI's commercial director Chris Logan said: 'Bratislava offers exceptional value without compromising on experience.
'With stunning architecture, rich history and prices that make your money go further, it's ideal for Brits who want an authentic European city break without the premium price tag.
'When you can enjoy a quality pint for just £2.20 and explore a beautiful castle-topped capital, it's easy to see why Bratislava is one of Europe's best-kept secrets. We're delighted to add it to our city breaks collection.'
The holiday giant recently added another little-known destination to its Lakes & Mountains programme for summer 2026.
Zakopane boasts emerald lakes, wooden chalets, purple wildflower meadows, bustling markets, cosy beer halls, thermal baths - and the kind of value where a pint and a pizza come in at under a tenner.
The city is very walkable and compact with a bustling old town packed with cobbled streets and picturesque buildings.
Tucked into Poland's southernmost corner and surrounded by the dramatic Tatra Mountains, this fairytale lake town looks and feels remarkably like the Alps but remains cheaper and far less discovered, only a two-hour 30-minute flight from the UK.
It's a stunning, little‑known Polish mountain town - and is joining TUI's Lakes & Mountains programme for summer 2026, making it even easier to reach the destination.
Travellers can discover this unspoiled, little‑known corner of Poland from May to September, flying from 16 airports across the UK with TUI's partner airlines easyJet and Ryanair.
It won't break the bank, either.
There are two airports near Zakopane: Poprad-Tatry Airport in Slovakia and Krakow Airport in Poland.
Flights from the UK to Poprad start from £29 with Wizz Air, while you can get to Krakow for just £17.99 one way.