Montenegro
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New holiday ideas in Montenegro
Thomson is set to introduce the first direct flight from the UK to Tivat in Montenegro from summer 2010.
Montenegro: Last minute luxury break
Guests can this week head to Montenegro – courtesy of specialist operator Holiday Options – and save up to £165 per person on week-long breaks.
Montenegro: Last minute luxury escorted tour
Guests can this week travel to the magnificent Montenegro and uncover the country's awe inspiring natural beauty.
Montenegro: Last minute singles holiday
Guests can this week travel to scenic Montenegro and discover the country's natural beauty and intrinsic charm with Page & Moy.
Montenegro – peace in the Balkans
There's not a moment to lose if you want to be bewitched by the simple charms of Montenegro.
One of Europe's newest countries, Montenegro is now welcoming tourists to enjoy its cultural heritage, architecture and unspoilt wilderness areas.
The Adriatic coastline of Montenegro has miles of beautiful beaches and is dotted with picturesque medieval towns. Inland, there is a lovely wildlife reserve around Lake Skandar and to the north you will find the spectacular scenery and untouched forests of the Biogradska and Durmitor national parks. The Tara river gorge is the second-deepest canyon in the world and a popular white-water rafting destination.
Montenegro Essential Information:
Capital: Podgorica
Other towns: Cetinje
Time Zone: GMT+1
International dialling code: +382
Languages – Montenegrin, Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian and Croatian are all official languages. To learn the basics visit www.bbc.co.uk/languages.
Montenegro currency: Montenegro has unilaterally adopted the euro as the official currency, although the country is not part of the Eurozone. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc
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