Montenegro is still relatively little-known but is sometimes billed as the ‘next Croatia’ and it’s easy to see why. The neighbouring ports of Tivat and Kotor are popular stops on Mediterranean cruises, set into narrow bays with steep-sided mountains towering over them. The Kotor Serpentine, a winding mountain pass with incredible views ove the town, is hugely popular with cyclists and will take you to Lovcen National Park, home to the ‘black mountains’ from which the country takes its name.You can fly from Manchester to Tivat with easyJet or Jet2.com.The Lycian WayFly to Antalya or Dalaman with Corendon Airlines, easyJet, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress or TUIOne of Europe’s most impressive long-distance hiking trails, Turkey’s Lycian Way, covers more than 300 miles of rugged coastline. It extends from the town of Hisaronu in the west to the major resort of Antalya in the east, and offers hikers a taste of everything Turkish – from archaeological sites connected to the ancient Lycian Kingdom, to nature reserves and small villages with a traditional way of life and authentic Turkish cuisine.Hisaronu is less than an hour by public transport from Dalaman airport, and at the other end of the trail, Antalya also has an international airport. Reflecting the huge popularity of Turkey this summer, both airports are served by six airlines from Manchester – Corendon Airlines, easyJet, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress and TUI. With so many options, you’re sure to find a deal that suits you.The Basque CountryFly to Bilbao with easyJetThe Basque Country is on the opposite side of Spain to tourist hotspots like Alicante and Malaga, but in many ways it feels like the opposite side of the world. The food, the culture and the architecture are all totally different from other parts of the country and the region even has its own language. The city of Bilbao is one of the region’s most striking, surrounded on three sides by mountains and makes a great base to explore what the Basque Country has to offer. Nearby San Sebastian is great for foodies, with the most Michelin starred restaurants per capita of any city in Europe.easyJet serves Bilbao from Manchester.The Great LakesFly to Toronto with Air Canada or AirtransatIf you want to escape Europe altogether, Toronto is the perfect gateway to North America’s Great Lakes, the largest connected system of lakes in the world. The city is perched on the shore of Lake Ontario, and its lakefront parks and trails are complemented by its urban hubbub, with plenty of things to see and do. The famous CN Tower has a revolving restaurant at the top, and the Toronto Music Garden hosts dozens of live open-air performances throughout the summer. On the opposite side of the lake, a little over an hour’s drive away, are the stunning Niagara Falls.Air Canada and Airtransat fly from Manchester to Toronto.