Dear travellers,
It floats like an air of a return to normality, excess included.
The Rio carnival is once again in full swing, like that of Nice or Venice.
The "ski factories" and their thin snow mattress are once again favored by hordes of sliders for these February holidays.
So for the next weekends, extended or not, in April, May and later, we have great addresses in Manhattan or London.
But rather than directing you towards the crowds, we've selected four destinations that stay under the radar.
Culture, nature and much more: this is the right cocktail to sip in relative privacy.
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Perugia and Umbria, Italy
Perugia concentrates all the adored standards of Italy.
And green Umbria prolongs an original stay in La Botte.
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We go there for:
A credible alternative to Florence and Tuscany with their floods of tourists, Perugia, although more modest, is considered a major city of the Italian Renaissance.
The stay is prolonged in Umbria.
Ideal length?
At least 3 days, knowing that the small airport of Perugia is poorly served.
Better for example to opt for Rome then a car rental.
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Oviedo and Asturias, Spain
An exotic Spain.
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We go there to:
discover a truly exotic Atlantic, green and rustic Spain.
And treat yourself to a powerful bowl of nature in the Asturias region.
Ideal length?
At least 2 days.
Direct flights to Oviedo from several airports.
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Setubal and the Serra da Arribada, Portugal
An authentic port and city.
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We go there for:
this authentic port and fortified city, full of charm, stays away from the flow of tourists.
It is only 40-45 minutes from Lisbon.
Bonus: dream beaches and the nearby Serra da Arribada natural park.
Ideal length?
No less than 3 days: you have to land in Lisbon and take the time to hike in the Serra da Arribada.
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And also:
Ericeira, a sublime white fishing village set on a cliff, is also very close to Lisbon, but remains busier.
Oxford then the Costwolds, England
Oxford, its university and... its canals.
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We go there for:
culture and nature.
In addition to its museums, its historic city center and its walks or boat trips along its waterways, Oxford is of course known for its university.
The stay can be extended (by train or car) in the adorable Costwolds.
Ideal length?
A weekend of two nights can be enough: Oxford is only 1 hour by train from London.
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