Look east for adventure

HOLIDAYMAKERS seeking adventure, exploration and culture are looking at Eastern European countries such as Romania, according to travel experts at HomeAway.

In January this year, HomeAway saw a 300 percent increase in searches for Romania, with no other destination witnessing such a growth from travellers exploring their options for a new holiday destination.

For those looking for the self-made holiday experience, Europe remains top choice with interest growing substantially for countries east of the former Iron Curtain such as Romania and Hungary. Adventure, exploring local food, culture and history is more important than ever before, it seems.

Interest in holidays to neighbouring Hungary has grown substantially, with a 100 percent search growth on the site.

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