Wondering where to book your big break this year? Bored of the usual raft of over-priced and over-populated tourist destinations? Here, travel writer Francisca Kellett gives us an insider's glimpse at some of the lesser known holiday hot-spots for 2006

Slovenia
Ljubljana, with its old-world-mixed-with-new-style architecture and trendy vibe, makes for a stylish city break that includes medieval cobbled streets, a bright-white castle and excellent restaurants and bars lining the mint-green Ljubljanica river. An added plus are the locals - all long legs and swinging blonde tresses - who throng the riverside bars in summer. Active families should head to the Julian Alps, an undiscovered range peppered with turquoise lakes and wild forests, perfect for hiking, white-water rafting and riding the famous Lipizzaner horses.
Visit http://www.ljubljana-tourism.si for more information

Mozambique
Tacked on to the south-eastern edge of Africa, Mozambique is still well off the tourist trail, but its fabulous 2,470 km-long coastline of long, wave-lashed sand beaches and desert islands are finally catching the attention of jet-setters. For barefoot luxury, hop across to the Bazaruto Archipelago, a string of five coral-reef islands dotted with a handful of idyllic beach hideaways.
Visit http://www.rainbowtours.co.uk for more information

Germany
It's hardly a new discovery, but 5 million visitors will be flooding into Germany to watch the World Cup this year. The biggest matches will be played in Berlin, Munich and Cologne, and with up to four days between matches, you'll have plenty of time to explore. Berlin makes for an excellent city break, with cutting-edge boutique hotels, edgy nightlife and some of the most innovative museums in Europe. Munich is a weird mix of yuppie chic and old-fashioned Bavarian charm, and it's an easy hop to the Alps. In Cologne, don't miss the fabulous art museums, and use the city as a springboard for a trip down the Rhine.
Visit http://www.germany-tourism.co.uk for more information

Bulgaria
Bargain-basement skiing first grabbed our attention, but now we're set to flock to Bulgaria's beaches, strung along the Black Sea coast. Although some of the northern resorts are mushrooming into Costa-style eyesores, the stretch south of Burgas to Turkey is gorgeous. The prettiest town is Tsarevo, with an abundance of late 18th-century architecture at it's core, while Ahtopol has a laid-back feel and impressive two-kilometre-long soft-sand beach. Top tip: buy a holiday home now before the market booms.
Visit http://www.bulgariatravel.org for more information

Tunisia
The intrinsic naffness of Tunisia (think buckets, spades and chip-fat) is fading fast as a new breed of boutique hotels spreads across the country. First stop should be the Carthage Coast, where hotels such as the Dar Said, set in a restored Tunisian mansion, have set the standard. Another favourite is Dar Dhiafa in Djerba, a funky string of 16th-century houses with a well-respected restaurant. End up in the fast-paced capital, Tunis, and stay in the minimalist Villa Didon.
Visit http://www.cometotunisia.co.uk for more information

Formentera
Outgrown Ibiza? Next stop is Formentera, Ibiza's smaller, quieter sister island. Kate Moss set the tone last year by renting a villa on the island, and the vibe is somewhere between modern hippy hangout and celebrity hideaway. Italians have been coming here for years, and the beautiful beaches, such as Platja de Mitjorn (clothing optional), laid-back bars and great food are set to draw chilled-out tourists this summer.
Visit http://www.spain.info for more information

Bangalore
India's booming IT capital might not seem the most relaxing option, but new direct flights from British Airways are opening up the state of Tamil Nadu. The big draw here are hundreds of stunning temples looming out of the tropical landscape - and with the strong religious pull come some of the best yoga retreats in India, such as Shreyas. Here, guests stretch and swoon in an open-air yoga pavilion, sleep in luxurious garden cottages and feast on stylish vegetarian food.
Visit http://www.ba.com and http://www.shreyasretreat.com for more information

Puglia
Italy's little-known 'heel' is bubbling to the top of gourmet's favourites. Puglia's brooding locals produce some of Italy's best pasta, olive oil and mozzarella, as well as wines. Don't bother with the beaches - the coast is beautiful and bright-white, but rocky - so stick to the countryside and the stunning clutch of stylish masseria hotels - converted fortified farmhouses with interior courtyards - and excellent restaurants. And don't miss Lecce, the flamboyant baroque capital, or the weird trulli houses: conical-shaped structures clustered in the valleys.
Visit http://www.pugliaturismo.com for more information

Fez
Forget Marrakech. Fez has everything you'd want from Morocco, but with far fewer tourists. GB Airways now offers direct winter flights (running from September to June) to this little-known city, which has the largest lived-in Medieval quarter in the world - a warren of tightly packed, brown sugar cube houses and dusty alleys winding through souks filled with spices, jewelled slippers and carpets. Shopping nirvana.
Visit http://www.ba.com and http://www.visitmorocco.org for more information

South Africa
You've been to Cape Town. You loved it. Now you want to see what else is out there. That's the prediction from Africa experts this year - the regeneration of Johannesburg coupled with the superb game parks in the east are drawing people away from the Cape. Head to the Melville area of Jo'burg for fashionable (and safe) bar-hopping, before venturing across to the wilds of Kruger National Park. Alternatively, hang out with surfers in Durban before cruising up the tropical coast and tracking rhino in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park.
Visit http://www.southafrica.net for more information

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