Пловдив Old Town, Plovdiv
Photo: Juliana NikolovaSource: amexessentials.com

Amex points Plovdiv as one of Top Travel Destinations 2018

American multinational financial services corporation The American Express Company, also known as Amex, published The 2018 Trend Destination Hotlist in its lifestyle website amexessentials.com.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is one of 45 travel destinations, which the company recommends.

The ancient history, vibrant atmosphere and chilled-out people make Plovdiv one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations you’ve never heard of. Add the delicious Bulgarian cuisine, and you get the perfect trip idea. But hurry up before it gets too crowded, because Plovdiv is going to be the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2019. – Maria Stoyanova, Travelling Buzz

The list includes destinations as Alasks, USA; Antarctica; Barbados; Bordeaux, France; Catalonia, Spain; Dubai, UAE; Giza, Egypt; Estonia; Ethiopia; Georgia; Hamburg, Germany; Iceland; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Linz, Austria; Maldives; Manchester, UK; Matera, Italy; Shenzhen, China; Slovenia; Taiwan; Valleta, Malta; Varanasi, India; Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia, and others.