Georgia, Albania and Romania made the top three budget bank holiday destinations (Image: GETTY) As the bank holiday weekend approaches, many Brits are keen to squeeze in a last-minute getaway to make the most of the waning summer days. Yet, the notion of a European escapade has been shelved by numerous holidaymakers due to financial constraints. Nonetheless, currency specialists at Conotoxia have disclosed to Reach that there are three stunning European nations perfect for a brief weekend retreat that won't break the bank, being "several times cheaper than in the UK".

These include a "tourist gem", a "dark legend" and the less-trodden paths of Greece's neighbour. Georgia Georgia is a hidden treasure nestled north of Turkey, bordering the Black Sea. It caters to every kind of traveller with its warm waters, breathtaking mountains, cosmopolitan cities featuring a subtropical climate, hospitable locals, and acclaimed gastronomy.

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