PLYMOUTH NAMED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST UNDERRATED TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

Plymouth has been named as one of the most underrated travel destinations in the world by a global media and hospitality company.

Plymouth ranks seventh out of a 14-strong list of destinations and is the only one in the UK in the global list rated by Time Out’s local expert editors and writers. Other destinations include locations in Mongolia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Australia, Vermont, Finland, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland and Zimbabwe.

The list aims to inspire travellers to discover places which ‘pack a punch in terms of food, culture, and experiences’ but are often overlooked.

Time Out’s UK Editor, Huw Oliver, explained why Plymouth was selected. He said: “Plymouth doesn’t cross a lot of people’s minds when it comes to planning a seaside getaway or a city break, but it should: you get two for the price of one here.

“It’s got culture in spades, with The Box offering world-class exhibitions in a beautiful setting and the Market Hall dazzling with its ‘immersive art dome’.

And that’s not to mention all the amazing food and drink, from classic fish and chips to England’s oldest gin distillery, plus quite possibly the UK’s best outdoor pool in the Tinside Lido.

“It offers an idyllic weekend away, right on the stunning Devon coast, and best of all, you’ll likely have a lot of it to yourself.”