This weekend, the European Union finally begins to roll out its new Entry/Exit System (EES) . With third-country nationals required to provide biometric information (including fingerprints and facial photographs) when entering the Schengen Area , Britons will face longer queues and more red tape at passport control.

If you prefer your city breaks without added bureaucracy, it is time to look at the continent’s lesser-visited destinations, where border formalities are a breeze. From Tbilisi’s buzzing wine bars to a sun-soaked bayside city in Montenegro, here are the best destinations outside Schengen for an autumn escape…

Izmir, Turkey

Perched on Turkey’s sun-drenched Aegean coast, Izmir is the country’s third most populous city. “Izmir provides the perfect blend of city life

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