Advantages: Diverse attractions; scenic; good swimming spots; nature
Disadvantages: Some islands are more interesting than others

The Brijuni National Park (sometimes called Brioni) covers the Brijuni Islands of Croatia's Istrian peninsula. It's a gloriously beautiful part of the country and, though we only explored one of the islands, by means of a boat trip from Pula, I know it's ... Read review

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Excellently reviewed! by sweetybi

Great review! by MrsW2011

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Advantages: Costs next to nothing; cleverly curated to look at all aspects of food in Istria
Disadvantages: A few sections only in Croatian

Learning something about the local cuisine and the culture around that cuisine is an essential part of the holiday experience for me. I love to try the speciality dishes and local beers and spirits and I’ll ask for samples in local shops and markets if I ... Read review

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Sounds interesting :-) e from me by ryanando

You are such a foodie! by koshkha

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Advantages: Historic city with bags of charm; competitive prices; great food; good side trips
Disadvantages: Beaches slightly out of town

I don’t get why more Brits don’t holiday in Croatia. It’s closer than Greece, Turkey or Cyprus and easily as beautiful as Spain or Portugal. Croatia enjoys long, hot summers, has thousands of years of history in its charming coastal towns and cities and h ... Read review

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An excellent review. John by Coloneljohn

(Puzzled by the previous comment - a perfectly correct use of 'myriad', I'd have thought.) I like the sound of this place - my kind of resort. by silverstreak

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pula a mini rome!!
by starcuregirl

Pula (croatia)
by the-crazy-brother

PULA - GLADIATORS SACRIFICES
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Advantages: Climate, coastal scenery, history
Disadvantages: Family holiday? Probably not enough for kids. (Hang on, that's an advantage surely?)

It was a whirlwind of an Easter break for my wife and me. It started with 4 days in Krakow, Poland, followed by 4 days at home, and then a week in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In fact, thanks to the need for connecting flights on the Krakow visit, by the time I wa ... Read review

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At last I understand the behaviour of Japanese tourists in Cambridge... by greenierexyboy

I thought Gate 101 was where they sent all the passengers they didn't like. by Silverback

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Dubrovnik - the maritime republic
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A better out of season destination?
by dangaroo

Pearl of the Adriatic
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Advantages: Extremely welcoming host, good location and breakfast
Disadvantages: You can't stay forever

There are a lot of places in Dubrovnik that show up on Hostel World, but this one looked the loveliest (and the closest to the beach) which was why my friend booked it for her trip. The only way to get over the jealousy of someone else having a holiday is ... Read review

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Excellent review. E. by 80smusicreviewer

Looks great and a great price too by dee7778

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Advantages: Central location; pleasant ambience; hearty food
Disadvantages: Little for veggies; not especially friendly

Finding a good restaurant in Zagreb is not difficult; the only problem is choosing just one. Of course, if you are staying for several days your task is made easier but we recently stayed in the Croatian capital for just one night so we wanted to choose w ... Read review

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Excellent review. John by Coloneljohn

Excellent Review. by funkyshoes3

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Advantages: Fair value for a capital; great decor in public areas; good breakfast
Disadvantages: A little way from the centre

Zagreb’s Hotel Laguna is one of those wonderful relics from the ‘socialist’ era that is now increasing rare. Perhaps because of the hotel’s not inconsiderable size and its location a ten minute tram ride from the city centre, the hotel has remained largel ... Read review

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Excellent review. John by Coloneljohn

Did you meet a lonely salesman? by MALU

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Advantages: Weather, sights, easy to walk around, prices are fantastic, lots of shops, beautiful views
Disadvantages: Lack of signposts and it can be quite busy due to the number of tourists and fairly narrow streets

Dubrovnik - the maritime republic This August we went on our third Royal Caribbean cruise and one of the stops that we went to was: Dubrovnik, croatia! The cruise was called ‘7 Night Adriatic Sea Coastal Cruise’ which was on the Voyager of the seas. We ... Read review

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Well done on getting a diamond. Did you find it in a treasure chest during your pirate voyage? Yarrrr. by Dentolux

Great review - looks like a beautiful place. I've always wanted to visit. by DonPaolo

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Dubrovnik - Definitely Going Back When The Sun Is Shining
by BNibbles

A better out of season destination?
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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Advantages: Lovely restaurants, nightlife and less touristy than the majority of Croatia
Disadvantages: Quite a way from the coast

Zagreb the wonderful capital of Croatia is one of my favourite European cities, cold in the winter and warm most of the rest of the year, it's a great place to spend afternoons outside the cafes and bars that line the cobbled streets. The city which has b ... Read review

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Charmingly dilapidated
by teamshepherd

The ups and downs of Zagreb
by fizzytom

ZAGREB - little VIENNA
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Advantages: Lots to do, interesting history, beautiful sea, beautiful town!
Disadvantages: No longer cheap, apart from private rooms - budget accomodation is poor

Until recent years Dubrovnik had lived a fairly happy life, initially living under the protection of the Byzantine Empire until it was a sovereign state under the rule of Venice and later Hungary, Dubrovnik and its surroundings then known as the Republic ... Read review

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Dubrovnik - Definitely Going Back When The Sun Is Shining
by BNibbles

Dubrovnik - the maritime republic
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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Advantages: Nice, relaxed Mediterranean feel, well connected
Disadvantages: A lot pricier than it used to be

Split, like just about all of Dalmatia has a history of being swapped and conquered by rival Empires - the majority of which was either the Hungarians, the Venetians and later the Austro-Hungarians before becoming Yugoslavia after World War 2. As admira ... Read review

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Better than the Canaries
by Lowey

An Adriatic Adventure
by fizzytom

Forgotten Paradise
by Cpl_British_Army

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Advantages: Pleasant campsite right on the beach; decent amenities and wonderful location.
Disadvantages: Restaurants and shops are priced up for the tourist crowd.

Camping...right. I always hated the idea of camping, and it took until my thirtieth year before I spent a night in a tent. My childhood didn't help - my parents aren't exactly "Outdoor Types". My one experience camping as a kid involved a three hour drive ... Read review

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Yep, sub-aquatic rocky outcrops can dampen the ardour somewhat! Super review! by pgn0

Fab review, E xx by daisyleex

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Advantages: Clean and modern rooms; staff are very helpful.
Disadvantages: Location's a bit far out; not much hostel-type fun; big dogs barking every five minutes!

...are nicer than my house; Buzz Hostel in Zagreb doesn't fit into either of those extremes, but it's certainly the hostel that's left me feeling most ambig ... Read review

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An eloquent warning - we are planning on a night or two in Zagreb next year but I'll be 40 in December and I'm trying to persuade my OH I'm now too old for hostels by fizzytom

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Advantages: Close destination for people travelling from Austria and Slovenia
Disadvantages: Not sure about the paid nudey aspect

Rab is a Croatian island just off the Istrian coast in the Adriatic Sea, it is in the region of Primorje-Gorski. The island was first mentioned by the Illyrians in 360BC, it was part of Liburnia and later the Roman empire, the Romans built a city aroun ... Read review

Advantages: Great amounts of sightseeing
Disadvantages: nothing

Charmingly dilapidated and unkempt looking Zagreb invites you in and grows on you quick. Each quart, like a mini city, has its own charms and must visit cafes and bakeries. Zaprudje for example has a lovely little sweets shop called Ivica & Marica (Hansel ... Read review

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I agreev with torr - perhaps you should have reviewed just the restaurant rather than Zagreb as this is really what you talk about. You can suggest products that are not on ciao by catsholiday

I agree with Torr, I think you could find something more than one paragraph on Zagreb itself. If you add more please let me know. by GillyMN

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The Almighty Capital!
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The ups and downs of Zagreb
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ZAGREB - little VIENNA
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