Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Istria
Croatia's most Italian-feeling corner, with the super-romantic, Venetian-
flavored coastal town of Rovinj; top Roman ruins in the city of Pula; and a rolling
interior of vineyards and picturesque hill towns (including Motovun). Nearby are the
genteel Habsburg resort of Opatija and the port city of Rijeka.
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Split
Unofficial capital city and transit hub of the Dalmatian Coast, with a bust-
ling urban vibe, people-filled seaside promenade, and lived-in warren of twisting
lanes sprouting out of a massive Roman palace, plus the nearby town of Trogir and
waterfalls of Krka National Park.
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Hvar
RitzyislandandOldTownknownforitsjet-setappeal,highprices,rugged
interior, seductively relaxing beaches, and easy escapes to nearby islets.
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Kor
č
ula
Low-keyislandandwalledpeninsularOldTownwithafjord-likeback-
drop, a lush islandscape, a fish-skeleton street plan, and quirky offbeat museums.
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Dubrovnik
The“PearloftheAdriatic”:agiantwalledOldTownwithascenic
wall walk, tons of crowds, great beaches, modest but engaging museums, a stunning
mountaintop viewpoint, an epic past and difficult but inspiring recent history, and a
well-earned reputation as Croatia's single best destination.
Near Dubrovnik
Boat excursions from Dubrovnik's Old Port, the art-packed resort
village of Cavtat, the nearby Trsteno Arboretum, the walled town of Ston, the
vineyard-draped Pelješac Peninsula, and the giant national park at Mljet Island.
Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Mostar
An easy taste of Bosnia-Herzegovina, with a striking setting, vivid
Muslim culture, old Turkish architecture, evocative war damage, and an inspiring,
rebuilt Old Bridge; plus nearby Muslim sights (scenic gorge and dervish house at
Blagaj, hill town of Po
č
itelj, workaday burg of Stolac) and the famous Catholic pil-
grimage site of Me
đ
ugorje.
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Sarajevo
Formerly war-torn, now rejuvenated Bosnian capital, with a fascin-
ating layered history and a spectacular mountain-valley setting.
Montenegro
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The Bay of Kotor
Steepbaywithfjord-likeinlets,visit-worthytownsandsights,
and the remarkably fortified Old Town of Kotor.
The Montenegrin Interior
Rugged mountain road leading up the cliffs into the
Montenegrin heartland, ending at the historic capital of Cetinje.
