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Lonely Planet's top 10 European seaside escapes

In | By Heather Dickson, Lonely Planet

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre Plan a trip to one of these popular European seaside escapes in September or October (when the weather is still good and the crowds dwindle), and you will see a whole new side to them. Read more…

Istria: The heart of Croatia

In | By Anja Mutić, Lonely Planet

The picturesque hilltop town of Motovun in Istria Continental Croatia meets the Adriatic in Istria, the heart-shaped peninsula just south of Trieste in Italy. Life in the inland villages and towns still follows an ancient rhythm and local legends flourish along with timeless traditions. Read more…

Zagreb: Croatia's booming capital

In | By Anja Mutić, Lonely Planet

Museum Mimara, Zagreb Zagreb is coming into its own with an appealing medley of contemporary and ancient. This buzzing mini-metropolis has edgy art, top food, creative fashions and festival fun galore. Read more…

Croatia: Island hopping in the Adriatic

In | By Lonely Planet

The Dominican monastery in Hvar Touring the magnificent islands in the Adriatic along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast is one of the chief delights of a visit to the country. Frequent ferries, catamarans and taxi boats take visitors between small, wild islands and larger, well-populated hot spots. Read more…

Lonely Planet's top 10 Croatian highlights

In | By Lonely Planet

The dazzling beauty of Dubrovnik’s old town Croatia has a glorious Adriatic coastline and a staggering 1,185 islands; traditional fishing villages and a glitzy beach and yacht scene; and a gastronomic movement promoting the country’s superb seafood and produce. Read more…

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