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by Erica Green

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Once ravaged by war, Croatia rapidly returned to a magnificent holiday retreat. With its easy access to neighboring countries, like Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia and Hungary, visitors can quickly transverse the area visiting several opulent locations. The Dalmatian coast continues to draw the majority of Croatia's visitors. However, there are a plethora of activities to satisfy all travel adventures. Croatia is gaining a reputation as a hot spot full of history, excitement and a place to enjoy life as it comes.

Travel in Croatia is busiest from April to September. The warm, sunny skies provide the ideal backdrop for the stunning Adriatic seaside towns. The beach crowds tend to pick up as school releases for the summer in early June. The cities receiving the most sun include Hvar, Split, Vela Luka and Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik sits along the coast in southern Croatia and presents a quality of an era long past; a time when people didn't rushed or worry about the time.

Besides a stunning seaside view, Dubrovnik offers tourists a piece of Croatia's history. Visitors can hike the oldest path in the city dating back to the 6th century. This hike leads visitors to the ground of Napoleon's Imperial fortress, which was destroyed by the war. The original city wall, from before the war, remains as do some streets, alleyways and the medieval city center. Tucked within the city wall are some of the most missed attractions of the city. These structures tell the history of a city dating back to the 7th century. Make sure to visit the Prince's Palace, old City Hall and St. Vlaho Church. The Dubrovnik shore is rich with history and natural beauty - cliffs, caves, palm trees, coves, reefs and beaches.

Two popular destinations include Rab Island and Mijet Island. The Dalmatian coast is speckled with hundreds of tiny islands, many uninhabited. Rab Island lies in the north Adriatic Sea, and the village of Lopar remains its most popular attraction. Lopar is known for its sweeping peninsula swelling with smaller bays and more than 20 sandy beaches. Paradise Beach attracts visitors with its golden sand and stretches more than a mile along the coast. Meanwhile, Mijet Island sits just to the north off the coast of Dubrovnik. Its charming villages, vineyards and forest provide a stunning scene. The western side of the island features Mijet National Park, including two saltwater lakes, numerous coves and caverns. Tours for Mijet Island leave from Dubrovnik.

The resurgence in tourism is due, in part, to the unyielding hospitality shown by the locals. In Croatia, towns are receptive to visitors and guests are welcomed with spirit and zeal. This hospitality, along with the crystal clear sea, miles of beaches, secluded islands and breathtaking waterfalls, make Croatia a preeminent holiday destination.

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