1. Northern Croatia

2. Istria

3. Central Dalmatian Coast

4. Southern Dalmatian Coast

Best time to visit: April – November

Go for this: Dubrovnik -  Famed for its sheer beauty, glorious history of a one-time republic and majestic ramparts, Dubrovnik righteously bears the title of the “Pearl of the Adriatic”.  Admire famous landmarks and monumental edifices that make Dubrovnik an open-air museum and a UNESCO site. Quaint Franciscan monastery hides Europe’s oldest pharmacy; Rector’s Palace honours the mighty dukes of Dubrovnik and the baroque Church of St Blaise celebrates the town’s patron-saint.

But try this:  Korcula island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, the famous world traveler, features 2000 years of history, magnificent architecture, some of the best Croatia restaurants, beautiful coral shops and indigenous sorts of white wines

Favorite guest experience:  Exploring one of the best wine-growing regions in Croatia with vineyards tour and wine tasting with local boutique winemakers. Additionally, in the small coastal town of Ston discover a beautiful bay famous for the original European delicacy – succulent oysters! Enjoy a private oyster farm tour with a local farmer who will take you for a boat ride around the bay. Learn how the oysters are grown and taste them fresh from the sea!

Favorite hotel:
Villa Katarina Hotel of Orebic (Peljesac Peninsula)

Rising elegantly above the Adriatic Sea, Relais & Châteaux’s Villa Katarina is a newly opened boutique hotel placed alongside the renowned Korta Katarina Winery. Eight individually designed suites spread throughout the spacious stone villa, offering utmost privacy and upscale settings. Luxurious facilities like fine-dining restaurant, intimate spa and indoor jacuzzi complement the memorable stay.

Favorite restaurant:Kod Marka, Sipan Island, Elafiti archipelago; enjoying a friendly and relaxing ambiance, the meal is always the catch of the day. There is no menu and the chef simply advises you about the daily fresh fish – can’t get better than that!

Foods:

• Grilled fish

• Sac (meat or octopus under the bell)

• Oysters

Wines:

• Plavac Mali of Peljesac (liaised by DNA with Zinfandel), red

• Grk, indigenous of Korcula

• Pošip, indigenous of Korcula