Need to know
Airlines British Airways fly to Dubrovnik and Zagreb from Heathrow, while Croatia Airlines flies from Gatwick and Manchester to Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Split and Zagreb. Budget airlines also fly to the country.
Where to stay Pucic Palace, Dubrovnik (from £121 a night); Hotel Podstine, Hvar (from £96 a night);
Photos courtesy of: Tambako the Jaguar; Paco CT; Sergiu Bacioiu; Mario Fajt; Andrey; Mike Cooper; Gordan; David