Visit showstopping grand gardens on this joyous botanical odyssey

This tour of the Italian Lakes, Slovenia and the Croatian Islands explores formal gardens and arboretums, as well as places of incomparable natural beauty.

• by Julie Miller

Skip Dubrovnik and Split, and head to these intriguing Croatian ports instead

I’ve been to Croatia many times and yet somehow, until now, I haven’t noticed Sibenik. It isn’t much noticed by anyone, compared with Croatia’s congested tourist hotspots.

• by Brian Johnston

The epic European hiking trail hardly anyone knows about

Never before have I encountered such an astonishing diversity of terrain and panoramas on one trip.

• by Rob McFarland

This simple dish is one of Croatia’s national treasures

A food walking tour in Zagreb reveals a dish so venerated that it’s a hallowed entry in the Register of Cultural Property of the Republic of Croatia.

• by Tim Richards

Nine must-do highlights of Split, Croatia

With a prime position on the Adriatic coast, Croatia’s second-largest city offers an extraordinarily well-preserved Roman palace, an atmospheric Old Town and delightful beaches.

• by Rob McFarland

Dubrovnik, Croatia travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

You don't have to spend long in Dubrovnik before you start hearing of an amazing bar in a secret location.

• by Ben Groundwater

SeaDream cruise: Visit Croatia's glamour ports in a luxury ship

This luxury ship feels more like a billionaire's yacht.

• by Kristie Kellahan

Travel tips & advice for Zagreb, Croatia: The nine things you should do

Historic churches, great coffee and the torture museum should keep you going for a while.

• by Mark Chipperfield

Bicycle tours of the Adriatic coast: After an e-bike through this pretty region, it's hard to go back

Surely it isn't cheating to ride an electric bike just this once.

• by Richard Tulloch

World's longest continuous zip line draws tourists to Lika, Croatia

The Pazi Medo zip line draws up to 5000 people each year for a thrilling ride over forests, hills and a picturesque valley in the Adriatic hinterland.