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Days like theseOur recommendations for the perfect holiday in CroatiaDubrovnik City BreaksFrom £340pp twin-shareBe prepared to be enchanted bythis well-preserved baroque town,dominated by its encircling walls,lying on the picturesque Dalmatiancoast. Amble along the tightlypacked narrow streets of the OldTown and spend time in the grandDominican Monastery admiring itscollection of fine paintings. Strollalong the main thoroughfare, theStradun, by day and then join thenightly promenade where peoplecome to see and be seen.Zagreb City BreaksFrom £310pp twin-shareZagreb is a fun cosmopolitan capitalcity, but start in the thousand-yearoldupper town, Gornji Grad, for allthe highlights. Note the PresidentialPalace, defended by colourfulguards, and St Mark’s Church withits exquisitely tiled roof. Descendin the funicular to the lower townand Ban Josip Jelacic Square, amasterpiece of Austro-Hungarianstyle. Choose from a bewilderingselection of cuisine before joiningthe party in the bars and clubs.5-star UpgradeHilton Imperial DubrovnikYou couldn’t be better placed fora stay in Dubrovnik as the Hilton,with its attractive exterior, is justmetres from the Old City gate.Sample a glass of Dalmatian wineand enjoy spectacular views ofhistoric Dubrovnik from the hotelrestaurant’s terrace, where freshseafood is a speciality. The rooms aresmart, decorated in warm colours,and have garden, rooftop or hill views.All of our Croatian city break prices include 3 nights accommodation withbreakfast, return flights in economy class and all airport taxes. For our fullrange visit www.regentholidays.co.uk or call to speak to a Regent HolidaysCroatia specialist.ZAGREBGulfofTriestePulaCresCROATIAKaprinaCakovecVarazdinKoprivnicaKrizovciSLOVENIABjelovarSamoborViroviticaZAGREBSneznikVelika GoricaPodravska1796 m.SalatinaKupaSisakKulinaKarlovacPetrinjaRijekaNovaI s t r i aGlinaGradiskaOgulinPazinCrikRovinjKrkSavaHUNGARYDrávaP o z e g a S l a v o n i j aSlavonskiBrodBeliManastirSlavonskaPozegaOsijekSERBIAVukovarVinkovciDakovo ZupanjaLosinjPagV e l e b i tGospicD a l m a t i aBOSNIA & HERZEGOVINADugi OtokAdriatic SeaZadarKornat SibenikZirjeKninTrogirDinara1831 m.SoltaVisSinjSolinSplitBracHvarKorculaLastovoMakarskaMetkovicMljetDubrovnikMONTENEGROCroatia - Perfect ForFrom the magnificent natural beauty of clear seas, deep forests, serenelakes, dramatic coastlines and mountainous national parks, to historical andcultural icons including medieval walled cities, ancient fortresses and pictureperfectharbours, Croatia has it all. Few destinations can boast such a potentcombination of historic charm and stunning surroundings.1990First free elections inmore than 50 years;Ultra-nationalist FranjoTudjman voted in1992-95Becomes embroiled ininter-ethnic civil waragainst Bosnian Serbs2003Submits formal applicationfor EU membership2011Signs EU accession treatypaving the way for fullmembership in 20131991Declares independence;adopts the familiar redchequeredflag2001Hague tribunal indicts formerYugoslav President SlobodanMilosevic for war crimes2009Joins NATO29Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent