See what the experts are saying about Croatia. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best churches
Holy Cross Church (Nin): Holy Cross is the oldest church in Croatia and also the world's smallest cathedral, according to signs posted outside. According to one scientist, the little white stone church is also a giant sun dial and was constru... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Croatia is generously endowed with natural and man-made wonders, a rich culture cache, a complicated history, and people who are warm and welcoming. It is a European destination like no other. Destination Croatia: Pre-Departure Checklist... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- Atlas Travel is the agent for American Express in Croatia. It has agencies in most major cities and tourist areas. Area Codes -- Croatia's country code is +385. Business Hours -- Banks and post offices generally are... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
The home Web page of the Republic of Croatia (www.hr/index.en.shtml) offers potential visitors numerous links to the country's attractions. The Croatian National Tourist Board website, www.croatia.hr, contributes specifics about trip planning... Continue reading »
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When to go
Summer, specifically July and August, is the busiest time on the Croatian coast and on the islands. This is Croatia's "season," a time when the sun is the hottest, the sea the bluest, and traffic endless. The coast is at its best -- and worst... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Croatia Air (tel. 385/1487-2727; www.croatiaairlines.hr) flies to and from many of the major cities of Europe, among them Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, Sarajevo, and Vienn... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Passports All foreign (non-Croatian) nationals need a valid passport for entrance to Croatia. Citizens of the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Israel, Ireland, and Singapore do not need visas for tourist/business trips of fewer... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane Croatia Air has a near monopoly on flights that travel among Croatia's seven airports (Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Pula, Zadar, and Brac), and unless one of these locations is your final destination, you'll have to transfer... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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The 21st-century traveler
Telephones To call Croatia from another country: 1. Dial the international access code: 011 from the U.S.; 00 from the U.K., Ireland, or New Zealand; or 0011 from Australia. 2. Dial Croatia's country code 385. 3. Dial the city cod... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
There are many ways to designate Croatia's regions -- coastal and inland, islands and mainland, northern and southern -- but the best way to get a feel for the country's geography is to look at each destination from several perspectives. D... Continue reading »
Croatia Travel Experiences
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Off-season
We hiked up a foothill separating the Croatian coast town of Dubrovnik from Bosnia. From such a height, I noticed that Dubrovnik has... Continue reading »
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Explorations in Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina.
We rose early on day 3 to get on the buses once again and head towards Dubrovnik, Croatia. It was a long bus ride but as the Italians say... Continue reading »
