| Eastern Europe has opened up incredibly following the | | | | but for others and especially those with kids to cater |
| demise of communism, and visitors from around the | | | | for, hiring villas in Croatia is the better option. |
| world are discovering the fascinating history and | | | | The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is renowned for its |
| attractions of places that seemed lost and forgotten | | | | extensive coastline, and along it there are many |
| for so many years. In a sense, exploring Eastern | | | | self-catering apartments, villas and pensions to choose |
| European cultures is the last big holiday adventure on | | | | from, at prices to suit all pockets. Go for bed and |
| this shrinking planet, but there's enough out there to last | | | | breakfast to get the day off to a conveniently early |
| a lifetime. | | | | start for exploring the ancient walled city and old |
| Croatia is a particular favourite, with its amazing history | | | | cobbled streets of Dubrovnik, or the stunning views of |
| and beautiful scenery, and there is no better way to | | | | the Italian Alps if you're planning a stay in Istria. |
| start seeing it than by renting a holiday villa. The hotels | | | | Villas in Croatia are reasonably priced and make a |
| are first class too, but their one big disadvantage for | | | | great base for whatever type of holiday you're |
| the independent and adventurous traveller is that they | | | | planning in this lovely country, whether it's lazing on the |
| tend to tie you down to meal times and insist on | | | | beach or exploring its fascinating history. |
| providing entertainment. This may be great for some, | | | | |