Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia's most alluring attractions. Just a few hours from capital city Zagreb, and easily reached by road ... epicentre of the Dalmatian travel industry.

She has penned hundreds of articles; authored more than 20 guidebooks; spoke about travel at events worldwide ... Thankfully, Croatia has plenty of room to spread out with more than 1,200 islands ...

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"taking a trip to Pag is like taking a trip to the moon", said Travel + Leisure. Croatia's fifth-largest island is known for its "raucous" summer parties that "take over the beaches of Zrće".