| > | | | | a tram and subway system. Numerous boutiques and |
| In the market for a last-minute vacation, but | | | | restaurants line the streets, many offering traditional |
| undecided where to go without being mobbed by | | | | Croatian products, such as crystal, ceramics, |
| tourists? Take a look at this five-part guide to | | | | top-quality wines and cheeses. Croatian cuisine |
| perfect destinations for the month of July. | | | | includes several famous dishes, including kremnite |
| With July just around the corner, and many of us | | | | (custard slices in flaky pastry), orehnjaca (a type of |
| realising we're up for a well-deserved, last-minute | | | | traditional walnut roll) and duck or goose with mlinci (a |
| holiday, where are the best places to go on a | | | | kind of pasta). There is also a thriving international |
| budget? The recession has shaken the tourism world | | | | scene should you fancy Italian, Japanese or simply |
| up in the past year and although it may not be quite | | | | fast food! |
| as easy as previously to find cheap flights and | | | | The city is comprised of a historical district and |
| budget breaks, there is still a wealth of choice out | | | | newer areas. The historical part of the city to the |
| there and some surprising deals. | | | | north of Ban Jelacic Square is composed of the |
| Some of the best places to head off to in July are | | | | Kaptol and Gornji Grand, a medieval urban complex |
| not destinations you would immediately think of, but | | | | of palaces, museums, churches, galleries and |
| this is part of their charm. While the rest of the | | | | government buildings that are popular among tourists |
| world jets off to the typical tourist areas, you will be | | | | on sightseeing tours. The historic district can be easily |
| able to enjoy your little piece of heaven in relative | | | | reached by foot, starting from Jelacic Square, the |
| peace! | | | | center of Zagreb, or by a funicular on nearby |
| In part one of this five-part series, I will show you | | | | Tomiceva Street. |
| some of the hottest holiday destinations for July. | | | | If a city break holds little interest for you, why not |
| Croatia | | | | simply skip Zagreb and head towards the stunning |
| Croatia is a beautiful country slowly gaining popularity | | | | beaches along the Croatian Adriatic Coast or one |
| in the tourism market. Prices are still relatively cheap | | | | Croatia's charming historical towns, such as Zadar or |
| and hotels can easily be booked for 30 Euros per | | | | Dubrovnik. Seeing as the Croatian coast stretches for |
| night or less (about 220 Croatian Kuna). Restaurants | | | | almost 1,800 kilometres, you're spoilt for choice! |
| are also varied and inexpensive. The weather is also | | | | Several of the top beaches are Lanterna Beach, |
| glorious in July, generally hovering in mid 20s (about | | | | which is top for swimming enthusiasts, the romantic, |
| 74 celcius), although it can be hotter. | | | | secluded Koralj Beach and Girandella Beach. All are |
| The capital city, Zagreb, is a flourishing metropolis | | | | beautiful, clean and have ready access to |
| that attracts half a million tourists yearly with a | | | | accommodation, restaurants and holiday activities. |
| thriving nightlife and fantastic infrastructure, including | | | | |