Isola Bella,an island of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy.

Visit showstopping grand gardens on this joyous botanical odyssey

This tour of the Italian Lakes,Slovenia and the Croatian Islands explores formal gardens and arboretums,as well as places of incomparable natural beauty.

  • byJulie Miller
The beautiful old port city of Sibenik,Croatia.

Skip Dubrovnik and Split,and head to these intriguing Croatian ports instead

I’ve been to Croatia many times and yet somehow,until now,I haven’t noticed Sibenik. It isn’t much noticed by anyone,compared with Croatia’s congested tourist hotspots.

  • byBrian Johnston
Hiking in the accursed mountains.

The epic European hiking trail hardly anyone knows about

Never before have I encountered such an astonishing diversity of terrain and panoramas on one trip.

  • byRob McFarland
The national treasure – strukli.

This simple dish is one of Croatia’s national treasures

A food walking tour in Zagreb reveals a dish so venerated that it’s a hallowed entry in the Register of Cultural Property of the Republic of Croatia.

  • byTim Richards
Diocletian’s Palace,the heart of Split.

Nine must-do highlights of Split,Croatia

With a prime position on the Adriatic coast,Croatia’s second-largest city offers an extraordinarily well-preserved Roman palace,an atmospheric Old Town and delightful beaches.

  • byRob McFarland
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Dubrovnik's Old Town is encircled by almost two kilometres of towering walls.

Dubrovnik,Croatia travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

You don't have to spend long in Dubrovnik before you start hearing of an amazing bar in a secret location.

  • byBen Groundwater
SeaDream II,a luxury ship that feels more like a billionaire's yacht.

SeaDream cruise:Visit Croatia's glamour ports in a luxury ship

This luxury ship feels more like a billionaire's yacht.

  • byKristie Kellahan
The Church of St Mark in St Mark's Square.

Travel tips&advice for Zagreb,Croatia:The nine things you should do

Historic churches,great coffee and the torture museum should keep you going for a while.

  • byMark Chipperfield
A more traditional pushbike in the colourful town of Caorle,Italy.

Bicycle tours of the Adriatic coast:After an e-bike through this pretty region,it's hard to go back

Surely it isn't cheating to ride an electric bike just this once.

  • byRichard Tulloch
The zip line's fastest speed recorded was 120 kilometres per hour.

World's longest continuous zip line draws tourists to Lika,Croatia

The Pazi Medo zip line draws up to 5000 people each year for a thrilling ride over forests,hills and a picturesque valley in the Adriatic hinterland.