Croatia Croatia is like the girl in school who undergoes an Anne Hathawayan transformation over summer vacation. Come the first day of class, her peers can be heard murmuring “Who’s that girl?” No one is whispering about Croatia anymore, though. Some have outright called her the hottest new destination for young travelers. Others say Croatia feels like Greece before it was overrun by tourists. The point is, people are talking, and you don’t want to miss this boat. Croatia has over 1,100 islands along its Adriatic coast, with pristine waters and beachside cafes. Costal towns like Split and Dubrovnik are filled with beautiful villas and cafes surrounded by olive trees. Spend some time in the mountains, dance it up in Zagreb or get downright medieval in Dubrovnik. But time is ticking. It won't be such a great deal for long with EU membership pending, so get it while it's hot! Highlights: Soak up some sun on one of Croatias few sandy beaches at Zlatni Rat on the island of Brac. In the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik, visit the Rector's Palace, the Maritime Museum, and walk the wall for some beautiful Adriatic scenery. Grab a bite to eat in Voloskl, home to some of Croatia's best restaurants – and some of its best sea views! Head to Zagreb and visit the Mimara Museum the Museum of Arts and Crafts. Best time to visit: April to May Student Airfare: $1,156 LAX to Zagreb RT 7 Nights in a hostel: $147.91 Exchange Rate: 1.00 USD = 5.15170 HRK Student Traveler travel in Croatia home page Student Traveler articles on Croatia: Study Abroad: School for International Training, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Semester at Sea, American Management of Management and Technology, University of Osijek, University of Rijeka, University of Split, University of Zadar, University of Zagreb Work Abroad: TEFL International, Kingsbrook USA Inc Volunteer Abroad: Volunteers for Peace, Essential Croatia Adventure: Adria Avanture Adriatic Sea Kayaking

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