Croatia (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) by Jeanne Oliver   The third edition of Croatia contains a new colour Highlights section which showcases Croatia’s spectacular beaches and historic sights. Other new features include Detailed Itineraries and Transport chapters to make trip planning easy and an alphabetical Directory of essential information. In view of the destination’s growing popularity, Lonely Planet are also publishing the first edition Croatian Phrasebook this month for those who are interested in learning a little more of the language. The phrasebook makes the perfect companion to the Croatia guidebook. More information and prices from: Amazon.com - US dollars SeekBooks.com.au - Australian dollars Amazon.ca - Canadian dollars Amazon.co.uk - British pounds Amazon.de - Euros Amazon.fr - Euros

Croatian Phrasebook by Gordana Ivetac More information and prices from: Amazon.com - US dollars SeekBooks.com.au - Australian dollars Amazon.ca - Canadian dollars Amazon.co.uk - British pounds Amazon.de - Euros Amazon.fr - Euros

The wars that broke up the old Yugoslavia have become a distant, if tragic memory, and an increasing number of tourists are rediscovering the delights of Croatia. Author, Jeanne Oliver loves the country because of ‘The beaches, rolling hills, typical fishing ports, the food and the people’.

Croatia's idyllic Dalmatian islands, the tumbling cascades in Plitvice National Park, the marble streets of medieval Dubrovnik and Diocletian’s amazing Palace in Split all contribute to Croatia's soaring popularity.

Jeanne also considers that Croatia is distinctive because ‘It’s a new country and still strugging for its footing. It wants to retain its traditional identity without getting swallowed up by Europe yet it wants to be a part of Europe.’

Jeanne has identified the following top 5 things to see or do in Croatia:

1 Dubrovnik

2 Swimming in Crveni Otok

3 Hiking in Paklenica Park

4 Biking on Mljet

5 Doing the nightlife of Hvar

The third edition of the Lonely Planet Croatia travel guide contains a new colour Highlights section showcasing Croatia’s spectacular beaches and historic sights. Other new features include Detailed Itineraries and Transport chapters to make trip planning easy and an alphabetical Directory of essential information. In view of the destination’s growing popularity, Lonely Planet have also published the first edition of their Croatian Phrasebook this month for those who are interested in learning a little more of the language. The phrasebook makes the perfect companion to the Croatia guidebook.