Travel in Croatia

The opening of the new Milan Linate – Malta Luqa connection in the upcoming summer season further enhances ITA Airways’ offer on the Malta destination and adds to the flight already operated from Rome Fiumicino with 2 weekly frequencies that will become 3 from April and 7 from June.

Unless you win the lottery or some sort of travel sweepstakes, travel plans often center around work, and for families, school schedules. This means when and where we travel can be limited to busier periods, which can lead to higher prices and less availability (especially if you are looking to redeem loyalty program points). Traveling during shoulder season, however, is a savvy alternative for those that want to enjoy a destination with fewer crowds and better deals. These are seven top places worth considering for a visit during shoulder season.

“Throw the keys through the kiosk’s open window. We’ll get the car when we open later”: Those slightly unorthodox drop-off instructions I once received from a Hertz manager in Croatia illustrate some of the differences U.S. travelers might encounter when renting a car abroad.

Home to epic landscapes, natural wonders, and Māori culture, New Zealand is a magnetic destination just begging for a solo adventure.

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In a testament to Croatia's commitment to sustainable tourism, Minister Nikolina Brnjac has been honored with the Kristofor Medal by Europe’s foremost automobile club, ADAC, and the German Automobile Club, acknowledging the country's remarkable achievements in this field.

In the EU, all employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ paid holiday per year.

Not far from the high-tech hubs of San Francisco and the vineyard crowds of Napa lies a nature reserve that produces some of the country’s best oysters.

Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air is set to make a dramatic debut in the European market. Earlier this week, the European Commission announced its approval of Korean Air’s merger with local rival Asiana Airlines – however, there are some strings attached. 

A top cruise line has cut the iconic city of Venice from its itineraries in 2024 and 2025 as the Italian destination continues to clamp down on visitors.

Ever wanted to live in Japan? Well, it's quite possibly perfect timing. Japan announced it is launching a Digital Nomad visa for remote workers from 49 countries and territories, and Time Out placed Tokyo and Osaka in its Top 50 Cities for 2024. Plus if you're used to New York City prices, Japan might feel cheaper.

Sail Croatia’s new ‘Heritage’ cruise makes exploring the sites easy with a seven night itinerary visiting five of Croatia’s UNESCO protected sites, as well as national parks and places of historical interest. Guests will spend the mornings relaxing as they sail along the Dalmatian coast on a small, luxury cruise ship to their next port. Each afternoon and evening can then be spent soaking up the atmosphere in their new destination. Departing from the UNESCO protected town of Split, the cruise will travel north to two other UNESCO sites, the seaside towns of Trogir and Šibenik.  It then takes in the impressive waterfront city of Zadar with its unique sound and light installation, the ‘Sea Organ & Sun Salutation’.

Norwegian Cruise Line is saying arrivederci to Venice, cutting the canal city from its cruise itineraries in 2024 and 2025.

It’s hard to believe that Puglia once played second fiddle to the likes of Tuscany.

From basic mountain huts to self-catering luxury villas, there are lots of accommodation types to choose from in Croatia. Though hotels abound in cities and popular tourist destinations, the majority of accommodation on offer is made up of tourist apartments, owned and often managed by locals.

Puglia embodies everything that is seductive about southern Italy: rolling countryside blanketed in almond and olive groves, luridly turquoise beaches, snug whitewashed villages, and long, lazy lunches washed down with prized local vino.

If you are an English speaker planning to move to Europe in 2024, you might want to find a country where you’re likely to be understood from the get-go.

I visited 30 countries while I was in my 20s.

There's no wrong way to do Dubrovnik. But the best way to experience this centuries-old city is from just beyond the walls of Old Town. Close enough to soak up the cinematic views of the setting sun dipping into the sea behind the white-stone city but far enough away to be removed from the throngs of tourists, the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik is the perfect vantage point from which to experience the very best of Dubrovnik.

If you’re an American traveler, you’ve likely done this sort of calendar math, spotting where all the paid holidays fall this year and figuring out how to combine them with your own limited paid time off (PTO). 

If 2024 is the year to complete a bucket-list trip to discover a destination that's a little different, or to travel to a one-off event, then here are a few ideas—new long-haul flight routes from the U.S., unmissable one-off global events, 'new' European places to discover and new cruise lines venturing into dramatic waters in Australia. Here's what's waiting to be ticked off on your 2024 travel bucket list.