In Croatia, a New Riviera Beckons - New York Times

In Croatia, a New Riviera Beckons - New York Times: "Recently rediscovered as an off-the-radar haven by the international celebrity set and their media-camp followers, Dubrovnik and Dalmatia's many romantic islands and hidden coves provided backdrops for lavish photo layouts in magazines like GQ, which this year proclaimed the Croatia 'the Next Riviera, ' and Sports Illustrated. In May, Croatia, a scythe-shaped country that sits astride the star-crossed, blood-drenched Balkans, was named the world's hottest travel destination in the new edition of the Lonely Planet guide to Croatia, which cited its 'rich diversity of attractions,' accessibility and 'relative affordability' (its currency, the kuna, is far friendlier to the dollar than the euro is) as well as its 'stunning beaches and islands' and 'magnificent food.'"