Frommer's Croatia (Frommer's Complete) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Karen Torme Olson (Author), Sanja Bazulic Olson (Contributor) "German, Austrian, and Italian travelers have been well-versed in what Croatia has to offer as a vacation destination for more than a century..." (more)
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You'll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go— they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Frommer's Croatia offers detailed, complete coverage of this captivating, increasingly popular country. Author Karen Olson takes you inside the thriving cities of Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split, with their spectacular Roman ruins, medieval old towns and nearby storybook castles. She recommends the best way to sail or drive the country's stunning Dalmatian Coast, with pristine beaches along more than 3,000 miles of coastline, and more than 1,000 offshore islands. She explores such natural wonders as Plitvice Lakes National Park, where pristine turquoise lakes tumble into waterfalls over deposits of travertine. And she ventures into inland Croatia for a visit to Hlebine, a colony of nearly 200 painters and sculptors that features the country's largest concentration of naive art. From the Turkish bazaar–like feel of Split's Pazarin market to the lowdown on Zagreb's see-and-be-seen cafe culture, Frommer's Croatia showcases the best of a country that has long been labeled Europe's best-kept secret.

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• Insider tips on Croatia's best beach resorts, national parks, and historical sites.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 1st edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764598988
• ISBN-13: 978-0764598982
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #644,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good itineraries, poor maps, December 15, 2006

By	Summeroz (sacramento, california) - See all my reviews

There are not too many Croatia guide books out there that are up-to-date. Most of the restaurant information and hotel information was accurate. There were a few places that no longer existed (this is a May 2006 version and I was in Croatia in October 2006). My biggest complaint about this book was the lack of maps. There were no good city maps to help you get around. If you want some basic information about Croatia and what to see this is a good guide. But if you need more help in selecting places to stay, what to eat, how to get there and what you are looking at this isn't the guide book for you.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frommers Croatia, August 31, 2008

By	SusanFlies "SusanFlies" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Croatia (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)

I purchased four books on Croatia for our trip, and Frommer's was far and away the very best of the four. Accurate, practical information.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for vacationing, November 4, 2006

By	Kate "kate" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

The book was very imformative and helpful. I referred back to it daily on my trip.