In the article's introduction, readers are reminded that Lonely Planet proclaimed Istria one of the best tourist destinations of 2011, and that it is only one of the stops in Croatia – a country outside of the euro zone, which is not expensive.

On the list of things to see and do, the Daily Mail reporter put a tour of the walls of Dubrovnik in the first place.

Truffles and cycling through Istria, which Lonely Planet compared to Toscani, are in the second place of the best things in Croatia, according to the British magazine. It recommends the Istrian coast and the green inland of the peninsula, where medieval towns and villages located on hilltops can be reached by narrow, spiral streets. He states that Istria is ideal for cyclists because of the many well marked cycling paths and mentions truffle dishes as a specialty, while praising the gastronomic offer.

In the third place are the 'sea organ' and the 'Sun Worship' installation in Zadar, in which reflects one of the most beautiful sunsets. In the fourth place is the handy craft of toy making in Croatian Zagorje, north of Zagreb, as an alternative to mass production. During a visit to the islands of Croatia, The Daily mail recommends apartment rentals in one of the many lighthouses along the Croatian coast. Last but not least on the list is Split, which abounds in attractive Roman ruins and remains.

Croatian National Tourist Board