If you're going to Croatia, you have to go to Dubrovnik. Its the most beautiful place to go. I could recommend a route: Split - Brac - Makarska - Dubr... (read more about Places to Visit in Croatia)

Yeah I'll second Zlatni Rat. We went to Pag as well, but it wasn't particularly peaceful! For waterfalls, head to Krka National Park, its near Zadar, ... (read more about Beache and Waterfalls in Croatia)

We were in Croatia at the beginning of July so it was peak season really. We didn't book the hostel in Dubrovnik and when we got there it was fully bo... (read more about Info for hostels in Croatia)