The high-circulation British daily «Mirror» has put Croatia, Egypt, Turkey and Hungary among the coolest destinations for British tourist in 2009. According to the information about affordable holiday spots for this year provided by the British journalists, tourists will get the best value for money in these destinations.

Due to the financial crisis that has weakened the national currency, a pound is no longer enough for a caffee latte in Paris or French fries in Spanish Benidorm.

This is why Mirror recommended its readers to visit destinations outside the European Union and presented Croatia as the first destination among its four favorites.

In a very detailed presentation of the tourist offer, from Opatija in the north to the southernmost part of the coast, Slavonia and the interior, British Mirror says that the prices in Croatian hotels, restaurants and spas and ship cruise prices are 20 percent lower compared to other European countries.

The presentation also underscores that Croatia offers something for everybody, so its recommends British citizens to visit Dubrovnik where they can enjoy themselves in one of the numerous restaurants arranged across the stone street of the old town, especially in the evening. Mirror informs the British readers that a romantic 5-star hotel will open in June on the island of Korčula, not far from Dubrovnik, within the Lešić-Dimitri Palace.

The palace was built in the 18th century and offers six suites inspired by the silk roads traveled by the great Croatian explorer Marco Polo, while the old historical town of Lovran next to Opatija is recommended as one of the most attractive health resorts. In addition to numerous sandy beaches, crystal clear sea and a number of good hotels ideal for families with children, Croatia is equally interesting to young tourist and nature enthusiasts who can enjoy bird watching in Kopački rit, photo-safaris on Velebit, wine tasting in Slavonia, rafting and many other activities…

They also say Croatia is accessible via low-cost airlines such as Thomson Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com.

source www.croatia.hr