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FROM A CONVERTED BANK WITH A SPA IN ITS VAULT TO A NILE CRUISE THAT ESCHEWS THE CROWDS, THIS IS TRAVEL, ELEGANTLY DONE

With more than 3,500 miles of coastline to explore, it’s easy to fall under the spell of this Balkan nation’s dazzling Adriatic setting. But Croatia’s fine shingle beaches are just the beginning. Lesser known islands promise heritage sailing experiences, birdwatching and quiet nights with dark skies. Meanwhile, much of the country’s mainland interior is a rustic retreat of languid lakes, limestone mountains and vine clad hills, framed by storied villages, castles and historic towns. Here are 19 ways to see the country in a new light

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Last autumn we embarked on a campervan adventure through Portugal, a country largely unknown to us, despite spending several winters touring its neighbour, Spain. There is free movement between them n

Grand palace courtyards serve Dalmatian food and a palm lined promenade fills after sunset in Croatia’s second largest city, where Roman heritage underlines a relaxed pace of life by the Adriatic Sea. Words: Emese Maczko