Quote Originally Posted by sinkov View Post
Went twice years ago when it was still part of Yugoslavia, beautiful country, absolutely loved it, including Dubrovnik. Called in at Dubrovnik off a cruise ship a couple of years ago, there were a couple of other cruise ships moored up, Dubrovnik was thronged, worse than Venice, couldn't get back on the boat quickly enough.

I'd recommend Croatia, but I'd steer clear of Dubrovnik, there's plenty of other places better to stay imo, unless you love crowds of course. Although I believe once the tourists get back on their boats Dubrovnik is idyllic once more, but how frequently the ships call and how long the tourists are ashore I don't know.
We went to Dubrovnik for a long weekend 20 years ago not long after the war. Stayed at the Hilton just outside the City walls. Fascinating place with its of history if that’s what you want. We enjoyed wandering around and the City walls walk is a must. The beach is a long walk bus ride away if you’re a beach bum. More hotels there well away from cruise ship folk. Also been three times more recently on cruise day or half day trips, lots of cafes and restaurants. Cruisers tend not to spend much said the locals. Doubt there’ll be many cruise ships there then so might be a good time to go.