Croatia holidays: Great ideas for blissful escapes

It's official: Croatia is one of the hottest holiday destinations for Brits. And we mean hottest in both senses of the word. Not only does it come top in polls on everything from best value for money, culture and scenery, it's also predicted to have some of the sunniest, warmest weather this summer.

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According to long-term predictions for next year, June will see temperatures averaging at around 28C, lifting to above 30 by August, Leon Brown at the Weather Channel told us.

With its rare blend of unspoilt authenticity and old-fashioned glamour, Croatia offers something for everyone: cultural treasures, beaches and sunshine and a plethora mountains, forests and islands to explore. Best of all, most the country hasn't (yet) been spoiled by mass tourism. Check out top ten ways to explore Croatia for 2013, below.

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