A new three-centre self-guided holiday from Inntravel takes in some of the prettiest parts of Croatia. The Islands & Waterfalls journey takes you through the beguiling landscapes of two national parks near Split, as well as the romantic medieval island town of Trogir - with UNESCO World Heritage status - and Croatia's sunniest island, Hvar. Think lazy days on a boat, long lunches watching the world go by plus a little leisurely walking with the help of Inntravel's walking notes and maps. From £785 per person including seven nights B&B car hire and some meals.

The brand new luxury Casa Roma in Istria is built on a hill top with views of lakes and medieval villages and the Motovun valley. The villa has four ensuite double bedrooms and an infinity pool with a 25 metre lap lane, and it's only a 15 minute drive from the town of Buzet. Bicycles are provided and you are within minutes of beautiful villages and outstanding restaurants. Prices from €2800 (£2,500) per week self-catering with One Off Places.

Anyone with a penchant for watersports should head for the new three-star Hotel Odiesj, which sits in the heart of one of Croatia's most beautiful National Parks on the Island of Mljet. The hotel has its own private beach and guests have access to the national park to mountain bike, windsurf, kayak and canoe and there's also snorkelling and diving. Inghams offers seven nights on a half board basis from £565 per person including flights from Gatwick to Dubrovnik and resort transfers.

See Dubrovnik and the Elafiti Islands on a seven-day gentle self-guided walking holiday with On Foot Holidays. It combines a few hours of walking each day with relaxing, sightseeing and enjoying delicious local delicacies. Enjoy the holiday at your own pace, following a route which has been set out by a local guide. May, June, July and September are the best months for walking in Croatia.
A seven-night stay costs from £470 pp (based on two sharing) including accommodation, transfers  and ferry tickets. Flights extra.

One of the country's first fully integrated resorts, the Dubrovnik Sun Gardens offers a five-star experience with  three swimming pools, a kids' club, an extensive beachfront with a wide range of watersport activities, a spa for exhausted parents, 13 restaurants and bars and its own promenade of market shops just 20 minutes from the bustling Old Town. A new family package costs from €99 (£90) per person, B&B.

Some of the new offerings from Prestige Holidays mean you can take a holiday in Croatia for as little as £299 per person for a week. Stay at the four-star Hotel Kastelet in Tucepi or the three-star Hotel Kastil on the Island of Brac.  Prices include return flights from Gatwick to Split, transfers and B&B accommodation. Some of the more unusual properties on offer include a selection of fully equipped and lovingly restored lighthouses like Lighthouse Grebeni. Volunteering Holidays are available at the Eco Centre Caput Insulae in the tiny village of Beli on the island of Cres.

Explore remote islands and coastline on your own skippered yacht with Sail Dalmatia. This season it's offering a week's charter for a party of eight aboard the 45ft Sun Odyssey, sailing from Split and taking in the islands of Brac, Solta and Hvar, from €840 (£780) pp, including airport transfers. Return flights from London-Split return with Croatia Airlines start at around £155 .

Take some time to explroe central Dalmatia with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays to see Old Split as well as two Adriatic islands. From Split, first port of call is the island of Brac – which boasts the highest point in Croatia – Vidova Gora. Walks take in ancient villages, fields of vines, olives, figs, almonds and cherries and a rugged, dramatic coastline. Then it's on to Hvar – lush, green and smothered in lavender, rosemary and heather, interspersed with 13th century medieval walls and gothic palaces. From £899 including return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.

World Walks has organised a fascinating walking tour of Mljet, Korkula and Dubrovnik for 2011. Treats include a visit to the Roman palace on the island of Mljet and some quality time on Kocula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. You'll also get the chance to explore the hidden parts of the fascinating old town of Dubrovnik. A different hotel awaits you every night; prices start from £570 excluding flights.

How does this itinerary grab you: London – Dubrovnik – Aswan – Abu Dhabi – Udaipur – Agra – Luang Prabang – Da Nang – Hoi An – Sandakan – Lombok – Broome – Ayers Rock – Sydney. How could you possibly one-up a round-the-world tour of this calibre? Would taking a private jet all the way do it? Bill Peach Journeys are celebrating their 30th anniversary with this £19,883, 18-day trip called Passages through Ancient Cultures. The jet can carry a maximum of 34 passengers and takes under three hours to get to each of the destinations so, for the price of a VW Passat, sit back, crack open the champagne and revel in this opulent adventure.