We’d reached Lumbarda, at the eastern end of the island Korcula, by EasyJet flight to Dubrovnik, scenic minibus ride to Orebic then ferry-boat to Korcula Old Town. The resort has a programme of summer events based at the small village square and tiny sandy beach. Every Friday at the fishermen’s evening to celebrate the day’s catch you can tuck into barbecued fish, homemade cakes and other fare.
Gill Murr, The Daily Mirror, 16th April 2012
The article: Come and relax on the Croatian island of Korcula

I visited Zagreb, Croatia after my trip to London in September 2010. I confess to having had expectations from the trip and the first that topped this list was to experience a gastronomical adventure like never before and to witness Zagreb through the eyes of a local. There could have been no better host than my dear Croatian friend Jelena to take me on this journey.
Sneha Sunder, postnoon, 8th April 2012
The article: The undisovered country

Two fantastic Dubrovnik itineraries (each for a one-day visit) from The Telegraph, featuring lots of great tips and recommendations.
Jane Foster, The Daily Telegraph, April 2012

Conde Nast Traveller goes Island-Hopping on the Dalmatian Coast
Lisa Grainger, Conde Nast Traveller, April 2012

Webmaster note: I don't normally comment on the articles here, but I had to for this Conde Nast Traveller one! The opening line of the second paragraph is truly terrible - "Just over a decade ago...much of Croatia lay in ruins". Oh, really?! At no point, even during the war (which ended nearly 17 years ago!), could you have said that "much of Croatia lay in ruins". Of course, certain parts were very badly affected and suffered terribly, but to make the entire country sound like it was entirely wiped out is irresponsible.

Dubrovnik is included on FoxNews.com's guide to Five best old-world towns to visit
FoxNews.com, 4th April 2012

USA Today Travel looks at the filming locations - including Dubrovnik - of Game of Thrones in Where HBO's hit 'Game of Thrones' was filmed
Josh Roberts, USA Today, 1st April 2012

Architectural historian Simon Thurley discusses the impact of places being declared UNESCO World Heritage sites in a piece for the Financial Times; he also lists the 'The 10 most alluring world heritage sites to live in' with Split, Croatia top - "live in the remains of an ancient Roman palace"!
Simon Thurley, The Financial Times, 30th March 2012
The article: Overlooked heritage

Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin talks to Fodors about Season 2 of the show - including his thoughts on Dubrovnik ("an amazing city for fantasy fans"): Travels to Season 2 and Beyond with Game of Thrones Creator George R. R. Martin
Erica Duecy, Fodor's, 26th March 2012

In a time when Vampire Weekend is considered mainstream and Bushwick is becoming the new Williamsburg, Prague can seem like a humdrum destination. NYU students abroad who are seeking Europe's newest hip city should look to Zagreb, Croatia, for their weekend getaways. Unfortunately, most people who head to Croatia only go to sit on the beaches in Dubrovnik and bypass the nation's growing capital city.
Bryan Meisel, Washington Square News, 26th March 2012
The article: Weekend Destinations Abroad: A trip to Zagreb, Croatia

HelloMagazine.com takes a look at some of Croatia's wonderful national parks: Natural Croatian gems
Hellomagazine.com, March 2012

CNBC World's Wine Portfolio series had an episode on Croatia (and her wines) called Croatia Calling - click on the link to view.
Wine Portfolio, March 2012

The Hotel Riva on Hvar is included in the Daily Mirror's guide to Hotels on the Mediterranean: The top 10 places to book
The Daily Mirror, 18th March 2012

While my wife and our three children were joyously splashing in and out of the cool crystal clear waters of the Adriatic via pedalo, yours truly was keeping a vigilant if unsteady watch over proceedings via canoe. The unstately visage of my sunburnt head and milk bottle body may have been more Captain Pugwash than Sir Steven Redgrave, with this slice of wobbly Britannia far from ruling these waves, but did I care? Not a bit of it.
Neil Leigh, Manchester Evening News, 17th March 2012
The article: Blissful Croatia

While France and Italy are most known for truffles, these noble mushrooms have been cultivated in Istria for centuries. Roman and Greek Emperors as well as French and Austro-Hungarian aristocrats knew about Istria's prized fungus and were enthralled by their outstanding taste and alleged aphrodisiac characteristics.
Suzanne Urpecz, Reuters, 15th March 2012
The article: The hunt for black and white truffles in Istria

Absolutely fascinating article and photos on the abandoned Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik - once of of the town's top hotels: The Casualties of War: The Hotel Belvedere in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Flavorwire, 14th March 2012

Buzzfeed's post on 20 Must-See Places Before The World Ends includes the Plitvice Lakes - of course!
Buzzfeed, March 2012

Yahoo! Travel selects Hvar for its guide to 10 Amazing Undiscovered Islands (Really Yahoo! Travel, really? Undiscovered? I don't think so!)
Melissa Burdick Harmon, Yahoo! Travel, 1st March 2012

Croatia conjures up images of endless Mediterranean beaches, beautiful islands and dazzling Dubrovnik. And while no trip to Croatia would be complete without some time spent on the bright blue Adriatic, the Plitvice lakes south of Zagreb are a must.
Kathryn Wilkinson, iol Travel, 17th Feburary 2012
The article: Crystal lakes and waterfalls

What becomes of a garden gnome hurled in fury at a car during a stormy breakup? Or a teddy bear that was once a Valentine's Day present? A wedding dress from a marriage gone awry? An ax that smashed through household furniture? All are on display at the Museum of Broken Relationships in the Croatian capital, each with written testimonies telling tales of passion, romance and heartbreak.
Darko Bandic, Huffington Post, 13th Feburary 2012
The article: Museum Of Broken Relationships: On Valentine's Day, Visits To Croatian Museum Almost Double

On a recent bike trip on the Dalmatian Islands in Croatia, I was amazed by the courtesy of drivers. Not once on the islands’ narrow roads did drivers honk or attempt to pass too close to me or my cycling companions, instead waiting patiently until it was safe to scoot around us. And when I was struggling up a long, steep hill, a bus approaching on the narrow downhill lane stopped and waited for me to pass. No way would I expect this to happen in my hometown. New York City drivers could use a tutorial in Croatian cycling manners.
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times, 13th Feburary 2012
The article: Advice From a 70-Year-Old Cyclist

Porec is a recommendation in Readers' travel tips: romantic trips in the Guardian.
The Guardian, 11th Feburary 2012

The New York Times House Hunting in ... Croatia in its International Real Estate section.
Virginia C. McGuire, The New York Times, 8th Feburary 2012

A fascinating piece on Diocletian's Palace in Split and its history in the city in What the History of Diocletian's Palace Can Teach Us About Adaptive Reuse
Charles R. Wolf, The Atlantic Cities, 7th Feburary 2012

TIME magazine covers Zagreb's Museum of Broken Relationships (and its travelling exhibitions) in What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted? They Get a Museum Exhibit
Courtney Subramanian, TIME, 7th Feburary 2012

A great video of a very snowy Split makes it as travel blog Gadling's Video of the Day: Snow on the beach in Split, Croatia [To be honest, it's not quite the beach, but it is the waterfront!]
Mike Barish, Gadling, 6th Feburary 2012

Dubrovnik's Excelsior Hotel was recommended by The Telegraph as one of their top Valentine's Day hotel deals
The Daily Telegraph, 29th January 2012

American TV reporter Lisa Ling's favorite travel destinations for 2012 includes Croatia which she says is "a perfect example of a place that is exotic but still off the radar"
Mary Forgione, LA Times, 26th January 2012

We awoke the following morning anchored off the stylish town of Hvar, whose streets are paved with white marble and lined with cafés and boutiques. I could have spent days here, delighting in the turquoise waters that surround the little island, but we pressed on to spend the afternoon in the historic city of Split, with its extraordinary Diocletian Palace, temples and grand promenades.
Gabriella Le Breton, Daily Telegraph, 25th January 2012
The article: Cruise along the Dalmatian coast with a certain je ne sais quoi

So, how far would you go for a drink? I journeyed to a land of scorpions and castrated goats on the trail of a strange beverage called ‘Grk’. It is a wine with no vowels, grown on vines that have no pollination. I was heading on an adventure to a dazzling Croatian island visited by the wealthiest men on Earth, yet just a budget flight away for the rest of us.
Chris Choi, Daily Mail, 22nd January 2012
The article: Tipple tourism: On the trail to find Grk (that's a wine made on a Croatian island)

Istria is selected for Fodor's Go List - 21 Places to Go in 2012
Fodor's, January 2012

Dubrovnik is included on The New York Times's wonderful guide to The 45 Places to Go in 2012 (see number 36)
New York Times, 6th January 2012

Huffington Post's Destinations blog suggests that Dubrovnik is one of the Top 10 Travel Destinations For 2012 According To Facebook
Yen Lee, Huffington Post, 4th January 2012

Zagreb (14th place) and Dubrovnik (21st) are included on the Price of Travel's European Backpacker Index for 2012
Price of Travel, 3rd January 2012

When Croatia was part of Yugoslavia, government policies forced farmers to rip out more than 160,000 hectares of vineyards. Ethnic conflicts in the 1990s destroyed thousands more. Now, with about 33,000 hectares under vines -- still more than double the amount of New Zealand -- Croatia is looking to fight its way into a saturated global market when it enters the European Union in 2013. 
John Mariani, Bloomberg, 3rd January 2012
The article: Croatia, Zinfandel Home, Prepares to Join World Wine Battle

We're almost into a new year, so what better time to start planning for some new trips? While there are some great adventure destinations out there that have proven to be well-worth the journey, there are still some lesser known regions that have a lot to offer. One of these is the Island of Brac in Croatia, a region full of outdoor and adrenaline-pumping activities.
Jessica Festa, Gadling, 2nd January 2012
The article: Island of adventure: Brac, Croatia