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

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