Planning a Trip

Croatia can be unfamiliar territory for even the most seasoned traveler, but it's no more difficult to put together a dream trip to Croatia than it is to organize a visit to any other European destination. Once you understand that there are no direct flights from North America to Croatia and that getting there requires a stop in a city with connecting flights, ferry routes, or land access, planning is easy. However, planning visits to one or more of Croatia's 1,100-plus islands needs more precise logistical planning, if only to make sure you don't waste time on long layovers and missed connections.

BB, Don't Forget My Number -- BB it means bez broja (without number). This is quite common in Croatia, particularly if the place is a well-known church or restaurant. If you see an address listed with a street name followed by bb, and you are having trouble finding it, ask a local for directions.