In the village of Petrčane, 12km (8 miles) from Zadar, this luxurious ultra-modern hotel is set amid landscaped grounds with an infinity pool. The Iadera has 160 spacious rooms and 50 suites, all with wooden floors, sensual open-plan bathrooms with both a tub and shower, and floor-to ceiling windows that open onto private balconies. The highlight of the property is the vast Aquapura Spa, probably the best in Croatia. The hotel is positioned on a mile-long stretch of meandering coast, dotted by secluded pebble beaches, and offers watersports like water skiing, with a private motorboat available for charter. This is an ideal choice for those in search of a self-indulgent seaside vacation, although because of its large size, the hotel does slightly lack in atmosphere (it opened in 2011). You could easily forget which part of the world you’re in.