Stay for less in a hotel in Croatia The new Hotel Adriatic in Rovinj, Croatia, is a swish affair, with just 18 elegant rooms, a chic brasserie-style restaurant and an impressive art collection. To mark its opening, it is giving guests a 25 per cent discount on bookings, with rooms starting at about £106 a night, B&B (maistra.com).
The closest airport is Pula, half an hour from the hotel.
They'll love: Fairy-tale parks and city beaches You'll love: Culture on tap and Cava pitstops
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