Politikens Turen går til Kroatien & Slovenien

Kroatien er barn af havet. Med Adriaterhavets funklende blå fiskerbåde for svaj og sprødstegte blæksprutter serveret under mandeltræer.

Slovenien er barn af bjergene, men knejsende tinder, underjordiske grotter og perlende hvidvin.

Lonely Planet Slovenia

Soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Ljubljana, hike through the dramatic scenery of the Julian Alps, laze on the beaches of the Adriatic and enjoy warm Slovene hospitality in traditional farmhouses and elegant coastal towns. Inspire your sense of adventure with this, the original guide to Slovenia.

* EXPLORE this Alpine wonderland to the full with our dedicated Great Outdoors chapter.

* SLEEP SOUNDLY - the pick of lidgings reviewed, from cosy inns to grand castles.

* ENJOY the varied influences on Slovenia's cuisine, from Italian to Hungarian, with a comprehensive Food & Drink chapter.

* TALK THE TALK - impress the locals using our expert Slovene language guide.

* PLAN YOUR ROUTE with the help of tempting itineraries from the mountains to the coast and more than 50 detailed maps.

Ljubljana

The Bradt city guide to Ljubljana puts this culturally and historically rich capital on the map. This compact guide provides listings on a range of accommodation, from new five-star luxury to family-run guesthouses that retain their typical Slovenian charm. It also covers planning a trip to or from the neighbouring European countries of Croatia, Italy and Austria.

• The first city guide in English to Ljubljana

• City maps in colour and a walking tour

• Classical and historical attractions and cultural background information