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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight

Destinations » Croatia Travel Guide

Croatia is a land of jaw-dropping landscapes and natural beauty. Plitvice Lakes National Parks holds lush, dense, forests, while Dubrovnik is surrounded by jagged cliffs and golden beaches. Its love of sport, especially football is feverish countrywide, and its club rivalries and their supporters are some of the most passionate in the world. Touted as the new French Riviera, the Dalmatian Coast offers revellers incredible beauty set against a majestic, mountainous backdrop.

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Culture

Rome and Greece are heavily woven into Croatian history, and festivals are an enormous part of its culture and society. Every year since 1950, The Dubrovnik Summer Festival has been a six week open-air music, theatre and dance extravaganza. Sculpture is also prevalent in Croatia's cultural history and one of its most spectacular examples being the 'wooden doors of Split cathedral' by Andrija Buvina. It is also full of architecture and music.

Food and Drink

Olive oil is an integral part of Croatian cooking. For generations it has been used to roast and grill fish. Flavours are defined by the meat is cooked over and how the fish is grilled. A method using Dalmatian olive oil is traditionally known as Gradelavanje, which generates a unique flavour. Roasted lamb and grilled pork are also common. Slavonia's, speciality is Kobasice, or pork sausages. The reputation of Croatian wine is growing rapidly. Their special flavours are a result of the warm conditions in the south of the country. It also boasts some of the best drinking water anywhere in the world.

History

The Croats arrived in what is today called Croatia in the 7th century. Croatia was first declared a kingdom in the 10th century. From the 12th century it remained ruled by parliament, but took orders from Hungary and Austria. The reign of King Robert was followed by that of Louis the Great (1342-1382) which is considered the golden age of Croatian medieval history. The 15th century marked the start of bitter struggles with the Ottoman Empire that raged until the 17th century. By the end of the First World War, Croatia and Slavonia became a part of the State of Slovenes, with a transitional government based in Zagreb. In 1945 the country went through massive changes. Its ability and desire to embrace industrialisation and build its economy was the basis for the development of its tourist industry. In 1992 Croatia regained independence from Yugoslavia and on November 6 1996, became a member of the Council of Europe. It was granted EU applicant status on June 18, 2004. With negotiations ongoing, Croatia is aiming to secure its accession into the European Union by the end of 2011.

Did you know?

Goran Ivanisevic is the only wild card ever to win Wimbledon. Born on 13 September 1971, he finally triumphed at his fourth attempt in 2001, at the age of 30.