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Croatia is Dubravnik, Split, Havar, and
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the Plitvise lakes. Crystal clearar
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Adriatic water, ancient walled cities,
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and island hopping that rivals Greece.
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But the summer heat is intense. The
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fairies are long, and you are near water
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every single day. Here are seven things
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you need. Number one, swimming in the
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Adriatic off Havar, cliff jumping near
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Dubravnik, and exploring the waterfalls
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at Plitvise Lakes. Your phone is near
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water constantly. A waterproof phone
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pouch lets you take photos everywhere
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without risk. Number two, Croatian
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beaches are rocky, not sandy, and you
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will be at them every day. Hotel towels
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are heavy and shared fairy towels do not
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exist. Quick dry Turkish towels dry
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fast, pack small, and work perfectly for
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island hopping between Var, Brack, and
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Cula. Number three, walking the walls of
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Dravnik in July is brutal. The limestone
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reflects heat and there is zero shade
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for two hours. Gold bond friction
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defense stick prevents the chafing that
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hits when you are sweating through
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everything on ancient stone stairways.
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Number four, island hopping means full
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days away from your hotel. Fairies
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between Split and Var have limited
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outlets and beach days have none. A
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portable charger keeps your phone alive
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for ferry schedules, maps, and sunset
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photos. Number five, you are packing for
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beach days, nice dinners in Dubravnik's
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old town, and boat excursions.
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Compression packing cubes let you
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organize everything by activity and fit
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it all in one bag for easy ferry
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Number six, Dravnik's narrow streets and
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Splits Dialesian Palace are packed with
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tourists. A small belt bag keeps your
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phone, kuna, and ferry tickets secure
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while you squeeze through medieval
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Number seven, the catamaran from Split
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to Havar and the ferry between islands
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can get rough, especially in the
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Drama mean less. Drowsy prevents the
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nausea so you actually enjoy the
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stunning views from the deck. Seven
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things that make Croatia the
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Mediterranean trip everyone is talking
