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HISTORIC KORCULA

FIVE NIGHTS FOR £1,250 pp ...

ON KORCULA, one of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast islands, the beaches are pebbly in the north and sandy in the south.

And as the island is only 5 miles wide, it’s easy to find a secluded spot.

Under three hours from Dubrovnik, by ferry or car, Korcula’s pine-clad hills are busiest in the summer months, but April is considered the start of the season.

The Lesic Dimitri is a converted 18thcentury Bishop’s Palace among winding alleys of the old town on the north-east coast. It has five destination-themed residences (of one to three bedrooms), a spa and a restaurant serving seasonal food. Visit scottdunn.com to book the B&B package, including flights and transfers.

...OR £489 pp

SWAP narrow alleys for panoramic views of Korcula old town at the beachfront Hotel Liburna. There’s an aromatherapy-based spa, activities from sailing to mini golf, and the 16th-century Cathedral of St Mark is close by. A five-minute taxi will take you into town for a spot of Moreska (traditional sword dancing) or head south for a day exploring the island’s small villages. Visit jet2holidays.com.