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Lonely Planet
declares Crotia as destination |
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No. 1 in
world. |
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Lonely Planet, the world famous publisher of tourist guides, has
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declared Croatia to be the world’s most popular destination in
2005. |
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what has now become a tradition, each December writers, |
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journalists, photographers and other associates of this
publisher meet to |
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select and announce the best destination throughout the world
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coming year. |
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Following its position in fourth place, which it achieved last
year, this |
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year Croatia moved to the very top of the survey, the reason
being its |
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unique combination of culture, history, cuisine, accessibility
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affordability – which was how Lonely Planet defined its
statement of 31 |
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January. |
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One of those surveyed described Croatia's nomination as follows:
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country attracts a wide range of travellers with its wealth of
varied |
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attractions, while at the same time it is not overcrowded by
tourists. It |
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has an excellent infrastructure which is able to meet the
demands of |
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adventurers and comfort seekers alike. This is Croatia’s year!”
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As with previous surveys, the first five spots in the popularity
table stand |
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head and shoulders above all others. Following Croatia, in
consecutive |
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order, are: China, Argentina, the U.S.A. and, sharing 5th place,
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Australia and New Zealand (even in points). Behind them come
Laos, |
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Libya, Vietnam and Thailand. |
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