Almost exactly half way between Split and Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Highway sits six interconnected lakes and one separate lake which together form the Baćina Lakes.

The glorious island of Koločep floats on the crystal clear Adriatic Sea directly opposite the Sun Gardens Dubrovnik – its shape seems as though the island is smiling at us.

The sacral objects of Šipan are plentiful and fascinating and as the island is easy to reach from Dubrovnik it is an ideal day-trip destination.

If another wonder could be added to the Seven Wonders of the World then the magnificent island of Mljet would certainly be on the shortlist.

The squares, plazas and open areas of the historic Old City core of Dubrovnik have always played an important part in the lives of the citizens.