A Croatia holiday is perfect for washing away work blues

A leading travel expert has highlighted the importance of booking a yearly trip away – with a Croatia cruise providing the perfect chance to wash away the workday stress.

Ask anyone to name an up and coming location for holidaysabroad and the chances are they will mention the Balkans paradise that is Croatia.

Situated on the Mediterranean coast, the country has long been described as the hidden gem of Eastern Europe, thanks in no small part to the range of Croatia tours and Adriatic cruise opportunities up and down the region.

Plenty of Croatia sailing opportunities are available, taking in historic cities like Split and Dubrovnik. Here visitors will find a mix of history and culture alongside the usual supply of sun, sea and sand.

Those looking to explore further inland can opt for a Croatia tour with options like a three-day trip from Split to Ljublana in Slovenia likely to entice the intrepid among you.

The importance of ensuring you take a summer break was highlighted during a recent BBC interview with Scott Dunn founder Andrew Dunn.

"Having a holiday to look forward to is incredibly important," he said.

"There is that sense that you need to get away, you need to look forward to something and January is a time when people get a little bit down."

With plenty of opportunities for sun, sea and sand alongside adventure and exploration, a Croatia holiday could provide the perfect solution.