A North Island must-do: Rotorua’s Te Puia — powerful geysers, bubbling mud pools and sacred Maori crafts stir the senses and spirit with unforgettable warmth.

Split is Dalmatia’s sparkling heart and busiest port — the perfect launchpad for island hops to the Blue Cave, wild Stiniva, tranquil Budikovac and lively Hvar.