With the promise of blue skies – and springtime trips – drawing ever closer, the April issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) invites readers to experience Croatia in a new light with 19 experiences spotlighting its unsung corners.  

Croatia’s teal waters and fortified coastal towns need no introduction. The pull of its Adriatic coastline is stronger than ever – attracting the vast majority of last year’s 21.8 million visitor arrivals. But those shingled shores are only the beginning, with a huge array of experiences to be found throughout the Balkan nation’s lesser-known regions. The April cover story brings together the very best of them, from hiking among chamois on the rugged Premužić Trail to hopping between the Elaphiti Islands, where Dubrovnik’s 17^th– and 18th-century aristocrats once sought respite from the summer heat. 

Readers will also find a free copy of National Geographic Traveller’s annual US guide included with the April issue, featuring some of America’s greatest journeys on the country’s 250th birthday. 

Don’t miss: 

• Tobago: Explore how the Caribbean island celebrates its deep-rooted culture during festival season 
• Bahrain: Meet the chefs and producers breathing new life into the Gulf nation’s culinary traditions 
• Coast to Coast: Echoes of history reverberate along this long-distance trail in Northern England 
• Guizhou: In the Chinese village of Huanggang, singers are fighting to keep their traditions alive 
• Self-drive safaris: Blaze your own trail with these extraordinary wildlife journeys in Namibia and beyond 
• Austria: As winter thaws, plan a trip to the Gastein Valley’s mountain pastures and mineral-rich pools 
• Alsace: Discover flammekueche, the French region’s signature dish 
• Vancouver: The best places to bed down across the city, from art deco marvels to waterfront gems 
• Amsterdam: Get to know the canal city like a local, both inside and out 

The Edit: Follow in the footsteps of T E Lawrence in Jordan; a roundup of the trips, trails, projects and launches on our radar this month; in search of historic markets and new-wave restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand; where to forage for Europe’s wild greens; award-winning bartender Nora Koufou reveals her favourite drinking spots in Athens; searching for Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon; uncover Milan’s fragrance history at a perfume hotel; jazz nights, ceramics and art-filled monasteries in Seville; and the renaissance of New Jersey’s after-dark diners. 

Special Interest: Freya Bromley on the blissful isolation of Lundy Island 

In Focus: Catch up on all the latest from the world of travel photography  

Expert Traveller: Birdwatching in unlikely destinations is our One to Watch this month; The Lowdown pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of the hotel concierge; Kit List returns with the team’s essential picks for winter hikes; The Story Behind unravels the history of the kimono; How To serves up tips for booking a last-minute travel deal; and Great Little Place sees National Geographic Traveller staff and readers pick their favourite spots to explore and eat and kick back in. Finally, singer-songwriter Arlo Parks Cox recalls the places that have shaped her life and music in My Travels. 

PLUS: Win a two-night gourmet stay in Farlam Hall, Cumbria: natgeotv.com/uk/competitions 

For a 26-page digital sample of the April issue, visit: magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/mar26 

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has a cover price of £6.25, is available via subscription and on newsstands, and is published 10 times a year. Find out more at nationalgeographic.com/travel 

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Notes 

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About APL Media   
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy, internship schemes, including Step Up and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide