Croatia
Croatian Villas
Best For: Great values; flexible minimum stays; emerging destinations
This eight-year-old company’s 350 villas represent the lion’s share of the growing market in Croatia; it also has listings in Bosnia, Montenegro, and Slovenia.
What We Love: The London staff can arrange local transportation and guides.
Great Value Standout: A one-bedroom apartment in Korčula’s Old Town that has an ancient Roman column uncovered during a recent renovation ($780 a week). 44-20/8888-6655; croatianvillas.com.