During the summer high season, it’s possible to climb the peaks of the Dinaric Alps and swim in the Adriatic off the Budva Riviera on the same day. But for those who want to experience the country’s natural beauty, architecture, and historic sights with fewer tourists, spring and fall are the best times to visit.
There are no direct flights between the United States and Montenegro, though Montenegro Airlines flies from certain European hubs (including Frankfurt and Paris) to the country’s two international airports (Tivat, on the coast, and Podgorica, inland). Alternatively, you can fly to Dubrovnik’s Cilipi airport, 12 miles from the Croatia-Montenegro border.
Kolasin; 382-81/863-000; biancaresort.com; doubles from $192.
GREAT VALUE Cetinje; 382-86/242-400; hotel-grand.tripod.com; doubles from $96.
Scheduled to reopen in summer 2008 as part of the Aman Sveti Stefan. King’s Beach, Budva; svetistefan@amanresorts.com; telephone and rates not available at press time.
GREAT VALUE abljak, Durmitor National Park; 382-89/361-344; doubles from $70, including breakfast.
Scheduled to reopen in summer 2009 as the Aman Sveti Stefan. svetistefan@amanresorts.com; telephone and rates not available at press time.
Cetinje; 382-86/235-282; lunch for two from $36.
Morinj; 382-82/373-030; lunch for two from $44.
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