Explore Croatia, Europe's Vacation Hotspot, on Foot

PORTLAND, Ore. - April 9, 2013 - PRLog -- The Croatian National Tourist Board bills Croatia as "The Mediterranean as it once was." Though the country buzzes with coastal glamour and an up-and-coming foodie culture (its wines and olive oils are gaining worldwide notoriety), there are still plenty of secluded hideaways, ancient architectural monuments, pristine wilderness areas and charming folk traditions to make Croatia an authentic experience.

On May 19, Next Step European Travel will guide its first luxury walking tour of the 2013 season through this "it" destination. Activities include a stroll through the sleepy villages of the Istrian Peninsula; a walk along the Lungomare, a 12-kilometer coastal pathway; a visit to Rab Island, one of the more secluded islands off the Dalmatian Coast; and an exploration of Plitvice National Park, a truly stunning park of lakes, cliffs and waterfalls connected by winding wooden footbridges. To find out more about this walking tour, visit http://nextstepwalks.com/destinations/croatia/index.html.

Next Step has been leading all-inclusive walking tours in Europe for more than 20 years. They also offer tours in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria. No special training or equipment is needed and trips are designed so that walks can be tailored to individual fitness levels and tastes. Custom walking tours are also available. For more information about their upcoming walking tours, visit http://nextstepwalks.com/index.html.

About Next Step European Travel

Next Step is a Portland, Oregon-based company specializing in luxury walking tours in Europe. The company is unique in the walking tour field. It isn't a big company—it is Dave and Donna Johnson, a couple of travelers who are committed to providing quality, care, fun and adventure. Together, they have designed all of their walking trips and personally lead them, too. They don't cover the entire world or even all of Europe—simply the areas they have lived in, know and love. Learn more at http://nextstepwalks.com/index.html.