If you can bear to take some advice from an older, urbane, well travelled, Robbie Williams lookalike kinda guy (wish I could see the world through Scarlett's eyes) you will go to Croatia. Italy is amazing but it is very crowded and expensive at this time of year but you will have a great time in Croatia.

It really is a stunningly beautiful place. The Adriatic is crystal clear and if you like beautiful islands, stunning beaches and fabulous fresh seafood, you're gonna love it. Go to Dubrovnik, Split and the islands of Korcula and Hvar.

The only downside is that there are a lot of nudist beaches. Well that's not the downside, the downside is that they are full of Germans. Now the young female German is a glorious sight but unfortunately she is often accompanied by her not so glorious mother and grandmother in all their natural splendor.

That aside, Croatia is fabulous. Go!

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