Lopud

To visit Lopud, one of the Elafiti islands in Croatia, you can take any of the daily boats from Dubrovnik to the island. The journey, besides being cheap, won't take more than 30 or 40 minutes and is better than any of the organized tours offered by local companies. Once in Lopud, it's advisable to cross the island on foot. With good shoes and by following the road signs, it should take about 20 minutes to get to the beautiful creek and one of Croatia's few sandy beaches. Another option is to rent a bike or motorcycle.