The stunning Croatian island of Korcula has been deemed 'the new Corfu' by the one of the UK's most-respected travel journalists.

Writing for the Guardian, Annabelle Thorpe described Korcula's beaches, hills and "elegant" old town as being at least on a par with those found on the popular Greek island.

What's more, the Croatian island benefits from being outside the eurozone, meaning travellers get more for their money.

Ms Thorpe wrote: "There are vineyards for wine-tasting, walking and cycling trails and a far less developed feel than its Greek equivalent.

"Best of all, the Croatian kuna goes much further."

She added that all visitors to the island should sample the local dish of garlic mussels served with "a glass or two" of the region's white wine, posip.

Earlier this month, the Times newspaper reported that the Adriatic paradise Montenegro was fast-becoming 'the new Monaco', as it continued to attract the world's rich and famous.

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