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This year, Hidden Croatia (0800 021 7771; hiddencroatia.com) has extended its villa portfolio to include 42 new child-friendly properties in the region. Each comes with a pool and landscaped garden, and private chefs and babysitters are available on request. The company even has its own speedboat on hand for guests – perfect for exploring the nooks and crannies of the Adriatic coast.
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If it's five-star hotel luxury you're after, you'll just wait till next spring, when the new Kempinski Hotel (00 385 527 08526; kempinski-adriatic.com) opens its doors near Umag. This lavish project will offer family suites and private villas, indoor and outdoor pools, babysitting, kids' clubs and has a private beach among its many attractions.
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