Obtain the proper travel documents. US citizens do not need a travel Visa to enter the country of Croatia, according to Travel Document Systems. US citizens however, do need a valid US passport to enter the country. If your purpose is tourism, this is the main document you need but if your purpose for travel is business or any other reason you need to contact your nearest embassy or consulate for specific documents.
Register your trip with the US embassy. While this is not required by and legal ordinances, it is recommended that you do so by the US department of State. Registration helps the Embassy offer services for Americans that may help them out in the event that something goes wrong. Registering helps the Embassy locate individuals in the case of an emergency as well as helping arrange emergency evacuation in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. In addition, by simply registering you can avoid future problems in the event that you lose travel documents such as a passport.
Book your plane ticket and hotel rooms. In this internet age, you can do several easy searches for the cheapest rates around using some of the major travel search engines such as Travelocity, Kayak and Priceline. These sites often offer the opportunity to book a flight, a hotel room and even a rental car (if that is desired for you) in one fell swoop. While these all may be good options, it never hurts to speak to a travel agent and ask any specific questions you may have. Remember to book early for the cheapest rates possible.
Prepare your belongings and pack your bags. While every trip has a different length and every traveler has a different traveling style, you are virtually always better off without any extra items that only add to the weight of your backpack or suitcase. Split is located in a Mediterranean climate, and the mean temperatures are between 75 and 78 degrees fahrenheit in the summertime, according to Croatia Traveler. In the winter the coast of Croatia has temps ranging between 35 and 48 degrees. In addition, summer is always the driest month and the most popular month for travelers.
