Montenegro

Montenegro, a tiny nation that shares a border with Croatia, offers an authentic Balkan experience with smaller crowds than its wildly popular neighbor.

The country's coastline is its best feature, and its swerving coastal roads and mountain-meets-ocean scenery create the perfect backdrop for a road trip. Sleepy seaside towns along the Bay of Kotor are home to mom-and-pop eateries and quaint hotels, while the walled city of Kotor offers views of the quintessential red rooftops of the Adriatic.

Further south, the popular resort town of Budva is known for its sandy beaches and happening nightlife.

In the summer of 2018, hotel enthusiasts are anticipating the opening of The Chedi Lustica Bay, GHM's second luxury hotel in Europe.