There's a version of summer that exists only on the Croatian islands. The sea turns seventeen shades of blue before noon. Lunch stretches into late afternoon. Nobody can agree on leaving the table. Every small port feels like it was placed there for you. Croatia's islands include over a thousand. They are one of Europe's best-kept secrets. The secret is slowly getting out. Each one has its own personality, its own pace, its own reason to stay just one more day. This is your guide to understanding them, loving them, and eventually, planning your escape to them.