We Asked 5 Travel Experts Their Favorite European Island Destination—and They Picked These 3 Spots

"Beyond its iconic Zlatni Rat beach, this island won me over with vineyards producing local wines, centuries-old olive groves, and the deep history of stone quarries—the same white stone used to build Diocletian’s Palace in Split. With easy access via Split Airport and hidden spots like Murvica beach, it has become a second home for me, and I know its soul as well as its surface." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines