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Accommodation prices are also more reasonable than in the height of the summer season whether you choose hotels or private accommodation. Cafe life in Zagreb is in full swing and travel agencies are starting to run excursions and day trips from coastal and island towns. NATIONAL HOLIDAYSMay 1 is Labour Day which means that no one labours--except in the tourist business. Most transport will be on normal schedules. FESTIVALSInternational Flower FairWhat could usher in spring better than a flower fair? The basement halls of Diocletian's Palace are filled with flowers as florists compete for the best display. St Duje DayThe patron saint of Split is St Duje (St Domnius) and his feast day is on May 7. Expect games, prizes, competitions, processions and, possibly, a giant risotto in the town centre. ZagrebQueer Zagreb FM FestivalGay-themed films and music bolster gay pride in Zagreb. The local citizenry is not always so welcoming but the festival is defiantly flamboyant . (See more on gays in Croatia). Floraart: Zagreb Flower ShowAt the end of May or beginning of June, some 120 florists and and garden specialists descend on Zagreb to exhibit their flower arrangements and gardening equipment. DubrovnikDubrovnik International Film FestivalScheduled to begin just when the Cannes Film Festival ends, this relatively new festival is becoming increasingly prestigious. It may not be as star-studded as its famous French cousin but it's a lot easier to get into.
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