you are doing the right thing,my wife and i were among the first people to be allowed in after the troubles.The people are lovely.The islands are to die for,i went out to korkula,which is a lovely little island,but even there you can look up at the friezes and eaves on the buildings and see why the world acclaimed them as expert stonemasons.I managed to collar a few bottles of slivovitch ,the national drink,very nice plum brandy.My Austrian friend, Horst,goes to Dubrovnik every year now,he loves the place ,as i do.GO FOR IT AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.I f you just want the night life then stick to Dubrovnik ,a shame you will miss so much you may never get the chance to see again.Personally ,i would charter a yacht and live aboard whilst sightseeing.