We will be calling in Dubrovnik on a cruise ship in May, then later flying in to spend a few days in Dubrovnik and Cavtat.
This my first visit in your country after more than 30 years and my husband's first overall. Obviously a lot has changed since then, so I am looking for suggestions what to see, where to shop and what souvenirs we should bring back to Australia, where to eat, what to avoid and generally what to do to enjoy our stay best.

Thanks.
A'lena

By any chance are you sailing on the Holland America Westerdam in May?  Our first trip too and have basically same questions (except what to bring back to U.S.).

Sailing on the Millenium, Celebrity cruises.