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Read More ...Travel to Croatia: Discovering Krka National Park
The waterfalls of Krka might just be the perfect way to end summer in Croatia. Although Croatia can easily boast some of the world’s best beaches, locals know that some of its most relaxing places to swim aren’t along the coastline. Along the winding Krka River in Central Dalmatia, just north of Šibenik, is an expanse of lush green trees …
Read More ...Luxury Travel to Croatia: Inside Zagreb
A visual guide to Croatia’s cosmopolitan capital. Even for well-traveled visitors, Zagreb is a city not easily described in just a few words. Ornate Astro-Hungarian architecture and an open friendliness point West — while rows of socialist-era buildings and a strong leisurely coffee culture (emphasis on culture) point East. However, Zagreb is much more than the sum of these recent …
Read More ...Travel Weekly Recognizes Adriatic Luxury Journeys with Gold Magellan Award
Adriatic Luxury Journeys Earns Magazine’s Highest Recognition.
Read More ...A Glass Worth Traveling For: Wines of Hvar
Many wines from the island of Hvar are only available within Croatia — if you ask travelers, that’s part of their appeal.
Read More ...Stories of Croatia: In Istria, A Family History
The personal stories of an animated guide made one guest’s trip to Croatia unforgettable. A Guest Travel Diary We knew when we saw Adriano running across the dusty road to meet us on the way to Pula — a smile turning up the corners of his mustache in the glaring summer heat — this wasn’t just another tour guide. He climbed …
Read More ...Taste of Croatia: Authentic Flavors from Land and Sea
Food tastes better where ‘local’ and ‘organic’ are the norm, not the exception — and that’s only part of why Croatia’s food is so delicious! Travel is one sacred time where diets can be completely discarded, and palates become open to new flavors. This is particularly necessary in Croatia, where it would be a real travesty not to indulge in local specialties …
Read More ...Guest Travel Diary: An Inspiring Day at the Sinjska Alka
Sinj celebrates a 300-year-old tradition. Three hundred years ago this week, 700 horsemen in the small Croatian town of Sinj fought back 60,000 Ottoman Turks to defend their city in one of the world’s most celebrated David vs. Goliath battles. To commemorate the battle, the town has held a tournament of skill every year since 1717. The Sinjska Alka, a …
Read More ...Snapshot of Croatia: Vis (A Vision of Beauty)
Vis is an island full of secrets best discovered first-hand. The Telegraph and Conde Nast Traveller have both (in separate articles) described Vis as an island fit for a James Bond movie — a reference that might get a chuckle out of its 3,000 residents, who love this calm and tranquil island for its stillness and natural beauty — but a particularly …
Read More ...Snapshot of Croatia: “Into the Omis Riviera”
A peaceful escape on the Adriatic Coast If you feel yourself weighed down by the day-to-day stresses of everyday life, we know a place that will put you instantly at peace. Where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea — and where rocky mountains meet lush vegetation and green valleys — you’ll find the Omis Riviera — a favorite spot …
Read More ...Snapshot of Croatia: “Split With Your Senses”
What makes Croatian fritule so very sweet? Well, it helps that these specialties — akin to a far superior donut hole — are organic, much like all homemade food in Croatia, but just as importantly, they’re made with joy. At this Croatian bakery in Split, trays of fritule join other tasty specialties make with natural ingredients and a local touch. …
Read More ...Summer Travel: Best Art And Music Festivals to the Adriatic Coast
Featured image: Lent Festival – Slovenia. Credit: Vlado Kreslin, Wikimedia Culture festivals along the Adriatic Coast If your musical tastes stop at dubstep, you may not find the crowd you seek at these lively cultural festivals, but if your interests span to art, history, dance and theater, you might find a new favorite festival. Here are just a few of …
Read More ...Taking the Family to Croatia: Exploring Rovinj
A region steeped in culture and history, the Adriatic Coast is a textbook come to life for kids – filled with ancient stadiums, castles and palaces, natural wonders and intriguing architecture spanning medieval times to the present. The culinary traditions of centuries past, on display at open-air markets and farms, give kids a lesson on what “fresh” tastes like, proving …
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