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The Zadar Archipelago is one of '5 of the World's Best Spots for Stand-up Paddleboarding'

HeretoTravel.com Few places in Europe are as wonderful for this activities as this more than a dozen sparsely populated or completely unpopulated little islands near the historic, picturesque Dalmatian-Coast city of Zadar, (four hours south of Dubrovnik), such as Dugi Otok, Ist, and Molat. Paddle the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea, including pristine coves, remote fishing villages, and mysterious sea caves. You can rent paddleboards and book tours with outfitters like ZadarSUP, and some like…

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Dubrovnik cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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Why Zagreb is one of Europe's best cities for single guys

An interesting video put together by reknowned international "pickup" authority Steve Jabba - and I guess it should be no surprise that many of the ten listed here are in Eastern Europe.

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Dalmatian coast one of '4 Sun-Soaked Spots in Southern Europe to Visit this Summer'

xbrchx European tourism is finally open for business again, and plenty of great deals are available to entice visitors back, from city culture to delightful road trips to dreamy beach getaways - or combinations of all the above. And here's a quartet of classics to keep in mind when booking travel this summer: read post

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David Paul Appell January 17, 2024 at 3:10pm

I still have fond memories of my Croatia trip years ago, including several days in Zagreb. I´m long overdue for another visit, and reading this definitely whetted my apetite! https://www.travelandleisure.com/zagreb-croatia-where-to-eat-7963309
Jordan Simon June 1, 2023 at 10:24am

Recently a Lonely Planet writer sang the praises of a Dalmantian Coast town called Šibenik, 3½ hours from Dubrovnik. Can't argue with her - but come here *instead* of overtouristed Dubrovnik? Eh... https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/why-visit-sibenik-croatia

Why you should skip Dubrovnik and head to sensational Šibenik instead

Why you should visit this lesser-known Croatian charmer.
Max Pesling May 18, 2023 at 11:38am

Britain's Telegraph makes a convincing argument for making the Dalmatian coast this year's summer vacation destination https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/reasons-to-visit-dalmatia/

Why you should visit Dalmatia this summer

Combine nightlife, boating, entertainment, culture and gastronomy in one trip!
Riccardo R April 30, 2023 at 7:19pm

Zadar on the Dalmatian coast north of Split is the country's oldest continuously inhabited city, and has been increasingly discovered by visitors in recent years. MSN Travel recently did a piece on a dozen of its top attractions: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/travel/12-tourist-hotspots-in-z...

12 Tourist hotspots in Zadar that live up to the hype

12 Tourist hotspots in Zadar that live up to the hype
Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 11:02pm

A great piece in Britain's Telegraph about sailing the Croatian coast: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/croatia-sailing-holidays/split-d...

Sailing highlights of Croatia’s Split-Dalmatia region

You’ll soon discover why these slices of heaven are not to be missed.
José Balido December 5, 2022 at 2:53pm

Though Croatia is best known for its beaches, nature, and historic architecture, this recent piece in the Daily Beast focuses on another quirky side of recent history: the era of Communist Yugoslavia and the architecture it left behind: https://www.thedailybeast.com/croatias-best-kept-secret-its-decayin...

Croatia’s Best Kept Secret? Its Decaying Communist Ruins

Croatia is awash with Modernist buildings constructed when it was part of Yugoslavia, many of which have been abandoned and are quietly decaying.
María José November 11, 2022 at 6:07pm

Several months ago,The Guardian published a great survey of Europe's top beaches, and included three from Croatia. See which they are at https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...

40 of the best beaches in Europe

From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
Tripatini July 18, 2012 at 3:24am

Now on our blog: the sizzling summer scene along Croatia's Adriatic coast.
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts December 20, 2011 at 12:25am

Check out the new post on Dubrovnik on our Iberostar blog!
David Paul Appell June 29, 2011 at 12:01am

Just posted on the Tripatini blog: a pretty decent overview of Croatia and what it has to offer the visitor.