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A local’s guide to the Croatian Adriatic: food, culture, and coastal traditions

Francis Crisostomo The Adriatic Sea coastline is a beautiful sailing destination, but also a living tapestry of history, culture, food, and traditions shaped by centuries of seafarers, fishermen, and island communities. When you sail Croatia, you experience the coast the way locals do: slowly, intentionally, and with respect for nature and heritage. This guide can bring you closer to the authentic Adriatic, from Dalmatian flavors and fishing traditions to ancient stone towns, local wines, and…

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Hvar Island, a gem of the Dalmatian Coast

I´m excited to introduce you to one of the foremost gems of Croatia´s Dalmatian Coast on the beautiful Adriatic Sea: the island of Hvar. It´s true paradise that captivates visitors with its stunning landscapes, fascinating history, vibrant nightlife, and gourmet cuisine.In 2023 it placed in the top 10 of Condé Nast Traveler´s Readers´ Choice Awards, and last year it placed first on Forbes´ list of "European Island Destinations To Visit This Year," with writer Alex Ledsom writing that it´s "best…

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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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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.
Ed Wetschler September 8, 2010 at 12:57am

My brother has hijacked my Tripatini account to post a question on Ask A Travel Expert about cruising in the eastern Mediterranean.
Please answer if you can; he's leaving on the cruise in just a week. http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/eastern-med-cruise-tours
Ed Wetschler August 12, 2010 at 6:39pm

Bloomberg News reports: "Croatian tourism, accounting for about a sixth of the Balkan nation’s economy, will grow around 5 percent this year as Greece’s crisis drives visitors north."
Natalie French June 21, 2010 at 1:19pm

Does anyone happen to know who the PR contact is for Croatia Tourist Office?
Also, for a first timer - what are the must see/do's for Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast? Also any funky/quirky/beautiful hotel recommendations?
I appreciate any advise. Thanks!
Brendan Harding March 25, 2010 at 4:35pm

With all due respect to Mr Steves, I think he's quite a long way behind the times. While his article is well written and very imformative he has missed the point that Eastern Europe has for a long time now been a hot-bed of tourism with most Europeans. Cities like Prague, Warsaw and Budapest have long been a mainstay of the Euro tourist. It is only in the recent past that adventurous North Americans have found the beauty of Eastern Europe.
So whether the next IT places are in EE or not will be decided by the media but for this traveller, EE has always been my playground and the playground of many many others.
Northeast News March 25, 2010 at 2:31pm

Rick Steves says the next IT places are in eastern Europe. Is this an exaggeration or reality? http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sc-trav-0323-steves-20100323,0...
Viator Travel February 26, 2010 at 9:57pm

Hi John Kipper, it is very easily to cross the borders in countries of ex Yugoslavia, sometimes you will stack in the line because of the traffic (especially during weekends in July and August) but everything is very save.
I used to ride motorcycle and have crossed almost all borders in ex Yugoslavia.
Hope this will help.
Viator Travel February 26, 2010 at 9:44pm

Nice story Brendan. Thank you for that. Mljet is hidden gem, 1 of the 8 Croatian national parks, that leaves no one indifferent.