Top 5 reasons to visit Dubrovnik in October

Dubrovnik is dubbed the ‘jewel of the Adriatic’ for its old town (or Stari Grad) set within city walls, which was built from the 13th century onwards.

A Unesco World Heritage listed site, it is made up of cobblestone streets, forts and museums. Despite being bombed heavily by Yugoslav forces in 1991, the city has been well preserved and is Croatia’s prime tourist destination.

Interested? You should be. And it’s getting close to one of the best times of year to go. Why? Here are five good reasons.

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1. There’s plenty of sun!
Not ready to wave cheerio to summer just yet? Luckily you don’t have to. Croatia’s dose of sun lasts longer than ours and Dubrovnik is the perfect place to enjoy an extended summer season. While the temperatures might not be as sweltering as they are during the months of July and August, the days do get up to the mid 20s (Celsius); just perfect for me to top up the old tan. Spoilt with pristine natural scenery, an ancient walled town and a very warm Adriatic (the sea in October maintains August temperatures), your days could be spent swimming, exploring and sipping sundowners at the Buza Bar, a bar hewn out of the cliffs (the name means ‘hole’), which is a famous Dubrovnik spot where everyone’s welcomed as a local, come dusk.


2. Ticket prices are much cheaper
Dubrovnik doesn’t claim to be a budget destination. It’s a fairly pricey holiday to plan though you realise the money spent is well worth it as you peak at the turquoise waters through your window when you’re coming in to land. But a little sensible spending is a good thing. Getting to Dubrovnik in October though is up to 60% cheaper than booking a ticket for the peak summer months! That’s no idle boast. We compared a four night/five day trip from a Wednesday to Sunday in August and a trip of the same duration in October and were astounded at the savings. We also checked three airlines (EasyJet, British Airways and Germanwings) and all three came back with substantial discounts.


3. The accommodation is cheaper too!
You’d have your work cut out for you if you wanted to spend time in Dubrovnik in the summer but left booking hotel accommodation ‘til the last minute. It goes quickly. Come early autumn though, the crowds disperse and the hotels make their rooms available at reduced rates. Whereas before you’d book a double room, you’re now able to afford a suite for the same rate. A lot of the hotels come with breakfast included in the nightly rate, which keeps costs down to a manageable level too.


4. Plenty of things to do
Banje Beach is the famous Croatian beach that appears in all the postcards. It is a lovely beach, and won’t be crowded. There are other beaches to explore too, with Cavtat and Plat close by (you’ll need to call a taxi or hire a car or motorbike to get to them). Just be forewarned, both Cavtat and Plat are naturist beaches so bathers can go naked should they wish. Mljet Island is also close enough for a visit. Dubrovnik houses 17 cathedrals and a synagogue within its walls and a walk through the town reveals stunning architecture. There are also lovely craft shops to visit and I can pick up the clothing item the country is known for, a cravat. All this vacation activity and fresh sea air will lead to a healthy appetite for sure...


5. Food
Dubrovnik’s cuisine has a noticeable Italian influence: risotto and pizza are local favourites, while olive oil and garlic feature heavily. Mea Culpa is a pizzeria in the Old Town where patrons are seated in the cobbled alleys and the size of the pizzas is legendary. Thanks to its location, the seafood is also unbeatable and one of the best places in town is Proto, which once hosted Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. Croats love their ice cream too and Dubrovnik isn’t short of ice-creameries –word on the street is that Dubrovnik’s ice cream offering gives Rome’s a run for its money - so make sure you leave from for dessert.

PS., If you like beer, get used to saying “pivo”. Try Croatian beers Zlatorog or Ožujsko, which aren’t too bitter and are usually served on tap.


Read more: TNT Magazine

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Simply stunning: Such is the pristine nature of Croatia's scenery

First, you are taken out by boat, to a floating platform, where they slice open fresh oysters and mussels, pulled straight from the water. Then you are ferried back to the jetty, where, beneath the dangling nets and ancient brick arches of the Bota Sare restaurant, you are served fish broth and Pošip, a white wine produced from grapes grown on nearby Korcula.

This is one of the 12 little-explored Elaphiti Islands, which, like so many of the spots around Dubrovnik, are both unspoilt and uninhabited (only three of them have a resident population). Somehow, then, this southernmost part of Croatia (it’s a seven-hour drive to the capital, Zagreb) has managed to avoid the excesses of over-development. Maybe the lack of sandy beaches has turned out to be a blessing.

Come nightfall, you can sit out at the Revelin Club cafe, overlooking the harbour, and the sounds coming up from the town are not those of amplified disco, but strains of a distant piano playing in one of the bars. That’s not to say that the 21st century doesn’t get a look in. The best view of the city is from the cable car that takes you from the historic, seven-foot-thick walls right up to the clifftop, where the enemy guns once stood. Recently a new breed of visitor has arrived, not to see the medieval frescos in the monastery, but to visit the locations where blockbuster TV series Game Of Thrones is filmed.

Local guide Lucija Podic not only works on the production, he also makes a living during the summer months, guiding fans around the key locations. The result, then, is a happy marriage of past and present, in a setting where the scars of war are now invisible, and the excesses of commercialism have yet to leave a mark. At least once the cruise ship crowds have left for the day.

Oznake: dubrovnik, elifati, Korčula

Incredibly idyllic: Croatia's Adriatic coastline has some truly splendid places for rest and relaxation

The same sea-views-for-all rule applies, even in the centre of town, to the 91 rooms at the towering, dark-glazed Hotel Bellevue and the 158 rooms at the handsome Hotel Excelsior (which has welcomed all kinds of famous guests over the years, from Sophia Loren to Che Guevara). And while you could happily spend a couple of days at any of these places, sunbathing by their pools, there is plenty more to do.

The most popular tour is to the neighbouring Peljesac Peninsula, an undulating collection of sea-lapped hills, devoted to the cultivation of wine and oysters. A two-hour drive takes you past a dozen little try-and-buy vineyards, of which the biggest by far is the Korta Katarina winery, on the edge of the bay at Orebic. This glorious white structure was built by American philanthropists Penny and Lee Anderson, who decided to put their wealth (they own 44 companies) towards re-constructing post- war Croatia.

Here you can taste their wines, including a very good rosé, which makes use of vast quantities of locally harvested Plavac Mali (meaning ‘little blue’) grapes, which grow all over the surrounding hills. An hour’s drive back towards Dubrovnik, and you’re in salt-flat country. The hills overlooking the little village of Ston are lined with huge walls, designed to repel invaders who came in search of the white gold that was salt, the sole method of food-preservation in a pre-refrigerator world. Half a mile down the road, you’re at the water’s edge, in Mali (Little) Ston.

Oznake: dubrovnik, pelješac

The angel of the Adriatic: Exploring the real Dubrovnik

Twenty-two years ago, Dubrovnik was under constant attack from land and sea, during the Yugoslavian war. Today this ancient walled city is also subject to a daily siege. Not from hostile Serbian artillery, of course, but from hordes of eager tourists.

On busy days, several thousand passengers spill out of their cruise ships.They flow into the city’s narrow, stone thoroughfares. They visit the secluded Franciscan monastery, the handsome Rector’s Palace - and they stroll up and down the elegant, car-free main street, its flagstones polished to a sheen by centuries of shoes. By 3pm, though, the trippers are all gone, clutching their souvenirs. And those checking in for a longer, more satisfying stay are at liberty to find out what else Dubrovnik has to offer. Set sail anywhere within a five-mile radius, and you’ll find a handsome shoreline hotel or villa. Yes, the war brought devastation to large numbers of buildings in the area in the Nineties, but they have been both re-built and improved.

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Treasures of ‘Magnificent Century’ come to Istanbul

Hundreds of objects and accessories, which were ordered during the renovation of the Seraglio at the time of the Ottoman Sultan Murad III, went down into water when the ship sank near the inlet Gnalic in Croatia. The 16th century treasures, which have been removed from the shipwreck, will arrive in Istanbul next year for an exhibition.

Works have been continuing for the exhibition “Gnalic Shipwreck – 16th Century Treasures,” which is one of the significant cultural projects between Turkey and Croatia. The coordinator of the project, the Turkish Foundation of the Underwater Archaeology President Ouz Aydemir said due to the fact that 2013 had been launched by UNESCO as the 500th Year of the map of Piri Reis, they had organized Piri Reis cartography exhibitions in six Croatian cities.

He said the Turkish TV drama “Magnificent Century” (Muhteşem Yüzy1l) was very popular in Croatia and people were much interested in Ottoman culture and that the exhibition project about the trade ship that had sunk in the 16th century had come up due to this interest.

“Excavations are still continuing in the shipwreck, which was discovered by a Belgian tourist in 1968. Some objects that have been removed from the shipwreck and cleaned are on display at the Croatian Museum of History. The ship is directly related to Ottoman history. This is why we have decided to organize this exhibition in Istanbul,” he said.

Aydemir said the objects had been ordered for the renovation of the Seraglio section in the Topkap1 Palace. “A lot of objects, accessories and treasures were sent to the Ottomans in the winter months of 1583, but the ship sank in the northern Dalmatian coasts. We can get clear information about the objects via the insurance documents of the ship. The most important artifacts found in the ship are objects displayed in Topkap1 Palace. Among the striking pieces were a 43-meter-long weaved silk cloth, glass objects made on Murano Island and candles that were found in an iron chest.”

He said the treasures ordered by Safiye Sultan and Nurbanu Sultan had been removed by the insurance company after the accident. “We don’t have any information about whether these treasures were sent to Istanbul or not. We believe these objects are very precious to understand the magnificence of the Ottoman palace,” he noted.

Aydemir said the Creation Culture Minister Andrea Zlatar Violic and Turkish Culture Minister Ömer Çelik had signed a protocol for the exhibition, and they had agreed in principle with a museum in Istanbul.

Aydemir said a project was also carried out to simultaneously display the artifacts removed from the Saint Paul shipwreck, which sunk in the 16th century around the Croatian Mljet Island. “The 0znik tiles found in this shipwreck have not been displayed so far. The project drew attention of businessman Ömer Koç, who has a big collection of 0znik tiles. We plan to exhibit these tiles in Istanbul first, then Zagreb and finally in Dubrovnik,” he said.

Text: hurriyetdailynews.com

Oznake: Mljet, dubrovnik

These are Croatia's most beautiful islands

Croatia is very popular among tourists from Austria. Many of the more than 1,000 Croatian islands invite you to linger. "Heute.at" presents the twelve most beautiful islands. When keyword Croatia many vacationers fall a the towns of Porec, Rovinj, Split or Dubrovnik. But the country also include 1246 islands to be discovered. Among them are larger islands like Vis or Krk, but also many small, lesser-known, ideal for pleasant afternoons in secluded coves.

A common prejudice of bathers is that there are no sandy beaches in Croatia and you have to agonize over hill and dale to get into the water. However, there are, for example, on the island of Rab and fine sandy beaches. The Golden Horn on the island of Brac is quite inviting with fine gravel and sand sections. However, the Croatian islands are very different for each type of tourist is a suitable offer. So go beach-lovers to Rab or Brac, party animals to Hvar, Pag or Murter and romantics to Mljet or Losinj.

Oznake: Split, dubrovnik

Dubrovnik: Fantasy and reality combined

The larger city of Dubrovnik is an attractive coastal town, but it is the Old City, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1979, that really captivates. Between the Ploce Gate to the east and the Pila Gate to the west is that fine main thoroughfare, the Stradun. It's one of the most perfectly proportioned streets I've ever walked along, the bell towers at either end acting as visual exclamation points bookending the gleaming stone pavement and the cream-coloured buildings in between.

The Stradun functions as a sort of spine to the old walled city, with numerous narrow lanes stretching out north and south. Those streets climb up to the ramparts on the land and sea sides, and as you walk up and down the flights of steps, the alleys keep framing the city in stunning vertical shafts - one street will perfectly frame the dome of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, another will offer a perspective full of stacked terracotta rooftops. The walled city is small, but you can get lost in the criss-crossing streets, finding yourself at yet another cafe-filled square or in front of one of many Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque churches.

Oznake: dubrovnik

The Most Beautiful Places in Croatia - Dubrovnik

With its imposing sea walls overlooked by the imposing Lovrijenac fortress, mass of terracotta-colored rooftops and dramatic cliff top location, the self-proclaimed 'Pearl of the Adriatic' is one of Croatia's most visited destinations.

For the best views, catch the cable car to the peak of nearby Mount Srd or take a scenic walk along the City Walls, then take in the highlights of Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town, known for its shimmering marble streets, grand baroque churches and magnificent 16th century Sponza Palace.

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The Telegraph gives Croatia summer holidays guide

Croatia is now definitely "in", with some 400,000 arrivals from the UK in 2013, up 25 per cent on 2012, the British Telegraph has said on its website. "The newest member of the EU, all but forgotten for almost a decade following the war (1991–1995) that saw the break-up of Yugoslavia, is firmly back on the summer destinations map. And with its stunning coastline, unspoilt nature (including eight national parks) and beautifully-preserved centuries-old harbour towns, it offers a less commercial take on the sun, sea and sand holidays you would expect in Greece or Spain. So where exactly should you head for?," The Telegraph said.

"Fly to Pula in the north-west to explore Istria, a green peninsula with close cultural ties to northern Italy. Popular with both Italians and Central Europeans on account of its accessibility, it's also the most highly organised region in terms of tourism facilities and infrastructure." The magazine says the "region is best known for its Venetian-era port towns on the west coast, including its top seaside destinations, Porec and Rovinj. The undulating hills of the interior are planted with vineyards giving forth the rich red Teran wine, and pungent truffles are unearthed in its woodlands. Ideal for a low-key foodie holiday with some hiking and culture included, Istria also attracts festival-goers with open-air electronic music bonanzas by the sea at Fort Punta Christo (fortpuntachristo.net) just outside Pula."



"More rugged and wild, and less developed, Dalmatia lies to the south, and can be divided into three. From the UK, you can fly direct to Dubrovnik (South Dalmatia), Split (Central Dalmatia) or Zadar (North Dalmatia). The big pluses are the blissful pine-scented Dalmatian islands and the warm Mediterranean climate, but you also get plenty of historic buildings too (most obviously in Dubrovnik and Split, both Unesco world heritage sites), and the dramatic, soaring Dinaric Alps backing the coast," The Telegraph wrote. "The most visited islands are trendy Hvar, with its slick minimalist design hotels and boho-chic seafood eateries, slower-paced Korcula, with its lovely medieval-walled car-free old town, and Pag, where Zrce beach near Novalje hosts a string of open-air music festivals through summer."
The magazine also says that the "main hubs for ferries to the islands are Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar, so with a bit of planning you can fly in and sail out the same day. For ferry timetables, see jadrolinija.hr."

"Islands aside, the Dalmatian coast more than warrants exploration. If you hire a car and drive up from Dubrovnik to Split, you'll pass the Peljesac peninsula, a haven for foodies with its hillside vineyards producing the potent red Dingac, Ston Bay, with its acclaimed oysters and mussels, and the Makarska Rivijera, with its fine pebble beaches and turquoise waters, backed by the imposing heights of Mount Biokovo." "Alternatively, you could fly to the capital, Zagreb, then hire a car and drive (or take the train) across to Rijeka or down to Split to explore Istria or Dalmatia respectively. If you head south for Dalmatia, work in a stop at Plitvice National Park to see spectacular waterfalls and lakes at Croatia's most visited inland destination," The Telegraph says.

Oznake: dubrovnik, zadar, Split, makarska, korcula

Orbital Travel launches croatia coastal Cruises

Orbital Travel is delighted to announce that it has added a 7 night Dalmatian coastal cruise to its cruise programmes. The spectacular unspoilt Adriatic coastline boasts over one thousand islands, a number of peaceful bays, and stunning national parks. This part of the Adriatic coast, known as the Dalmatian coast, stretches from the northern coast of Croatia all the way to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

The cruise begins and ends in the picturesque medieval city of Dubrovnik and showcases the region’s stunning scenery; stopovers include the beautiful islands of Mljet, Korkula, Vis and Hvar, the medieval cities of Sibenik, Trogir and Split, and the beautiful Kotor estuary in Montenegro. Cruises are on board the MS Belle de l‘Adriatique which offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere with excellent food and the opportunity to spend free time on board, as well as experiencing the local culture and sampling the local cuisine.

John McCallum, Orbital Travel’s Managing Director commented: “when we first saw this cruise, it just seemed like a perfect fit for our planned development of our cruising programme. Croatia and the Dalmatian coast are becoming hugely popular with the Brits again and we believe this cruise has great potential. It’s an ideal way to see the stunning scenery and beautifully preserved towns along the coast.”

Text: breakingtravelnews.com

Oznake: dubrovnik, Split

24 hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia

What comes to your mind when you think of Croatia? For the longest time, to me it had been one of those destinations that people talked about as being really pretty and certainly worth a trip. However, no one ever really described what it was actually like and unlike European holiday favorites such as Greece, Italy or Spain, Croatia simply is not quite as talked about in the media, which is why I had no real idea of how pretty it actually was.

When my friend Bea told me she was going to spend the month on a language course in Dubrovnik – Croatia’s seaside jewel – it took me a total of 15 minutes until my flight was booked and my excitement was churned. Upon arrival, getting out of the plane was the first wow-experience.

The clear blue skies, the gorgeous sun and a stunning mountain setting let me know right away that I was in for a good time. My summer holiday had officially begun. I took the 5€ shuttle bus into town via a scenic drive along mountain roads. I cannot say I’m much of a fan of taking big buses along small cliff side roads, but the view was indeed pretty stunning. After being dropped off at the central Pile Gate, my friend Bea came to greet me with open arms and a stern face: “Katja, this place is so touristy, we need to get out of here ASAP!” I looked at her in surprise but was convinced that we would be having a good time, we just needed to look for it.

After checking into Bea’s student accommodation, she took me around to show me some of the stuff she had already discovered in the two days prior to my arrival. Easily the highlight of that first walk around and just a stone-throw away from our hostel was an incredibly charming little bay surrounded by houses and rocks. The adults lay in the sun tanning and reading the paper while kids played egg and spoon run, a few little boys jumped off cliffs and girls sat watching them and giggling. It was a scene cut out from a movie and I couldn’t shake the one thought that kept popping into my mind again and again: I had seen all this before. I felt like the exact replica of one of my favorite places in the world – Italy.



What I had seen so far from Croatia was in no way reminiscent of the image generally portrayed of Eastern Europe. In fact, life here had many more parallels to the Greek Islands, Bella Italia or even the South of France. Exited about the upcoming days, we had a quick swim, I took a bunch of photos and before we knew it was time to head into the old town for dinner. Along pretty cobbled streets we decided to escape the crowds on the main pedestrian zone and explore the little side alleys, all of them intensely charming with their outdoor pot plants everywhere, the laundry hung above our heads and and the neverending steps, always leading into a curve that may reveal the next awe-inspiring sight to see.

Unsure where the stairway would lead us, we kept going up and sure enough were rewarded with not only a fabulous view over the city, but also a great culinary find with a rather peculiar name – a restaurant named Lady Pi Pi. The gorgeous terrace overlooked the houses along the hills of Dubrovnik and had grape vines hanging all over it. The setting sun cast a glow on people’s content faces as they dined on Croatian delicacies such as Cevapcici (grilled ground meat) or barbecued seafood.

And although I fear that this might almost be too much information, check out Lady Pi Pi’s entrance fountain… Lady Pi Pi is located at Vl. Dinko Miljkovic. Find it by taking the second left on the old town’s main road and go up the stairs as far as possible. The restaurant should be on your left. Make sure you come here early as by the time it’s 8, there will usually be a long queue waiting for one of the popular tables. If Pi Pi is full, head down on the same street until you hit Konoba Pizzeria Peline. This place is one of the few with tasty white wine by the glass and the mussels here are out of this world.



Once happy and full, go for a stroll throughout the old town, watch people eat ice cream on the side walks, marvel at street musicians performing Croatian folklore songs or head over to the bay, where romantic moonlight mirrors in the gentle waves. Everybody’s favorite place here is called Buza, a bar located right on the cliffs, where a small band is playing Jazz songs while the young crowd – a mix of locals and tourists – is sipping delicious cocktails. This is one of those places where once you sit, you don’t want to leave again. We did leave nonetheless, after all we had a few more things on our itinerary to check out. Having asked a few locals, we knew that so called Art Bar, a place just off Branitelja Dubrovnika, the main street that also bypasses Pile Gate, was the place to see and be seen. In here, bath tubs have been made into couches and washing drums serve as tables. Drinks are strong and not quite as expensive as in many other places in Dubrovnik. Possibly the best part of Art Cafe – it’s full of locals.

If it’s not just drinks, but live music or dancing you’re after, walk a couple more minutes up the road until you arrive at an open gate. Inside, there are trees and a path leading you through a few more gates, along a stone wall and eventually up the stairs into a club called Orlando. The audience changes along with whatever show is on, but you’re likely to have a good time whenever you come here. Finally, Club Lazareti on Frana Supila 8, is another favorite with local hipsters to catch good live music and do the dance. We were too tired, but check it out if you have a bit more time.

Nothing compliments a great night out in Dubrovnik better than the morning after with a good ol’ breakfast with some scrambled eggs and a croissant. For this, head over to Sesame, where they dish up the best cappuccino in town. Sesame also doubles as a Bed&Breakfast, so look into it if you haven’t got a hotel in mind. I didn’t spend as much time in Dubrovnik as I would have liked to, since soon after my arrival we were headed to nearby Montenegro. I did have an incredible time here though and can warmly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a charismatic harbour town with fairy tale charms, a romantic vibe and lots of uninterrupted sun.

Text from: travelettes.net

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Strong Numbers for Dubrovnik

This year, Dubrovnik achieved two million nights, twelve days earlier than in the 2012. These accomplishments are another proof of stability of Dubrovnik as an attractive tourist destination.

Excellent results of tourist traffic in all forms of accommodation were the subject of press conference. Director of Dubrovnik Tourist Board Romana Vlašić has reported about the results of tourist traffic from the beginning of the year and pointed out that from January to August 24, 2013 Dubrovnik recorded 531,600 tourist arrivals and 2,003,197 overnight stays, which is an increase of 12 percent in arrivals and 10 percent in overnight stays. The tourists are coming from United Kingdom with 13.5 percent of the total number of arrivals and 18.7 percent of overnight stays, followed by guests from France, Germany, the U.S., Croatia, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Spain, Italy and others.

Božo Burić, associate for private accommodation in Dubrovnik Tourist Board, through the presentation presented the trends of tourist visits to Dubrovnik, from which is clear that the structure of the guest is very stable, and the largest group visitors are in category of 31 – 40 years. Increasing number of tourist are evident this year especially with the Scandinavian market boosted by the introduction of new direct flight connections with these emission markets. An increase of 39 percent in arrivals and 35 percent in overnight stays records the U.S. market, more than 34.000 tourists. The increase in realization is evident in economically fast growing market of so-called BRIC, especially from Brazil and India, which recorded a double growth performance. Domestic Croatian guests are high positioned, in fifth place of their nationalities charts and they achieved an increase of 21 percent in arrivals and 13 percent in overnight stays. This is another confirmation that Dubrovnik is popular among domestic tourists.

Month of August, which represents a peak of tourist season, is great because until August 24 was recorded 119.772 arrivals or 15 percent more, and 502.632 overnight stays which is 10 percent more than in August in 2012. Most nights in August were recorded in hotels – 1.264.515, the same as in 2012. In private accommodation were 35 percent more overnight stays or 427.125 achieved during August. Zrinka Marinović from Adriatic Luxury Hotels Group in her speech pointed out the amount of investment for the hotel during the upcoming winter and the renewal of Hotel Kompas and units of Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, a total of about 17 million Euros and will in the season 2014 enter with a new quality. She emphasized the celebration of the 100th event anniversary of the Hotel Ecxelsior and a concert of world star Brian Ferry at Stradun on September 30. ike Labaš from Valamar Dubrovnik Babin kuk Hotel praised the great achievements of this group in the 2013.

In September and October in Dubrovnik records traditionally excellent tourist months, marked by meetings and congresses, among which they can point out the UEDA congress in September, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly session in October, and the annual convention the UK’s largest association of travel agencies ABTA in October.

Oznake: dubrovnik

Check out Pretty Mlini, Dubrovnik

Mlini is one of our favourite places on the Dubrovnik coastline and one of the best places to have a villa holiday. It is only 10 minutes drive from the old town of Dubrovnik and yet it is a small and unspoilt pretty fishing village, perfect for holidays. It is also one of the closest location to the old town of Dubrovnik that you can for renting a villa, with some of the best transport links to the old town. We'd recommend it because it is a peaceful haven out fof the hustle and bustle of the old town of Dubrovnik, but close enugh to pop in when you want.

While away the days in Mlini in a villa/apartment or hotel and wander to the beach and soak up the sun, or a cafe bar in the shade. If you want to be catered for then hotel accommodation is available, but it's worth knowing that there are shops close by if you want to russle up something for lunch and a good selection of local restaurants in Mlini which serve food at breakfast, lunch and dinner so if you are looking to sample the local fare and have a bit of variety, a villa or apartment might be better for you - of course you can easily pop to Dubrovnik old town for more restaurants and nightlife - a must do one evening as it is stunning!

Text: guide2croatia.net

Oznake: mlini, dubrovnik, croatia

Americans Invited Viewers on a Journey of Life in Croatia

In the one-hour show, the viewers were introduced with the most interesting and attractive parts of Croatia and Italy, referring to them through the website www.travelchannel.com participate in a contest in which the selection of travel dream opportunity to acquire the grand prize: a trip of up to one hundred thousand U.S. dollars.

The premiere issue is shown 27th January 2013. The presented destination are Rovinj, Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik, and through a series of reports in which the praises of their many hotels, beaches, unique experiences, activities, and wine and gastronomic offer. Leader shows the head of a famous American travelogue series Samantha Brown, and shows she will join a group of popular TV host like Bert Kreischer, Adam Richman and Anthony Melchiorri.

Premiere show follows the series of articles on Croatia on the popular website www.travelchannel.com, with almost one million visitors a month. The series of articles on various topics for www.travelchannel.com result of cooperation representatives of the Croatian Tourist Board in New York and local tourist offices with a number of experienced American journalists’ travelogue. Croatian National Tourist Board pointed to the sights and tourist offer, which Croatia can be proud of and give them the support to travel.

Oznake: dubrovnik, hvar, omis, croatia

For Culturally Aware: Korčula

You can get to the island of Korčula by ferry from Split, Rijeka and Dubrovnik. Former name of island was ''Korkyra Melainia'' or “Black Korcula”, and it comes from the ancient Greeks because of its dense oak and pine forests. In Korčula, you can easily find a combination of urban chic with a natural beauty. The medieval old town of Korčula is located on a small peninsula, and its narrow cobbled streets leading to the sea, all of lovely square St. Mark where the cathedral and the museum are located.

In the evening, you can have a drink on the waterfront and look around the 48 islands that make up the Korčula archipelago. Be sure to visit the islands Badija and Vrnik to enjoy the beautiful vineyards. As far as food is concerned, we recommend restorants “U Maje i Tonke” and ''Planjak'' where you can enjoy traditional Dalmatian dishes. For best traditional sweets on the Dalmatian coast, if not the wider, head for an inevitable Cukarin. Best restaurant with an amazing wine list is LD Terrace (Lesic Dimitri Palace).

Oznake: Korčula, dubrovnik