Archive for August, 2007

Croatia urged to reform ferries

August 24th 2007

Listen up, Jadrolinija–they’re talking to you! Upgrade your fleet, add coastal cruises and improve inter-island transport. At least, that’s my interpretation of the technical jargon that follows.

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The Atrium: A new five-star hotel in Split

August 21st 2007

It took a while but Split finally has a brand-new five-star hotel only steps from the celebrated “Diocletian’s Palace” and Split’s historical town centre. For years Split has suffered from a shortage of decent accommodation, let alone luxury accommodation but that era is past. The Hotel Atrium is primarily designed for business travellers (FREE wireless access from every room!) but leisure travellers will also find a lot to love. Such as, the indoor swimming pool, wellness centre, jacuzzi, sauna, on-site restaurant and its excellent location. The hotel is so comfy it just might encourage you to stick around Split for a while before running off to the islands. Find out more about Split accommodation.

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Jadrolinija winter schedules published

August 16th 2007

They’re here at last, Jadrolinija’s ferry timetables valid from October 2007 to May 2008. From Ancona to Split, Ancona to Zadar, Bari to Dubrovnik , Rijeka to Dubrovnik and all local routes, Jadrolinija has it all. At first glance it seems as though the changes from last winter are minimal. Still, it’s gratifying to see that there are now two boats a week from Zadar to Mali Losinj instead of one.  I only wish the Baska (Krk) to Lopar (Rab) continued throughout the winter. (Sigh). Read more about ferries to Croatia

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