September 10th 2008
Good news for those from the chilly north! Jet2.com has announced the launch of a new service from Newcastle International Airport to Split. The link will start next year on May 2, and there will be a weekly service between the two destinations operating on Saturday, with one-way tickets starting from £56.99.
June 30th 2008
It is a jewel of a town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site but Trogir was unbelievably crowded, even in mid-June. Pleasure boats crowded the Trogir quay; there were tour groups, gulet-cruising groups and hordes of other camera-clickers. The celebrated cathedral has been fully restored and maybe even over-restored. Parts of the facade looked just too new. I was also surprised at the 15HRK fee to enter but shouldn’t have been; it’s a bargain at twice the price. The large parking lot outside the Old Town was nearly full even though parking is a steep 15HRK/hour, the most expensive on the coast.
June 30th 2008
I always enjoy visiting Split, the Adriatic’s most vibrant city. The town is all hustle and bustle even as the seaside Promenade makes for a relaxing stroll.
June 30th 2008
At first, I thought it would be a good idea to stay in central Trogir. I’m so glad I didn’t. Although the architecture of this World Heritage Site is wonderful, it’s not exactly a hidden treasure. Wow, was it busy! So, I stayed in Ciovo, a beach resort just outside the Old Town, and sampled the hospitality of Ira and Boris Rakic who run Villa Pape.
April 7th 2008
Technically it’s the Croatia Boat Show but this annual event is so linked with Split, it’s impossible to separate the two. Anyway, the boat show opened on April 5 and will run through April 13. Continue Reading »
April 2nd 2008
From 2001 to 2006, Split saw an annual increase in tourism of 17% which makes it the European holiday destination enjoying the highest growth of visitors for that period. The European Cities Marketing Association reported that Split topped their survey of 93 locations across Europe. Continue Reading »
December 5th 2007
Croatia seems to be moving in two directions at once. Ecotourism is the new direction, said National Tourist Board director, Nico Bulic. Tell that to the ever-expanding girth (and price) of Croatia hotels, many of which are adding vast spas and wellness centres. Spa resort hotels are all the rage now as Croatia aims to expand the tourist season into and through the winter. The Grand Hotel Adriatic in Opatija is the most recent addition to an impressive line-up of wellness centres that includes the Dubrovnik Palace and Le Meridien Lav near Split.
November 27th 2007
Britain’s low-cost airline, Flybe, has just announced a new route from Exeter to Dubrovnikto begin in 2008! Every Sunday from 4 May, Exeterians (?) and their neighbours will have the opportunity to fly directly to the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and not pay a fortune for it. Although the fares haven’t yet been announced, Flybe is known for its cheap fares. The flight to Dubrovnikis part of the carrier’s expansion into a number of new destinations which is good news for budget travellers.
September 6th 2007
Calling all Brits. Tune in to BBC this month (date to be announced) for Michael Palin’s trip to Croatia. The peripatetic thespian travels from Rijeka to Dubrovnik before continuing his exploration of eastern Europe. Here’s what the BBC press release said: Continue Reading »
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.
