Jadrolinija Coastal Ferry Suspended!

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This is important news for anyone planning to take the Jadrolinija coastal ferry this winter. The company has just announced that this route, which goes from Rijeka to Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik and on to Bari has been suspended through February. Although the company has characterized the suspension as “temporary”, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that the line will not start again until June. Remember that the Jadrolinija company is state-owned and Croatia is mired in an economic crisis. Since the opening of the Rijeka-Split highway, the coastal ferry line has seen a steep drop in passengers. … Continue reading →

Avoiding Tripadvisor’s Fake Reviews

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The problem that has bedeviled Tripadvisor for years has recently come to a head with a report that hotels are regularly approached by companies offering to plant positive reviews for a monthly fee. Planted Reviews The travel industry site, Travolution, reported that one hotel received paid positive reviews before it was even open. The allegations were picked up by the Telegraph (Can We Trust Hotel Reviews on Tripadvisor?) who noted that “if it was possible to unearth all the fake reviews, there might not be enough red pen to go around. Like drug users in sport, the people committing the … Continue reading →

Ferry from Venice to Dubrovnik to Greece

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As I’ve previously posted, there was once a ferry linking Dubrovnik to Greece and–fingers crossed-there will be one again. Soon. At least that’s what the Dubrovnik Tourist Board has just reported. Greek ferry operator, Minoan Lines, “will introduce a fast ferry route soon between Patras – Igoumenitsa – Crete – Dubrovnik – Venice”. Apparently, Minoan Lines already runs ferries linking Venice and Greece so a small detour to Dubrovnik is easy to implement. When will this delightful event occur? Soon. Stay tuned. See more about Ferries to Dubrovnik. … Continue reading →