New Luxury Hotel in Hvar; the Hotel Adriana

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June 6 will see the opening of a fabulous new hotel on super-trendy Hvar Island. Actually, the Hotel Adriana is not a new construction but a totally overhauled, updated, re-designed version of the former Hotel Adriatica. The venerable old Hotel Adriatica was built sometime in the 60s I believe, when Yugoslavia was still catering to mass tourism. I stayed there once about 10 years ago and was definitely unimpressed. Still, it was the only hotel in Hvar with a view of the old town from across the water. That’s probably what inspired the Orca group to undertake the rebuilding project. … Continue reading →

Cycling Istria

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“Coastal Croatia by Bicycle: Sea, Sun, Truffles” is the curious title of the recent NYTimes piece recounting Nathaniel Vinton’s cycling trip through Istria. Why “coastal Croatia”? I don’t get it. The article is mostly about the Istrian interior with a small mention of Rovinj which of course is on the coast. I get the feeling Mr. Vinton plainly prefers the Istrian interior to the coast which, truth to tell, is my preference as well. Rovinj, Porec, Pula et al. have plenty of history and architectural interest, not to mention that vast expanse of blue water right nearby, but to experience … Continue reading →

From Rome, Naples to Croatia

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There’s a new solution for travellers who want to get from Rome or Naples to the Croatian coast. Although you can take an expensive flight from Rome to Split or Dubrovnik, you may prefer a cheaper way to get to the Croatian coast. La Rivera lines runs passenger boats from Termoli to Hvar, Vis, Lastovo and Korcula islands from 29 June to 10 September. The connection only works twice a week but the company also provides a bus transfer from Rome and Naples to the Termoli port at a very reasonable charge. See the details at La Rivera lines or … Continue reading →