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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 →

Venice-Dubrovnik-Greece Ferry?

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A ferry from Venice to Dubrovnik and on to Greece has been on this Mediterranean traveller’s wish list for a long time. There once was a ferry from Venice to Split (it ended several years ago), and before the War (early 1990s) I believe there was a ferry from Dubrovnik to Corfu or Igoumenitsou in Greece. But for too long the only Italy ferries to Croatia were from Venice or Trieste to Istria, Bari to Dubrovnik, Ancona to Split, Ancona to Zadar and sporadically scheduled summer ferries from a few other Italian ports. Now it seems as though Mediterranean tourism … Continue reading →

Importanne Suites: Luxury Dubrovnik

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Way back when, there was only the Hotel Neptun, a perfectly acceptable three-star hotel on Dubrovnik’s Babin Kuk peninsula. With its calm surroundings and rooms with sea views it had always been a favourite. Then, with the dawning of the new millennium it seemed ready for an upgrade. And so it was done. Now there’s the four-star Hotel Neptun and the five-star Hotel Ariston, Importanne Suites and Villa Elita, all part of the Importanne Resort. A recent stay in the  Importanne Suites revealed accommodation ready to take a top spot on the global luxury hotel scene. These spacious suites are … Continue reading →