There’s a feast of festivals on Hvar this summer, as there is every year. First off the straightforwardly named Hvar Summer Festival 2013, which runs from late May to the middle of October and is an umbrella for a diverse programme of classical, folk music, theatre and choral performances. For dates, times and venue information… Continue Reading
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New Day Trips and Activities for Dubrovnik and Hvar
For the 2013 season we’ve added a raft of new activities and excursions for guests staying with us in Dubrovnik and Hvar, ranging from laid-back (wine tasting) to lean-forward (jet ski). Get to know Dubrovnik With private guide or group versions available, a Dubrovnik walking tour is really the best way to learn about the… Continue Reading
New Accommodation Options in the Adriatic for 2013
For 2013 we’ve added a number of new accommodation options in the Adriatic region and specifically Croatia and Slovenia. You might think that the city of Dubrovnik hibernates during winter, but for our destination manager Marija, that’s very much not the case! She’s been hard at work refreshing the accommodation options we offer throughout the… Continue Reading
Croatia Tour Highlights – Professionals in the City
Last month we arranged a 7 night tour of Croatia for a group of 12 members of the networking organisation, Professionals in the City, pictured right, with our Croatia representative and destination expert, Marija in the centre. On their tour they visited the Adriatic coastal hotspots of Dubrovnik, Hvar and Split. We arranged all their accommodation,… Continue Reading
7 Hotspots for your Europe Summer Vacation
Still weighing up where to go in Europe this year? Here are a few destinations that are popular with our guests for summer 2012. 1. Hvar, Croatia – relax with the jetset Europe’s sunniest island is popular with the stars of Hollywood and the sporting world – Hvar‘s guest book reads like the guest list… Continue Reading
Donna Murphy’s 10 days in Croatia
Donna Murphy and her husband Dale spent 10 days in Croatia (with day trips to Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina and to Montenegro) with JayWay Travel in September 2011, for which we arranged the accommodation and transfers. Here’s their trip report, the very first entry in the new Guest Trip Reports section of our blog.… Continue Reading
Top 10 ideas for your 2012 Croatia Vacation
Croatia is a timeless country with something for everyone and is one of our most popular summer vacation destinations. Its mix of rich history, breathtaking nature, endless coastline, classic architecture, vibrant culture, delicious cuisine and warm climate make it a holiday paradise. Its geography means there is abundant coastline and more than 1000 islands in… Continue Reading
Visit Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites with JayWay
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention exists to recognise places of significant historical and cultural value or outstanding natural beauty and to encourage their conservation. Croatia has 7 entries on the World Heritage List and many more candidates on the tentative list of submissions. Many of these places are destinations you can stay in or visit… Continue Reading
The Best Beaches in Croatia, Part 3: Hvar
This week our Best Beaches in Croatia series takes us to Hvar, Europe’s sunniest island! Hvar’s best beaches aren’t actually on Hvar itself but instead scattered amongst the nearby Pakleni archipelago. To get there you have the choice of ferry, taxi boat or our recommdation is renting your own motor boat (from around $100 a… Continue Reading
Highlights of Hvar
BEACHES Wherever you stay you are not far from the island’s beautiful beaches, but it’s not all about soaking up the sun, Hvar has plenty to see too: THE FORTRESS On a hill above the Old Town, this fortress was built in the 16th century and boasts amazing panoramic views THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. STEPHAN… Continue Reading