Ten Golden Days in May
Submitted by: The Burke-Hamiltons from Epsom, Surrey
Visited: May 2007
Organised: Ourselves with friends
Type of accommodation: Apartment Villabianca, Ciovo - www.villabianca-apartments.com
(Out of 5, best = 5)
How would you rate the town/city you stayed in? 5
How would you rate the accommodation? 5
How would you rate your holiday overall? 5
Comments:
Wow, what a beautiful country and so friendly. The warm climate and many hours of sunlight alongside the calm clear seas made for one of the most blissful holidays in years. It was like a scene from a James Bond movie. The whole family enjoyed it (boys of 9 and 5). We stayed on Ciovo island at Villabianca (www.villabianca-apartments.com). We enjoyed fresh fish each day from Trogir and the tomatoes and cherries in the local market are truly scrumptious. Other activates such as swimming, tennis and sailing became the routine. The visit to other islands along the Dalmatian coastline was one of the highlights and seeing the working shipyard at Trogir. Equally fascinating and more contemporary was seeing the Hajduk Split football stadium. Eating out is great value and all the restaurants have excellent fish dishes on the menu and all other dishes are reasonably priced. Try the ice creams in Trogir and in Split, they are fantastic and homemade.
If you get a chance to go do so now. The value is extremely high and you will be surprised how quickly you can unwind. If you can, get a skipper licence or charter a yacht - a trip around the islands is a must. But if you don't want to completely escape internet connectivity is assessable!
The apartment was very nice and easy to keep clean with powerful (hot) showers; so refreshing after a day out. We had the keys and had the run of the Villa and were welcomed by the owners like part of the family. We even had barbecues together! Fala! Fala! Fala!
Would you go again? I would definitely go again as they is still lots more to see, and in fact plan to do so again this year, if only to get Hajduk Split football socks as this didn't come with the socks and shirts the boys now wear with pride!
Submitted 13th June 2007
Dubrovnik
Submitted by: Simon from Australia
Visited: June 2004
Organised: Independently
Type of accommodation: A family friends house which living with a local was spectacular
(Out of 5, best = 5)
How would you rate the town/city you stayed in? 5 - Truly amazing
Comments:
Hi I would like to share one of my experiences of travel in the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia.
I travelled with a mate and decided to take the hike up hill where a cable car used to do the trip for you. Now the way up is by foot. High above Dubrovnik city, it is so quiet, and you can see the city walls, the steep streets, the while stone buildings and all the church spires and domes, the Adriatic Sea and the islands in the distance. We took a bottle of champagne and some snacks up there and lingered over brunch while taking in the scenery.
It truly was an amazing experience the view by far is the best I have ever come across.
Would you go again? Most definitely
Submitted 30th October 2006
Sailing Holiday
Submitted by: Catherine Graham from New Zealand
Visited: September 2006
Organised: I organised the trip myself but booked a sailing holiday through Club Adriatic.
Type of accommodation: 12 berth Gullet
(Out of 5, best = 5)
How would you rate the town/city you stayed in? We visited Hvar, Vis, Parmizana and loved them all - 5
How would you rate the accommodation? 3
How would you rate your holiday overall? 3
Comments:
We had a great time in Croatia. It is the second time I have been there and love it. Unfortunately we booked our boat through Club Adriatic and did not receive what we were promised or had paid for. We paid for a crew of three and only received one so we had to do all cooking and a lot of the cleaning ourselves, despite being assured we wouldn't have to. I have since complained to them twice but have heard nothing back from them.
Would you go again? I would definitely come to Croatia again but will never book a boat through Club Adriatic and advise that others also avoid using this company.
Submitted 13th October 2006
Hotel Croatia, Cavtat
Submitted by: Susan, Alex and Sophie from Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK
Visited: September 2006
Organised: Thomson
Type of accommodation: Hotel Croatia, half board
(Out of 5, best = 5)
How would you rate the town/city you stayed in? 5
How would you rate the accommodation? 5
How would you rate your holiday overall? 5
Comments:
We have just had the most fantastic holiday in Cavtat, Croatia. The hotel was beautifully kept and we could not find a fault with it. The food was exceptional, with something for everyone. The drinks were not expensive and the service was very good. The first thing to hit you about Croatia is the spectacular scenery and Cavtat is one of the prettiest places I have visited.
If you are looking for a relaxing holiday without the constant noise found in some other countries, this is the place for you. It isn't dull by any means as there are an assortment of excellent pubs and restaurants in Dubrovnik and Cavtat, just without the 24 hour party atmosphere.
If you have trouble walking up hills, Hotel Croatia is not for you as there is a steep incline walking from the harbour to the hotel, but this is pointed out in the Thomson brochure.
Would you go again? I have travelled to many countries and had fantastic holidays but if I was asked to go back to one of those places again, it would be Croatia. Sheer heaven!
Submitted 16th September 2006
Paklenica National Park & Plitvice Lakes
Submitted by: Katie from York, UK
Visited: June 2006
Organised: Organised it myself
Type of accommodation: Mountain Hut in Paklenica National Park and Hotel Jezero in Plitvice Lakes National Park
(Out of 5, best = 5)
How would you rate the town/city you stayed in? 5
How would you rate the accommodation? 4
How would you rate your holiday overall? 5
Comments:
As a walker my hiking holiday in Paklenica and Plitvice Lakes National Parks was the perfect holiday for me. June is the perfect time to go if you want to feel as though you are exploring rather than one of the sheep.
Although much more impressive Plitvice seemed more commercialised than Paklenica. The hotels were nicer (I got my own room!) but were much more expensive than the dorm style mountain hut I stayed in at Paklenica. The scenery in both parks is spectacular, but it is difficult to judge whether one is better than the other because they are so different. If you like the remote then visit Paklenica but if you are more comfortable strolling rather than hiking definitely chose Plitvice (There are even buses between the different lakes!)
Would you go again? Definitely
Submitted 30th August 2006
Zagreb & Korcula
Submitted by: Maryann from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA
Visited: July 2006, 5 days in Zagreb and 9 days in Korcula
Organised: Organized a trip by myself with a little help of my Croatian friend
Type of accommodation: While in Zagreb I stayed at my friend's place and in Korcula in a private accomodation which I found with a help of the same friend. It was a studio in the old part of Korcula which I paid $40 per night
Comments:
It wasn't my first time in Croatia, but it was a first time on Korcula. I think I fell in love for the place. An old city with a narrow streets, clear blue sea, awesome beaches, great food, friendly people. I wish I could've stayed longer.
Here are my tips on what to see and do while in Korcula:
* Moreska - an excellent medieval play. Stunning!
* Excursion to Mljet. It is a national park on a same called island. It rained a bit the day I took it and the wood in the distance looked like a rainforest.
* Hiking on Sv. Ilija. You need to take boat from Korcula to Orebic since the mountain itself is not on the island. Once in Orebic it took us 20 minutes to reach a hiking trail. It wasn't obvious where to go but the local people were very friendly and eager to help. The hike itself lasted 5 hours but was definitely worth it due to beautiful views of the sea and islands.
Would you go again? I would definitely go again.
Submitted 28th August 2006 |
