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About Croatia
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When I first laid eyes on Dubrovnik's main road I had an
overwhelming desire to rip off my shoes and slip down it in my socks
or, even better, dive belly first and see how far I could slide. The
road, known as the Stradun, was so shiny I could almost see my face
in it. 'It's made out of pure marble,' a companion told me and I
spluttered in disbelief. Isn't marble reserved for the lobbies of
five-star hotels or the bathrooms of the super-rich? Apparently not.
It’s said of Istria, the
peninsula that hangs from Croatia’s northernmost tip, that in every
home there is a drawer containing seven flags.
Picture this: you’re sipping a cappuccino on the sunbaked wooden
deck of a ferry steaming between idyllic islands. A pair of dolphins
chase at the stern, and two yachts — their blue and white sails
puffed out pompously — race towards your wash. Otherwise, the water
is as smooth as a satin sheet. The Seychelles? Southeast Asia?
Absolutely not. The ship is called Dubrovnik, and this is island-
hopping Croatian-style.
There's a bubbling just below the surface in Zagreb, the Croatian
capital of one million people, and most visitors sense it instantly.
It's a well-worn, East-meets-West passion called Balkan culture that
equally embraces a consumer's desire to visit a newly opened
fragrance shop and the cafe next door where an entire goat turns
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And yet here I am spending more ink on the place, drawing more
attention to it. Obviously, this no longer can be considered one of
Europe's delicious secrets. But it should be on everyone's must-see
list, throngs or no throngs. Ideally, Dubrovnik is absorbed, savored
over many days. Still, even a glimpse is better than nothing. No
other city on the Continent quite compares.
Whether or not you believe any of the hype about the "new Riviera",
Croatia has certainly been attracting plenty of big names to cruise
around its crystalline waters and 1,000-plus islands - from Tom
Cruise and Steven Spielberg to John Malkovich and José Carreras. If thoughts of a holiday are tickling your fancy during the dreary winter months, Croatia should be first on your list. A flight to England or Europe, followed by a short flight or a drive from Italy or Austria, and you are in Croatia-a country that combines beauty with a palette of activities.Sandra Harper, About Croatia - Vancouver Courier, 27th January 2006 To read the rest of the article, click here!
Some free articles about Croatia:
Travel to Croatia: A Beginner's Guide Croatia has quickly become Europe's hottest destination, and for good reason. The rocky coastline continues for 1778 kilometres and includes pine-fringed coves, wide sandy beaches and cosy inlets. As if that weren't enough, there are a good 1185 islands that range from lush and wooded to stark and hilly. Yachters love the sailing opportunities, sunbathers have an incredible choice of beaches and scuba divers have a paradise of sea life to explore. Read more…..
The Rise and Rise of Croatia For Sailing Holidays
In the 1980s, Croatia - then part of Yugoslavia - built up a sizeable yacht charter industry. It was never then on the scale to rival long time favourite Greece, but it was large enough to get itself noticed as an attractive coming destination. Then came the various Balkan wars - one of them involving Croatia itself - and the disintegration of old Yugoslavia. Croatia is now the ex-Yugoslav republic with almost all the coast line! Read more…….. About Croatia by: Rhiannon Williamson
Croatia is an Eastern European success story and a country quickly developing an incredibly exciting real estate market into which foreign investment is free flowing. Since Croatia achieved independence from the former federal independent communist state of Yugoslavia in 1991 its democratically elected government has worked tirelessly to prove to its own people and the outside world that it is committed to creating an independent and successful country. Read more…. About Croatia by: Neven GrubisicCroatia is the closest Mediterranean destination to central Europe. It takes 2 hours by plane from London, 45 minutes from Munchen... Croatian natural beauties are significant and amongst the best preserved in the world (over 5,800 km of coast, over 1,000 islands, numerous national parks ... ). More about Croatia find on the official web site www.croatia.hr . Read more …..About Croatia by : Ken Jones
Croatia is situated on the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the Northern Mediterranean. With a history going back over a thousand years, it first appeared on the political map of Europe in 1992, following the break up of Yugoslavia after a bloody civil war. Read more…..
About Croatia by: Amelie GamHvar Island is situated in the Adriatic Sea and belongs to Croatia. The island spreads out on 80 km from west to east and it is truly paradise for its tourists. People all over the world visit all four major parts of the Hvar Island as its surprises are many and diverse. Read more…. About Croatia by: Michael Russell
Tourist resorts appeal to the traveller who enjoys the convenience of nearby restaurants, nightclubs and bars, as well as the many on-site amenities provided. But you may have found that the added stress inherent in these overcrowded facilities outweighs the benefits of the hot stone massages you can have there. You're not exactly antisocial. Perhaps you've just had sand kicked in your face one too many times. or you're tired of dodging Frisbees and footballs on the beach. Now it's time for some peace and quiet. Read more….
Wedding in Dubrovnik, the best decisions of our lives! My husband and I are from New York. We were married last August in Dubrovnik – it was one of the best decisions of our lives. Following a trip to the Caucasus last spring, we decided on a destination wedding. As a child growing up in the former Yugoslavia, I vacationed in Dubrovnik several times and remembered it as a fairy-tale town. Read more....
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