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Dalmatian Coast hotels
One of the lingering hangovers of the Communism era is the attitude toward comfort and service in hotels—the Croatian hotelier's mantra might be: "The beach should be enough for you." Luckily, that is beginning to evolve, with improved service standards and enhanced amenities. And while luxury is a word we still use lightly here, the Adriana and Le Méridien Lav are harbingers of a new generation of high-end hotels. Once you've figured out which islands you plan to visit (for help, see the Fact Sheet), check out our picks, listed here. In high season, renting a private home is another option—it conveys a purer Dalmatian experience. We suggest going through an agency such as Villas Forum (385-52-210-029; www.villasforum.com) or GeneralTurist (385-14-805-555; www.generalturist.com).
With 13 one- to four-bedroom accommodations, Lešić Dimitri Palace, in Korčula Town, the main settlement on the Dalmatian island of the same name,...more
It's no surprise that this 59-room hotel became an instant favorite of the Croatian Riviera crowd when it opened in the summer of 2007. The Adriana's views of...more
The first thing you see when you disembark on Hvar island are the wicker lounge chairs and plush pillows on the patio of this harbor-front hotel, so prominent a...more
Split, the busy mainland town, most often serves as a jumping-off point to the islands. The best reason to linger? Diocletian's Palace. Originally the...more
Just an hour by ferry from the mainland town of Split, the island of Brač is popular with tourists, but few folks go farther than the bustling seaside town...more
Le Méridien, which opened in 2006, packs several restaurants, cafés, and bars—as well as a seaside infinity pool, spa, private beaches (with...more
Of all the Dalmatian Islands, Brač is the sportiest. It has first-class windsurfing and kite-boarding, and seems to attract a fair number of young,...more
Wine tourism is big along the Dalmatian coast. After years of catering to oenophile tourists—mainly French—one family with a local vineyard decided...more
In the height of summer, Hvar begins to feel overrun with noisy Italians, British second-home owners, and German families. Hotel Podstine offers an ideal mix:...more
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