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Croatia

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Trip Plan Tags:: diving + snorkeling,; adventure,; romantic,; beach + island,; budget,; arts + culture,; outdoors + nature

Destinations:: Biaevo,; Brac,; Croatia,; Dubrovnik,; Europe,; Hvar,; Korčula,; Palmižana,; Podstrana,; Split,; Vis

I've been to the Croatian Coast a few times in the last 10 years (3 mos. at a time)& loved it. Now, I'm taking my husband & best friend of 6 yrs., who hasn't been to Croatia. We'll be travelling to small villages from the Island of Krk along the coastline to Split. The locals love visitors. They have wonderful fresh open markets & cozy restaurants along the coastline. You can rent an upper-level 'pension' very reasonably viewing the sparkling Adriatic and its open beaches!

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See + Do Yachting on the Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatian Coast

Given its proximity to Italy and Greece, it's no surprise that the Dalmatian Coast has been drawing big-money yachts—we're talking $10 million and... more

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See + Do Wine Tasting on the Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatian Coast

Nearly every island town has a communal wine press, and a large number of families bottle their own. That's because wine is an integral part of most Dalmatians'... more

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See + Do Traditional Boating on the Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatian Coast

Dalmatia's original fishing vessels—30-foot wood boats with two sails and six-inch keels that were ideal for pulling up onto the shore—have... more

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See + Do Sailing School, Dalmatian Coast

Sailing has always been a necessity around these parts, and tourists can learn the fundamentals of the ancient art at Hvar Adventure, which has courses for... more

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See + Do Sea Kayaking in Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik

The calm Adriatic waters surrounding Dubrovnik are ideal for sea kayaking and make it easy to traverse the islands powered by your own two hands—no... more

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See + Do Festivals of the Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatian Coast

Winter is chilly on the Dalmatian Coast. No wonder the warm months are filled with opportunities to get out and about, such as Split's monthlong Summer Festival... more

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See + Do Diving, Dalmatian Coast

Like to wreck-dive? Thousands of years of maritime trading and naval battles means more than a few sunken ships in Dalmatian waters. ISSA Diving Center in... more

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See + Do Blue Cave, Dalmatian Coast

Just across the water from Vis, the island of Biševo is famous for its waterlogged rock cavern, locally called the Modra Špilja, that can only be... more

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See + Do Diocletian's Palace, Dalmatian Coast

Since visitors usually make a beeline for the islands, Split is overlooked as a destination. A pity: Croatia's second city is home to this 416,000-square-foot... more

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See + Do Beaches of the Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatian Coast

There are more beaches on the hundreds of small islands in the area than one could possibly count, many of them appearing and disappearing with the tide on... more

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Eating Luna, Dalmatian Coast

Italians love Hvar, and they especially love Luna—one of the few places on the island that might be described as glam. Owner Tomislav Rudan understands... more

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Eating Nostromo Restaurant, Dalmatian Coast

Savvy globe trekkers know that to find a good seafood restaurant you head for the local fish market. Split's market is worth a wander, with its singing,... more

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Hotel Adriana Hvar Marina Hotel & Spa, Dalmatian Coast

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

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Hotel Riva Hotel, Dalmatian Coast

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

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Hotel Hotel Vestibul Palace, Dalmatian Coast

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

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Hotel Dešković Palace, Dalmatian Coast

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

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Hotel Le Méridien Lav, Dalmatian Coast

Le Méridien, which opened in 2006, packs several restaurants, cafés, and bars—as well as a seaside infinity pool, spa, private beaches (with... more

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Hotel Villa Giardino, Dalmatian Coast

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

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Hotel Pansion Marinka, Dalmatian Coast

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

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Hotel Palmižana, Dalmatian Coast

Hvar Town is a great place to party, sure enough, but even hard-core types might consider taking a night or two off to rest their heads on the tiny island of... more

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Hotel Hotel Podstine, Dalmatian Coast

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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