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In The Press….
The UK’s Sunday Times newspaper recent holiday feature on Croatia noted that “summer holidays here are hype-free and a throwback to the Med as it used to be, but without the yesteryear facilities. Consider the superlatives: it has the cleanest seas in the Med and the sunniest islands in the Adriatic. Then you have the luminescent quality of the light, and the green, green valleys, shot through with silver olives and splashed by rust-red soil. And the nights, boiling with stars. A Croatian folk tale says that this coast is the leftovers from heaven, and who would argue?”
January 2007
The UK’s International Homes magazine investor feature on emerging property markets noted that Croatia “enjoys some of the Med’s best weather and most diverse range of territory. Combine this burgeoning tourist appeal with imminent EU ascension and Croatia presents a wealth of opportunity. Several world financial institutions even foresee an increase in real estate values of between 200% and 300% over the next few years.”
November 2006
The UK’s Metro newspaper feature on overseas property investments noted “Croatia’s new motorways, restricted developments and the arrival of low-cost airlines are making it a strong contender for Investment over its neighbours.”
January 2007
The USA’s Islands magazine feature on the world’s five best islands to live on included locations in Mexico, Thailand, The Bahamas, Fiji and Croatia’s Dalmatian island of Hvar. Island noted “Hvar in the Adriatic is safe, affordable and intoxicating with long warm days, old stone homes, vineyards and fields of lavender.“
August 2006
The USA’s National Geographic Adventure magazine voted Croatia “as the world’s most desirable destination in 2005.” This is a result of a poll that National Geographic carried out for the first time among their journalists and staff, who from among all destinations in the world had to choose one which would be a must to visit next year.
May 2005
The UK’s EasyJet airline in-flight magazine featured a guide to 2007’s ultimate experiences across Europe. One of the twelve adventures included was sailing Croatia’s historic coastline and noted that “with almost 6000 kilometres of coastline and 1185 islands, of which only 66 are inhabited, Croatia is hard to resist.”
New York Times December 2006
http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/travel/03heads.html
The International Ski Federation, which runs the annual World Cup circuit,
first awarded Croatia the right to hold an event in 2004, hoping to channel
some of the immense popularity of the sport among Croatians after one of
their own, Janica Kostelic, dominated the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Since then the organisers have turned the one-day race into a tremendously popular Zagreb carnival they call the Snow Queen Trophy more...
New York Times July 2006
http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/travel/30next.html
Saturday in Split, Croatia, is part festival and part runway show. Leggy
Mediterranean girls strike instinctive poses beneath palm trees, and
colorful Croatian flags flap merrily along Split's sunny Riva, a promenade
along the Adriatic lined with crowded cafes. On the fringes are the visitors
who in their haste to catch a bus or ferry from Split to the Croatian
islands, might wonder why they aren¹t staying a night or two in Dalmatia¹s
largest city. In many ways, Split, the transportation hub for the Dalmatian
Coast, has perfected the art of getting people from A to B. There is a
shuttle from the airport that drops visitors at a seaside strip where the
bus station, train terminal and port are lined up more....
New York Tinmes May 2007
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/05/25/travel/escapes/25croatia.html
For holiday-home buyers who want the feel of Tuscany but at lower prices,
the peninsula of Istria in northern Croatia is proving to be a popular
choice. For years most of the foreign interest in Croatia¹s real estate centered on its southern coast. But over the last five years, as prices along that 3,100-mile strip climbed and the supply of vacation homes dwindled, Istria has emerged as a region where prices were still affordable and foreign buyers welcomed more...
New York Times, May 2007
http://travel.nytimes.com//2007/05/06/travel/06explorer.html
One good way to appreciate Croatia's hauntingly beautiful villages is to
link them together in a mountain bike tour, traversing Istria one village
each night. On a bicycle, one can cover the same roads the Romans, Hapsburgs
and Napoleon used. There is an entire network of red-dirt paths through
fallow hayfields and stands of scrub oak reminiscent of Southern California more....
The Telegraph, July 2006
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2006/07/15/etcroati
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The Croatian coast is now attracting A-list celebrities by the boat load but
how do you holiday in correct style in the new Riviera? You potter around in
a boat, of course. And if you're Roman Abramovich, the Russian oil
billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club, that means cruising around
in a 337ft motor yacht, complete with two helicopters, bullet-proof glass,
missile detection system and a submarine. Whether or not you believe any of the hype Croatia has certainly been attracting plenty of big names to cruise around its crystalline waters and 1000 plus islands, from Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg to John Malkovich and José Carreras.
The article is by Martina Sola, July 2007
http://www.asmallworld.net
With summer upon us, we face a serious question: where is the hottest place to soak up the sun, sip champagne, and dance tabletop amongst all that is beautiful? Rest assured there is life beyond Ibiza and Saint-Tropez.
Those in-the-know have already discovered this oasis, and with rising international acclaim for having one of the most stunning coastlines in the world, we reveal why Croatia is home to the new Riviera.
PRIVILEGED SEASIDE
The region is called Dalmatia and it is rapidly becoming the authoritative summer playground of the worlds most stylish. With a breathtaking shoreline set against the Dinaric Alps, its as if nature converged for the sole reason of providing the perfect setting for inspired indulgence. Lingering lunches, abundant amounts of fish, deep olive groves, bountiful vineyards, midnight swims, eerily attractive inhabitants, and many an espresso are the bona fide norm. With over 1,000 islands, a pristine sea, and medieval fortresses in its back yard, Dalmatia offers a lifestyle that defines La Dolce Vita.
GLAM ISLAND STYLE
Acclaimed as one of the sexiest islands in the world, Hvar is a delicious secret that Croatias holiday-makers have been savoring for years. Charming restaurants, cafs, and boutiques are true to the islands rustic charm, and a harbor full of mega-yachts provides a luxury-minded stamp of approval. Dont miss Carpe Diem, home to the Adriatic coasts most glamorous summer after-beach parties.
HAUTE VILLAGE
Rumored to be the new Monaco, Dubrovnik exudes a raw opulence. The city is home to a 6th century seaside medieval fortress, with huge white stone walls that guard an ancient world frozen in time. Grab your Guccis and stroll the Stradun. For late-night revelers, discover Gils, Dubrovniks hottest lounge located at Sv. Dominkia bb.
PRIMO PORT CITY
Sultry Split somehow manages to exude both a Mediterranean city vibe and small village charm. Summer nights are steamy and beg for all activities to be enjoyed outdoors. Dine like royalty at Adriatic for views of the 2,000 year old Diocletians Palace.
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