CROATIA BLOG
KATE WINSLET FILMS IN CROATIA CLOSE TO LOVELY MLINI BAY, DUBROVNIK
by Croatia Gems 21st September 2022
Kate Winslet filming close to Mlini Bay, Dubrovnik
Kate Winslet has been close to lovely Mlini Bay, on the Dubrovnik Riviera filming ‘Lee’ about the photojournalist Lee Miller and her contribution to war journalism in the period 1938-1948. Find out more
MULTI-GENERATIONAL VILLA HOLIDAY? LARGE VILLAS IN CROATIA TO PLEASE ALL AGES!
Multi-Generational Villa Holiday? Large Villas in Croatia to please all Ages!
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MLINI VILLAS, DUBROVNIK – MLINI BAY HAS IT ALL FOR A CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
Mlini Villas, Dubrovnik – Mlini Bay has it all for a Croatia Villa Holiday
By Croatia Gems, 31st August 2022 Which villas in Croatia are close to everything? Find out more
BEYONCE ON CROATIAN FAMILY HOLIDAY WITH JAY-Z
The Latest Celebrities Enjoy a Croatian Family Holiday
by Croatia Gems 27th August 2022 So many of the rich and famous choose a super yacht for their Croatian family holiday, and Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z are the latest who certainly value the exclusivity and beauty of the Croatian coast as they return often with their family. Find out more
ZEN VILLAS: THE BEST VILLAS IN CROATIA FOR REST & RELAXATION…
Some of the best villas in Croatia to connect with your ‘inner Zen’
by Croatia Gems 17th August 2022 The best way to achieve your inner zen maybe to put yourself in a place which will allow you to ‘connect with yourself’ instead of constantly attending to everyone and everything around you. Find out more
CROATIAN VILLAS IN SEPTEMBER: BOUTIQUE VILLAS FOR A SULTRY SEPTEMBER ESCAPE
Croatian Villas in September: Boutique Villas for a Sultry September Escape
by Saron Lease 14th August 2022When the frenetic peak season months of July & August have passed, an escape to laid back Croatian villas in September is beckoning.
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LAST MINUTE BRAC VILLA – FABULOUS VILLA MILA FREE FOR PRIME WEEK
Last Minute Brac Villa – Fabulous Villa Mila Free for Prime Week
By Croatia Gems, 13th August 2022 You have just time to snap up the last school holiday week at the amazing luxury Brac island Villa Mila which is free 27th August – 4th September 2022 (have Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday or have all 8 nights!). Find out more
HOW TO AVOID THOSE EXPENSIVE WEEKEND FLIGHTS TO CROATIA
Top Tip on How to Avoid Those Expensive Weekend Flights to Croatia
by Croatia Gems, 10th August 2022Lovely Croatian Villa but weekend flight costs can be exorbitant, so how can you get around paying them?
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PELJESAC HOLIDAY – PELJESAC BRIDGE OPENS 26TH JULY 2022
The new Peljesac Bridge has been sometime in the making, but it’s here at last making a Peljesac holiday much easier!
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CROATIA HOLIDAY DESTINATION – TROGIR WILL FAR EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS
As a Croatia Holiday Destination, Trogir will Far Exceed Your Expectations
By Croatia Gems, 21st July 2022 Often overlooked by its neighbour Split and mighty Dubrovnik, Conde Nast has rated Trogir as one of 22 underrated European cities which you should visit. Find out more
DAVID BECKHAM – CROATIA HOLIDAY ON LOPUD ISLAND
The Beckhams know a great Croatia holiday location – staying just off Dubrovnik on Lopud island
By Croatia Gems, 19th July 2022 Many eagle-eyed celebrity watchers have spied that Victoria and David Beckham and daughter Harper are on holiday on Lopud island just off the Dubrovnik riviera coast. Find out more
RESTAURANTS IN CROATIA – ALL 10 RETAIN MICHELIN STARS IN 2022
Restaurants in Croatia – all 10 Restaurants Retain Michelin Stars in 2022
By Croatia Gems, 5th July 2022 As Time Out reports, all 10 Michelin star restaurants in Croatia continue to excel and so retain their status with Michelin stars in the 2022 Michelin Guide. Find out more
CROATIA BEACHES – 98% RATED EXCELLENT FOR BATHING WATER QUALITY
Croatia beaches – 98% of sea water locations rated as having ‘excellent’ bathing water quality
By Croatia Gems, 2nd July 2022 Good news for Croatia holidays – it’s official*, the sea water lapping onto Croatia beaches is overwhelmingly rated ‘excellent’ in water quality, as determined on the basis of criteria defined by ‘Regulation on Sea bathing water quality (OG 73/08)’ and the ‘EU Directive on management of bathing water quality No 2006/7/EC’. Find out more
LAST MINUTE KORCULA VILLA – FABULOUS VILLA OPUS UNEXPECTEDLY FREE FOR PRIME WEEK
by Croatia Gems, 29th June 2022
This rarely happens, as luxury Villa Opus is usually sold out a year in advance, but due to the late postponement of a holiday, this fabulous, luxury Korcula villa is now free 13th – 20th August 2022. Find out more
LAST MINUTE DUBROVNIK VILLA – JUST TWO PEAK WEEKS LEFT AT SPLENDID VILLA TURQUOISE
by Croatia Gems, 29th June 2022
If you’re still looking for a Croatia villa with private pool for the school holidays, then you’re in luck with this last minute Dubrovnik villa – brand new Villa Turquoise has just two peak weeks left, 30th July – 6th August and 27th August – 3rd September 2022. Find out more
LAST MINUTE SPLIT VILLA – JUST ONE WEEK TO SPOIL YOURSELF AT SUPER PALM TREE VILLA
By Croatia Gems, 27th June 2022
A key school holiday week has become free at Palm Tree Villa on the Split Riviera, so if you’ve yet to find a large villa with private pool for 30th July – 6th August, we wholeheartedly recommend this villa. Find out more
CROATIA VILLA IN ISTRIA – GORGEOUS ROVINJ HIGHLIGHTED IN THE LADY MAGAZINE
Croatia Villa in Istria – Gorgeous Rovinj Highlighted in The Lady Magazine
By Croatia Gems, 24th June 2022 Rovinj, in the Croatian region of Istria, was highlighted as one of the jewels in Croatia’s crown in a recent article in The Lady magazine. Find out more
CROATIAN PELJESAC BEACH NAMED IN 40 BEST EUROPE BEACHES
Croatian Peljesac Beach Named in 40 Best Europe Beaches
By Croatia Gems, 9th June 2022 The Guardian newspaper’s Travel section has named Plaža Divna (translates as ‘wonderful beach’) on the northern side of the Peljesac peninsula as one of the forty best beaches in Europe. Find out more
THE BEST CROATIAN FAMILY VILLAS ON THE DUBROVNIK AND SPLIT RIVIERA
The Best Croatian family villas on the Dubrovnik and Split Riviera
by Saron Lease of Croatia Gems, 8th June 2022
Croatia Gems gives the lowdown on what Dubrovnik and Split Riviera has to offer…
If you are planning a Croatia holiday for an extended family group or a group of friends, there are some fantastic large villas in Croatia.
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GET TO KNOW THE LOCAL WINE SCENE DURING YOUR DUBROVNIK HOLIDAY
by Bozidar Jukic
Get to know the Dubrovnik wine scene on your Dubrovnik holiday – Croatia, much like many other Mediterranean countries, enjoys a long tradition of wine making.
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THE BEST DUBROVNIK RESTAURANTS
The Best Dubrovnik Restaurants
by Saron Lease 3rd June 2022
Dubrovnik restaurants are beginning to offer the culinary quality and variety that should be expected of such a luxury destination.
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PELJESAC BRIDGE A BOOST CROATIA PROPERTY SALES & HOLIDAYS
Peljesac Bridge a Boost to Croatia Property Sales and Holidays
By Saron Lease, 1st June 2022 According to Total Croatia News, dated 27th May 2022, the new Peljesac Bridge will be open by the end of July 2022. Find out more
BEST DUBROVNIK VILLAS AND LOCATIONS FOR CROATIA HOLIDAYS WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY
Best Dubrovnik Villas and Locations for Croatia Holidays with the Whole Family
by Saron Lease, 28th May 2022Croatia is a location in demand and given its close proximity to the UK and Europe, and the availability of affordable flights, it’s easy to get to from the UK and further afield.
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ZOOM IN ON CROATIA: BEST CROATIA FAMILY VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE SPLIT RIVIERA – ARBANIJA AND SLATINE BAY
Zoom in on Croatia: Best Croatia family villa holiday spots on the Split Riviera – Arbanija and Slatine Bay
by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 21st May 2022,
The Split Riviera is easy to get to with good flights from the UK and Europe and makes a great base for family summer holidays to Croatia – the area close to Trogir is the best place for a villa holiday with many pretty little bays and beaches and lots to visit nearby
Saron Lease of Croatia Gems gives the lowdown on what the Split Riviera has to offer…
Arbanija and Slatine Bay
These areas are located on well-connected little Ciovo Island which is linked to the mainland by two bridges making access to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites of Trogir Old Town and Split Old Town and transfers from the airport really easy. Find out more
CONTEMPORARY CROATIAN VILLAS WITH SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS
Contemporary Croatian Villas with Spectacular Sea Views
by Saron Lease, 16th May 2022
Probably the phrase most used about Croatia is that it’s the “Mediterranean as it once was” and indeed the Croatian coastline is so charming that each old stone town is a new favourite.
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FINDING A SPOT OF ALL IMPORTANT ALONE TIME ON THAT LARGE GROUP HOLIDAY
Finding a Spot of All Important Alone Time on that Large Group Villa Holiday
by Saron Lease 10th May 2022Family and friends time is precious but what about when you all descend on a holiday villa together?
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ZOOM IN ON CROATIA: BEST CROATIA FAMILY VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE DUBROVNIK RIVIERA – MLINI BAY
Zoom in on Croatia: Best Croatia family villa holiday spots on the Dubrovnik Riviera – Mlini Bay
by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 9th May 2022,
The Dubrovnik Riviera is easy to get to with good flights from the UK and Europe and makes a great base for family summer holidays to Croatia – the area close to Dubrovnik is the best place for a villa holiday with many pretty little bays and beaches and lots to visit nearby.
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ZOOM IN ON CROATIA: BEST CROATIA FAMILY VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE BRAC ISLAND – SUMARTIN
Zoom in on Croatia: Best Croatia family villa holiday spots on the Brac island – Sumartin
by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 7th May 2022,
Brac is an easy ferry-hop from Split old town, making it an accessible island destination for those not wanting a long ferry journey after a tiring flight.
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HOLIDAY IN CROATIA – CROATIA DROPS ALL COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Holiday in Croatia – Croatia Drops all Covid-19 Entry Requirements
By Croatia Gems, 3rd May 2022 We have good news for those who have booked a holiday in Croatia this year, as from 1 May 2022, Croatia has dropped all COVID-19 entry requirements. Find out more
LUXURY RENTAL CROATIA – KEY AUGUST WEEKS RELEASED AT FABULOUS VILLA MILA
Luxury Rental Croatia – Key August Weeks Released at Fabulous Villa Mila
By Croatia Gems, 26th April 2022 Three key August weeks, when this luxury villa is usually occupied by the owner himself, have just been released for rent: 13th August – 3rd September 2022. Find out more
SPLIT VILLA HOLIDAYS – WATCH JOE LYCETT IN ‘TRAVEL MAN: 48 HOURS IN SPLIT’
Split Villa Holiday – Watch Joe Lycett in ‘Travel Man: 48 Hours in Split’
By Croatia Gems, 15th April 2022 How fortunate are we? Find out more
DUBROVNIK VILLA HOLIDAY – PREVIEW DUBROVNIK LOCATIONS IN NEW NICHOLAS CAGE FILM
Dubrovnik Villa Holiday – Preview Dubrovnik Locations in new Nicholas Cage Film
By Croatia Gems 12th April 2022 If you’ve already booked your Dubrovnik holiday or are considering doing so, you are in for a treat! Find out more
BRAC VILLA – CROATIA ISLAND LIVING…. AND…. RELAX
By Croatia Gems, 3rd April 2022
When you think of Croatia, you do tend to think of its islands – it goes with the territory! Find out more
KORCULA ISLAND, STUNNING KORCULA FAMILY VILLAS
Fancy a Croatia Island Escape this Summer? Discover Korcula Island, Croatia for unspoilt beauty…
By Croatia Gems 31st March 2022Korcula island
If you’re not familiar with Croatia, Korcula Island is easily accessible from from Split or Dubrovnik airports within a couple of hours. Find out more
CROATIA WATER SPORTS – CROATIA BEST IN EUROPE
Croatia Villa Holiday – Croatia Best in Europe for Water Sports
By Croatia Gems 26th March 2022 If your perfect Croatia villa rental depends on having water sports readily on hand, then you are in luck! Find out more
VILLAS NEAR DUBROVNIK – DUBROVNIK’S RESTAURANTS ARE READY TO INDULGE YOU
Villas near Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik’s Restaurants are Ready to Indulge you!
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FIND BETTER VALUE DUBROVNIK VILLAS IN NEARBY BAYS
Where better for a first holiday to Croatia than Dubrovnik…but where to stay?
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SPLIT VILLAS CROATIA: NEW DUBLIN TO SPLIT FLIGHTS ON SPECIAL OFFER
Move quickly to get 30% off Croatia Airlines’ new Split flights
By Croatia Gems, 20th March 2022 According to EX-YU Aviation News, the national carrier Croatia Airlines has announced several new services to Split to begin in June 2022; these include flights from Dublin on 3 days per week*. Find out more
HVAR VILLA HOLIDAY – JELSA, BEST PLACE FOR STARGAZING
Combine a Hvar villa holiday with a spot of stargazing
By Croatia Gems, 21st March 2022 According to Lonely Planet, the lovely town of Jelsa on Hvar Island has been awarded ‘International Dark Sky Community’ status. Find out more
HEAD TO LOVELY CAVTAT FOR YOUR DUBROVNIK VILLA HOLIDAY
Croatia Holiday – Dubrovnik villas for rent – check out divine Cavtat, Dubrovnik
By Croatia Gems, 19th March 2022 Cavtat is wonderful to visit and just perfect for holidays. Find out more
CROATIA HOLIDAY – WHERE IS CROATIA?
Heard a Croatia holiday would be great, but not sure where it is?
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CROATIA’S GREAT SURFING LOCATIONS
Find perfect wind and waves on the beautiful Croatian coast
by Croatia Gems 14th March 2022 Croatia found its first fans of windsurfing in the 70’s. Find out more
VILLAS IN SPLIT CROATIA– SEE WHERE NETFLIX ‘THE WEEKEND AWAY’ WAS FILMED
Villas in Split Croatia – See where Netflix ‘The Weekend Away’ was filmed
By Croatia Gems, 9th March 2022 As reported by Paul Fogarty of HITC, Netflix’s new release ‘The Weekend Away’, a thriller just available to watch on the channel, is filmed in Split, Croatia. Find out more
SPLIT & TROGIR VILLAS – IT’S TIME TO HEAD FOR THE SPLIT RIVIERA
Split & Trogir villas – it’s time to head for the Split Riviera
By Croatia Gems 5th March 2022 With good value flights to Croatia, it’s time to head for the Split Riviera, which has loads to offer families of all ages. Find out moreTHE INSIDE TRACK ON THE BEST BEACHES IN DUBROVNIK FOR A CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
The Inside Track on the best beaches in Dubrovnik for a Croatia Villa Holiday
by Croatia Gems 3rd March 2022 In Dubrovnik, as anywhere else on Croatian Adriatic, one can swim and sunbathe almost everywhere along the coast. Find out more
HOLIDAY VILLAS CROATIA – CHOOSING YOUR HOT SPOT ON THE ADRIATIC
Holiday villas Croatia – Choosing your hot spot on the Adriatic for the perfect Croatia Villa Holiday
by Croatia Gems, 1st March 2022Choosing your hot spot on the Adriatic for your Croatia villa rental?
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