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CROATIA VILLA IN ISTRIA – MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

Croatia villa in Istria – most beautiful beaches

By Croatia Gems, 21st February 2022 Top most beautiful beaches in Istria, Croatia – from small coves to the paradise islands
Photos – © Pula Tourist-Board, Istria Tourist Board Igor Zirojevic, Rovinj Tourist Board, Porec Tourist Board
  You may have already chosen your Croatia villa in Istria, so have a look at these lovely beaches to seek out: ROVINJ Rovinj is a beautiful old town jutting into the sea with pretty colourful houses and winding, medieval streets – it has 22 islands off the coast. Find out more

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SOAR AWAY TO THE SUN WITH UK CROATIA HOLIDAY FLIGHTS

Soar Away to the Sun with UK Croatia Holiday Flights

By Helen Lease, 22nd July 2020 Check out how you can fly from the UK & Ireland to your fabulous Croatia holiday villa with this run-down of Croatia holiday flights now operating from UK & Ireland airports (please do check flight availability before booking your Croatia villa or apartment): Belfast to Split – Saturdays e.g. Find out more

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WHERE TO ESCAPE THE SUMMER CROWDS ON YOUR CROATIAN HOLIDAY

Where to Escape the Summer Crowds on your Croatian Holiday

by Saron Lease of Croatia Gems, 10th November 2018,

With its stunning 3,625-mile-long Adriatic coastline and one thousand-plus islands to explore, Croatia is becoming the go to destination for those weary of overdeveloped and commercialised resorts , and those keen to escape to something a little different whether it be mountain biking through the wilds of the Dalmatian Hinterland, discovering hidden bays on tiny uninhabited islands , or bonding with the kids as you sea kayak back to the shore just as the sun sets ( and not a smart phone in site !

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A MOSTAR EXCURSION IS RECOMMENDED ON A CROATIA HOLIDAY

A Mostar Excursion is Recommended on a Croatia Holiday

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 10th May 2018,

If you’re going on holiday to Croatia, we’d recommend that a Mostar excursion should be high on your list for a day trip – or even for a longer stay if you have time – the famous old bridge is a ‘must-see’ but there is so much else to soak in and discover about this area and town…

Mostar Excursion – Where is Mostar?

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THE BEST SEAFOOD IN CROATIA? A LUNCH STOP AT KAPETANOVA KUCA RESTAURANT, STON, PELJESAC PENINSULA

The Best Seafood in Croatia? A Lunch Stop at Kapentanova Kuca Restaurant, Ston, Peljesac Peninsula

Restaurant Review by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 14th April 2018,

Driving down from Split to Dubrovnik a couple of days ago, it would be rude not to stop for lunch at Kapentanova Kuca Restaurant in Ston at the start of the Peljesac Peninsula – 2 words – seafood and wine!

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CROATIA ISLAND HOPPING – DUBROVNIK ISLAND ESCAPISM

Croatia Island Hopping – Dubrovnik Islands

The Archipelago of Islands just off the Dubrovnik Coast & why you need to explore them in 2018

By Bozidar Jukic, Croatia Gems Local Rep for Dubrovnik, qualified Tour Guide & Sommelier, 25th February 2018,

Croatia Island Hopping – Dubrovnik Islands Escapism – Sublime Island Hops for 2018… Croatia may be a relatively small country with its 4-4,5 million inhabitants, but it has an incredibly interesting coastline with numerous islands.

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SOUGHT AFTER VILLA FLORANNEVE AVAILABLE AGAIN DUE TO CANCELLATION

Sought After Villa Floranneve Available Again Due to Cancellation

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 7th June 2017,

Villa Floranneve is one of our most popular villas and usually books up at least a year in advance but this year several prime school holiday dates have come free again due to an unforeseen cancellation.

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CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY HUNTING THIS EASTER? HERE’S THE LOWDOWN ON THE BEST LOCATIONS…

Croatia Villa Holiday Hunting this Easter – Lowdown on the Best Locations

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 15th April 2017,

While the weather has turned a bit cooler for the Easter bank holiday, the sun is heating up in Croatia where it’s been in the mid 20’s this week!

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WHY NOT HIRE A CHEF FOR A SPECIAL EVENING ON YOUR CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY?

Why not hire a chef for a special evening on your Croatia villa holiday

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 12th March 2017,

Special occasion – Surprise birthday meal – Or just so that you can relax with family and friends – Hiring a chef for the evening is a wonderful way to enjoy your holiday in Croatia and sample fine local produce and cuisine in the comfort of your own villa.

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ZOOM IN ON CROATIA SERIES: BEST CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE SPLIT RIVIERA? SEGET VRANJICA & SEGET DONJI…

Zoom in on Croatia: Best Croatia family villa holiday spots on the Split Riviera – Seget Vranjica & Seget Donji

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 11th March 2017,

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 the Split Riviera has to offer…

The Split Riviera makes for a great place to base as there are many places to visit and activities to fill up the holiday hours. Find out more

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ZOOM IN ON CROATIA SERIES: BEST CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE SPLIT RIVIERA? SLATINE BAY

Zoom in on Croatia: Best Croatia family villa holiday spots on the Split Riviera – Slatine Bay

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 5th March 2017,

With great flights to Split and an Easy Jet sale now on, what better time to check out holidays to the Split Riviera in, Croatia – With a veritable smorgasbord of beaches, little bays, historic towns and fishing villages, not to mention turquoise bays a plenty, Split is an ideal family holiday destination Saron Lease of Croatia Gems gives the lowdown on what the the Split Riviera has to offer…

The Split Riviera makes for a great place to base as there are many places to visit and activities to fill up the holiday hours. Find out more

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ZOOM IN ON CROATIA SERIES: BEST CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE SPLIT RIVIERA? OKRUG GORNJI…

Zoom in on Croatia Series: Best Croatia villa holiday spots on the Split Riviera

by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems Company Founder & Director, 24th February 2017,

Where to find your idea holiday spot, a short transfer from Split airport with gorgeous beaches, scrummy restaurants and delighful corners to discover…Croatia Gems gives the lowdown on what the the Split Riviera has to offer.

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