CROATIA NEWS
LUXURY CROATIA VILLAS – FABULOUS VILLA MILA ON SPECIAL OFFER
Luxury Croatia Villas – Fabulous Villa Mila on Special Offer
by Croatia Gems, 24th February 2023May and June are often the loveliest months for a Croatia villa holiday – the temperatures are perfect.
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Top notch large villas in Croatia for groups of firends & family are popular
There’s increasing popularity for a villa with pool in Croatia in May & June as the temperatures hot up!
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FROM TODDLERS TO TEENS – TOP SPOTS FOR FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN CROATIA
From Toddlers to Teens – Top Spots for Croatia Villas, Private Pool
by Saron Lease 11th February 2023Croatia villas – private pool villas in easy locations for holidays with teenagers & little ones make all the difference
One thing is for sure, a Croatia villa holiday is a brilliant option if you have children of any age. Find out more
VILLA IN CROATIA WITH POOL? SPOTLIGHT ON MLINI, DUBROVNIK
Villa in Croatia with pool? Spotlight on Mlini, Dubrovnik
by Croatia Gems, 11th February 2023 Mlini is one of our favourite places on the Dubrovnik coastline and one of the best places to book a villa in Croatia with pool. Find out more
CONTEMPORARY CROATIAN VILLAS WITH SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS
Contemporary Croatian Villas with Spectacular Sea Views
by Croatia Gems, 7th February 2023 Probably the phrase most used about Croatia is that it’s the “Mediterranean as it once was”. Find out more
WHERE TO PLAN YOUR NEXT CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
You’ve been to the Croatia holiday hotspot of fabulous Dubrovnik, so where next
By Croatia Gems, 7th February 2023 Photo Credits: 1 & 4- Pula © Renco Kosinozic via Croatian National Tourist Board 14 – Pula © Ivo Biocina via Croatian National-Tourist-Board Other Photos – Pula © Istrian Tourist Board In an article by CNN Travel, it is reported that Dubrovnik old town welcomed over 3m visitors in 2019, perhaps the last ‘normal’ year pre pandemic. 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, 6th February 2023 How fortunate are we as we get to preview lovely Split old town, in Croatia, in the repeat of Channel 4’s ‘Travel Man: 48 hours in Split’. Find out more
ZADAR’S INCREDIBLE SEA ORGAN – VISIT FROM YOUR VILLA IN CROATIA, SPLIT
If you are looking for a great day out from your villa in Croatia, Split then Zadar’s incredible Sea Organ will amaze you
By Croatia Gems 2nd February 2023 There are a lot of things to do in the Split area, but Zadar is another area to explore from a Split or Trogir villa. Find out more
IF YOU WANT TO RENT A VILLA DUBROVNIK WILL EXCEED EXPECTATIONS – SUSAN CALMAN SAYS IT IS STUNNING
Susan Calman says Dubrovnik is one of the most stunning places she’d ever been in her entire life, so if you are looking for a villa, Dubrovnik is the place to be
by Croatia Gems 21st January 2023 We at Croatia Gems are maybe a tad biased, but if we were recommending you a villa, Dubrovnik is the location we’d suggest first. Find out more
CROATIA NOW A COMPLETE MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN UNION – IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUR CROATIA HOLIDAY
Croatia became a complete member of the EU on 1st January 2023 by joining the Schengen Area and adopting the Euro as its currency
By Croatia Gems, 21st January 2023Congratulations are in order as this will likely help further Croatia’s financial stability and its strengthening relationships with other EU countries.
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BEST CROATIA FAMILY VILLAS TO RENT AROUND SPLIT
The Best Croatia Holiday Villas for Families to Rent Around Split
by Saron Lease 18th January 2023 Croatian villa holidays are awesome in the Split region and you will no doubt find a family friendly Croatia holidays villa here. Find out more
EASYJET FLIGHT SALE ENDS 10th JANUARY SO BOOK YOUR VILLAS IN CROATIA WITH POOL ASAP
When most of us are thinking about soaking up the sun in villas in Croatia with pool, easyJet has a handy flight sale on!
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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR CROATIAN KUNA NOW CROATIA HAS ADOPTED THE EURO
Croatia completed its membership of the EU on 1st January 2023 by joining the Schengen Area and adopting the Euro as its currency.
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WINE LOVERS’ AND FOODIES’ GUIDE TO THE CROATIAN COAST
Who better to guide us on an epicurean’s journey down the Adriatic coast for Croatia holidays than expert Croatian travel writer, Mary Novakovich.
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CHRISTMAS CROATIA – ZAGREB’S ADVENT MARKET
Christmas Croatia – Zagreb’s Advent Markets
By Saron Lease, 25th November 2022 If you have a weakness for a Christmas Market you have to head for Zagreb, Croatia’s stylish capital city. Find out more
TAKE THE ORIENT EXPRESS TO YOUR SPLIT CROATIA HOLIDAY
Take the Orient Express to Your Split Croatia Holiday
By Croatia Gems, 23rd November 2022The fantastic news that the Orient Express is coming to Split in Croatia, is brought to us by Time Out.
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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 12th November 2022 With good value flights to Croatia, it’s time to head for the Split Riviera, with loads to offer families of all ages. Find out more
VILLA TO RENT IN CROATIA? SPLIT AND TROGIR WILL SUIT ALL…
Villa to rent in Croatia? Split and Trogir will suit all…
By Croatia Gems, 5th November 2022 A holiday to Trogir and the Split Riviera is a delight to the senses. Find out more
VILLAS IN CROATIA TO RENT ON PELJESAC PENINSULA
Villas in Croatia to rent on Peljesac Peninsula
by Croatia Gems 5th November 2022The Peljesac Peninsula – Southern Croatia’s Wine Region & Hidden Gem for Croatia villa holidays
Beautiful rocky coastlines, a mild climate, great food, good tourist infrastructure, reasonable prices, excellent weather, a few World Heritage Sites, …and great wine! Find out more
CROATIA VILLAS FOR RENT IN STUNNING ZATON NEAR DUBROVNIK
Croatia villas for rent in stunning Zaton near Dubrovnik
by Helen Lease 4th November 2022Stunning Zaton is only 10 minutes from Dubrovnik and oozes charm – the perfect location for a Croatia Villa for rent
Next summer will be here all too soon and the Croatia villas for rent are already booking up! Find out more
DUBROVNIK VILLAS – DUBROVNIK VOTED ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST CITIES IN EUROPE
What would encourage you to a Dubrovnik visit?
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RESTAURANTS IN CROATIA – 2022 DOBRI RESTORANI AWARDS
Complete your Croatia Villa Holiday – Dine at a Top-Rated Restaurant in Croatia
By Croatia Gems 8th October 2022 Self-catering Croatia villas are a great way to make your holiday money go further. Find out more
EASYJET CROATIA FLIGHT SCHEDULE – SUMMER 2023 OUT FOR YOUR CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
Croatia flights now released by easyJet for Summer 2023
By Croatia Gems, 6th October 2022 After keeping us all waiting, easyJet has at last published its Croatia flight schedule for 2023! Find out more
DUBROVNIK VILLA STAY: VISIT FAMOUS STRADUN – TREASURE OF EUROPEAN FILM CULTURE
Dubrovnik Villa Stay: Visit Famous Stradun – Treasure of European Film Culture
by Croatia Gems 26th September 2022The Old Town’s famous Stradun is a must-see from your Dubrovnik villa holiday – it is a ‘Treasure of European Film Culture’
Even if you haven’t yet visited Dubrovnik old town when on your Dubrovnik villa holiday, you will almost certainly have seen images of Stradun – its famous main thoroughfare. Find out more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
10 GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT CROATIA AT LEAST ONCE
10 Good Reasons Why you Should Visit Croatia At Least Once
By Croatia Gems, 17th September 2022 Croatia villa rental – there are 10 good reasons why you should visit Croatia at least once: Stunning Scenery It’s such a varied country, from the beauty of Konalve country which backs the lovely Dubrovnik Riviera with its verdant farmland and vineyards outlined by stunning mountains and fringed by beautiful beaches. Find out more
CROATIA’S AMAZING SCENERY STEALS THE SHOW IN DRAMA ‘SUCCESSION’
Croatia’s Amazing Scenery Steals the Show in HBO Drama ‘Succession’
By Saron Lease, 11th March 2022 Total Croatia News reported previously that HBO drama ‘Succession’ had been one of a series of programmes to take advantage of fabulous Croatia locations and amazing scenery while filming in the country. 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