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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
DUBROVNIK VILLAS – DUBROVNIK VOTED ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST CITIES IN EUROPE
What would encourage you to a Dubrovnik visit?
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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
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
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
THE 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
VILLAS NEAR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CROATIA BEACHES
Villas near the Most Beautiful Croatia Beaches
By Saron Lease, 21st February 2022 According to Town & Country, these Croatian beaches are the most beautiful for a whole range of qualities from location, views, privacy, etc. Find out more
ELEGANT CAVTAT NOMINATED FOR FAVOURITE EUROPEAN DESTINATION
Elegant Cavtat Nominated for Favourite European Destination – great for Cavtat villa holidays
By Helen Lease, 5th February 2021 We at Croatia Gems couldn’t agree more! Find out more
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 moreCROATIA FLIGHTS RESTARTING 2020
Croatia Flights Restarting 2020
By Helen Lease, 30th May 2020 Croatia Flights are restarting for 2020 with an array of airlines and airports advertising renewed flight schedules with flights to Croatia starting in June and July from the UK. Find out more
ROCK STAR VILLAS: COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE LUXURIATES AT CROATIA GEMS VILLA PUGLIESI IN DUBROVNIK
Rock Star Villas: Cosmopolitan Magazine Luxuriates at Croatia Gems Villa Pugliesi In Dubrovnik
By Saron Lease, 7th March 2020 Cosmopolitan Magazine at Croatia Villa Pugliesi In Dubrovnik – One of Croatia Gem’s fabulous villas is currently featuring in the April 2020 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine in a piece on “Holiday like an A-Lister – Rock Star villas”. Find out more
RECORD VISITOR NUMBERS FOR CROATIA IN 2019
Record Visitor Numbers for Croatia in 2019
By Saron Lease, 10th November 2019 According to the New York Times, Croatia reported a record 20 million people visited the Adriatic Sea country this year – a record for the number of arrivals recorded in one year in Croatia. Find out more
CROATIA CHRISTMAS MARKET MAGIC: ZAGREB VOTED ONE OF WORLD’S BEST
Croatia Christmas Market Magic: Zagreb voted one of World’s best
By Saron Lease, 20th November 2019 Croatia Week reports recently that Big 7 Travel has voted Zagreb at No.3 on the list of the Top 50 Best Christmas Markets in the World 2019! Find out more
USA TODAY SAYS COME AND SEE THE CROATIA FILM LOCATIONS OF AWARD WINNING GAME OF THRONES
Come and see the Croatia Film Locations of Award Winning Game of Thrones
By Saron Lease, 27th September 2019 USA Today says Visit Croatia. Find out more
JON BON JOVI HOLIDAYS IN CROATIA THIS YEAR
Jon Bon Jovi Holidays in Croatia This Year
By Saron Lease, 26th June 2019 According to Croatia Week, Rock star Jon Bon Jovi has managed to spend a few days holidaying in Croatia between tour dates in the UK and Germany before playing with his band in Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Romania and Israel in July. Find out more
BEST CROATIA BEACHES YOU’LL WANT TO ADD TO YOUR BUCKET LIST
Best beaches in Croatia you’ll want to add to your bucket list right now
By Saron Lease, 19th April 2019 According to Julie Delahaye, Online Travel Writer for the Mirror, these are the best Croatian beaches you just have to visit: 1. Find out more
CROATIAN RESTAURANTS AWARDED MICHELIN’S ‘BIB GOURMAND’ RATING
Croatian restaurants awarded Michelin’s ‘Bib Gourmand’ rating
By Saron Lease, 23rd March 2019 According to The Dubrovnik Times, as well as new stars for restaurants Noel (Zagreb) and Draga di Lovrana (Lovran), taking the number of Croatian Michelin starred restaurants to five, Michelin has awarded its Bib Gourmand rating to a further four Croatian restaurants taking that number to eight. Find out more
THE TELEGRAPH’S TEN MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE TOWNS IN CROATIA
The Telegraph’s Top 10 most Beautiful Seaside Towns in Croatia
By Saron Lease, 23rd February 2019 The Telegraph has put forward its choice of the top ten most beautiful Croatian seaside towns. Find out more
DUBROVNIK IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC PLACES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY ACCORDING TO TRIP ADVISOR
Dubrovnik – one of the World’s Most Romantic Places for Valentine’s Day according to Trip Advisor
By Saron Lease, 8th February 2019 TripAdvisor has voted Dubrovnik as one of just ten European places to make it into its long list of the most romantic destinations in the world for 2019. Find out more
HEAD FOR AFFORDABLE CROATIA FOR YOUR VILLA HOLIDAY
Head for affordable Croatia for your villa holiday
By Saron Lease, 28th January 2019 According to Under Scoop Fire, for those seeking to limit their holiday budget but who have the travel bug, Croatia is fast becoming a go-to destination. Find out more
WHERE TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE IN CROATIA
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Croatia!
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DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM USA TO DUBROVNIK IN 2019
Direct Flights from USA to Dubrovnik in 2019
By Saron Lease, 22nd December 2018 According to Croatia Week American Airlines have published schedules for direct flights 3 times a week from Philadelphia to Dubrovnik. Find out more
DUBROVNIK IN TOP DESTINATIONS FOR 2019 – TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS BY ‘AFAR’
The Top Destinations for 2019 – Travelers’ Choice Awards by ‘Afar’
By Saron Lease, 19th December 2018 Afar’s 3rd Annual Travelers’ Choice Awards has been published with over 100k of votes for the most desirable destinations to visit in 2019. Find out more
BETTER FERRY SCHEDULES TO CROATIAN ISLANDS FOR 2019
Better Ferry schedules to Croatian islands for 2019
By Saron Lease, 8th November 2018 According to Slobodna Dalmacija News, Tourists travelling to Croatian islands in 2019 will benefit from early publishing of the ferry timetables. Find out more
CROATIA HAS BEEN NAMED THE BEST TRAVEL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2018 BY THE ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENTS OF QUEBEC
Croatia has been named the best travel destination of the year 2018 by the association of Travel agents of Quebec
By Saron Lease 18th October 2018, According The Dubrovnik Times, the ceremony was held at the Theatre Rialto in Montreal last week and Croatia was up against stiff competition from Mexico/Dominica and Portugal. Find out more
NEW FLIGHTS TO CROATIA
New Flights to Croatia
By Saron Lease August 2018, According Norwegian Air, new flights to Croatia from the UK for 2019 will operate to Dubrovnik, Pula, Split and Zadar. Find out more
FAMOUS BILLIONAIRE SAILS IN CROATIA
Famous billionaire sails in Croatia
By Saron Lease, 22nd August, 2018 According 24Sata.hr, Find out more
OPRAH WINFREY HOLIDAYING ON THE CROATIAN COAST
Oprah Winfrey Holidaying on the Croatian Coast
According Croatia Week, 20th August, 2018 A number of celebrities have chosen to spend time this year holidaying on the Croatian coast. Find out more
RESTAURANT 360 DUBROVNIK WINNER WINE SPECTATOR BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Restaurant 360 Dubrovnik wins Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2018
According Just Dubrovnik, 3rd July, 2018 Wine Spectator – the leading authority in the world of wine whose print edition is tracked by over 3 million readers, has published a list of restaurants awarded the prestigious Restaurant Award. Find out more
RECORD HALF-YEAR: 6.4 MILLION TOURIST VISIT CROATIA
Record Half-Year: 6.4 Million Tourists Visit Croatia
According to eVisitor, 4th July , 2018 from 1 January – 30 June 2018 a total of 6.4 million tourists visited Croatia, which is a 12% increase from the same period last year. Find out more
CELEBRITIES WHO HAD HOLIDAYS IN CROATIA
Celebrities who had Holidays in Croatia
According The Dubrovnik Times, 6th February, 2018 Dubrovnik has been a magnet for celebrities over the centuries. Find out more
DUBROVNIK STILL A LEADER IN PROPERTY PRICES IN CROATIA
Dubrovnik Still a Leader in Property Prices in Croatia
According The Dubrovnik Times, 18th August, 2018 Prices for Property in Croatia soared by more than 3 % in the last year according to a survey conducted by internet website Njuskalo, based on a sample of 155,000 active real estate adverts placed on their site. Find out more
THE 69TH DUBROVNIK SUMMER FESTIVAL
The 69th Dubrovnik Summer Festival
According Total Croatia News, 7th July, 2018 It was at the beginning of the 50s, when there were so many theatrical and musical events springing up all over Europe, that the Dubrovnik Summer Festival was founded. Find out more
MIDSUMMER SCENE, ENGLISH THEATRE FESTIVAL, DUBROVNIK OLD TOWN
Midsummer Scene, English Theatre Festival, Dubrovnik Old Town
According Dubrovnik travel, 15th June, 2018 Midsummer Scene ( 21st June – 5th July 2018 ) is celebrating its fifth year as the only English theatre festival in Southeastern Europe. Find out more
CROATIAN BEACHES TO ADD TO YOUR BUCKET LIST
Croatian Beaches to add to your bucket list
According to The Mirror, 16th July, 2018, Croatia is home to some seriously spectacular beaches – Holidays in Croatia have fast become a summer break staple as the European hotspot continues to enjoy a surge of tourism thanks to its Game of Thrones filming locations , not to mention all of its breathtaking cities and spectacular scenery. Find out more
LOVE STORIES MUSEUM IN DUBROVNIK
The Love Stories Museum in Dubrovnik
According The Total Croatia News, 11th May,2018 Dubrovnik Old Town has a new museum, dedicated to everyone’s favourite subject, Love The Love Stories Museum, located near the Pile Gate in the Old Town, is described as dedicated to “collecting and exhibiting personal love stories and items of great sentimental value from all around the world”, the new museum features a collection of objects emblematic to romantic relationships that have come to life from all over the world. Find out more
DUBROVNIK INTERESTING FACTS
Dubrovnik Interesting Facts
According to The Telegraph, 15th February, 2017, Dubrovnik Old Town, has over the recent years become one of the must see places to visit, here are a few facts you might not be aware of. Find out more
THE BEST BEACH HOLIDAYS IN CROATIA
The Best Beach Holidays in Croatia
According CNN Travel, 27th June, 2018, It’s easy to forget that some of the best beaches in the world are just a couple of hours from home. Find out more
VERY COOL EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS IN DUBROVNIK ON A CROATIA HOLIDAY
Very cool experiences you cannot miss in Dubrovnik on a Croatia Holiday
Very cool experiences in Dubrovnik – there is so much to do in Dubrovnik according to Online magazine Femina Travel…Cool experiences in vibrant Dubrovnik
The article in the Indian online portal says that Dubrovnik has such a great vibe and it’s becoming quite the cool destination – With film stars and pop stars being spotted quite regularly dining in the old town restaurants or mooring off shore in their super yachts , some are referring to the town as the new St Tropez. Find out more
CROATIA MAKES THE EUROPEAN TRAVEL COMMISSION LIST OF THE TOP 20 DESTINATIONS FOR 2018
Croatia Makes the European Travel Commission List of the Top 20 Destinations for 2018
According to it’s quarterly magazine , Visit Europe – The European Travel Commission (ETC) Croatia is in the list of it’s top 20 European destinations for 2018. Find out more
THE BEST EXPERIENCES IN DUBROVNIK ACCORDING TO THE TELEGRAPH
The Telegraph on The Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik
The Best experiences in Dubrovnik – There is so much to do in Dubrovnik according to The Telegraph. Find out more
CROATIA’S 15 BEST ISLANDS ACCORDING TO THE TELEGRAPH
Croatia’s 15 Best Islands According to The Telegraph
The Telegraph has praised Croatia’s coastline this week in its report dedicated to the best Croatian Islands. Find out more
DUBROVNIK & SPLIT IN TOP 16 BEST BEACH CITIES IN EUROPE, SAY TRAVEL & LEISURE READERS
Dubrovnik & Split in Top 16 Best Beach Cities in Europe, says Travel & Leisure Readers
Online travel magazine, Travel & Leisure has named two of Croatia’s coastal cities in their list of the top beach cities in Europe. Find out more
DUBROVNIK RUNNERS DAYS – HALF MARATHON TAKING PLACE TODAY
Dubrovnik Runners Days – Dubrovnik Half Marathon Taking Place Today
The DuMotion Runners Days in Dubrovnik are being held over the 29th and 30th April and Dubrovnik has been filled with runners taking part in the two day event which features the Dubrovnik Half Marathon, a 2.5k race around the Dubrovnik Old Town walls and a 5k open charity run. Find out more
CROATIA IS EUROPE’S SEXIEST ISLAND HOPPING BREAK, SAYS SUNDAY TIMES
Croatia is Europe’s Sexiest Island Hopping Break, says Sunday Times
The Sunday Times Travel Easter weekend centre piece touted Croatia as Europe’s sexiest island-hopping break. Find out moreSOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY OPENING CROATIAN OFFICE FOR LUXURY PROPERTY MARKET
Sotheby’s International Realty Opening Croatian Office for Luxury Property Market
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