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The winter season in Croatian is called zima, lasting from December through February. Winter in Croatia is cold and if it's windy, even colder. It's rare to snow near the sea, it's more likely to just rain, but nearby mountain tops are covered with powder. The most popular activity in winter is skiing, especially in the Gorski Kotar region. Platak Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive from our rental apartments and nearby Mrkopalj is known for their cross-country skiin

Looking for luxury and relaxation on your vacation? There are plenty of hidden gems along north coast Croatia. Many spa and wellness centers are connected to elegant five star hotels with award winning restaurants. This is not a recent development, the north coast has been catering to high-end clientele since the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg monarchy. This included governors, archdukes, emperors and empresses, composers, authors, dancers and other royals and ar

Until I met Igor, I was under the impression that Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus were the same jolly guy. I found out at the ripe old age of 24 that this was a little further from the truth than I thought. Since Saint Nicholas in Croatia is December 6th, I feel it is necessary to help clear up all of the confusion and explain the differences and similarities between these two special gentlemen. The Figure: Saint Nicholas ( Sveti Nikola in Croatian) was born in 280 A.D. in