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Happy Women's Day! Celebrate all the lovely ladies in your life with a girls trip to North Coast Croatia. Whether it's your girlfriends, mom and daughter, a bachelorette party, a women's retreat or even your grandma, I've got your back with the best hotels, spas, activities and restaurants to have an unforgettable time! Hotels: Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery   in Bale , Istria region This 5 star hotel is located near the sea and is surrounded by vineyards and olive grov

Island in Croatian is Otok . To visit all three northern islands you will need an entire day, so if your vacation itinerary is pretty packed and you only have a day to spare this is a great way to make the most out of it. There are several cities and towns to visit on each island. You could spend an entire day on just one island or you could even spend an entire day just in one town. Taking a day trip gives you a taste of each place. Then the next time you visit this are

Whether you are planning a proposal, wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or other special event there are so many romantic locations in Croatia to choose from. I have personal, first hand experience regarding this topic because my wedding and honeymoon to my Croatian husband was in Croatia. Featuring the best dramatic landscapes, luxurious accommodations and other once in a lifetime spots sure to leave your partner awestruck. Igor and I had a small wedding with close family and

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

Croatia's history goes way back to the 6th and 7th centuries and is very complex with different empires and monarchies residing here over the years. It's no wonder there are castles dotting the countryside along the north coast of Croatia. If you're a fan of medieval history, this is where you need to visit. One of the most common kinds you will see in this area are Frankopan castles. The Frankopans and Zrinskis were noble families that ruled parts of Croatia between the

Olive oil, or maslinovo ulje in Croatian, is also called "liquid gold" and many olive oil producers from Croatia have won international...

October, or Listopad in Croatian, really highlights the season's food and is a gorgeous time of year for outdoor activities as much of...

The Fall or Autumn season in Croatian is called Jesen, lasting from September through November. If you are traveling to Croatia during...

Wine or vino in Croatian, like Italian, is some of the best in Europe partly due to the country's Mediterranean climate and beautiful...

If you are on vacation it's very likely you will want at least one day where you do not need to cook a meal and instead go out to eat. Not only this, but trying another country's food is part of the traveling experience and can teach you a lot about the culture. After traveling back and forth from the USA to Croatia since 2010 I have been able to compile a pretty substantial list of restaurants. These recommendations are either my favorite places to eat or my Croatian fami

July, or Srpanj in Croatian, is part of the peak season for tourists traveling to the beautiful beaches, islands, national parks and...

Beach people, your time of the year has finally begun! June, or Lipanj in Croatian, is the first month of the year where the beautiful...

Croatia is known for its stunning beaches along the Adriatic Coast. The waters here are some of the clearest and cleanest blue you will...

Croatia boasts over 1,000 islands, and Krk Island shares the title of the largest with its neighbor, Cres. Both islands span 405.78...

It's May or Svibanj in Croatian! Everyone is beginning to buzz because the summer season is right around the corner. Croatia in May is...

Family vacations are one of the most memorable travel experiences for kids and adults. Every summer families pack up their suitcases and...

Crikvenica's Main Port & Marina Boat tours are a great way to see the islands near and around the north coast of Croatia. There are...

April, or Travanj in Croatian, is an eye-catching month of the year with all the flowers, foliage and seasonal food coming to life as...