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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

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