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You Didn’t Vote for Trump? Vote for Stari Grad Instead!

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January 20 was a momentous day.  There was apparently some event in Washington DC which made a few headlines, but ...

WHAT a Promotion for Hvar as a Corporate Destination. Just Wow!

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One of the things that amazes me about Hvar is just how much goes on without people knowing about it. ...

Stari Grad Best European Destinations Nominee: 19. Petar Hektorovic and the Tvrdalj

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The top attraction in Stari Grad is the Hektorović Tvrdalj, the ‘castle’ built by one of Croaita’s most famous poets, ...

Rare Indeed: A Real 2017 Hvar Snowman and Snowball Fight

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Some Dads are cooler and smarter than others. After most of their childhood without snow, I decided to make the ...

Over 63,000 More Overnights in Jelsa in 2016: Up 18%

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It has been a period for change in Jelsa in recent years, with fluctuating tourism fortunes and a huge infrastructure ...

Stari Grad Best European Destinations Nominee: 18. Ferry

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Voting for the 2017 Best European Destination on the European Best Destinations website begins in a couple of days, and ...

As Snow Settles on Korcula and Vis, Croatia’s Sunshine Island Tries to Follow

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One has to feel sorry for Hvar children. There is snow EVERYWHERE in Croatia, and even the neighbouring islands – ...

Carpe Diem in Conde Nast 9 Beach Clubs in the World

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The Conde Nast love affair with Hvar continues… Not so many people know the source of Hvar often being cited ...

Stari Grad Best European Destinations: 17. Starogrojski Paprenjok

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Starogrojski paprenjok is an original souvenir made as a homage to a traditional biscuit which the women and girls of ...

Stari Grad Best European Destination: 16 – Icons

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Every quality destination has its own personality, and personality is partly reflected in the icons of the destinations.  Stari Grad ...