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You Didn’t Vote for Trump? Vote for Stari Grad Instead!
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!
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
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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
Every quality destination has its own personality, and personality is partly reflected in the icons of the destinations. Stari Grad ...