Croatia Travel News Archive - June 2006

24.06.06 - Dubrovnik - The Third Most Romantic City in the World :Sherman’s Travel Lee, the leading American advertiser specialised in tourist travel, has named Dubrovnik the third most romantic city in the world. The Internet pages of this advertiser, visited every week by over 3 million web surfers, listed the top ten romantic destinations across the globe. Ahead of Dubrovnik on this ranking are Buenos Aires and Bora Bora, while Paris, for example, was sixth and Venice at tenth spot.... read more

21.06.06 - Island of Hvar among World's Sexiest Islands: According to Forbes, the USA business magazine, Hvar is among ten sexiest islands in the world :-) This prestigious title Hvar achieved because of it's clear sea, beautiful beaches and exciting night life... read more

19.06.06 - Lipizzaner Stud Farm Jubilee in Ðakovo: A not to be excluded part of any picture postcard featuring Ðakovo’s tourism, economy and sports is the national Lipizzaner Stud Farm, one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, this year celebrating two jubilees – a half century since the first mention of the Lipizzaner stud farm and two centuries of breeding of the noble Lipizzaner horses.. read more

17.06.06 - Green Travel Insurance - Saving the planet doesn’t have to cost the earth! - Major UK insurers and pioneering carbon reduction company Climate Care launch Climatesure - the UK’s first green personal travel insurance brand with no price premiums added for being eco-friendly. Despite recent publicity around climate change, a new report released today reveals that the British public is still unsure about how they can play a personal part in alleviating global warming... read more..

15.06.06 - Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre and Theme Park : A memorial centre and theme park is to be opened in the village of Smiljan, the birthplace of renowned scientist Nikola Tesla, located near the town of Gospic in the Lika region, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Tesla’s birth at which visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about the life of this world famous genius... read more

14.06.06 - Ethical Travel Guide published - We are pleased to feature in 'The Ethical Travel Guide' by by Polly Pattullo and Orely Minelly for Tourism Concern. Tired of tourist traps and guilt trips, or just want to have a positive impact on the people and places you visit? This is the essential resource for responsible global travellers.... read more

12.06.06 - Tintoretto's Painting in Korcula's Cathedral - After a four years long restoration and research process, it is confirmed that the main altar painting in Korcula's cathedral Sveti Marko is indeed painted by famous venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto. According to information announced by Katarina Kusijanovic of Hrvatski Restauratorski Zavod in Dubrovnik, the institution that was doing restoration and research about this painting since 2002, this magnificent work of art is indeed made by famous painter..... read more...

12.06.06 Croatian Govenment Recognises Montenegro : This is a very good news for travel around Croatia, Montenegro and Adriatic coast - Croatian government today recognised Montenegro. Lot of people who travel around Croatia visit Montenegro too. After this announcement, we expect better transport connections and cooperation between our two neighbouring countries for benefit of everyone :-) read more...

12.06.06 - Charter Croazia : La costa Croata è il posto perfetto per le vostre vacanze del sogno. È un'avventura unica nel esplorare numerose isole e baie lungo la costa dell'Adriatico. Vi si offre un'opportunità di partire da qualsiasi base in Croazia, ognuna delle basi con tutte le dotazioni necessarie. Scegliete tra varietà delle barche disponibili da quasi 50 marine lungo la costa; barche a vela, barche a motore, golette, barche di lusso. Visitate il nostro sito e informatevi su Croazia, la sua eredità culturale e storica.... read more...

07.06.06 - Cycling in Croatia ... take a week-long cycling tour of the country. Mtb Croatia offers cycle tours, which can see visitors scaling mountain trails, winding through woodland tracks, while stopping to sample local delicacies and Croatian wine .... read more

06.06.06 Croatia: Hyatt Targets Hotels - Interest in the privatisation and investments in Dubrovnik-based hotels was expressed by famous international hotel chain Hyatt and one of the leading US investment groups Blackstone, 'CT' reports. Their representatives would be arriving in Dubrovnik in the middle of June ... read more

05.06.06 - Gorski Kotar - new offers and facilities: Gorski Kotar, an alpine and highland country located north of the Kvarner area, is offering its guests new attractions. The entire region is known for its wealth of excursion tourism, sports and recreation facilities and lodgings that nurture the spirit of highland tradition. As a tourist destination, Gorski kotar is suited to all ages, from families with small children to athletes and pensioners.... read more...

03.06.06 - Croatians change World Cup jerseys : Croatia has bowed to a request by football's governing body FIFA to change the design of their World Cup jerseys. It was ruled that there was too much white on them, the Zagreb daily Vecernji List reported Friday. The decision means the team will play in Germany with a different strip to the one it used in the qualifications and to the replicas sold to tens of thousands of fans...read more