Travel in Croatia

Small ship operator Unforgettable Croatia is opening up bookings for private charters.

Jul 25, 2024 • 5 min read

As summer heats up, Heathrow Airport highlights nine hidden gem destinations perfect for last-minute travel. From Pula’s glittering waters to Chengdu’s giant pandas, these varied locations cater to sun seekers, adventurers, and everyone in between. Heathrow, the most connected airport globally, serves numerous exclusive destinations, making it the ideal starting point for unforgettable summer holidays.

The report by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency once again shows that the quality of bathing water in Croatia is among the highest in Europe and ranks first when it comes to coastal bathing areas. The bathing water quality was monitored at 22,081 bathing sites across 27 member states, as well as Albania and Switzerland. Of the 936 bathing sites tested in 2023 in Croatia, 905, or 96.7%, were of excellent quality. When it comes to coastal bathing sites alone, Croatia ranks first in Europe, with 886 out of 894 tested waters being of excellent quality, which is 99.1%. Croatia’s clear clean and blue waters are the result of a combination of factors, including its high salt concentration, its geographic location, and its connection to Africa. These factors contribute to the growth of phytoplankton and a thriving marine ecosystem, making Croatian beaches a unique and beautiful destination for travellers from around the world.

Starting July 15, TRIWO Hahn Airport is set for the summer vacation rush, offering flights to 42 destinations and expecting over 150,000 passengers over three months.

Trade Air inaugurated flights between Hahn Airport and Pristina, enhancing connections for Kosovars and tourists with twice-weekly services using an A319 aircraft.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dorine Olive, a 60-year-old semi-retired software sales rep based in Orlando who travels the world doing home exchanges. It has been edited for length and clarity.

If the high cost of living or toxic political climate in the United States has become too much, there are a handful of European countries that are more than happy to welcome new residents — so much so that they'll pay you.

As Croatians tell the story, the Greek hero Odysseus was shipwrecked and held captive on the Croatian island of Mljet. Visiting in May, I and six other sailors embraced the myth when the motor on our 54-foot yacht failed.

According to official reports, last year shared airport transfers exceeded 2 million in top destinations such as Cancun, Riviera Maya, Paris, Orlando, the Balearic Islands, Greek Islands, Miami, and Phuket. Servantrip, the world’s leading B2B tours, activities and transfer platform, announces that this summer the trend will continue to rise, underscoring the growing popularity and demand for shared transfer services among travellers.

Midsummer has arrived, the longest day of the year is here, but for many Brits, the sun has made few appearances in the UK, and the June weather has been disappointing. Located on Hvar, Europe’s sunniest island, guests at the five-star Maslina Resort, Croatia’s very first Mindful Luxury hotel will be basking in the rays rather than diving for cover under grey clouds. The outstanding Relais & Chateaux property, surrounded by olive groves and stretching across five acres of lush pine forest, is an Adriatic paradise where families can relax, explore and indulge.

Data from Contiki - leading social travel brand for 18-35s - shows last minute travel is on the rise with 34% increase in bookings in May for travel in June

Jun 18, 2024 • 5 min read

A rise in dengue fever cases across Europe isn’t the most comfortable pre-holiday news but there are ways to reduce the risk of infection. 

The brand new Lufthansa City Airlines will take its first flight on 26 June, bringing new short- and medium-haul connections to Germany.

There are some pretty great promotions out from World of Hyatt, including an opportunity to rack up a ton of points via a new hotel partnership.

Jun 14, 2024 • 9 min read

Summer travel is already under attack — and it's technically still only spring.

Jun 12, 2024 • 8 min read

Heading to the beach or lake and taking a swim in the cool water is an essential part of going on holiday for many. But to save spending the rest of your hard-earned break sick, it's good to know how clean the water you’re jumping into really is. 

Thailand has long been a popular homebase for digital nomads - but they haven’t been officially welcomed, until now.