Croatia Travel

DESTINATION: Rovinj

2007-11-14T07:52:00.000-08:00

Rovinj is one of the most developed seaside resorts in Croatia, offering a whole range of visitor opportunities in a picturesque ambience of the ancient town, surrounded by luxuriant pine forests (the cape of Zlatni Rt is designated as a park forest, while the coast and islands of Rovinj are set aside as a protected landscape). The beginning of tourism was marked by the introduction of a steamship line between Rovinj and Trieste (1845) and the construction of the railroad to Vienna (1876). In 1896 the town had a well-maintained public beach, Val di Lone, and several boarding houses (Alla citta di Trieste, Al Miramar, Alla porta antica and Al vecchio albergo).

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Martinje Festival

2007-11-05T10:34:00.000-08:00

Young wine celebration throughout Croatia – November 11

Every year on November 11 - the St. Martin’s Day (patron saint of winemakers), many wine-producing regions in Croatia celebrate and enjoy the newly produced wine. As a tradition, grapes are blessed before they are made into wine. Every town celebrates in its own way, but they all have one thing in common: there is always plenty of good food, music, dance and delicious, young wine. Roasted goose with chestnuts and pumpkins, apple pies and poppy-seed rolls are some of the favorites with white and red wines that are offered in abundance. One of the more popular wine areas is around Zagreb, where many little towns produce their wine as well as brandy. Dugo Selo, a picturesque town close to Zagreb, has a long tradition in grape cultivation and wine production. Everything is done in old-fashioned way and celebration of Martinje lasts several days.

Days Of Olives On Losinj - 10.24.2007. - 11.7.2007

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Olive-trees are culture that is cultivated on the Mediterranean from times immemorial. Due to its manifold benefits, the olive is a faithful companion of human beings; even a Roman writer Colimmell from the 1st century wrote”Olea prima omnium abrorum est” – the Olive tree is the queen of all trees! During the days of olives you may participate in the harvest, taste olive oil and meals prepared with olives, and do not miss to visit a mill for olives – torać in Ćunski, where olives have been manually processed since 1897.

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TRUFFLES IN ISTRIA - October - March

2007-10-02T15:20:00.000-07:00

Truffles, one of the most expensive tubers in the world, have its home in Istria region of Croatia. In the forest area near old town of Motovun, as well as in other surrounding towns and villages truffles are in abundance, especially white truffles. There are many events in the region that focus on truffles (Tartufi, as they call them in Croatia), and one of the biggest is “Tartufada” (Truffle Days), taking place in the village of Livade, in the valley of river Mirna during October and November. The biggest white truffle in the world was found in Istria and holds its place in the Guinness Book of Records. Truffle season generally starts in September and lasts through the end of March, so fall and winter are perfect time for exploring Istria, its truffles and the rest of its hidden treasures that include cultural, historic and many other rarely visited places in this still greatly undiscovered part of Croatia. www.istra.hr

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AROMAS AND FLAVORS OF LOSINJ - Island of Mali Losinj, September 21 – October 20

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This beautiful island in the Kvarner region celebrates during this month many different fruits, plants and herbs that grow in this mild Mediterranean climate. This event starts with celebration of figs (September 21 – October 5), where around 80 types of this fruit were grown for hundreds of years. Photo contest, culinary workshops, walks among fig trees and much more is planned for this event. On October 6 begins second part of this “aromas and flavors” festival, with days of myrtle and strawberry-tree. There are more than 230 kinds of herbs on Mali Losinj, and myrtle is one that is known world-wide, especially liquor made of it. There is a myth on the island that strawberry-tree that grows there has magical effects. It’s a tree with fruit that looks like berries, and in fall it changes color from yellow and orange to red. This part of festival offers similar activities to those during fig days.

from www.tz-malilosinj.hr

MARUNADA – CHESTNUT FESTIVAL - Lovran, October 13 - 28

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Maruni are chestnuts that this small town on the Northern Coast of Croatia is famous for. Every year, there is a 2 week long festival that features chestnuts in all kinds of different dishes: from appetizers, main courses to delicious desserts all made with maruni. One of the specialties is honey made from this chestnut. The town, located on the border between Istria and Kvarner regions, is a great place to visit for its cultural and architectural sights, as well as its surrounding inland area, perfect for hiking and biking.

from www.tz-lovran.hr

Celebrity Gossip - Croatia: Paris Hilton

2007-09-10T10:46:00.000-07:00

Paris Hilton having fun in Croatia.

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Celebrity Gossip - Croatia #1

2007-09-10T10:39:00.000-07:00

WHERE do the party professionals, the nightclub owners, spend their summer vacations?

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9 Day/8 Night Package to Prague, Opatija, Zagreb- From $1499

2007-08-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

Travel Time has a new package available. It is a 9 day, 8 night package with stops in Prague, Opatija, and Zagreb. It includes airfare from NYC, hotel accomodations, breakfast, and local taxes.

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CNN.com: Island-hopping along Croatia's Dalmatian coast

2007-08-07T14:10:00.000-07:00

A nice article on CNN.com about island hopping on the croatian coast.

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Dubrovnik Fires Under Control

2007-08-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

As of Monday, the fires around Dubrovnik seem to be under control.

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Villas for Rent - Hvar

2007-08-07T08:31:00.000-07:00

Ok, now this is one serious upscale villa for rent. Located on an isolated estate on the island of Hvar. From $500 a day.

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Istria Properties

2007-08-06T12:40:00.001-07:00

If you have around 500k euro of expandable income, check out these modern versions of traditional stone houses in Istria in Croatia.

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Contemporary Art Exhibit on Lopud Island

2007-06-25T11:24:00.000-07:00

The Art Pavilion is traveling to the island of Lopud, Croatia - just a few sea miles away from the UNESCO world heritage city of Dubrovnik. This distinctive location allows the artist and architect to test the conceptual nature of the project: to develop art and the spaces for art with respect for the site they inhabit. Embedded in an historic context, Lopud’s rich Renaissance heritage and lively tourist development, the pavilion is a model for art destination travel and contemporary interventions. The challenge is to make a portable and temporary museum, which sits comfortably in its surrounding natural site.

The exhibit opens on June 20 and runs through the end of October.

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Great Car Rental Rates

2007-06-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

Travel Time offers great car rental services with rates as low as $40 a day. Prices include local taxes, unlimited mileage and full insurance for passengers and vehicles.

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DESTINATION: Brijuni

2007-06-20T09:40:00.001-07:00

BRIJUNI, a group of islands and a national park (since 1983) in front of the western coast of Istria; separated from the mainland by the Fazana Strait; located 6 km from Pula; area 36 sq km. Brijuni Islands comprise the following islands: Veli Brijun (Big Brijun, 5.6 sq km), Mali Brijun (Small Brijun, 1.1 sq km) and Vanga (0.18 sq km), as well as several islets (Sveti Marko, Gaz, Obiljak, Supin, Galija, Gruni, Pusti, Vrsar, Jerolim, Kotez) and reefs Kabula, Crnika and Stine. The coasts of the islands are well indented; the total length of the indented coast is 37.8 km. The surface of the islands is fairly levelled (an extension of the South Istrian plateau), covered with a thick layer of red soil which holds water.

From Croatia.hr

4TH RIJEKA SUMMER EVENINGS - 6/5/2007 - 7/18/2007

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A summer musical theatrical festival; a rich musical and theatrical programme ranging from classic drama and premiere performances of new theatrical texts to street theatre performances, from concerts of classical music to performances by famous contemporary Croatian stars; !!! Throughout the duration of the festival, the squares and terraces of Rijeka are transformed into open air stages, while part of the programme will also be held in deserted factory halls.

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15 Day/14 Night Package to Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik - From $2490

2007-06-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

We are excited to offer you this great deal. It is a 15 day, 14 night package with stops in Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik. It includes airfare from NYC or Boston, hotel accomodations, two meals a day, airport transfers, ferry tickets and local taxes.

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Lovran Days of Cherries - June 9 - June 17th

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The caterers of Lovran (4 to 6 cafés and restaurants) offer cakes and dishes based on the well-known cherries of Lovran (of the Lambert type – known locally as the Brtošinka) during the Lovran Days of Cherries. At the end of the Days of Cherries a closing festival is held on the main square (Trg slobode) featuring the sale of cherries, cherry cakes, souvenirs and other indigenous products. The culmination of the festivity is the sampling of a grand strudel (10m long), followed by performances by local and visiting folklore ensembles.

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