Travel Review: Luxury Croatia Honeymoon, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Ston, Rovinj, Istria, Truffle Hunting, Oyster Tasting

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Lin C.

6.8.2016

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Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Croatia

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

We had an amazing time. The travel company was patient and collaborative during the itinerary / quote phase. They were easily contactable and very responsive. Once we agreed on the itinerary, the rest of the trip required minimal forethought on our behalf. And I must say, it was a stunning itinerary - it mixed our love of food/wine/adventure/sight-seeing with plenty of downtime.

Every aspect of the trip was considered and checked by the travel company. I never worried about pick up times, ferry timetables or hotel bookings - everything on the itinerary ran like clockwork. The tour guides and drivers that work with the company were highly professional and very enjoyable.

Our travel agent met us in Split and took us out for dinner - it was such a thoughtful gesture and very much appreciated.

It wasn't cheap, but if you want a bespoke and memorable holiday with minimal stress, this is it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this travel agency to anyone. They really went above and beyond anything else I've seen.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

Truffle hunting in Istria with the dogs
The breakfast spread at our hotel (massive variety, great quality, includes a cooked to order breakfast, and rose wine!)
The Wine Vault restaurant
Food and wine pairing at Bibich winery
Rustic vineyard lunch on the side of a mountain at Bedalov. The owner also makes a mean cherry grappa
Blue cave and green cave tour from Hvar
Cooking class / lunch at the abandoned village
Konavle biking tour
Wandering on the old walls of Dubrovnik
Eating oysters and mussels on a private island, the oysters fresh from an oyster farm in Ston (although it would have been nice to have had more oysters!)
This wasn't part of the itinerary, but if you're in Dubrovnik, go try the Game of Thrones Escape Room! Newly opened and super fun.
The views! Everywhere!

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

I would have spend an extra day or two in Istria, particularly at the hotel in Rovinj. The hotel was amazing - great service, views and food. I still regret not using the giant spa in the bathroom.
We didn't have the greatest experience with the hotel in Hvar. It is a 15-20min walk to the town and we had to lug our luggage uphill in hot weather because there was no obvious signposted luggage buggy from the hotel. When I called up the hotel for assistance, they were slightly dismissive. Their customer service overall is not that friendly or helpful. The room was noisy and the bathroom wet (as in the shower/bath doesn't have a curtain, and water gets everywhere) and cramped. Not major issues, but I would probably pick something different or go for an upgrade next time.
The hotel in Dubrovnik was lovely but don't go to their restaurant for dinner! Slow and inattentive service.
I would probably skip a city tour or two - I didn't need to go to Porec in Istria or Trogir near Split. As lovely and interesting as the tour guides were, my attention waned if I spent more than a couple of hours with them. It would be time better spent wandering around ourselves.
I wouldn't have bought truffled honey to take back to Australia - customs confiscate honey!
Wish I ate more oysters!

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Travel Review: Luxury Croatia Honeymoon, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Ston, Rovinj, Istria, Truffle Hunting, Oyster Tasting

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