Culture, Adventure and an Abundance of Natural Beauty

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Taking up residence in four old town houses nestling under Castle Hill on the banks of the River Ljubljanica, a step off the pedestrianised street through the traditional terrace’s façade reveals a starkly contemporary interior.

There are 20 airy rooms, with light colour schemes, bespoke furniture and plenty of light flooding in through the windows.

Atop it all is a wonderfully sunny roof terrace and infinity with views out across the city and a serene yoga studio.

Downstairs is a buzzy restaurant open from breakfast until late, with an a la carte dinner menu using fresh local ingredients to create traditional regional dishes prepared in a modern style and flair. There’s also a bar and wine cellar stocked with the owner’s hand-picked favourites.

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Situated in the centre of Ljubljana, Hotel Cubo is one of the city’s newest offerings.

Stylish and modern, the boutique hotel offers just 26 rooms meaning you can be sure of exceptional care and attention during your stay. The bright and spacious rooms are luxuriously furnished and are equipped with a seating area, a work desk, flat-screen cable TVs, and an integranted Handy smartphone. Bathrooms are a special feature, with transparent walls to further enhance the feeling of space.

Enjoy meals in the hotel’s fine restaurant which offers delicate international cuisine. Should you desire, breakfast can be taken in the privacy of your own room. Relax in the bar after dinner where you can enjoy a large selection of drinks.

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The five-star Monte Mulini occupies a covetable position just a 10-minute walk away from Rovinj’s town centre. Part of the exclusive Maistra Hotel Collection, guest at this boutique hotel will enjoy its surrounding lush parkland and bay views.

Effortlessly combining natural materials, luxury comfort, and elegant design, each of the 113 rooms come with balconies offering views over the pool, the garden, and the sea. Air conditioning, satellite TVs, and bathrooms with walk-in showers are standard throughout. During your stay you will have a choice of two restaurants to enjoy. The relaxed Mediterraneo offerring Mediterranean-style dishes and the fine-dining Wine Vault serving French cuisine and the option of a Chef’s table experience. You’ll also benefit from use of the Art Wellness Centre comprising indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, a gym, and a Mediterranean garden.

When you’re not out exploring the stunning Istrian Peninsula, relax on the Mulini Beach, a private pebble-strand looking out to Lone Bay and presided over by the Cocktail Bar. Take some time here to enjoy the personalised service of a beach concierge and hostess along with changing facilities, showers, a towel counter, and sun-lounger rental.

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Set within the Golden Cape Natural Park and a convenient 200 yards away from the sea, the luxury Hotel Lone is both a chic five-star retreat and a unique aesthetic experience.

As part of the Maistra Hotel Collection, the hotel merges simple lines and comfortable functionality with natural materials and first class furnishings. Each of the 236 rooms and 12 suites offer private balconies, air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TVs, and and laptop safety deposit boxes. Come evening, you can look forward to a range of restaurants which include a sushi bar, a fusion of Mediterranean local and traditional styles at E Restaurant, innovative creations at On Restaurant, and modern dishes made from locally-grown ingredients at L Restaurant. There’s also a night club should you wish to stay out a bit longer.

While you’re here, make sure you take some time to enjoy the large indoor pool and curved seawater outdoor pool, the spacious sunbathing area, and the lush green garden. A wellness area with a spa, steam bath, sauna, and massage rooms are also at your disposal. The hotel makes use of the private Mulini pebble beach on the crystal clear Lone Bay which is shaded the trees of the one-hundred year-old Punta Corrente Park Forest.

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Aptly named, Hotel Bastion benefits from a very unique position: it occupies the remains of an old 13th century Venetian medieval fortress in Zadar’s historic centre.

Each of the 28 luxury rooms features a display panel from which you can do everything from adjusting the room temperature to calling housekeeping and activating a “do not disturb” sign.? Relax at the Kristal aperitif bar and enjoy a cocktail, tea, or coffee, while you gather an appetite. Then make your way to the restaurant for a meal of finely-crafted Mediterranean and local dishes. You can choose to dine al fresco on the terrace if you’d like to catch some sun.

You’ll find that you’re perfectly placed to explore Zadar’s fascinating Sea Organs and Sun Salutation installations as well as historic monuments and islands further afield.

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The Art Hotel Kalelarga is situated on and takes its name from the main and most famous street in Zadar, a road perhaps even older than the city itself, stretching from the People´s Square (Narodni Trg) to the famous Roman Forum.

Ten thematically designed guest rooms are characterized by functionality, neutral colours, and fine materials. The continuation of a stone pavement into the interior creates a sense of expansion from the Kalelarga Street through the space of the building.

The restaurant, Gourmet Kalelarga, offers a relaxing and enjoyable Dalmatian atmosphere. Here you can start your day with coffee and fresh pastries from its own bakery before enjoying fresh, seasonal dishes and selected wines in the afternoon and an evening spent relaxing with a glass of champagne.

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In the heart of the Diocletian’s Palace beside the ancient Roman vestibule walls, this exclusive and delightful boutique property has just seven contemporary rooms and suites in the city’s most romantic and historic setting.

The intimate Vestibul Palace is a merger of three distinct architectural styles, Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance. In contrast, the rooms and suites are modern in design highlighting the original architectural features as does the striking glass atrium just off the reception. A restaurant, bar, and wine cellar are also tucked into the property.

Step outside the door into the middle of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, surrounded by the city’s ancient history and its magnificent monuments. The ruins of ancient Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the central Dalmatian Islands are also nearby.

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Step inside this charming heritage hotel, located in Spilt’s elegant main square next to the UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace, and you’ll be transported back to medieval Split. Occupying four stories, the five-star Palace Judita dates back to the 16th century and showcases architecture from the Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance periods.

The entrance to this spacious patrician home is located in an internal courtyard which features a historic wellhead. Climb the staircase to the hotel’s balcony and you’ll enjoy a pleasing view out over the square. With just 11 rooms, the hotel offers superb attention to detail and service. Each room features exposed stone walls, parquet flooring, elegant furniture, and luxurious bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers provided for your comfort.

Venture out of the hotel and you’ll find yourself transported into the Split of old. Diocletian’s Palace is upon your doorstep, and strolling through the narrow little streets it’s easy to imagine yourself as an ancient citizen of the city. For a modern take on Split life, wander 10 minutes from the hotel to the lively Bacvice Beach and join in on the beach-side activities.

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Occupying a sympathetically restored 19th-century building, Apolon overlooks Stari Grad’s charming, boat-filled harbour, just a short distance up the bay from the main square. As the oldest town in all of Croatia and a former Greek colony, Stari Grad is still one of the most charming towns on the Croatian coast.

Despite the pink neo-classical facade’s aristocratic vibe, Apolon remains unpretentious, offerring instead a delightfully laid back retreat in authentic historic surroundings. There are just three rooms and four suites, all with wooden floors, oriental rugs, and chintz bedcovers and curtains and most enjoy views through large windows across the bay. Bathrooms are spacious and feature free-standing bathtubs and under-floor heating.

The terrace restaurant is popular with the passengers of passing yachts who often moor up their vessels on the quay out front. Food here is focussed on the use of local seasonal ingredients such as fresh Adriatic seafood, lamb, and organic garden produce, all accompanied by Dalmatian wines. Service is personalised and professional, with local staff on hand to arrange a number of tailored activities such wine tasting, cultural excursions, hiking, and boat trips.

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Maslina Resort, a seafront property, has struck the perfect chord between eclectic design and celebration of its routes. The decor creates a sense of Japan in some elements with wooden baths and bamboo-like poles decorating the external wall. These combine with natural materials from the area and a Mediterranean simplicity with French art styles.

There are rooms, suites and villas available at the hotel, all offering the finest in mindful luxury. The interiors are a celebration of nearby villages; terracotta, Brac island stone, and brushed brass, all balanced by the warmth of local wood. Private pools and sea views are available, along with views to the gardens and swimming pool. 

The hotel restaurant offers both indoor and al fresco dining and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food here is created with fresh ingredients and is a blend of traditional and modern, local and global. The spa, Pharomatiq Wellness, is inspired by Hvar’s healing environment and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Along with treatments and massages there’s also dedicated spaces for yoga and meditation.

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You’ll find Hotel Kompas in the most peaceful part of Dubrovnik, near a pebbly beach and the popular promenade. Although the hotel has one of one of Dubrovnik’s most vibrant streets on its doorstep, it’s surrounded by lush vegetation for the perfect blend of relaxation and fun.

With 173 rooms, the hotel has charm and character in abundance. Each spacious room has been decorated in a modern style, and features flat screen-TVs with satellite channels and balconies with views over Lapad Bay. Bathrooms have a bath for your comfort and come supplied with plenty of luxury toiletries. You’ll enjoy your meals at the hotel’s restaurant. After dinner, relax with a digestive in either of the two bars.

When you’re not out discovering Dubrovnik’s charms – the Old Town is just a 15-minute drive away – take in the sights of the glistening Lapad Bay from your comfortable deck chair on the spacious sunbathing terrace. Refresh yourself with a drink at the Luna Bar, which is next to the beautiful outdoor swimming pool. There’s also a full service spa and wellness area with an indoor pool, fitness equipment, and various body and facial treatments.

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Sitting on a stunning seafront with Dubrovnik’s Old Town just a 10-minute walk away, the iconic Excelsior has been setting the standard for luxury Adriatic hotels since 1913.

Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, the hotel sympathetically combines the original landmark building with clean modernity. The 158 rooms and suites are a welcoming blend of warm browns, fresh creams, and cool greys, featuring state-of-the-art technology and hand picked accessories. Most enjoy outstanding views of the Old Town, Dubrovnik’s famous fortresses, and the island of Lokrum.

Amongst the tranquil gardens are three gourmet restaurants and an elegant piano bar (home to a rather impressive Wall of Fame), all offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and a private beach. The Excelsior also possesses one of the best wellness and spa centres in Dubrovnik. From history and heritage tours to sailing and island hopping, and from adventure Jeep safaris to countryside craft tours, you’ll be well placed to discover the best of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area with an extensive programme of excursions.