Fred. Olsen Travel Agents - Croatia - Classic Collection

Croatia

Expertise, service and perfectly personalised luxury holidays Expertise, service and perfectly personalised service are what make Classic Collection an award-winning holiday company. They are also the reasons why customers choose us for their holidays time and time again. Our travel experts have been carefully recruited for their destination knowledge and excellent customer service skills. They go above and beyond to design the perfect holiday for you.

Whether you’re travelling individually, as a couple, with family or a group of friends, we’ll make your holiday dreams happen. From beautiful boutique properties to larger luxury resorts, we’ve handpicked hotels which offer something for everyone.

This brochure provides valuable insight into some of the finest hotels in Croatia. We’ve also highlighted many travel options and combinations: private yacht charters, deluxe motor cruises, two and multi centre holidays and island hopping suggestions.

Once you’ve found the holiday you’re looking for, call us and we’ll make all the necessary arrangements with the minimum of fuss; nothing is too much trouble for our travel experts.

We hope that you enjoy this brochure and we look forward to sharing our expertise and guidance with you.

Martyn Jones

Product & Purchasing Manager, Croatia.

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Dalmatian Coast cruising

Dubrovnik Riviera

Pages 24-31

Pages 32-47

Dubrovnik Islands

Istria & Kvarner Riviera

Pages 48-51

Pages 52-63

Split, Sibenik & Makarska Riviera Pages 64-75

Split Islands Pages 76-86

This brochure was printed on 24 October 2023.

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Trust our expertise WE’L L TA KE CA R E OF E V E RY DETA IL

Our travel expertise is defined by more than thirty years’ experience of organising holidays for those who love luxury and expect exceptional personal service.

Our travel experts, carefully recruited for their destination knowledge and excellent customer service skills, are on hand to offer advice and inspiration.

Share your travel ideas with us, and we’ll work together to create the holiday that’s perfect for you.

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At Classic Collection we value…

OU R P E RS ON A L A PPR OACH In a world with a dizzying choice of holiday options, our well-travelled experts have curated a collection of handpicked destinations and a fine assortment of charming boutique hotels and luxurious resort properties. Let us guide you towards the best private excursions and guided tours. Enjoy discreet, unobtrusive service in resort via our experienced resort agents or our 24 hour UK emergency helpline.

As we work with a wide selection of airline partners, you can choose exactly how long you’d like to stay.

Our personal approach to worldwide holidays allows us to tailor-make the perfect luxury holiday, with the minimum of fuss, just for you.

OU R CUSTO M E R SATI SFACT IO N As proud members of the Institute of Customer Service, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do; we only work with selected partners who share the same customer focus. The hotels that we have selected offer the very best quality, service and safety measures, and our handpicked destination partners are some of the longest established and most widely respected tour operators in the travel business. Rather than compromise on quality, we prefer to offer you better value and give you more opportunities to enjoy your time away.

YO UR P EAC E OF M IN D Our customers have been entrusting us with their holiday plans since 1988. Now, more than ever before, it’s important to have the reassurance of booking your holiday through a trustworthy company. Once you’ve booked, you can rest assured that we’ll be keeping a close eye on any changes or travel requirements and advising you with minimal disruption to your holiday plans, backed by ABTA, IATA and ATOL protection.

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Relax, we’ve thought of everything BEFOR E YO U T RAV E L

P R I CE P O INTS A ND STA R RAT I NGS

As we’ve been working with the majority of our hotel partners for many years, contacting our hoteliers at enquiry stage, to ensure that your preferred room types, interconnecting rooms, or suites are available to book, comes as second nature. We’re more than happy to discuss specially adapted room types, accessibility requirements, and the overall suitability of our resorts and hotels, with those of our customers who have more specific needs.

Our prices are displayed as symbols reflecting different price points: £ is up to £1500, ££ is between £1501 and £3000, and £££ is over £3001. These per person prices are intended only as a guide and are calculated using the lead-in board and room type for two adults sharing, and include return flights, hold luggage and private transfers. They are based mainly, but not exclusively, on a seven night duration.

We’d be delighted to supply you with an up-to-date quote based on the latest prices, so just call us on 0800 008 7288.

TAKE OF F IN ST YL E Make your journey to the airport as relaxing as possible by taking advantage of our featured chauffeur and personalised VIP meet and greet services. Once you’ve experienced the services of a personal assistant at the airport, it’s a hard habit to break. Lounge facilities prior to flying out and on your return, combined with cabin upgrades and enhanced flight services really do make the journey part of the holiday. From no-frills airlines to seaplanes and private jets, we enjoy longstanding relationships with so many airlines that we can book whichever airline suits the way you like to travel.

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Our star ratings may not be the official star ratings of the properties featured as we prefer to trust in the guidance of our expert product managers. We love our boutique properties which are small and intimate, offer the ambience of a private home and a characterful approach to design and décor without losing sight of personal service.

T H ANK YO U Many of our customers choose to travel with us again and benefit from a loyalty reward of up to £80 per booking. Should you wish to recommend friends and family to travel with Classic Collection, as a thank you we’ll send you a complimentary bottle of Champagne.

WE’R E RE A DY W H E N YO U AR E

Our website is informative and inspirational, but nothing beats having a conversation about your holiday plans. Once you’re ready to explore your options, our travel experts will be there to share a level of expertise that simply isn’t available online. Together we can show you what your perfect holiday looks like.

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Mindful travel EC OLOGI CAL I NI TI ATI VES

Collaborative eco-friendly practices add an extra special dimension to a holiday and give hope for the future and to future generations.

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and visitors. Should you have any questions about the sustainability credentials of any of our featured properties please speak to our travel experts.

With the aim of preserving the quality and beauty of holiday destinations for future generations, many hotels have developed sustainability initiatives to improve their ecological footprint.

In the past few years Croatian hoteliers have recognized the value of acting to protect Croatia’s natural heritage, to care for the environment and to reduce hotels’ carbon footprints. As of 2022 no fewer than twelve of the properties featured in this brochure have Travelife Gold accreditation. Travelife is an international certification system which promotes sustainability within the tourism industry. Its criteria cover key sustainability areas including water and energy use, recycling, supporting local culture, and the protection of human rights. Working in partnership with tour operators the aim is to increase awareness of sustainability within hotels and amongst hotels’ guests

Our Croatia properties with Travelife Gold Certification comprise: Dubrovnik & Dubrovnik Riviera: Hotel Excelsior page 34, Hotel Bellevue & Hotel Dubrovnik Palace page 38, Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection Hotel page 41, Hotel Kompas & Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel page 43, Hotel Croatia page 44.

Istria & Kvarner Riviera: Hotel Monte Mulini page 54, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj page 55, Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence page 57, Girandella Valamar Collection Resort page 60, Valamar Bellevue Resort page 61.

We are keen to mitigate our environmental impact wherever possible. The paper used in our brochures is from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources. We’re also reducing the number of brochures that we produce by extending each brochure’s life cycle from 12 to up to 24 months.

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How do you like to holiday?

WITH A LL THE FA M ILY There’s no need to compromise on luxury when you’re travelling with youngsters. Our family friendly properties have been handpicked for their excellent range of facilities, fantastic location, superb service, generously sized family, and interconnecting, rooms and suites, supervised children’s clubs, great gastronomy choices, and overall child friendliness. For further information please refer to page 20.

BEAUT I F ULLY BOU TIQ U E Unique and beautifully designed with exquisite attention to detail, boutique hotels offer comfort, style and personal service to match many an illustrious hotel. They’re small and intimate with the ambience of a private home and an individual approach to design and décor. For further information please refer to page 18.

LUXURY A ND BEYON D There are some destinations which people choose to visit specifically because of the hotel they wish to stay in. We feature a number of properties with timeless appeal and peerless reputations. These are some of the world’s most distinguished hotels to satisfy the most discerning of guests.

WITH E VERY T HI N G PAI D F OR All inclusive holiday options are not as widespread in Croatia as they are in other parts of the world.

We do however feature Valamar Bellevue Resort, Rabac, page 61, which offers holidays on an all inclusive basis. Nowadays all inclusive holidays offer a remarkable variety of inclusive services allowing total relaxation on your holiday, secure in the knowledge that everything is already paid for.

L EAVI NG TH E KIDS B EH I N D We all need a break from time to time, and whether it’s your own or everyone else’s little ones you wish to leave behind for a while, our sophisticated adult only hotels offer the luxury of a child free environment in which to unwind, relax and recharge. Our luxury adult only holidays are the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a quiet and peaceful escape for you, a romantic retreat for two, or seeking a relaxing time away with like-minded adult friends.

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There’s more to discover...

CRU IS ES If you’re a couple wanting to share unforgettable holiday memories, a family who appreciates quality time together, or honeymooners seeking seclusion on the trip of a lifetime, we feature cruising options along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast and between its islands aboard deluxe motor cruisers. For the ultimate travel experience why not consider a private yacht charter, the perfect environment in which couples can enjoy a special, celebratory holiday. For further information please refer to pages 24 to 31.

OUR GUI DES A N D D EST IN ATI ON PA RT NE RS No-one has a better understanding of the culture and customs of their destinations than our local guides.

They are there to impart their insight to you. Our carefully chosen destination partners have years of experience. Our shared customer service values are reflected in their organisational skills and quality of guides, drivers and vehicles.

THE OP EN R OA D For the freedom to take in the pleasures of the open road at your own pace, we can arrange flydrive holidays. We’ll tailor-make your own preferred itinerary and ensure that your overnight stays are booked at the best hotels.

DISC OVER MO RE CO MB I NATI ON S Our travel experts can offer guidance in combining the islands and mainland of Croatia to make your precious holiday time away feel much, much longer.

With frequent ferry sailings moving between the mainland and the islands is easy, as is travelling between the islands. Whichever destinations you would like to combine, we can help inspire you. For further information please refer to pages 16 and 17.

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Croatia With history, culture and spectacular scenery which belie its size, Croatia is one of Europe’s most intriguing and rewarding holiday destinations.

More than one hundred of Croatia’s beaches enjoy blue flag status; they are mostly pebble and shingle and their waters clean and crystal clear.

Historic Dubrovnik is an outstanding city of vast historical and architectural interest bordered by wonderful coasts of pebble and sand beaches, and amazing coves and inlets with pine-clad mountain backdrops. The capital is bookended by the busy, pretty harbour town of Cavtat to the south, and Orasac and Brsecine, picture-perfect bays and beachside villages to the north. There are very good direct ferry connections from Dubrovnik to the nearby islands which include Kolocep, Lopud, Korcula and Sipan. For some island hopping suggestions from Dubrovnik please refer to pages 48 to 51.

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To the far north of Croatia, the Istrian Peninsula features impressive Roman ruins, Italianate heritage, pine fringed beaches and sophisticated restaurants.

The Istrian countryside is a timeless gem of a location famous for the black and white truffles of its local forests, as well as wine and olive oil production. Here hilltop villages such as Buje and Groznjan feature spectacular vantage points of the Mirna Valley, Mirna River and the sea. The villages’ medieval layouts, cobbled streets, unique architecture, art galleries, restaurants and wine and jazz festivals attract visitors from the world over.

ITALY

◆ Venice

Zagreb ◆

Opatija Buje ◆ ◆ ◆ Rijeka ◆ Groznjan Porec ◆ Kvarner Riviera ◆ Rabac

Rovinj ◆ ◆ Bale

Pula ◆ Istrian Peninsula

◆ Plitvice Lakes National Park

CROATIA

Kornati National Park ◆ ◆ Krka National Park Sibenik ◆

Istria’s Kvarner Riviera is centred around the Adriatic port of Rijeka and its most famous resort Opatija. The islands of Krk, Losinj and Rab also form part of the Kvarner region.

A little further afield is the spectacular natural phenomenon of the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, home to lakes, magnificent waterfalls, and plentiful birdlife and butterflies. For visitors who would like to spend a couple of days amidst the sheer beauty of this area, the 4 star, 20-room, Hotel Degenija is located just 4km from Plitvice Lakes and makes an ideal base.

Split Trogir ◆ ◆ ◆ Podstrana Makarska Riviera Brac Island ◆ Makarska ◆ Hvar Island ◆ Tucepi ◆ Vis Island ◆ Korcula Island ◆ Mljet ◆ Brsecine Sipan Island ◆ ◆ Lopud Island ◆ ◆ Orasac Kolocep Island ◆ ◆ Dubrovnik ◆ Cavtat

Croatia’s second city, Split, boasts cultural and historical sites aplenty and is the starting point for many easy-to-reach island hopping adventures. Split is exuberant, ancient and modern, and although perhaps not as polished as Dubrovnik, always has plenty going on. Neighbouring islands such as Brac and Hvar are home to some of Croatia’s finest beaches as well as historical monuments, hedonistic nightspots and yachts. For some island hopping suggestions from Split please refer to page 77.

South of Split, the Makarska Riviera features coastal villages backed by lush hillsides and, further south still, there are gently sloping, white pebble beaches and smart waterfront promenades. To the north of Split, Sibenik has more than a thousand years of history to share. Fortifications, towers and the impressive St James Cathedral dominate the town. Visitors to Sibenik tend not to miss out on the neighbouring Krka and Kornati national parks.

The utmost compliment is paid by Italians who visit Croatia for its excellent local wines and seafood. Ston oysters and mussels are considered some of the finest shellfish in the Adriatic. Kvarner Bay boasts the best scampi. Istrian white truffles are world-renowned and Croatia also produces some particularly noteworthy wines.

G OO D TO KNOW The best times to visit Croatia are spring and summer when the days are sunny and dry. Unusually, temperatures tend to be higher on the coast, and August can be very hot.

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Croatia combinations To add to your holiday enjoyment, we’ll be delighted to organise a holiday combining contrasting areas of Croatia. As long as there is a road, flight or ferry connection between your chosen resorts, you can combine any of our hotels.

We’ve highlighted some possibilities on the page opposite, although please don’t feel constrained by our choices. Wherever you would like to visit, our travel experts are on hand to offer inspiration and guidance.

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Split

Hvar

SP LI T A N D HVA R

D UBR OVN IK A ND HVAR

Croatia’s second city, Split, has a sprawling centre, the core of which is housed within the protective walls of the 2000 year old Diocletian’s Palace; a UNESCO World Heritage site bursting with historic monuments, chic bars, sophisticated cafés and elegant boutiques.

Enjoy a two hour sailing from Split to beautiful Hvar Island, where Hvar Town is the star of the show. Set amidst olive trees, vineyards, rosemary and wild lavender, there are palaces and churches, delightful cafés, restaurants and bars.

Take time to discover UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik with its medieval city walls, Baroque architecture, stunning old town and varied and interesting nightlife and food scene. Then set sail to explore the popular island of Hvar – most sea crossings take just over three hours.

Not only is Hvar Croatia’s sunniest spot, but it also has the beaches upon which to take advantage of the climate. Hvar Town has entertainment for everyone, whilst the island’s interior offers vineyards, lavender and low-key coastal towns.

OU R EX PERTS S UG GEST 3 nights at Hotel Park Split

O UR E X PERTS SUG GEST 4 nights at Hotel Excelsior,

(page 67) and 4 nights at Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel (page 80).

Dubrovnik (page 34) and 3 nights at Palace Elisabeth, hvar heritage hotel, Hvar (page 79).

M/S Ambassador

Sibenik

M/S A MBAS SA DOR CR U I SE A N D DUB R OVN IK

S IBE N IK AND D UBR OVNI K

Discover the beauty of the Dalmatian coastline with our eight day island hopping cruise starting in Split.

Make the most of the coastline’s many tranquil bays and coves with swimming and snorkelling along the way. Exchange the cabin of your motor cruiser for a short stay in a hotel in historic Dubrovnik. This Pearl of the Adriatic is an outstanding city; its historical and architectural significance earning it a rightful place as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

You may have a sense of deja-vu in Sibenik as this delightful town has featured as a Game of Thrones’ filming location. The town’s most imposing structure, St James’ Cathedral is run a close second by its impressive fortress. There are also architectural highlights from Venetian times. Encircled by vast sixteenth century stone walls Dubrovnik’s architecture ranges from Baroque to Renaissance and Gothic.

Paved with limestone, pedestrianised Stradun is lined with shops and restaurants.

OU R EX PERTS S UG GEST 7 nights aboard M/S

Ambassador (page 30) cruising from Split to Dubrovnik, and 3 nights at Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik (page 38).

O UR E X PERTS SUG GEST 3 nights at D-Resort Sibenik

(page 71) and 4 nights at Hotel More, Dubrovnik (page 35).

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Beautifully boutique Small and intimate with the delectable ambience of a private home, our Croatia boutique and luxury boutique hotels are characterful, desirable and cosseting. They have an individual approach to design and décor and offer high degrees of personal service.

Whether in the city, the countryside or beside the sea, our favourite boutique hotels, from luxurious five stars to more modest four stars and from modern to heritage design styles, have the qualities of a personal home.

Our experts suggest the following beautifully boutique properties. There’s just one caveat, be prepared to want to move in.

DU BR OVN I K, DU BR OVN I K RI VI E RA AN D IS L AN DS

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery

The Pucic Palace – 19 rooms Hotel Osmolis – 28 rooms Kalamota Beach House – 10 rooms

p41 p47 p49

I STRI A A N D K VAR N E R RI VI ERA

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery – 50 rooms San Canzian Village & Hotel – 24 rooms Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa – 16 rooms

p58 p59 p62

M AK A RSK A RI VI E RA

Heritage Hotel Kastelet – 28 rooms

p75

H VA R

Maslina Resort – 53 rooms p78 Palace Elisabeth, hvar heritage hotel – 45 rooms p79 B RAC San Canzian Village & Hotel

Maslina Resort

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Hotel Milna Osam – 36 rooms

p84

Time to relax Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

The thermal and mineral water springs of Croatia have been renowned for their therapeutic attributes since Roman times.

Nowadays the finest hotel spas in Croatia make very good use of their location; many treatments involve essential Mediterranean oils and herbs administered alongside stunning views of the Adriatic.

A number of our featured hotels have a superb range of spa and beauty therapies which can be booked prior to travel or upon arrival at your hotel. In recent years in Croatia state of the art wellness and fitness facilities have become a requirement of new or recently remodelled luxury resort or boutique hotels.

Our experts suggest considering any of the following hotels if spa treatments and wellness form an important part of your holiday enjoyment.

D UBR OVN I K RI VI E RA

Hotel Excelsior Rixos Premium Dubrovnik Hotel Bellevue Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Sun Gardens Dubrovnik*

p34 p36 p38 p38 p41 p46

I STRI A AN D K VA RN E R RI VI E RA

Hotel Monte Mulini Grand Park Hotel Rovinj Hotel Lone Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa* Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa

p54 p55 p56 p62 p63

S PL I T

Cornaro Hotel* Le Meridien Lav, Split

p66 p69

H VA R

Palace Elisabeth, hvar heritage hotel* Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel Spa suite, Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

p79 p80

*Pre-booking treatments prior to travel recommended.

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For all the family Croatia’s Game of Thrones’ locations, ancient city walls, towers, staircases and fascinating history have much to offer inquisitive children.

Active kids will also enjoy splashing and kayaking about in crystal clear waters, the natural wonders of national parks, and superb beaches.

There’s nothing quite like a family holiday to create the fondest of life-long memories. Our travel experts suggest the following family-suited hotels to ensure that the whole family has the best possible time away.

Dubrovnik Riviera Hotels within Dubronik’s Old Town don’t particularly suit families with children, but cast your net a little wider towards Orasac and Cavtat and you’ll still be well connected to the city whilst enjoying the extensive facilities and sports amenities of more modern waterside resort hotels. We’d recommend Hotel Croatia (page 44) and Sun Gardens Dubrovnik (page 46).

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Istria and Kvarner At Valamar Bellevue Resort (page 61) there are well-considered family rooms and kids’ clubs for toddlers to pre-teens and a Teen Hangout area. There’s a soft play area and water complex for little ones, and the activity pool with waterslides for older children. Magic shows, al fresco cinema screenings and beachside parties make the most of a waterside location all the family will love.

Split In Sibenik, Amadria’s Andrija and Jakov hotels (page 70) offer lively entertainment options and activities designed to encourage creativity, imagination and artistry. Children enjoy the kids’ pools and convenient location next to Aquapark Dalmatia and Family Beach. Family rooms, complete with bunk beds, along with a separate bedroom for parents ensure privacy and space. For older and more active children the close proximity of Aminess Khalani Beach Hotel (page 73) to the Biokovo mountain offers amazing opportunities for hiking, rock-climbing, cycling and paragliding.

Brac Near the glorious Zlatni Rat beach in Bol on the island of Brac, Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa (page 85) is ideal for active family holidays. A host of activities includes windsurfing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, tennis, hiking and cycling.

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Villa Blanca, Bol, Brac Island

Villa Holidays Villas make an excellent choice for a celebratory holiday with friends or a multi-generational holiday with children, parents and grandparents.

Villas allow you the space to get together when you want to, but also give sufficient privacy when you wish to enjoy some time to yourself.

There are many benefits to staying in a private villa.

Being that little more detached adds peace, quiet and privacy. You can take breakfast when you want it, reserve your sunbed any time you like and tailor your day to dine whenever and wherever you like. Villas allow you to feel at home; after an early morning dip, your pool is always close by, you don’t need to dress for breakfast. And if you’re a larger family or group of friends, the savings you make can be significant.

Split - Postrana and Trogir Villa Horizon offers four en-suite bedrooms and one further bathroom, and sleeps up to ten guests. There’s a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, barbecue, and private parking for three cars. Located just 4km to the south of Podstrana, it’s less than 1km from a duo of very fine beaches. Split is 13km distant, and the area is well served by local taxis and Uber.

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Villa Trogir features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and sleeps up to eight guests. There’s an outdoor swimming pool and garden and the sea less than a one-minute walk away. The nearest urban centre is the old town of Trogir 2km away. For further details of both villas please refer to page 72.

Brac - Bol Villa Blanca is exclusively for adults aged 16 years or older and features six en-suite bedrooms and two further bathrooms, and sleeps up to twelve guests.

It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, barbecue and private parking. There’s a living room with lounge and terrace on the first floor and ground floor for outside dining. The villa is located within 1km of the centre of Bol and the town beach. Spectacular Zlatni Rat beach is just over 2km distant. Further details can be found on page 86.

Our private villas are offered with a minimum stay of seven nights, Saturday to Saturday only, on a self-catering basis. There is a welcome hamper on arrival and cleaning services are provided weekly.

Hotels with private villas Private villas within a hotel offer the best of both worlds: a place apart but with hotel amenities on your doorstep. Enjoy spa treatments, the hotel restaurants and sports and social activities before retiring to your own private space with pool, gardens and terraces.

Istria and Kvarner Riviera Villas at the Relais & Chateaux Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery (page 58) offer private gardens and pools with rural views of olive groves and vineyards. There is a choice of one and three bedroom villas and all with kitchenettes, dining and living areas and private parking. The hotel is 13km to the south of Rovinj.

La Alta Villa, Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery

San Canzian Village & Hotel (page 59) enjoys distinctive rural architecture in an exceptional setting and features one and three bedroom villas with private pools and gardens. The design captures both the traditional and the contemporary with customised local art. Service is highly personalised. The hotel is 30km to the north-east of Porec and 16km from the nearest beach at Novigrad.

Sibenik D-Resort Sibenik (page 71) harmoniously blends minimalistic elements with subtle modern touches, and its exclusive villas enjoy a spacious living area, private garden with outdoor swimming pool, and private parking. The hotel offers a choice of one and two bedroom villas, and is located on the Mandalina Peninsula just over 3km from the centre of Sibenik.

Villa at San Canzian Village & Hotel

Hvar Just over 4km from Stari Grad on Hvar Island, uninterrupted sea views, ample indoor and outdoor living spaces, private heated infinity pools, lush gardens and total privacy are the hallmarks of the Villas of Maslina Resort (page 78). Choose between four and five bedroom villa accommodation which features professional restaurant-quality kitchens with sommelier and private dining services available.

Villas within hotels will have same board basis and services as the main hotel.

Villa Litica, Maslina Resort

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Private yacht charters Croatia’s sparkling coastline is a deservedly popular spot for a casual yachting holiday. Enjoy days at sea, swimming stops in beautifully secluded bays and onshore visits where you’ll see fewer people and more of the destination.

We are delighted to offer cruises aboard small private motor yachts available to charter on an exclusive basis with a maximum party size of four, in addition to your skipper and crew. We’ve designed four itineraries of four and five day durations, and one of those itineraries is outlined on the page opposite.

Embarkation and disembarkation is usually in Dubrovnik, although one of our suggested itineraries embarks in Dubrovnik and disembarks in Split. All itineraries can be personalised to your own requests and ports of call which can be accommodated are Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Brac, Vis and Split. May, June and September are particularly fine months for spending some time sailing the Adriatic.

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O UR M OTO R YAC H TS

Azimut 43 Flybridge and Jeanneau Prestige 440 Both motor yachts are just over 13 metres in length and 4 metres wide. They feature a front sundeck, large flybridge with seating area and bimini sunshade, swimming deck with outside shower, and a deck area with a comfortable sun lounge. They have airconditioned cabins: a master cabin with a double bed, and a further cabin with 2 single beds. Both cabins have en-suite bathroom and shower. There is complimentary WiFi, and a sound system with inside and outside speakers.

A deposit of 30% of the charter cost is required at time of booking.

Lastovo

Jeanneau Prestige 440

Mljet

Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands, Lastovo and Mljet 3 days/4 nights

The Elaphiti Islands, just to the north-west of Dubrovnik are great for escaping the hustle and bustle of life. The three major islands, Sipan, Kolocep and Lopud have a total population of less than 1,000 people and the latter two islands are completely car-free. Lastovo covers just 18 square miles and feels very remote. Low light pollution makes it a fine island from which to observe the night sky. Mljet Island is covered by forest and the western part has been declared one of Croatia’s eight national parks. It is widely regarded as the most seductive island in the Adriatic.

DAY 1

DAY 4

09h00 departure from your hotel, we would suggest the Hotel More, by private car to Dubrovnik port. After meeting your skipper and crew set sail for the Elaphiti Islands. Enjoy the islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan with swimming in Sunj bay and lunch on Lopud.

Overnight at Sipan. Cruising distance 15 nautical miles, approximately one hour.

Set sail for Dubrovnik with swimming stops along the way. Cruising distance 38 nautical miles, approximately two hours. In the afternoon disembark in Dubrovnik and transfer to the airport for your return journey, or continue your holiday with onward travel to your next destination.

DAY 2

Head from Sipanska Luka to Lastovo Island, passing by Mljet Island. Take lunch in Skrivena Luka or Ubli, before overnighting in Lastovo. Cruising distance 50 nautical miles, approximately three hours.

There are no fixed departure days. Customers will need to arrive the day before and overnight in a hotel before starting their cruise on the following day. We would also recommend adding a hotel stay at the end of your cruise. The cruises are operated on a bed and breakfast basis.

Lunches and dinners are taken off the yacht, but a selection of drinks on board, including wine, beer, soft drink, tea and coffee, are offered on an all inclusive basis. We operate our cruises at identical price points for both yachts, but the yacht selection is determined by availability.

DAY 3

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Lastovo before heading to Mljet National Park where you’ll overnight in Pomena.

Cruising distance 30 nautical miles, approximately one hour and 45 minutes.

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Small ship cruising Discover the beauty of the Dalmatian Coast with our island hopping cruises on smaller ships. Our deluxe motor cruisers carry no more than 40 passengers for a more exclusive and intimate cruising experience. Enjoy access to the more secluded coastal areas, narrow waterways and smaller ports that larger vessels cannot reach.

As well as offering conspicuously good value for money, you’ll be able to combine time spent on board with exploration of some of the more remote areas of Croatia under your own steam, whilst having the opportunity to take part in escorted tours.

As all our cruises operate on a half board basis with breakfast and lunch included, you’ll have the enviable task, each evening, of selecting your preferred choice of local restaurant for dinner. As a rule we book cabin charters, where Classic Collection customers are joined by other guests, on board these smaller ships but we can also offer exclusive private hire for larger party bookings.

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• Please note the cruise itinerary may be modified to suit local weather conditions • If you wish to leave a discretionary tip for the crew, the norm tends to be around €65 per guest • Credit and/or debit cards are not accepted on board, cash payment only in local currency • Tourist and port taxes are payable locally, budget approximately €40 per person, paid in cash • Weekly or alternate week departures from late April to mid-October, usually on a Saturday • Charter of the vessel on an exclusive, private hire basis can be arranged M/S Summer

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• A payment of €300 is required at time of booking

M/S Mama Marija

Our small ships Our small ship motor cruisers are amongst the finest boats cruising Croatian waters. These deluxe motor cruisers are all recently built and carefully designed for purpose, are fully air-conditioned with en-suite cabins and will add even more enjoyment to your cruising holiday.

Features common to our ships include elegant salon-style restaurants with lounge bar, and al fresco covered terraces with tables and chairs, ideal for taking in the sea views whatever the weather. These are complemented by partially shaded sun decks featuring sun loungers and often a top deck jacuzzi. At the rear of the ships you’ll find a swimming platform with ladders to provide easy access to the water for a refreshing swim when you drop anchor in secluded bays. Please scan the QR codes below for a tour of each ship.

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Length Lower deck cabins

Main deck cabins

Upper deck cabins

M/S Ambassador

2019

48m

4 doubles, 2 twins, 2 triples with portholes.

Size: 13 to 16m2

7 doubles, 2 twins with windows.

Size: 14 to 15m2

2 VIP doubles.

Size 14m2

M/S Captain Bota

2015

41m

4 doubles, 4 twins with portholes.

Size: 11 to 13m2

5 doubles, 4 twins with windows.

Size: 10 to 12m2

M/S Mama Marija

2018

47m

4 doubles, 2 twins, 2 triples with portholes.

Size: 14 to 16m2

4 doubles, 3 twins, 3 triples with windows.

Size 13 to 15m2

M/S Mama Marija II

2021

50m

5 doubles, 2 twins, 1 triple with portholes.

Size: 13 to 18m2

6 doubles, 2 twins, 3 triples with windows.

Size 13 to 18m2

M/S Oscar

2022 49m

4 doubles, 2 twins, 2 triples with portholes.

Size: 13 to 16m2

5 doubles, 4 twins with windows.

Size: 14 to 15m2

2 VIP doubles with large windows.

Size: 14 to 15m2

M/S Splendid

2014

38m

6 doubles, 2 twins with portholes.

Size: 9 to 11m2

1 double, 3 twins with windows.

Size 9 to 11m2

6 doubles with windows.

Size 9 to 11m2

M/S Summer

2018

42m

2 doubles, 6 twins with portholes.

Size: 11 to 13m2

6 doubles, 3 twins, 1 triple with windows.

Size 10 to 12m2

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Coastal highlights One of Europe’s most rewarding coastal journeys is sailing the gin-clear waters of the Adriatic. From enchanting cities such as Dubrovnik and Split, the medieval marvels which bookend most cruises, to all points in between, Croatia’s natural beauty and extraordinary mosaic of remote, forested islands shines through. Autumnal visits come highly recommended.

EL A P HI TI I S L A N DS How quickly the city crowds disperse as you set sail for the Elaphiti Islands. Kolocep’s deserted sandy beaches are fragrant with the scent of the citrus groves and ancient pines that frame them. Sipan impresses with a ruined Roman villa, ducal palace and elegant mansions lining its waterfront. Peaceful Lopud features pretty gardens and far fewer people than the warm stone buildings would suggest.

MLJ ET Mljet is a revelation. Spectacular forest trails and tidal lakes are a verdant backdrop to remnants of past civilisations. Churches, forts and an idyllic island monastery populate the landscape. Perfect swimming spots and fragrant pine forests stay long in the memory as you sail the beautiful west coast.

KO R C UL A Korcula is beguiling from the moment that you sail into one of the prettiest harbours you’ll ever see. Medieval churches, ancient fortifications and terracotta hatted dwellings form the welcoming committee to an island famous for its rural vineyards which produce some of Croatia’s finest wines.

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V IS Vis, the furthest island from the Croatia mainland feels as beautifully remote as its geographic location would suggest. Some of the island’s finest beaches can only be reached by boat, adding to a sense of serene isolation.

H VA R Enjoying more sunshine than anywhere else in Croatia, Hvar Town is the hedonistic heart of Croatia. The height of summer is the party season, but the crowds diminish in the autumn months.

Beyond the town and busy harbour you’ll find fields of lavender and deserted inlets and beaches.

BO L Bol is a busy and perennial Croatian favourite. Zlatni Rat, the splendid beach is the crowd-pulling super star for sun worshippers, swimmers and windsurfers.

But there are also flower accented winding streets, a charming marina and a delightful sculpture-andpines lined coastal promenade.

T R OG IR World Heritage-listed Trogir occupies its own island of enclosed medieval walls bursting with stone and terracotta buildings. The Venetian cathedral’s spire stands proud of a truly stunning collection of Romanesque and Renaissance architectural delights. Approaching Trogir’s waterfront from the sea is an unforgettable highlight of many cruises.

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M/S Captain Bota

Dubrovnik

Brac

M/S Captain Bota

◆ SPLIT

8 days, 7 nights round trip, sailing from/to Split

Pucisca ◆ BRAC ◆ Makarska Bol ◆ ISLAND ◆ Hvar HVAR ISLAND

Cruise south to Dubrovnik from Split, via Brac, Hvar and Mljet, before a return sailing to Split which takes in Korcula and Makarska.

Highlights include the contrasts between the Golden Cape Beach, Zlatni Rat, near Bol on Brac, the delights of Hvar Town by night and the natural wonders of the Mljet National Park.

KORCULA ISLAND

◆ Korcula Town

Mljet ◆ ◆ DUBROVNIK

DAY 1 Your cruise begins with embarkation in Split for dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 2 Split to Bol and Hvar Morning departure towards Bol with its vast golden pebble beach. After lunch, head to Hvar Island for a tour around Hvar Town with an opportunity to dine at one of the local restaurants.

DAY 5 Dubrovnik to Korcula After breakfast, swim stop en route to Korcula, locally acclaimed birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch on board. Dinner in restaurant of your choice.

DAY 6 Korcula to Makarska Cruise towards Makarska with a swim stop and lunch before arriving in the afternoon. Dinner in local restaurant of your choice.

DAY 3 Hvar to Mljet After breakfast cruise to Mljet with a swim stop en route. Lunch on board and then free time to explore Mljet National Park, charges apply. Captain's Dinner.

DAY 7 M akarska to Brac and Split Morning departure to Brac Island and Pucisca. After lunch cruise towards Split for a guided tour of the city. Dinner at your leisure.

DAY 4 Mljet to Dubrovnik Cruise to UNESCO World Heritage site of Dubrovnik, with a swim stop at the Elaphiti Islands.

Lunch on board. Afternoon tour of city, evening and dinner at your leisure.

DAY 8 After breakfast disembarkation in Split and transfer to the airport for your return journey, or continue your holiday with onward travel to your next destination.

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M/S Oscar

Trogir

Korcula

M/S Ambassador, M/S Mama Marija, M/S Mama Marija II, M/S Oscar, M/S Summer

◆ ◆ SPLIT Trogir BRAC Bol ◆ ISLAND

8 days, 7 nights sailing from Dubrovnik to Split, or Split to Dubrovnik

Cruise north to Split taking in the haunting beauty of Sipan, with its elegant mansions and ruined Roman villa, and a visit to the peaceful lakes of Mljet. Sail onwards to the remote island of Vis, before visiting the Blue Cave at Bisevo, enjoying Hvar Town and then onwards to UNESCO-listed Trogir, before arriving into Split.

DAY 1 Your cruise begins with embarkation in Dubrovnik for dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 2 Dubrovnik to Sipan Enjoy a guided city tour of Dubrovnik in the morning before departing for the island of Sipan in the afternoon. Dinner on board.

DAY 3 Sipan to Mljet and Korcula Set sail for Mljet and a walk around the lakes, before continuing to Korcula for a guided tour of Korcula Town. Lunch on board, dinner in restaurant of your choice.

DAY 4 Korcula to Vis After breakfast sail to the unique island of Vis. Lunch served on board and dinner at your leisure in a local restaurant.

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◆ Vis ◆ Bisevo

HVAR ISLAND

KORCULA ISLAND

◆ Korcula Town

Mljet ◆

◆ Sipan ◆ DUBROVNIK

DAY 5 Vis to Bisevo and Hvar In the morning visit Bisevo’s famous Blue Cave before lunch on board and onward cruise to Hvar for a guided city tour.

Dinner at your leisure.

DAY 6 Hvar to Bol and Trogir Arrive in Bol, enjoy lunch on board before reaching UNESCOlisted Trogir and a tour of the town. Captain’s Dinner with live music on board.

DAY 7 T rogir to Split Set sail for Split for a tour of this fascinating city. Lunch on board, dinner at your leisure in a local restaurant.

DAY 8 After breakfast disembarkation in Split and transfer to the airport for your return journey, or continue your holiday with onward travel to your next destination.

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Sipan

M/S Ambassador

M/S Mama Marija

M/S Mama Marija II

M/S Oscar

M/S Summer

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 30 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in cabin type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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M/S Splendid

Omis

Vis

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◆ SPLIT ◆ Omis

8 days, 7 nights sailing from Split to Dubrovnik, or Dubrovnik to Split

Sail south from Split, following a tour of the city, to Dubrovnik. Island stops include Brac, Hvar and the more remote Bisevo, with its Blue Cave, and secluded Vis. Cruise onwards to visit the beguiling Korcula with its pretty harbour, and the Mljet National Park. Enjoy a swim stop of the Elaphiti Isalnds before arriving in Dubrovnik.

DAY 1 Your cruise begins with embarkation in Split for dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 2 Split to Omis and Brac Enjoy a guided city tour of Split before departing for the town of Omis and onwards to Pucisca on Brac Island. Lunch on board, dinner in a restaurant of your choice.

DAY 3 Brac to Bol and Hvar Stop in Bol, enjoy lunch on board before reaching Hvar for a guided city tour. Dinner at your leisure.

DAY 4 Hvar to Bisevo and Vis Visit Bisevo and its famous Blue Cave, charge, in the morning.

Lunch on board and cruise to Vis Island. Optional tour of Vis Island.

Dinner in a restaurant of your choice.

BRAC Bol ◆ ISLAND

Hvar ◆

◆ Vis

HVAR ISLAND

KORCULA ISLAND

◆ Bisevo

◆ Korcula Town

Mljet ◆ ◆ DUBROVNIK

DAY 5 Vis to Korcula After breakfast cruise to Korcula for a tour of the town. Lunch served on board, dinner in a restaurant of your choice.

DAY 6 Korcula to Mljet and Slano Cruise towards Mljet National Park and an afternoon exploring the park, charges apply. Lunch on board, dinner in a restaurant of your choice.

DAY 7 S lano to Dubrovnik Cruise past Elaphiti Islands with swim stop and lunch on board on the way to Dubrovnik for a guided city tour. Dinner at your leisure.

DAY 8 After breakfast disembarkation in Dubrovnik and transfer to the airport for your return journey, or continue your holiday with onward travel to your next destination.

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Dubrovnik Riviera The Dubrovnik Riviera and the beautiful islands of this Adriatic region enjoy a fascinating history, wonderful coasts of pebble and sandy beaches, and amazing coves and inlets with backdrops of pineclad mountains and lapped by crystal clear waters.

Korcula ◆

◆ Brsecine ◆ Orasac Lopud ◆ ◆ ◆ Dubrovnik Kolocep

Sipan ◆

Cavtat ◆

Cavtat

D UBR OVNI K Dubrovnik’s Stradun Placa, or central thoroughfare, is at the heart of the Old Town.

It’s a must-visit area with delightful restaurants and cafés along the smooth, cobbled streets, and narrow alleyways bordered by decorative streetlamps. Walk the walls which encircle the Old Town for a bird’s eye view of vignettes of daily life. Take in the view from the Mount Srd cable car, or join a guided tour to visit the Franciscan Monastery, Sponza Palace, the Rector’s Palace, and the 18th century cathedral with a painting by Titian. In July and August, the Summer Festival boasts fine music and theatre.

O RASAC, B RSE CINE AN D CAV TAT Orasac is a pretty village located I6km to the north of Dubrovnik and at the foot of the pineclad Vracevo Brdo, Sorcerer’s Hill. Here life centres around little more than a couple of restaurants and bars, and relaxing days spent on the pebble beaches. Travel the coast road a further 7km north from Orasac and you’ll discover Brsecine, a coastal village known for its city walls, picturesque rural setting and an archetypal beautiful bay with crystal clear waters and sparkling pebble beach. Cavtat lies 18km to the south of Dubrovnik. This pretty harbour town, on a wooded peninsula between two bays, boasts traditional houses, churches, a monastery and a fortress. A wide, promenade features cafés, bars and many excellent restaurants. The pebble beach and clear waters are perfect for sun worshippers and watersports enthusiasts.

D UBR OVNI K IS L AN DS For information about the islands off Dubrovnik and the island hopping opportunities that they present please refer to page 48.

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See more of the Dubrovnik Riviera We're delighted to highlight some of our featured holiday experiences to enhance your visit to the Dubrovnik Riviera. Simply confirm at the time of booking or prior to travelling. Our travel experts can give further information on those listed below and also introduce you to further experiences.

DUBR OVN IK CI T Y WA LK I N G TO U R Orientate yourself with a delightful guided half day walking tour of Dubrovnik. Dating back to medieval times, Dubrovnik’s Old Town features ramparts, an elegant main street and graceful stone palazzos. Highlights include Onofrio’s Fountains, the Franciscan Monastery, Orlando’s Column and the Church of St Blaise.

MOSTA R Visit the picturesque Neretva River Delta to see the fortress town of Pocitelj. In Mostar enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage bazaar, famed for traditional handicrafts. See the graceful Old Bridge ordered by Sultan Sulejman and the Tabacica Mosque.

WI NE R O UT ES Vineyards on the Peljesac Peninsula are renowned for producing some of Croatia’s finest wines. Visit Milos and Trstenik Vineyards for a tasting of awardwinning wines. Return via the fortified medieval town of Ston, part of the old Republic of Dubrovnik. It is famous for its great defensive walls and its worldclass oysters and mussels.

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Mostar

BOAT TR I P S Enjoy a half or full day at sea on board seven to twelve seater motor cruisers. Set sail from Dubrovnik Marina to the Elaphiti Islands for swimming, snorkelling and hopping between the dramatic cliffs, hidden caves and secluded beaches of these beguiling islands. Full day trips reach as far as Mljet’s spectacular Saplunara Bay and Limuni Beach.

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Dubrov nik R i vi er a Du brovn i k

Classic room

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Hotel Excelsior DUBR OVN IK IM PRESSI V E LO CAT ION AND S ERVICE In stunning seafront setting, with Dubrovnik's Old Town a ten minute walk away, the splendid Hotel Excelsior is known for outstanding service and very high standards.

The hotel has been open for more than a century. Over the years it has played host to many royal, political and artistic celebrities.

The hotel displays sophisticated interiors and the contemporary styled guest rooms feature the latest in modern technology.

Culinary delights await in the exclusive Sensus fine dining restaurant, al fresco breakfast at the Salin restaurant and purely romantic evenings at beachside restaurant Prora, open June to September.

The legendary piano bar, Abacus, is one of Dubrovnik’s places in which to be seen, and this elegant, yet cosy, bar boasts amazing views across to the city.

FE ATURES 158 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, bar. Energy Clinic Spa & Wellness centre with beauty and massage treatments, indoor pool, two jacuzzi pools, saunas, steam bath, fitness centre. Platform beach.

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Making the most of the views Book a deluxe tower suite for a sense of exclusivity and breathtaking views of the Dalmatian coastline and the Old Town; an elegant living room, dining area with panoramic windows and two bathrooms, and original artworks by local artists.

OF F ERS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for complimentary spa extras and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Double room with balcony and sea view

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Hotel More DUBR OVN IK TRANQU I L S EAFR O NT S ET T ING Enjoying a peaceful and stunning setting right by the azure sea on the beautiful Lapad peninsula, Hotel More is surrounded by lush vegetation and fragrant pines.

Dubrovnik Old Town is 3km away, easily reached by local bus or taxi, and there’s a good selection of restaurants and cafés along the promenade that stretches along the peninsula.

Guest rooms are furnished in a classic style and feature balcony or terrace with sea or inland views. There are two outdoor swimming pools, one set just above the promenade and one located on the fifth floor with beautiful views out to sea.

Breakfast, local delicacies and stunning sea views are on offer in the Tramuntana restaurant, with Croatian and international cuisine available in the elegant a la carte More restaurant. Additionally, in the unique setting of a natural cave and extending over three levels guests can enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails at the Cave Bar More.

FE ATURES 80 rooms and suites. Two outdoor pools, jacuzzi on 5th floor. Two restaurants, three bars. More Wellness & Beauty Centre, small gym.

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A deluxe suite Book a deluxe suite for luxurious comfort with a bedroom and separate living room with sofas and dining table, and step through the sliding glass door on to your terrace with a hydro massage tub and views of the sea.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking and free night offers, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Superior sea view room

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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik D UB R OVN I K DEL I GH TF U L CUI SINE A ND SP LENDID VIE WS Built into a cliffside and conveniently located just 1.6km, or a 15-20 minute walk, from Dubrovnik Old Town’s northern gate, Rixos Premium Dubrovnik boasts awe-inspiring sea views. Guest rooms and suites are comfortable and contemporary styled and feature land or sea views.

A choice of dining venues include the main restaurant Turquoise, Asian fusion Umi Teppanyaki and the seasonal Libertas fish restaurant featuring the most romantic terrace in Dubrovnik. The Terrace Libertas bar boasts a marvellous terrace overlooking the Adriatic and serves refreshing drinks and light snacks.

Book a spacious superior room with sitting area and a furnished, private balcony and enjoy lovely vistas of the delightfully azure Adriatic Sea.

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The Anjana Spa is spread over two floors with an indoor and seasonal outdoor pool, various saunas, salt room, igloo room and a hammam on the first floor, whilst the second floor features treatment rooms and a VIP room overlooking the Adriatic. There is an on-site casino and the rocky beach features bathing platforms.

Please call us for early booking offers and dining upgrades, restrictions apply.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp

310 rooms and suites. Seasonal outdoor pool. Three restaurants, two bars. Anjana Spa with indoor pool, sauna, salt room, igloo room, tropical showers, hammam, aromatherapy, health and beauty treatments, gym.

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Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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King executive sea view room

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Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik DUBR OVN IK PE RF ECT FO R EXPLO RIN G DUBR OVNIK Just a few steps outside the historic Old Town’s western entrance at Pile Gate, the luxurious Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik, originally built in the late 19th century, has been beautifully restored and boasts very high standards and enviable personal service. There are wonderful views of Dubrovnik and the Adriatic from its spacious terraces, and guest rooms and suites are beautifully decorated.

International and Dalmatian signature dishes can be enjoyed in the contemporary Imperial Terrace, where dinner can also be taken al fresco on the terrace with its splendid views of the Old Town. Stylish The Imperial Bar and Lounge offers a dash of history through beautiful décor and a cocktail list inspired by Shaw’s book of cocktails from 1897, as well as fine afternoon tea.

Additional facilities include a fitness club, indoor pool, sauna and a steam room. The city walls, forts and museums are all within easy walking distance and Banje beach is only 500 metres away.

FE ATURES 149 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar. Fitness club, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, massage and gym.

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An upgrade Book an executive room or a deluxe suite and benefit from access to an executive lounge where you can enjoy complimentary breakfast, and light refreshments throughout the day and evening.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras including 25% discount on your first spa treatment and a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Hotel Bellevue

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DUBR OVNI K C ON TE M P ORA RY C H IC, SPE CTAC UL A R V IE WS Carved into the cliffside 30 metres above Miramare Bay, Hotel Bellevue is a state of the art seaside retreat offering excellent service in a tranquil and stunning setting. Contemporary guest rooms and suites boast partial or full sea view, the fine dining a la carte restaurant serves delicious regional specialities, whilst lunch can be enjoyed on the beach or inside a cave at the seasonal beach restaurant. A pebbly beach is reached by elevator, the on-site spa offers a wide range of pampering treatments. Dubrovnik Old Town is around 1km away. A member of the Adriatic Luxury Hotel Group.

FEATURES 91 rooms and suites. Energy Clinic Wellness & Spa. Restaurant, seasonal lunch restaurant, bar.

OF F E RS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for complimentary spa extras and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp

Superior sea view with balcony

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Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

RECOMMENDED SPA IDEAL FOR COUPLES

DUBR OVNI K STU N N I N G LOCATIO N AN D WON D E RF UL SE A VI EWS Built into the cliffside by the water’s edge on the Lapad peninsula, 4km from the Old Town, award-winning Hotel Dubrovnik Palace enjoys magnificent views of the Elaphiti Islands. Stylishly appointed guest rooms include a VIP wing with exclusive terrace. There are bars and stylish lounges for relaxing, four restaurants, numerous pools including one with sea access, and a spa and wellness centre with indoor pool. A member of Adriatic Luxury Hotels.

FEATURES 308 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool, children’s pool. Four restaurants, two bars. Spa & Wellness centre. Tennis. PADI dive centre.

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Deluxe king room sea view with balcony

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Royal Blue Hotel DUBR OVN IK LUXU RY AND WO ND ERFUL SEA VIEWS Just steps away from the sea and the boardwalk on the Lapad peninsula, Royal Blue Hotel is the latest addition to the Royal Hotels & Resort complex of five neighbouring hotels. It features superbly designed deluxe guest rooms furnished to a high standard, a gorgeous outdoor pool and an adult only rooftop pool and sky lounge providing spectacular panoramic views of the Elaphiti Islands and Lapad Bay. Breakfast is served at the Vista and a further three restaurants within the complex ensure a good choice of venues; Zoe specialises in sumptuous seafood, La Castile in fine dining and Royal Terrace tempts with a weekly grill.

In addition guests enjoy access to an array of facilities within the resort, including a rock platform beach boasting blue flag status and featuring two saltwater swimming pools, and a spa with indoor pool and range of treatments.

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Adriatic Sea views Book a spacious and elegantly furnished deluxe king balcony room located on the higher floors and enjoy fantastic sea views from your private, furnished balcony. There is a Nespresso machine for your convenience and complimentary WiFi.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers and dining upgrades, restrictions apply.

FE ATURES 81 rooms. Outdoor pool, adult only rooftop pool. Four restaurants, two bars. Royal Wellness & Spa with treatments, indoor pool, saunas, steam bath, fitness area.

Watersports. Rock platform beach, beach bar.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Luxury room with sea view

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Royal Hotel Ariston DUBR OVN IK FIVE STA R COMFORT BY T HE S HO RELINE Nestling in pine woods on the shores of Lapad peninsula, Royal Hotel Ariston is set within the grounds of the Royal Hotels & Resort complex and enjoys stunning views of the sea and access to an array of facilities within the complex, which comprises five high standard hotels.

Comfortable and spacious guest rooms ensure a relaxing stay. The Vista is open for breakfast and lunch, the Royal Terrace tempts with a sumptuous buffet in the evening and a popular weekly grill buffet, with Zoe specialising in delightful seafood and all-day dining La Castile offering fine Mediterranean cuisine and breathtaking sea views.

Rooftop Blue Sky Lounge bar is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

There is a lovely outdoor pool and the blue flag, rock platform beach features two beachside saltwater pools, drinks service and watersports for hire. Guest also have use of a fitness area and sauna and there is bicycle hire available. Dubrovnik Old Town is 4km away and can be reached by frequent, local transport.

FE ATU RES 115 rooms. Outdoor pool. Four restaurants, cocktail bar & lounge. Spa with sauna and fitness zone. Watersports.

Bicycle hire. Rock platform beach.

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Enjoying the facilities Guests enjoy access to the facilities of the other four Royal Hotels within the wider complex with seven pools, three fine a la carte restaurants and a spa with indoor and outdoor pool, sauna and steam bath in addition to a range of treatments for relaxing and recharging.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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The Pucic Palace

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DUBR OVNI K E L E GAN CE STE EPE D I N H ISTORY Originally a noble mansion, this elegant boutique hotel is situated in a prime position in the Old Town’s pedestrianised area with monuments, museums, art galleries, concert halls and glamorous al fresco dining venues close by. The Pucic Palace is steeped in history, and with a mere 19 rooms and suites, there’s a definite air of exclusivity and intimacy. The elegant Café Royal offers fine cuisine, the romantic La Capella al fresco dining. Due to the hotel’s location guests will be met by a porter at the Ploce Gate and assisted with their luggage for the 5-10 minute walk.

FEATURES 19 rooms and suites. Two restaurants. Private area at Banje beach.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp

Deluxe room

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection Hotel DUBR OVNI K M ODE RN H OTE L IN SUPE RB SE AF R ON T S ET TI N G Set on a peaceful peninsula above a white pebble beach, this modern, tranquil hotel enjoys spectacular views across the sea to the Elaphiti Islands and boasts an outdoor pool with terrace overlooking the sea, and a gourmet a la carte beach restaurant. Spacious rooms with contemporary décor, sea views and large terraces enhance the splendour of the hotel’s surroundings, and V Level luxury rooms and suites come with exclusive benefits.

FEATURES 292 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Three restaurants, one bar. Wellness centre with treatments, saunas, Turkish bath, whirlpool, cardio-gym. Indoor heated pool. Tennis courts nearby, charge.

OF F E RS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Double room with balcony and sea view

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Executive room

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Hotel Lero DUBR OVN IK A WEL L-ESTAB LISHED, G O OD STANDARD H OTE L Conveniently located with Dubrovnik’s historical Old Town and its many famous landmarks within a 20 minute stroll the well-established Hotel Lero is a good standard four star city hotel that has for the last 50 years provided friendly, personalised service combined with comfortable accommodation.

Pleasantly decorated guest rooms feature all modern amenities with executive rooms offering additional comfort.

An extensive buffet is served for breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, with delicious traditional Bosnian cuisine at restaurant Taj Mahal.

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An executive room Sited on the top floor of the hotel with a balcony and Adriatic Sea views, or in the hotel’s newly built wing with pool-facing balconies, bright and luxuriously appointed executive rooms feature a seating area and bathroom with bathtub.

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The nearby wellness centre provides a tranquil setting for soothing massages, as well as featuring an attractive outdoor swimming pool complete with drinks service.

Alternatively, the nearest beach can be found 300 metres away in Miramare bay and nearby sports facilities include a sports hall with tennis courts.

Please call us for early booking offers, free night offers and honeymoon extras, restrictions apply.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp

180 rooms. Outdoor pool. Two restaurants, bar, pool bar.

Wellness centre with massage treatments, jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, gym.

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel DUBR OVNI K P RE MI UM RESORT HOTE L I N TRA N QU IL S ET T IN G Surrounded by pine trees on tranquil Babin Kuk peninsula, modern Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel offers high quality facilities and stunning views across the waters to Elaphiti Islands. Spacious family rooms offer contemporary décor, connecting doors and varying views, V Level luxury rooms and suites come with exclusive benefits. Children have access to Maro World at Valamar Club Dubrovnik in high season and there’s a selection of attractive beaches within 250 metres.

FEATURES 401 rooms and suites. Outdoor, indoor and children’s pool. Two restaurants, two bars. Spa. Sports amenities. Children’s club, high season, in nearby sister hotel.

OF F E RS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and complimentary honeymoon extras, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Superior room with balcony

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Hotel Kompas DUBR OVNI K D ES IGN H OTE L IN STUN N IN G SE AF R ON T SET TIN G Sophisticated and contemporary, Hotel Kompas is in picturesque Lapad Bay, and enjoys a lovely seaside location overlooking Lapad beach just across the seafront promenade. Sleek, minimalist interiors offer light and airy spaces. A la carte Croatian cuisine and international dishes is on offer in the attractive restaurant, with the top floor bar boasting stunning views.

On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, and there are scenic walking routes in the area and tennis courts for hire nearby. A member of Adriatic Luxury Hotels.

FEATURES 173 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Restaurant, two bars. Wellness & Spa centre with treatments, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness studio.

OF F E RS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades, complimentary spa extras and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Superior room with sea view and balcony

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Dubrov nik R i vi er a C av tat

Superior twin room with sea view and balcony

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Hotel Croatia CAV TAT GRE AT VI EWS FR O M A S ECLUDED LOCATI ON In a peaceful woodland location, 10 minutes’ walk from the picturesque small town of Cavtat, modern Hotel Croatia enjoys a wonderful setting on a rocky peninsula close to the Adriatic.

Tastefully furnished guest rooms feature a spacious balcony with parkland or sea views whilst the hotel’s unique design ensures that much is made of the splendid views and even Dubrovnik, some 18km distant, can be seen from some of the hotel’s terraces.

Restaurants include Cavtat with its beautiful terrace overlooking the nearby town and harbour, Alverde for international fare, waterfront Spinaker and the popular Steak House. The large, secluded swimming pool and terraces are surrounded by pine trees, and there’s a wellness centre, walking and jogging paths along the shoreline and access to a nearby rocky beach and bathing platform. Please note that due to its location this hotel is unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties.

FE ATURES 487 rooms and suites. Outdoor salt water pool, children’s pool. Four restaurants, two bars, café. Wellness and spa centre. Indoor heated saltwater pool. Fitness studio, beach volleyball, table tennis. Children's seasonal club from four to 12 years.

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A sea vista Located on the upper floors, deluxe rooms feature a balcony and boast fine Adriatic Sea views. Staying in this room category you can enjoy a fresh fruit basket, a bottle of water and welcome cookies in your room on arrival, and an evening turndown service with fresh towels and chocolate treats.

OF F ERS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers, complimentary spa extras and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 10 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Superior room with sea view

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Hotel Cavtat CAV TAT SMAL L A ND F RIENDLY WITH SEA VIEWS In a peaceful location just across the road from the Bay of Tiha, Hotel Cavtat is a small and friendly 3 star establishment offering authentic Croatian hospitality. Airy guest rooms are styled in a modern fashion with clean lines and white décor offset by colour accents. Sea view rooms with balcony are highly recommended.

A breakfast of hot and cold dishes is served each morning and dinner features international and local dishes and a weekly themed Dalmatian night, whilst a lunchtime snack or an a la carte evening meal can be enjoyed on the seafront terrace. There is an infinity style rooftop pool and sun terrace offering panoramic views over the bay and Adriatic Sea, and the hotel has its own sunbathing platform on the shingle shoreline in the bay.

A small beauty zone offers a range of massage treatments, facials and manicures. Cavtat town centre is a five minute walk away and Dubrovnik around 20km. Owing to its popularity many guests return year after year, and so it is advisable to book early.

FE ATURES 140 rooms. Outdoor rooftop pool. Beauty centre with massage treatments and facials. Main restaurant, a la carte restaurant, bar, pool bar.

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A room with a view Upgrade to one of the newly decorated, modern deluxe rooms on the higher floors and enjoy the marvellous, uninterrupted views of the Bay of Tiha.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers, free night offers and dining upgrades, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 10 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Dubrov nik R i vi er a O ras ac

Deluxe room with sea view

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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik ORASAC RESO RT ST YL E LUXURY WITH SUP ER B V IEWS The luxurious Sun Gardens Dubrovnik enjoys a fantastic seafront location overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic and the Elaphiti Islands, and is just 12km from Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The hotel boasts sleek modern design and high quality accommodation, excellent facilities and impeccable service.

Guest rooms are elegant and spacious, and one and two bedroom residences are also available. Good food and warm hospitality experiences are in abundance, with the resort’s numerous restaurants and bars offering a variety of cuisines, from international culinary experiences and pool bars to a sophisticated wine bar and fine dining, there's always something to suit.

The hotel boasts the largest and most exclusive spa on the Dalmatian Coast and, together with the children’s club for younger guests, fabulous freshwater pools and the pebble beach, tennis courts, wall climbing and a fully equipped sports centre, there’s something for everyone at this resort.

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

FE ATURES 201 rooms and suites, 207 one and two bedroom residences. Three outdoor pools, one adult only. Several restaurants, wine bar, pool and beach bars. Spa, indoor Caption pool.

Sports centre, climbing wall. Seasonal children's clubs and sports academies.

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A choice of rooms and residences A choice of accommodation includes sea view rooms in the main building, and one to three bedroom residences with garden or sea view ideal for a family stay. A Club package can be added for the residences to include a la carte breakfast, delivery of groceries and thoughtful little extras for children under 6 years.

OF F ERS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability and restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Deluxe sea view suite

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Hotel Osmolis BRSE C I N E FANTASTI C SE A VIEWS Located in the peaceful hamlet of Brsecine, and an ideal base for exploring Dubrovnik a 20 minute drive away, family run Hotel Osmolis is a recently opened, contemporary boutique hotel with 24 sea view rooms and suites lending it an intimate ambience. Surrounded by olive trees and fragrant Mediterranean vegetation the hotel enjoys splendid views over the Adriatic Sea and Elaphiti Islands from its elevated position.

The restaurant serves a hearty breakfast each morning and delicious local specialities in the evening with al fresco dining on the terrace.

The outdoor infinity edge pool, separated from the indoor pool with a glass wall, is a great spot for lounging in the sun with views out to sea and a poolside bar for refreshing drinks. The beach is a 15 minute walk away and a wellness centre features calming massage treatments, hot stone relaxation area, a sauna and a fitness room.

FE ATURES 28 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool, heated indoor pool.

Restaurant and bar. Wellness centre with massage treatments, sauna, fitness room.

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A suite upgrade For more space to spread out reserve one of the two bedroom suites. They have their own entrance, lounge and a kitchenette. Superior suites feature a jacuzzi on the terrace, or choose the deluxe suite and enjoy your own pool on the terrace.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 60 minutes from Dubrovnik airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Dubrovnik Islands & island hopping The islands off the coast of Dubrovnik are the perfect escape from the summer crowds. There are very good direct ferry connections from Dubrovnik to nearby islands that include Lopud, Kolocep, Sipan and Korcula.

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LOP UD Car-free Lopud’s main settlement is a charming and scenic composition of stone houses, exotic gardens and characterful ruined fortresses. There's a town beach, but for a superb stretch of gently shelving white sand head to Sunj Bay. It’s easy to navigate Lopud on foot but cycles and golf carts are other means of transport.

KO LO C EP Similarly car-free Kolocep is the closest island to Dubrovnik but a world apart. Gorgeous, deserted hidden pebble coves are unmatched for secluded bathing in the translucent, turquoise sea. It’s a great place for sea kayaking and boat rentals; one of life’s little pleasures is to arrive at your restaurant of choice by boat.

SI PA N A fifty minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik leads to the peaceful island of Sipan. Within its lush landscape are numerous sixteenth century residences and many churches. Sipanska Luka is the main town, with a harbour, sandy beach and palm-lined seafront. Sudurad is a sleepy fishing village where time appears to have stood still.

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KO R CUL A Korcula is blessed with vineyards, ancient olive groves, dense forest, hamlets and charming fishing villages. Along the north coast are pretty bays with pebble beaches. The south offers quiet coves and small sandy beaches which are especially popular with families. The island is the locally claimed birthplace of the Venetian merchant, explorer and writer Marco Polo, and there is a tiny museum dedicated to his achievements. Its fine medieval city, Korcula Town, is home to some fine examples of Renaissance and Gothic architecture and a cathedral with a treasured painting by Tintoretto.

I SL AN D H OP P ING O UR E X PE RTS SUG GEST 4 nights at Hotel Cavtat,

Cavtat (page 45) and 3 nights at Kalamota Beach House, Kolocep (page 49).

Alternatively 4 nights at Hotel Lero, Dubrovnik (page 42) followed by 3 nights at Aminess Liburna Hotel, Korcula (page 50).

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Kalamota Beach House ISL A N D OF KOLOC E P A TRANQU I L SEASID E SET TING Enjoying a seafront location in a sheltered bay on the tiny, traffic-free island of Kolocep, charming Kalamota Beach House offers friendly service, great food and a laid-back ambience ideal for a relaxing holiday.

Contemporary and stylish suites range from one to three bedrooms, and all feature a living room with sofa bed, kitchenette, and balcony or terrace for lovely views over the sea and bay. Breakfast can be enjoyed al fresco on the waterside terrace, the restaurant offers traditional Croatian cuisine with a modern touch with a set three course menu for those on half board, and there are snacks and light bites available at the bar.

Leisure facilities include kayaking and snorkelling, and the surrounding untouched nature invites to wonderful hikes and bicycle rides. The small outdoor rooftop pool is surrounded by a sun deck lined with loungers and umbrellas, and down by the waterside there are loungers and parasols for guests’ use along the stone sunbathing terrace.

FE ATURES 10 suites. Outdoor rooftop pool. Restaurant, bar. Kayaking, snorkelling.

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A cooking experience Learn to cook authentic Croatian food on a Gourmet’s of Dubrovnik cooking class hosted

by Croatian foodies and chefs showing you how to prepare traditional cuisine using local ingredients and seasonings. At the end sit down and enjoy your efforts.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers, long stay offers and dining upgrades, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 90 minutes from Dubrovnik airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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RMH Lopud Lafodia, Resort & Wellness I SL AND O F LO P UD E XC LUS IV E IS L A N D LO CATIO N A N D WO N DE RF U L SE A VI E WS In a fabulous seafront location on the tranquil, traffic-free island of Lopud, striking RMH Lopud Lafodia, Resort & Wellness offers stylishly modern accommodation with sea views, a private sandy beach and an impressive outdoor pool overlooking the Adriatic. Two restaurants, one beachside, serves delectable Mediterranean and Croatian cuisine. From yoga, tennis, Nordic walking and bike tours to an outdoor gym, there is plenty for the active to keep busy, whilst those more intent on relaxing will enjoy the excellent Waterhill Spa on the 7th floor.

FEATURES 156 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Three restaurants, three bars. Spa, open air gym. Tennis court. Private beach.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp

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Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Dubrovnik airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Aminess Liburna Hotel KO R CUL A TOWN , IS L AN D O F KOR CUL A P OPUL A R H OT EL IN GRE AT LO CATI ON Surrounded by lush vegetation and set right by the shore, popular Aminess Liburna Hotel boasts many returning guests and offers modern comforts and splendid views of the old town of Korcula just a ten minute walk away.

The beach in front of the hotel is a combination of pebble and paved areas, island specialities are served at the two restaurants and there are watersports at the sailing centre where lessons are available for sailing and windsurfing. Guests further enjoy access to the wellness centre in neighbouring Marko Polo Hotel with fitness area and indoor pool.

FEATURES 112 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Two restaurants, two bars. Two tennis courts, mini golf. Watersports. Wellness centre and children’s mini club in neighbouring Marko Polo Hotel.

OF F E RS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers and savings, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Superior suite with seaside balcony

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Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Hotel Bozica SUDURA D, I SL A N D OF S I PA N A PEACEF U L SET TIN G Set into the rocky hillside the charming Hotel Bozica enjoys an elevated position right by the shoreline on the beautiful Island of Sipan with the fishing village of Sudurad within a short stroll.

Spacious guest rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and the renowned a la carte restaurant with terrace and sea views serves delicious cuisine created from locally sourced produce and freshly caught seafood. Overlooking the tranquil bay the hotel boasts its own small rock and pebble beach accessed by more than 60 steps, with a pier and sun terrace with loungers and parasols by the crystal clear waters.

This family run hotel offers a friendly welcome in a peaceful setting where unhurried days are spent by the poolside with a good book, on the private sunbathing pier by the sea lapping up the sun or just strolling through pine woods and olive groves. Bicycle hire can be arranged, there are hiking trails to be discovered, 34 churches on the island to visit, and the National Park on nearby Mljet Island not to be missed. A very popular hotel, we highly recommend booking early.

FE ATURES 26 rooms and suites. Heated outdoor pool. A la carte restaurant, café bar, pool snack bar, beach café bar. Beach and pier.

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A glorious sea view There is a good choice of accommodation with sea views, including a double room with large balcony, and a superior one bedroom apartment with separate lounge and spacious terrace. Some suites and apartments also feature a private garden and terrace.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 2 hours from Dubrovnik airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Istria & Kvarner Riviera Istria’s west coast is home to fashionable resorts peering out over the Adriatic. Inland medieval hilltop hamlets are at its heart. Around the ◆ Brsecine corner, in mountain-guarded Kvarner Bay, blue flag beaches and fantastic seafront promenades offer easy access to beautiful islands. ◆ Buje Porec ◆ Rovinj ◆

Opatija ◆ ◆ Rijeka

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◆ Bale

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Plitvice Lakes ◆ National Park

Losinj ◆

IST R IA’S WEST COAST Italianate architecture, elegant piazzas, and charming old towns define Rovinj and Porec.

In romantic Rovinj, St Euphemia church and its astonishing 61 metre Venetian belltower keep watch over the delightful galleries that line charismatic Grisia Street and the pastelcoloured buildings that populate the waterfront.

A little further north Porec, is steeped in history with remains of ancient Roman temples and the UNESCO listed Basilica of Euphrasius. Seafood restaurants are plentiful here, as are pebble beaches lined by pine trees.

IST R IA’S I NT E R IO R The smart town of Bale is 15km inland from Rovinj.

A number of fine sights include the castle, and there are chances to sample Istria’s olive oil and fine wines in the town and out in the neighbouring countryside. Buje is a small historical town overlooking the rivers Mirna and Dragonja.

Its fine climate, rustic setting and untouched nature make it one of the Istrian peninsula’s most appealing destinations.

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K VA R NE R R IV IE RA Once a favoured health and spa destination for the Austro Hungarian nobility, the Belle Epoque villas and private summer residences of the Kvarner Riviera are now transformed into elegant hotels. Tree-lined, seafront promenades wind their way past many historic buildings, tranquil coves and beautiful blue flag, lido-style beaches. There are wonderfully kept parks and gardens and great walking trails in the protected forests of Ucka and Risnjak National Parks. Rabac, Opatija and Rijeka are some of the area’s most popular resorts.

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ISTR IA TOUR – PU L A, R OV IN J AND P O REC Visit the architectural highlights of Venetian Pula including its Roman amphitheatre and the Temple of Augustus. Rovinj's rich history is on display in the narrow, medieval streets of its old town. Porec features well-preserved early Byzantine churches.

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PL IT V IC E L AK ES Approximately 150km from Rijeka is the spectacular natural phenomenon of the Plitvice Lakes National Park comprising 16 freshwater lakes connected over 8km by cascading waterfalls dropping up to 78 metres. Surrounded by meadows and forests there’s great bird and butterfly life, plus wild boar, lynx, wolf and bear.

It’s easy to explore via a network of trails and walkways connected by boats and tourist trains.

ISTR IA N MOSAI C – I STRI A’S ST U NN I NG INTE R I O R Groznjan’s resident painters, musicians and sculptors, have transformed abandoned houses into an art colony of many galleries. Livade is famed for truffles: it holds the world record for the largest known truffle. Motovun offers palaces, towers and stunning country views.

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P OSTOJ NA CAV E Admire the scenery and formations of the captivating Postojna Cave. Tour the vast cave system by train, marvel at the 10,000 capacity underground concert hall, visit the world’s only subterranean post office, and enjoy amazing creations of water and limestone.

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Premium interconnecting room

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Hotel Monte Mulini R OVI N J MO DERN A ND ELEGAN T WITH SUB LIME C UI SI N E In an enviable location with an ancient protected forest as a backdrop and overlooking the Adriatic in Lone Bay, Hotel Monte Mulini is a supremely sophisticated and elegant hotel featuring luxurious contemporary guest rooms and suites each with balcony or terrace.

Exquisite cuisine and selected vintages can be enjoyed at Wine Vault restaurant or for a trendier experience, Mediterraneo with its bay views, features innovative interpretations of traditional recipes by the renowned head chef, and the Amatis, the smallest restaurant in Croatia, offers a romantic private dining terrace for two with views across Lone Bay. There are four outdoor pools set in immaculate gardens, a spa with signature treatments, and a gym in sister hotel, Lone. It’s a 15 minute stroll to Rovinj Old Town and the pebble beach below the hotel features a beach bar, sun loungers and umbrellas during summer, and there is walking and cycling in the surrounding forest. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World. This hotel is exclusively for adults aged 16 years or older.

FE ATURES 112 rooms and suites. Four outdoor pools. Fine dining and gourmet restaurants, extensive wine list. Private dining terrace. Swim-up bar. Wellness and spa with treatment rooms, small indoor pool, hydro massage.

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A wonderful sea vista Located on the highest floors of the hotel are comfortable and inviting deluxe rooms featuring a cosy sofa for relaxing, and a spacious bathroom with bathtub, separate walk-in shower and luxury toiletries. Stunning sea views can be enjoyed from the furnished balcony.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Deluxe sea view room

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Grand Park Hotel Rovinj R OVI N J U LTRA-MODE RN HOTEL WI TH D IVINE D INI N G Located on Rovinj’s east shore with stunning vistas of the Old Town, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a luxury hotel with a striking design and beautifully sleek and ultra-modern, spacious interiors. Most of the generously sized and elegant rooms and suites boast fabulous sea views and some have a private plunge pool.

Numerous restaurants, all with spectacular views, include fine dining at signature Cap Aureo or for a more casual ambience find a spot at the Primi Terreni Restaurant & Deli on the seafront promenade.

The highly impressive Wellness & Spa Albaro on the fifth floor features a glorious outdoor infinity pool, a relaxation pool and a 50-metre indoor-outdoor sports pool as well as unique spa treatments, a thermal zone and a wellness garden relaxation area. The nearest beach is 150 metres away. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

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A plunge pool Located on the first floor, spacious and comfortable deluxe sea view rooms feature a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling patio doors leading out onto a balcony with stunning sea views and an infinity edge plunge pool for private relaxation.

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FE ATURES 209 rooms and suites. Three outdoor pools. Four restaurants, two bars, patisserie. Wellness & Spa centre, gym. Children's club.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Deluxe suite

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Hotel Lone R OVI N J U NI Q UE ST YL E D ESIGN HOTEL Nestling in the centuries-old Golden Cape forest park, and with a unique design the cutting-edge Hotel Lone boasts the look of an ocean liner and enjoys wonderful views over the Adriatic coast. Appealing to design conscious visitors, contemporary, minimalist, spacious rooms with full height windows lead to terraces with parkland view whilst suites enjoy mostly sea views.

The hotel’s signature Tekka by Lone restaurant presents exquisite Japanese cuisine, seasonal offerings and a casual atmosphere can be enjoyed at Restaurant E and delicious breakfasts are served in sophisticated restaurant On. The extensive pool area shared with sister hotel Eden includes a relax, aqua fun and children's pool together with whirlpools, bar and restaurant. The state of the art wellness and spa features saunas, an indoor pool and gym. It’s a 20 minute stroll to picturesque Rovinj, there’s a pebble beach just 50 metres away, and the forest is great for walking and cycling. A member of Design Hotels.

FE ATURES 248 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool, children’s pool, aqua fun pool. Three restaurants, bar. Wellness & Spa, gym.

Children's club, four to 12 years.

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A private plunge pool The generously sized deluxe plunge pool room features a balcony with a private outdoor plunge pool with massage jets and an infinity edge. A sense of privacy is provided by the Golden Cape forest park opposite.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Hotel Eden R OVIN J E ASY AC C ESS TO N ATUR E AN D BE ACH Set amidst pine trees on the edge of the centuries-old Golden Cape forest park and overlooking Lone Bay, the modern Hotel Eden is within easy walking distance of Rovinj’s old town and offers attentive service, a restful setting and an array of recreational amenities for all ages including a tennis centre, bowling alley, an extensive pool and its own section on Mulini Beach. Children can be entertained at the mini club and grown-ups can enjoy pampering treatments at the spa. Three restaurants feature buffet and a la carte dining.

FEATURES 325 rooms and suites. Outdoor, indoor and children’s pool. Three restaurants, three bars. Spa, gym. Bicycle hire. Children’s club, playground.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Superior double room

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 40 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence POREC FA BU LO US WATE RF R ON T LOCATI ON Set on the waterfront a few minutes’ walk from Porec’s picturesque old town, Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence boasts wonderful views over the Adriatic and appeals to couples in search of relaxation, a central location and elegant accommodation. In summer a short speedboat journey will whisk guests to the nearby island of Sveti Nikola with its choice of pebble beaches, wellness centre and sports amenities. Porec town beach is 400 metres away. There is an a la carte restaurant for dinner and a buffet restaurant with champagne breakfast and brunch served until 1pm, and aperitif time between 5pm and 6pm including snacks and sparkling wine.

FEATURES 105 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, one bar. Spa and beaches on Sveti Nikola.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp

Superior sea view room with balcony

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 50 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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La Alta Villa

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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery BA LE A H I DDEN COUNTRYSID E GEM Part of a larger estate producing award-winning wines and olive oil, Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery is a stunning and peaceful retreat set amidst vineyards and olive groves in the rural countryside, 13km from Rovinj. Originally an abandoned 19th century Istrian stone house it has been beautifully transformed into a comfortable haven for those in search of tranquillity, personalised service, a relaxed ambience, outstanding food and good wine.

The villas offer private gardens and pool, ample space and privacy and there is a choice of one and three bedrooms with open plan kitchenette and living area. The contemporary residences with one or two bedrooms and dining and living room feature a terrace and garden, and some a private pool.

Accommodation includes rooms and suites in traditional and contemporary styles, spacious villas with pool and beautifully modern residences, some with pool. The food is exquisite with farm-fresh local produce used to create dishes that can be enjoyed with a fine wine pairing from the estate. Breakfast is plentiful, with al fresco lunches at the poolside restaurant. There is also on-site wine and olive oil tasting room.

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Signature treatments on the menu at the spa include vino therapies, and there are two outdoor pools and a gym. A complimentary shuttle service is provided to the hotel’s private beach 15 minutes away. A member of Relais & Chateaux.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp

FE ATURES 58 rooms, suites, villas and residences. Two outdoor pools.

Restaurant, lunch restaurant and bar. Spa with treatments, sauna, indoor pool and gym.

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Please call us for early booking and free night offers, restrictions apply.

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Three bedroom villa

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San Canzian Village & Hotel BUJE U NDE RSTATE D LUXURY AN D D IVINE D INI N G In an exceptional setting on a hillside in a medieval hamlet and a five minute drive from the town of Buje, San Canzian Village & Hotel is a truly beautiful rural retreat in the heart of the Istrian countryside. It is ideal for couples in search of peace and quiet, highly personal service and an outstanding gastronomic experience.

Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves it has the feel of a small village with a collection of typical Istrian style buildings housing guest rooms and suites individually designed in a contemporary, pared back luxury style.

Fine dining connoisseurs will enjoy the exquisite and artfully presented Istrian cuisine created from premium local, and often organic, produce with the hotel's well-stocked wine cellar providing fine wine pairings to accompany the evening tasting menu. The atmospheric wellness zone features a large jacuzzi, relaxation area, Finnish sauna and a spa room for massage and treatments. An outdoor heated infinity pool offers breathtaking views. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

FE ATURES 24 rooms, suites and villas. Outdoor pool. Restaurant and bar. Spa with sauna and jacuzzi. Private experiences.

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A pool villa Stay in one of the two villas and enjoy the privacy of your own pool, terrace and piece of garden space. There is a choice of a one or three bedroom villa arranged over two floors, with the latter comprising a living room, dining room and kitchen.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and complimentary honeymoon extras, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 60 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Superior sea view with balcony

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Girandella Valamar Collection Resort Designed for Adults RA BAC AN OASI S O F ADULT TRA NQ UILLIT Y Surrounded by a pine forest and stretching around a picturesque bay in Rabac, the highly impressive complex Girandella Valamar Collection Resort includes the exclusive Designed for Adults section with modern, stylish and comfortable guest rooms and suites with sea or garden views.

The Rebelle restaurant with sea view terrace offers an extended champagne breakfast and brunch until 2pm, an Istrian deli corner with cured meat, cheese, themed stations, salad bar and a selection of freshly prepared dishes.

Spend days around the glorious outdoor infinity pool with bar and a sea view terrace perfect for lounging and lapping up the sun, alternatively there is a dedicated section of the beach for relaxing and a beach bar for refreshing cocktails.

There is a selection of land and water based sports facilities within the wider resort, and a luxurious spa with various saunas and indulgent beauty treatments and calming massages. This hotel is exclusively for adults aged 16 years or older.

FE ATURES 106 rooms and suites. Outdoor infinity pool. Restaurant, bar. Wellness spa centre. Watersports. Tennis courts, mini golf, bicycle hire, sports centre. Sand and pebble beach.

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The breakfast and brunch offering You can enjoy an extended breakfast and brunch with a choice of sparkling wines and delightful dishes from the themed buffet from 8am to 2pm each day at the Rebelle Restaurant, and you can visit as many times as you like throughout those hours.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 50 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Superior family room

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Valamar Bellevue Resort RA BAC B EACH F R ONT A ND FA MILY- OR IEN TED All inclusive Valamar Bellevue Resort has been designed with families in mind and offers a great choice of accommodation and an excellent variety of leisure amenities for all ages. Nestling in a pine forest leading down to three beautiful white pebble beaches awarded a blue flag, the resort enjoys wonderful views over the Adriatic Sea and Kvarner Bay. Rabac is a short drive away.

Full board meals are served buffet style in the Mediterraneo restaurant, whilst dining at the Garden Terrace restaurant and beachside Oliva Grill incurs an extra charge.

The excellent recreational facilities ensure plenty of choice of land-based sports activities, watersports for hire and a programme of all day entertainment for the whole family.

Attractive outdoor pools include a family, an activity and a relax pool, as well as children's pool with water slides.

Along with an on-site children’s mini club for up to age seven, there is Maro World set in sister property Girandella Valamar Collection Resort with open-air cinema screenings in high season, a playroom, teen and game lounges.

FE ATURES 372 rooms and suites. Three outdoor pools, children’s pool.

Main restaurant, two a la carte restaurants and three bars.

Watersports. Multi-purpose sports court. Children’s club, teen lounge.

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The family rooms Family rooms comprise a main double bedroom, and separated by a sliding door or partition, a sitting area with two day beds for children. A family suite additionally features a twin room and a further bathroom.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 50 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288. Please note that some restaurants and facilities in this all inclusive concept hotel may carry an additional charge.

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Kva rne r R i vi er a O pa ti j a

Premium room

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Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa OPAT I JA SOPH I STI CATE D AND EXCLUSIVE Enjoying a splendid sea-facing position a few minutes from the seaside town of Lovran and 5km from Opatija, exclusive and peaceful Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa welcomes guests with supreme luxury, a sophisticated ambience and highly personalised service.

Most of the elegant and lavish rooms and suites feature sea view. Celebrated fine dining restaurant Nobilion serves an a la carte breakfast, with a lunch and evening menu of exquisite and beautifully presented Mediterranean dishes and the finest of wines.

Days here can be spent beside the delightful pool and Riva Lounge pool bar, an exclusive area designed by the renowned Italian Riva Yacht and one of only seven Riva Destinations worldwide. For a touch of glamour, the hotel’s own Riva Aquariva speedboat with captain is available to rent for exploring the Kvarner Bay archipelago. Ikalia Spa provides a wonderful sanctuary for indulgent signature treatments, there is a bathing platform by the water’s edge and private tailor-made tours and sightseeing can be arranged. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

FE ATURES 16 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Restaurant. Spa. Cigar and whisky lounge. Riva Lounge. Mini golf, boules.

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A splendid view The exclusive junior suite on the penthouse floor has ample space for a comfortable and luxurious stay with a super king size bed, lavish bathroom with rain shower, and a large corner terrace with stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 80 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa

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R I JEK A SEA F R ONT WE LLNESS RES ORT, D IVINE D IN IN G Designed to show off the fantastic views over the Adriatic Sea and Kvarner Bay, seaside Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa is surrounded by the pine forest scenery of Risnjak National Park and Ucka Nature Park and is a ten minute drive from Opatija. This stylish resort is built in a contemporary style with elegant guest rooms and suites in the main building and unique villa buildings housing further suites and apartments, all enjoying sea vistas.

Superb dining options include the Jedro for casual seaside lunches and dinner and The Kitchen by Miljenko offering sumptuous buffets and a la carte menus and boasting spectacular views from its top-floor setting. Michelinstarred Nebo Restaurant & Lounge by Deni features an outstanding tasting menu paired with exclusive wines of the region. Light lunches and snacks are available at the two bars.

A selection of watersports can be found on the 200 metre long private beach, the full-service spa features an array of holistic wellness treatments, and the health club has a gym and training and nutrition experts. Children can enjoy an array of fun activities at the supervised mini club.

FE ATURES 194 rooms and suites. Outdoor, indoor and children’s pool.

Three restaurants, two bars, café. Spa and health club.

Watersports. Children’s club. Private beach.

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A villa suite Located in one of the resort’s unique villa buildings a contemporary and spacious two bedroom suite is ideal for a family stay and combines comfort and elegance for a relaxing stay. It features a separate living/dining room, a bathroom for each bedroom and private balcony overlooking the sea.

OF F E RS AN D SAVI N GS Please call us for dining upgrades.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 80 minutes from Pula airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Split, Sibenik & the Makarska Riviera Home to Croatia’s second city, Split, and many culturally significant and historical sites, the Makarska Riviera enjoys a coastline punctuated ◆ Brsecine by historic towns and pretty fishing ports. Inland scenery features gorges and waterfalls.

◆ Krka waterfalls Sibenik ◆ Split Trogir ◆ ◆ ◆ Podstrana Brac ◆ Makarska Hvar ◆

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SI BE NI K To the north of Split, Sibenik offers labyrinthine alleys and stone stairways. There’s a cathedral with splendid cupola, and impressive medieval fortresses which host open-air cultural events.

There’s café culture and Michelin-starred dining.

Take a boat to Kornati National Park or head up river to the waterfalls of Krka National Park.

M AK ARSK A The majestic Biokovo Mountains rise behind Makarska which has a promenade lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, natural harbour and glorious shingle beach. The old town has narrow streets and a Franciscan Monastery. Close by is a tennis centre, watersports, rafting, hiking and paragliding.

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SP LI T & P ODST RA NA The beating heart of Split is protected by the walls of the two thousand year old Diocletian’s Palace; a UNESCO World Heritage site of historic monuments, chic bars, sophisticated cafés and elegant boutiques. Cathedral of St Domnius affords magnificent views over the city. In the◆ coastal resort of Podstrana the main draw, for local and international visitors alike, is the delightful pine fringed beach.

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T UCE P I Tucepi, 4km further south, has the longest white pebble beach in the area, delightfully shaded by scented pine trees and lapped by clear Adriatic waters. It’s a stylish resort with some fine eighteenth century villas, promenade, and a small marina from which boat trips are available.

There’s tennis, watersports, and hiking and cycling in the Biokovo Nature Park.

See more of Split, Sibenik and the Makarska Riviera We're delighted to highlight some of our featured holiday experiences to enhance your visit to Split, Sibenik and the Markarska Riviera. Simply confirm at the time of booking or prior to travelling. Our travel experts can give further information on those listed below and also introduce you to further experiences.

SI BENI K & RI V E R K RK A WATE RFA L LS Visit the Old Town of Sibenik with its myriad medieval alleyways, stairways and fortresses, as well as a spectacular, UNESCO-listed Renaissance cathedral. Enjoy the magnificent forested canyons and waterfalls of Krka National Park.

PL IT V IC E L AK ES Approximately 150km from Rijeka is the spectacular natural phenomenon of the Plitvice Lakes National Park comprising 16 freshwater lakes connected over 8km by cascading waterfalls dropping up to 78 metres. Surrounded by meadows and forests there’s great bird and butterfly life, plus wild boar, lynx, wolf and bear.

It’s easy to explore via a network of trails and wooden walkways connected by boats and tourist trains.

MOSTA R Visit the picturesque Neretva River Delta to see the fortress town of Pocitelj. In Mostar enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage bazaar, famed for traditional handicrafts. See the graceful Old Bridge ordered by Sultan Sulejman and the Tabacica Mosque.

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SP LI T & T R OG I R H I GH L I GH TS Visit Split and the 4th century Diocletian's Palace. Explore Roman temples, ancient cellars and the cathedral. Trogir is full of rich history: the cathedral and portal, the city loggia, Cipiko Palace and the monastery.

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Cornaro Hotel SP LI T FABU LOU S H OTEL MINUTES FR O M CIT Y SIGH TS Located in the heart of Split, mere minutes from the entrance to Diocletian’s Palace, Cornaro Hotel is set in a historic building that has been transformed into a fabulous property suitable for couples, and is an ideal base for discovering the city’s many sights, cultural events, restaurants and cafés.

Contemporary and stylish guest rooms and suites are tastefully furnished and feature the latest amenities.

A sumptuous breakfast is available in the two inviting restaurants, mid-morning snacks and drinks can be enjoyed al fresco on the terrace, there is a wine bar with an excellent selection of Croatian wines and a rooftop bar with spectacular views over the city.

There are outdoor jacuzzis, payable locally, and a rooftop terrace for sunbathing, as well as a range of massage and beauty treatments. The dedicated staff are on hand to assist with any local information guests may require and the lovely seafront promenade, Riva, is a short five minute stroll from the hotel.

FE ATURES 156 rooms and suites. Rooftop jacuzzis, payable locally.

Two restaurants, terrace lounge, wine bar, rooftop bar.

Wellness & Fitness Centre with massage and beauty treatments, jacuzzis, sauna, steam bath. Souvenir shop.

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A city view The elegant deluxe city view room provide luxurious comfort and great vistas over Split’s old town with partial views of the Adriatic Sea. The bathroom features a separate bath and walk-in shower. These rooms also enjoy complimentary use of the rooftop jacuzzis.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Hotel Park Split SP LI T TRADI TI ONAL AN D R EFINED ELEGAN CE Dating back to 1921 and the city’s oldest hotel, prestigious Hotel Park Split enjoys a prime location directly above Bacvice Bay and the town’s main beach and is an ideal base for discovering Split’s wonderful sites with the Old Town a mere ten minute stroll away. The hotel offers attentive service and refinement amidst tranquil surroundings with comfortable, traditionally elegant guest rooms and suites featuring modern amenities.

A hearty breakfast with cooked-to-order dishes can be enjoyed al fresco on the terrace and in the evenings local delicacies can be savoured in the more formal setting of the restaurant; or experience dining at the Chef’s Table.

An outdoor pool with a wooden deck and loungers is ideal for relaxing moments, or alternatively Bacvice beach is just a few minutes' walk away. In addition, a small wellness centre offers a range of indulgent spa treatments, hot tub, Finnish sauna and a gym for the more active.

FE ATURES 72 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Restaurant and bar.

Spa with treatments, hot tub, sauna and gym.

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A great view Enjoy panoramic views over the Adriatic Sea towards the islands of Brac and Solta when staying in an elegant and comfortable superior sea view room. Or for a sea view balcony choose a superior double located on the first floor with access to a raised garden terrace.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Marvie Hotel & Health SP LI T CONTE MP ORARY HOTEL WIT H WELLNESS F O CU S Around a five minute stroll from the sandy beach Firule and within a 25 minute walk of Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva promenade, Marvie Hotel & Health caters for those in search of a wellness break with healthy dining options, an on-site spa, and a health clinic specialising in dermatology and physical therapy.

A contemporary and elegant hotel if offers comfortable guest rooms and suites; seaside facing rooms are highly recommended for their lovely views. Tasty traditional Mediterranean cuisine with a modern touch is served in the chic Da’Mar restaurant where the menu comprises a number of gluten-free options and breakfast can be enjoyed al fresco on the restaurant’s terrace.

Mareo Bar’s sunlit terrace is the ideal spot for morning coffee, whilst the pool bar offers snacks and refreshing drinks throughout the day. Relaxing days can be spent by the rooftop poolside, or at the spa. There’s a fitness area available for guests’ use and the town’s popular Bacvice beach is around a fifteen minute stroll.

FE ATURES 76 rooms and suites. Rooftop outdoor pool. Restaurant, bar, pool bar. Renevie wellness zone with massage treatments, indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, fitness area.

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A sea view Book an elegant superior room with balcony for that extra bit of comfort and space and enjoy fine views over the Adriatic Sea towards the nearby islands from the comfort of your private, furnished balcony.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Le Meridien Lav, Split P O DST RA N A B EAUT I FU L LY D ES IGNED, FAN TAST IC S EA VI EWS Situated 8km south of Split in Podstrana on the Dalmatian Coast, Le Meridien Lav, Split, enjoys a beautiful setting boasting an 800 metre stretch of beach with fantastic sea views across to the city and its surrounding islands.

Interlinked across four buildings, spacious guest rooms and suites offer a relaxing and inviting ambience. The unique setting of the hotel provides fantastic views of the nearby islands. The interior has been designed to maximize this experience and allow guests to enjoy the surrounding archipelago.

There are numerous restaurants and bars at the hotel and along the hotel’s Marina Promenade which also features shops, cafés and a yacht marina with 75 private berths.

There are tennis courts, a watersports centre for diving, jet skiing and pedalos. There’s an outdoor and indoor heated pool, and a beach club offering a unique mix of culture and cuisine. Young guests can enjoy the Kids Club and for grown-ups, RE:CUPERA Spa & Wellness features numerous specialist spa treatments.

FE ATURES 359 rooms and 19 suites. Outdoor pool. Five restaurants.

Spa with treatments, indoor pool, fitness centre.

Watersports. Tennis courts. Children’s club from four to 12 years. Private area of beach, beach club.

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A view of the Adriatic Airy, elegant and stylish the king size premium sea view rooms feature a comfortable sofa, a generously sized balcony with fabulous views of the Adriatic Sea, and bathrooms come with a bathtub and a separate shower.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Amadria Park Beach Hotel Jakov SI BE NI K A LUXU RI OUS FAM ILY H OTE L Amadria Park Beach Hotel Jakov offers a fantastic array of facilities appealing to families with older children. From the glorious pool landscape and the region’s largest waterpark, Aquapark Dalmatia, to the Kids Summer Club, a mini golf course complete with volcano and a family beach with shallow waters nearby this is a hotel designed with children, and their parents, in mind. Family rooms, complete with bunk beds, along with a separate bedroom for parents ensure privacy and space. Part of the Amadria Park complex there are several eateries in the wider resort in addition to the hotel’s own buffet restaurant.

FEATURES 326 rooms and suites. Two outdoor pools, Aquapark Dalmatia, charge.

Restaurant, three bars. Spa and fitness. Sports activities. Children’s club.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp

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Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 60 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Amadria Park Kid's Hotel Andrija SI BE NI K I M PRESS IV E FAM ILY-TH E M ED HOTE L Sea-themed Amadria Park Kid's Hotel Andrija, part of the Amadria Park complex, keeps a focus on fun and entertainment and has been designed with young children in mind. There’s a choice of family rooms with bunk beds, a family-themed beach with shallow waters perfect for paddling toddlers, and a mini club and Summer Club programmes encouraging creativity and imagination. It also features a children’s pool, a very impressive aquapark, lively entertainment and a buffet restaurant appealing to young palates.

FEATURES 243 rooms and suites. Two outdoor pools, Aquapark Dalmatia, charge.

Restaurant, bar. Spa and wellness. Sports activities. Children’s club.

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D-Resort Sibenik SI BENI K MAGNI F I CENT V IEWS Dominating the peninsula on which it stands and overlooking an award-winning yacht marina, D-Resort Sibenik is a luxurious and contemporary resort hotel with an exceptional architecture and design where a walkway leads to the hotel roof boasting magnificent views of the marina, sea and Sibenik, 3.5km away.

The stylish and airy guest rooms and suites with stunning views of the Adriatic, feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony. A buffet breakfast and a la carte dining are features of the Art Restaurant, whilst the refined Yacht Club tempts with delicious seafood offerings.

Facilities include a spacious outdoor pool and children’s pool, gym, and a rooftop running track. There is a supervised children’s club and the hotel’s D-Spa is the perfect place for those in search of some pampering.

Motor yacht and sailing boat charter for exploring the area’s hidden bays and beautiful islands is available at the marina. There is a boat transfer available to Sibenik old town at a charge. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

FE ATURES 69 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Three restaurants, five bars. Spa & Wellness centre, gym. Children’s club. Yacht and sailing boat charter.

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An exclusive villa Modern and stylish villas offer exclusivity and plenty of space with two en-suite bedrooms, separate living room with dining table, a fully equipped kitchen and a private terrace with dining table for six, sun beds and a spacious garden with private pool.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 60 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Villa Trogir

PRIVATE VILLA IDEAL FOR FAMILIES

TR O G I R, S P LIT P RI VACY, MOD ER N LUXU RY AN D C OMF O RT Peaceful Villa Trogir is a luxurious choice with a comfortable home from home feel and a well designed layout. An air-conditioned three bedroom villa sleeping up to eight it comprises a dining area with a modern, fully equipped kitchen, and a living room with patio doors opening out onto the terrace with spacious private pool and sun loungers. Each bedroom features an en-suite bathroom. Located below the property is a pebble beach, with the centre of Trogir easily accessible, as is the city of Split.

FEATURES Three bedroom villa. Outdoor heated pool. Private garden. Car parking.

Complimentary WiFi. Welcome hamper.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 20 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Villa Horizon

PRIVATE VILLA IDEAL FOR FAMILIES

P O DST RANA , SP LIT FA N TAST IC SE A VI E WS Set high above Podstrana, Villa Horizon enjoys the most fantastic views over the Adriatic Sea. This contemporary and stylish four bedroom villa sleeping up to ten is ideal for a family or group of friends wanting space to spread out. Furnished to a high standard and set over two floors it comprises a spacious, open plan living and dining room and fully equipped kitchen, with each bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom and balcony.

Outdoor space includes a barbecue and eating area and a pretty, heated pool. There are two beaches around 550 metres away and the centre of Split is a 15-20 minute drive.

FEATURES Four bedroom villa. Outdoor heated pool. Car parking. Complimentary WiFi. Washing machine. Welcome hamper.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 35 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Aminess Khalani Beach Hotel MA K A RS K A A WI DE ARRAY O F IMP RESS IVE AMENITIES With a backdrop of the Biokovo mountain range and the Adriatic Sea at its feet, the stylishly modern Aminess Khalani Beach Hotel enjoys a peaceful location a 20 minute stroll from Makarska town centre and with its sophisticated surroundings and impressive array of amenities appeals to both couples and families looking for an active holiday.

Many of the elegantly designed rooms and suites boast sea views. Sumptuous buffets are a feature of the main restaurant, the rooftop fine dining restaurant offers spectacular views, with a further two a la carte restaurants serving Dalmatian specialities and international favourites.

Bordering a fine pebble beach shaded by fragrant pine trees and complete with beach bar, days can be spent enjoying the sun, sea and a selection of watersports for hire. Further recreational facilities include two palmfringed pools, fitness classes, pool and beach games, and creative workshops. There is an evening programme of entertainment, a wellness area with indoor pool and gym, in addition to a full-service spa.

A great hotel for families there is a wide array of facilities to make for a memorable family stay.

FE ATURES 299 rooms and suites. Two outdoor pools, children’s pool.

Four restaurants and three bars. Spa. Watersports and tennis nearby. Children’s club, teens activities.

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A family focus With interconnecting rooms and suites featuring sea views, buffet dining, playrooms for various ages at Mirami Fun Factory, beach toys and family games, swim school from age 4 to 10, a children’s pool, playground, babysitting and evenings of mini disco and cinema, families will be very happy here.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 80 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Hotel Park Makarska MA K A RS K A CONTE MP ORARY ST YLE AN D A DRIATIC V I EWS In a wonderful picturesque location on Makarska’s pine fringed seafront promenade, just steps away from the long pebble beach and a ten minute walk from the town centre, the excellent Hotel Park Makarska enjoys wonderful panoramic views of the Adriatic and offers high standards of accommodation and service.

The hotel prides itself on its interior design where carefully chosen materials blend simple, straight, pure lines giving a modern look and feel, and the spacious guest rooms feature private balcony, latest in-room technology and walls adorned with original artwork produced by students from the local Art Academy.

Beautifully prepared cuisine is served in the sophisticated restaurant with international and Dalmatian delicacies accompanied by a great selection of fine wines. Hotel facilities include a small, delightful outdoor pool set on the sun terrace with views of the sea, a health and beauty centre with treatments, indoor pool and gym. Watersports are available on the beach.

FE ATURES 113 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool, indoor pool. Health & beauty centre with massage and treatments, sauna, Turkish bath and gym. Main restaurant, a la carte restaurant, lobby bar, beach bar. Souvenir shop.

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Views of the sea Book a superior suite for ample space and gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea. Set over two floors with a loft style bedroom, a living area on the lower level with a sofa, two bathrooms and a furnished balcony to relax on.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 80 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'.

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Hotel Laurentum TUCE P I P OPUL A R H OT EL IN A WAT ER F R ON T SET TIN G In a prime seafront location on the promenade in the pretty town of Tucepi, newly refurbished Hotel Laurentum is a stylish, small and intimate family run hotel, ideally suited to couples, and offers high standards and friendly service. Most of the accommodation enjoys a sea view. The a la carte restaurant specialises in local Dalmatian dishes and the waterfront bistro is perfect for lunch. There’s a small outdoor pool, sauna, and a long pebble beach just a few minutes’ walk away. A very popular hotel, we highly recommend booking early.

FEATURES 43 rooms and suites. Small outdoor pool. Two restaurants, bar. Use of facilities at sister hotel Alga.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Standard room with sea view

Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 85 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Heritage Hotel Kastelet TUCE P I A F I N E SE ASI DE SET TI N G With direct access to the promenade and pine-shaded beach, Heritage Hotel Kastelet is a beautifully renovated 18th century villa offering elegant interiors, luxurious accommodation, a romantic ambience and great service. The restaurant serves a la carte breakfast and Dalmatian cuisine in the evenings and the courtyard terrace is a lovely spot for drinks. The city centre of Tucepi is 500 metres away.

FEATURES 28 rooms and suites. Restaurant and bar.

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Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 85 minutes from Split airport), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Split Islands Hvar’s complex personality comprises ancient olive groves, a fine tradition of wine production and a reputation for cool nightlife and clubbing. Brac concentrates on beaches, windsurfing, kayaking and the highest viewing point of all the islands.

Hvar Town and Pakleni Otoci, Hvar

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H VAR I SL AN D Queen of the Dalmatian Islands, beautiful Hvar, is favoured by wealthy Croatians and discerning Italians whose luxury yachts anchor off the coast during the summer months. It’s a 105 minute sailing from Split to Stari Grad, the port and oldest settlement on the island. This charming town hosts restaurants, bars and shops. Delightful Hvar Town is the real star of the island. Set amidst olive trees, vineyards, rosemary and wild lavender, there are palaces and churches and, delightful cafés, restaurants and bars. Riva, the central thoroughfare, leads from the picturesque harbour to St Stephen’s Cathedral and up to the Fortica Fortress. There is access to the sea from rocky shores or bathing platforms in the town.

Regular water taxis ply their trade to secluded pebble beaches and the pine covered islands of Pakleni Otoci.

BRAC ISL A ND A 50 minute ferry ride from Split, Brac Island boasts the highest peak of the Croatian islands, Vidova Gora at 778 metres. The largest town and port, Supetar, on the north coast, features a crescent shaped harbour, good beaches, cobbled streets and romantic squares, pjacete, with restaurants and taverns serving delicious cuisine. To the east, Postira is a charming fishing village, with seafood to match, and secluded coves. Picturesque Bol is home to Croatia’s best known beach, the spectacular fine shingle Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape. Bol offers historical sights, a busy harbour promenade, mountain biking and fabulous walks. The white stone of the town of Brac was used in the construction of the White House in Washington; visit the Stone Mason School for some wonderful exhibits.

Brac’s Lovrecina Bay is famed for its sandy beach fringed with fragrant pine trees providing wonderfully natural, dappled shade.

Island hopping To add to your enjoyment of Croatia, we’re delighted to be able to organise a holiday which combines contrasting island stays. Here we’ve highlighted a couple of suggestions, but don’t feel constrained by our choices; frequent ferry sailings make light work of travel between the islands.

HVA R A N D BRAC At Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel you’re just steps from the main square, and very well placed to enjoy the many attractions of Hvar Town; the pretty harbour, cathedral and hilltop castle are withing walking distance, and the restaurants and bars, part of the town’s vibrant nightlife, are right on your doorstep.

When you’re not exploring Hvar enjoy the minimalist design of your hotel and the delights of the spa with rooftop pool. In summer take one of the twice daily 40 minute ferry crossings over to Brac. Once there you’ll find the adult only Hotel Milna Osam located on a car-free, tree-lined seaside promenade in Milna, on the island’s north west coast. The charming harbour, narrow lanes of the historic old town, and restaurants, cafés and shops are nearby.

The nearest beach is a 10-minute stroll away, on an island known for its beach-life and watersports.

Hotel Milna Osam

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Spa Hotel, Hvar (page 80) and 3 nights at Hotel Milna Osam, Brac (page 84).

KO R C UL A A N D HVAR Korcula Town, a fascinating medieval settlement with narrow streets and charming alleyways, is within strolling distance of Aminess Liburna Hotel.

The hotel itself enjoys a peaceful beachside setting on its own peninsula, where windsurfing and canoeing are popular activities. Take time to enjoy the island’s beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and friendly hospitality. It’s about an 80-minute ferry crossing to Hvar. Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is in a sheltered bay, just a 15-minute stroll along the coast from Hvar Town, known for its elegant Venetian-era stone buildings and lovely harbour filled with traditional fishing boats and yachts.

Sample the nightlife of Hvar Town and the island’s fine wines.

Korcula

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Liburna Hotel, Korcula (page 50), and 4 nights at Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, Hvar (page 81).

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

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Maslina Resort STA RI GRA D, H VA R I SL AN D MI ND FU L LUXURY Amidst pine and olive trees in beautiful Maslinica Bay near Stari Grad and with Hvar Town around 25 minutes by car, the superb Maslina Resort is a luxurious Relais & Chateaux retreat that has been designed to harmoniously integrate into the surrounding landscape, adhering to the resort’s sustainability ethos of preserving the pristine environment and cultural heritage of Hvar.

Contemporary and designer-chic guest rooms and suites make use of local materials and feature lovely garden or sea views. Some suites delight with rooftop gardens, private plunge pool or sea view terraces. Mediterranean culinary delights can be savoured at The Restaurant where the menu changes according to season, guests can choose to dine indoors or out, and children can pick from their own menu.

Set in its own bay there are several pebble coves, and wooden decks built into the rocks. There are two outdoor pools, one quiet and secluded, early risers are treated to morning yoga, bicycles are available to borrow and there is a supervised children’s club, with babysitting available with advance notice.

FE ATURES 53 rooms, suites and villas. Two outdoor pools. Restaurant, two bars. Spa with sauna, hammam, gym. Yoga, bicycles.

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Seclusion and privacy Three villas with four or five bedrooms are sited along the seashore for unparalleled sea views from all areas. Ample indoor and outdoor living spaces alongside heated infinity pools and lush gardens make for a comfortable stay for a family or group of friends. Villa Uvala boasts its own gym and spa.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Palace Elisabeth, hvar heritage hotel HVA R TOW N, H VA R I SL AN D HISTO RI C L A ND MARK WIT H STRIKIN G VI E WS Capturing the essence of Hvar heritage, the regal Palace Elisabeth, hvar heritage hotel is perfectly located on the town’s sea-facing main square. Built in 1898 under the patronage of Empress Elisabeth, Sisi, of Austria, on a spot where once a Duke’s palace was erected in the 13th century, this grand hotel elegantly marries stunning historic architectural details with modern luxury and comfort. Most of the beautifully styled guest rooms and suites face the sea.

Overlooking the main square, the fine dining restaurant San Marco entices with beautifully presented and delectable Mediterranean dishes and sweeping sea views. The intimate bar is the setting for creative cocktails and fine Croatian wine.

A small Mediterranean garden features wild orange trees, on the terrace of the hotel lounge is a historic well with a gym area on the floor below and a spa providing a sanctuary for blissful treatments, alongside an indoor pool and sundeck with views over the Adriatic and Hvar Bay. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

FE ATURES 45 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Restaurant and bar.

Spa and gym. Small garden.

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An Imperial stay Indulge in an extra touch of luxury with a stay in the Imperial suite. Ample space, a lavish in-room bathtub and set on the top floor with balcony from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the town square, the sea and the yachts bobbing in the harbour.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 120 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel HVA R TOW N, H VA R I SL AN D AWARD-WI NNING HOTEL Perched on the promenade and facing the old city centre, the views from award-winning Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel combine the cathedral, Venetian piazza, yacht harbour and delightful bay.

Surrounded by beautifully designed garden terraces, guest rooms feature ergonomically-designed furnishings: there are nine spa suites which additionally feature a whirlpool bath. Boasting fabulous views over Hvar Town and surrounded by a spacious sun deck, the year-round rooftop seawater pool is enclosed by a unique canopy which allows guests the sense that they are swimming in a sea in the sky.

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A suite stay Book an Adriana terrace spa suite for glorious views over the sea and marina. Modern and stylishly decorated there is a comfortable king size bed, a bathroom with whirlpool bath, and a private balcony facing the marina.

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The marina-front steakhouse restaurant provides a vibrant ambience and delicious dishes with local touches. Hvar’s premier lounge bar, The Top Bar, boasts panoramic views over the city, harbour, bay and Paklinski Islands, whilst Sensori Spa spans three levels including terraces for massage, yoga and relaxation.

Please call us for early booking offers and savings, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

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Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp

59 rooms and suites. Indoor seawater rooftop pool with retractable roof. Restaurant, bar. Sensori Spa with outdoor and indoor facilities offering a full array of wet and dry treatment rooms, VIP spa suite, movement studio, whirlpool, steam room. Beach Club Hvar.

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Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 120 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing, two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort HVA R TOW N, H VA R I SL AN D EXCE L LE NT FACILITIES AN D GR EAT VIEWS Located in a bay two minutes from the exclusive Beach Club Hvar, surrounded by a lush pine grove, and only a tenminute walk from historic Hvar Town, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is a self-contained resort ideal for couples and families.

With breathtaking views over the Adriatic and the Paklinski Islands, the hotel features attractive guest rooms and suites, each boasting modern architectural design incorporating soft natural fabrics and an inspired use of natural light.

The hotel’s spectacular freshwater pool area features an elegant array of cascading waterfalls and a swim-to bar and beside it, Cascades restaurant on two levels offers casual dining, light snacks and a sail covered terrace for romantic seaside ambience. The main restaurant, Windows on Hvar, offers unparalleled views over the bay, and the seasonal beach restaurant, light meals and a relaxed ambience. Further facilities include a volleyball sand court and fitness room.

FE ATURES 324 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool, children’s pool. Three restaurants. Beach Club Hvar with Sensori Spa, beach bar and restaurant. Children's club from four to 14 years.

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Making the most of the views The views are stunning from this premier beach resort hotel. Upgrade to a stylishly decorated junior suite with balcony to make the most of the gorgeous views of the sea, bay and Paklinski Islands.

OF F E RS AN D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers and savings, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 120 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

We categorise our price bands into £, ££ and £££.

They are intended only as a price guide where £ is up to £1500 per person, ££ is from £1501 to £3000 per person and £££ is over £3001 per person.

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Riva Marina Hvar Hotel HVA R TOW N, H VA R I SL AN D GRE AT H ARBOURFR O NT SET TIN G Overlooking the mega-yachts in the harbour of trendy Hvar Town, Riva Marina Hvar Hotel enjoys a prime location on the vibrant, palm-lined waterfront promenade and is suited to couples with its convenient location, sophisticated and laid-back ambience.

Recently renovated and behind its traditional Dalmatian façade are sleek, elegant and tastefully designed interiors with some of the stylish bedrooms and spacious suites featuring sea view, and some having a balcony or terrace.

An a la carte breakfast is served each morning and delicious Mediterranean cuisine is on offer at other times at BB Social Bar & Kitchen with its seafront terrace the place to see-and-be-seen. There is a beach within a 15 minute walk and guests enjoy complimentary access to the indoor pool at sister hotel Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel around a five minute walk away.

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A marina vista For a splendid view of the harbour and the Adriatic choose a marina sea view room with private balcony. Bright, comfortable and beautifully decorated, these king size rooms feature a bathroom with shower.

OF F ERS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers and savings, restrictions apply.

FE ATURES 50 rooms and suites. Restaurant and bar. Access to indoor pool at sister hotel.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 120 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel HVA R TOW N, H VA R I SL AN D VIB RANT AND EASY-G OIN G AMBIENCE In a secluded, fragrant pine grove a five minute walk above Hvar Town harbour, Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel, set in a completely renovated 1960s modernist building, offers an informal and laid-back ambience.

Chic and contemporary style guest rooms and suites, designed to be functional and uncluttered, feature white and pale grey décor with cheerful orange or blue colour accents. A farm-to-table breakfast can be enjoyed in the restaurant, where local specialities are on the menu in the evenings and all day drinks and snacks are available.

An open plan concept runs through the property and the lobby area has the feel of a spacious living room with a reception, social tables, a huge media wall and a vibrant bar area. There is an outdoor freeform pool and bar set amidst the lush gardens, and an outdoor gym and garden cabana for relaxing massages. Bonj les Bains beach is a ten minute walk away, there are bicycles for hire and the surrounding area offers a range of sporting activites.

Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.

FE ATURES 202 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Restaurant, pool bar, lobby bar. Outdoor gym. Outdoor massage cabana.

Bicycle rental.

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A sea view All of the modern and comfortable rooms are air-conditioned, feature a bathroom with walkin shower and a décor that is vibrant. Upgrade to a superior sea view room with balcony and lovely views of the Adriatic.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers and savings, honeymoon extras include a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 120 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

We categorise our price bands into £, ££ and £££.

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Hotel Milna Osam MI L NA , BRAC I SL AN D IDYL L I C AND P EACEFUL HID EAWAY Exclusively for the adult traveller, the small and elegant boutique property Hotel Milna Osam enjoys a wonderful position on the waterfront, with the village of Milna within a ten minute stroll. The ambience is peaceful and relaxed, the service personal and attentive and the setting idyllic.

All the stylish and modern guest rooms feature a private balcony or terrace, and some offer full or partial sea views. The a la carte restaurant delightfully combines international and local flavours using market-fresh produce and in summer offers al fresco dining on the sea view terrace.

Guests can unwind by the charming outdoor pool overlooking the sea, or alternatively there is a small pebble beach a few steps away and a sunbathing platform set right up to Milna Bay. For further rest and relaxation, the spa offers massage treatments and a sauna. This hotel is exclusively for adults aged 16 years or older.

FE ATURES 36 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool. Restaurant and bar.

Spa and gym.

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An Adriatic vista Contemporary and stylish rooms with air-conditioning, coffee machine and complimentary WiFi are comfortable and furnished to a high standard with sea view rooms highly recommended for their panoramic vistas.

OF F ERS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for early booking offers, dining upgrades and honeymoon extras including a complimentary room upgrade, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 140 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa BOL , B RAC IS L A N D FABU LOU S LOCATIO N AND ACTIVITIES On the seafront promenade just outside the town of Bol and a ten minute stroll from Croatia’ best known beach, the glorious Zlatni Rat, modern Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa offers a high standard of accommodation, attentive service and with its excellent range of sports amenities, is ideal for an active family holiday.

Buffet style dining is available in the main restaurant with the Vallum Tavern offering delightful a la carte cuisine and the bar terrace perfect for a nightcap. Families are well catered for with a large pool landscape with a children’s pool, and a mini club and playground.

An abundance of leisure amenities includes a sports centre with a selection of ball sports and bowling. Bicycles are available for hire, there’s a tennis centre close by, and a pebble beach bordering the hotel where watersports can be found. The extensive state of the art spa provides a wonderfully tranquil setting for a wide range of pampering wellness treatments, a wet zone and a variety of saunas.

FE ATURES 307 rooms and suites. Outdoor pool, children’s pool.

Three restaurants, three bars. Thalasso wellness centre with indoor pool. Watersports. Sports centre, bike centre.

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A family stay The superior family rooms offer ample space for all to spread out with two bedrooms, sofa bed and two bathrooms, with the superior family rooms on the seaside slightly larger and featuring a balcony overlooking the sea.

OF F ERS A N D SAVI N GS Please call us for early booking offers, long stay offers and dining upgrades, restrictions apply.

Holiday price band: £ up to £1500pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 160 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

We categorise our price bands into £, ££ and £££.

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BOL , B RAC IS L A N D LUXU RY PRI VATE VI LL A WITH SEA VIEWS In a great location with the centre of Bol and town beach within 1km, the six bedroom Villa Blanca sleeps up to twelve and is ideal for a group of friends or a family with older children wanting the exclusivity of a private villa and flexibility of self-catering.

This contemporary, high end two-storey villa is airconditioned, has WiFi throughout, and each of the elegant bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom and balcony or terrace. On the second floor is an open plan living room with comfortable sofas, satellite TV, dining table and a modern, fully equipped kitchen together with a sizeable outdoor balcony with a shaded eating area and superb views of the sea. Downstairs there is ample outdoor space with seating, a barbecue area, sun loungers and a gorgeous, heated pool.

A welcome hamper including essentials is provided on arrival and the island’s largest supermarket is close by.

There are restaurants within a ten minute walk and the beach can be reached on foot in 15 minutes. This villa is exclusively for adults aged 16 years or older.

FE ATURES Six bedroom villa. Outdoor heated pool. Car parking.

Complimentary WiFi. Washing machine.

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Exploring your surroundings Picturesque Bol is home to Croatia’s best known beach, the spectacular fine shingle Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, and is not to be missed. Bol also offers historical sights and a busy harbour promenade, with the town of Supetar on the opposite side of the island featuring an old town and attractive beaches.

OF F ERS A N D SAV IN GS Please call us for offers and savings.

Holiday price band: ££ from £1501 to £3000pp Based on 7 nights’ duration inclusive of return flights and private transfers (approximately 160 minutes from Split airport, including ferry crossing), two adults sharing a lead-in room type on a lead-in board basis. Please refer to page 6 'Price points and star ratings'. For an accurate quote based on latest prices please call our travel experts on freephone 0800 008 7288.

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Your Journey and our preferred Airline Partners Classic Collection Holidays excels in creating personalised luxury holidays. Fly, at the best available time, with the most suitable airline, from the most convenient airport.

We can book flights from any airport, with any airline, for any duration. We can mix and match airlines to maximise holiday time away; fly out and back with different airlines, at times and on days that are the most convenient. Many people like to travel from a local airport, so we feature all available charter and scheduled services. To take advantage of the reliability of scheduled flights from London, we’re also pleased to offer add-on domestic flights. Our travel experts can provide further details of flight upgrades and the services provided by different airlines.

Many of our destinations are served by British Airways and we are proud of our Preferred Partner status with this airline. Euro Traveller customers in the main cabin enjoy the highest standards expected of British Airways. With regard to luggage, we include one bag (maximum 23kg) per person.

Cabin upgrades are available dependent on the route.

British Airways’ Club Europe benefits include generous legroom, meals and snacks relevant to the time of day and flight duration, complimentary drinks (wine, beer and spirits), dedicated check-in desks and use of an airport lounge. Club Europe customers also benefit from an increased hold luggage allowance and two bags (maximum of 23kg each) per person.

Charter flights Through a range of charter airline partners, we are delighted to offer a choice of direct flights from many UK airports. These flights may restrict your holiday duration to 7 or 14 nights, but we know that to fly direct to your holiday destination from your local airport is normally preferable.

Private jets We enjoy partnerships with fully licensed companies specialising in the provision of private aircraft.

For total flexibility, privacy and convenience, we can charter a private aircraft giving you the ability to create your own holiday timetable. Choose the aircraft type, seating arrangements, level of service, departure airport and flight timings that suit you best.

No frills flights No frills flights are often available from regional airports and do not provide complimentary drinks or meals although you may purchase refreshments on board.

Airport Lounges Our travel experts can arrange airport lounge access in many of our departure and destination airports allowing you a relaxing start and finish to your holiday.

Domestic flight connections via London So that our customers can take advantage of the flexibility and reliability of scheduled flights from London, we are pleased to offer domestic flights from all UK airports.

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Holiday Information MAKING A BOOKING If you book through a travel agent, they will check details and availability with us and if you accept these as satisfactory, a formal contract will exist between you and Classic Collection Holidays.

If you make a booking directly with us, we will discuss and confirm the details of the holiday with you and, if you accept these as satisfactory, a formal contract will exist between you and Classic Collection Holidays and your credit card details will be taken at that time. In either event, you must pay the appropriate initial payment or, if within 8 weeks of departure, the full holiday price. Late bookings made within 8 weeks of departure require that the total balance is paid immediately. Normal cancellation charges apply to late bookings should you subsequently cancel. Recommendations can be made by our team although the final decision as to hotel and resort suitability is ultimately your choice and we cannot be held liable for our suggestions. To help maintain our high levels of service, calls may be recorded.

Special requests - At the time of booking please inform us of any special requests such as adjoining rooms, dietary requirements etc. We will inform the property management and/or carrier of your requirements but we cannot guarantee that these will be met. Where additional local costs are involved, payment should be made directly to the supplier. If you have a disability or suffer mobility difficulties, please complete our Mobility Questionnaire before we confirm your booking. You may wish to research the suitability of your chosen property with Tourism for All 0845 124 9971/73 www.tourismforall.org.uk BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Passports, visas and travel advice - Your passport, visa, any international driving permits and immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates.

We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. For British citizens, a full ten-year passport with a minimum of six months validity from the intended date of return to the UK is required for travel. Children under 16 must hold their own five-year passport. Contact the UK Passport Advice line 0300 222 0000 or www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports for information. Please note that your name and initials on your flight tickets/documentation must match those on your passport. For up to date visa information you should check the Entry Requirements page relevant to the country/ies you are visiting on the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice ensuring that you allow sufficient time to apply for any necessary visas, or to purchase e-visas via foreign government websites. If you do not hold a British Citizen’s passport you should check your requirements with the relevant Embassy or Consulate. We recommend that you seek advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding your holiday destinations before booking your holiday and continue to check for updated information.

Staying safe on holiday - Your safety is of paramount importance to us whilst you are on holiday; unfortunately, crime is prevalent the world over and we urge you to take precautions overseas

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as you would at home. We encourage you to visit www.counterterrorism.police.uk/staysafe/ which provides information and advice for holidaymakers.

Travel documentation - our flight tickets including e-ticket information and holiday itinerary will normally be dispatched approx.

30 days prior to departure although very late booking confirmations and e-ticket details may be forwarded by email only.

Vaccinations & health requirements - In some countries it is wise, and sometime obligatory to have certain vaccinations. As guidance frequently changes it is strongly recommended that you check with your GP’s surgery or www.travelhealthpro.org.uk for up to date information regarding health risks or vaccination requirements as soon as possible but at least 6 weeks in advance of travel. If you are travelling with medication, please contact the relevant Embassy or Consulate for up to date guidance on regulations concerning the carriage of drugs.

Mosquitoes - In many countries mosquitoes can spread disease such as dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, malaria, yellow fever and Zika virus. It is your responsibility to seek medical advice prior to travel, particularly if you have an underlying medical condition, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within 6 months of your return. It is important to seek medical attention if you have a fever or display any other symptoms. Should you become unwell on your return please ensure that you inform your doctor of any overseas trips you have taken in the last 12 months.

UK airport charges - To cover the cost of development or improvement works, some UK airports charge an airport improvement fee which is payable within the relevant check-in area.

OUR BROCHURE & HOLIDAY DETAILS Brochure accuracy - This brochure was printed on 24 October 2023. Details are valid until publication of any revised edition, or you are notified otherwise by your travel agent or our reservations staff.

All the facts in this brochure are re-checked for accuracy by our staff and, where possible, our hoteliers, although of course it is always feasible, especially in low season, that facilities may be unavailable as hotels, especially those which are open all year round, will require maintenance (e.g. pools), redecoration and refurbishment. Service within hotels may change from time to time e.g. dining changes from traditional waiter service to buffet style. Such events are regrettably beyond our control although we will alert you to significant changes at time of booking, or if you have already booked, we will contact you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure.

Room types and upgrades - Single rooms normally carry a supplement which is for the convenience of having a room to yourself and location/facilities may be inferior to that of a twin room. In family rooms and twin or double rooms that take additional beds, do note that the extra bed/s could be of a folding or convertible sofa type and beds for children may not be full adult-sized singles. When additional beds are put in a room, floor space will be reduced, and cupboard access may be limited. Junior suites normally have a sitting area, and suites have a sitting area or separate sitting room. Ocean or sea view rooms enjoy views of the ocean/sea although foliage, buildings etc may sometimes interrupt a full view.

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Ocean facing or sea facing rooms will face the ocean/sea but will normally be on lower floors where the view of the ocean/sea may be obscured through gardens/trees etc. Side ocean view or side sea view rooms tend to offer a restricted view of the ocean or sea. Please note that the main additional feature of any room category attracting a supplement may often be its view and that this will not necessarily include additional internal room facilities or amenities.

Hotels for couples - Some hotels, particularly in long haul destinations cater for mixed sex couples only, and in some countries same sex couples are illegal. We therefore recommend that before confirming your holiday you thoroughly research your destination.

Hotel facilities - Some facilities may incur a local charge e.g. sun loungers, sports, games, use of fitness/leisure and spa facilities, children’s clubs and children’s amenities, safety deposit boxes and car parking. The operation of some facilities may be dependent upon seasonal demand and/ or hotel occupancy rates.

Air-conditioning - Most hotels offer in-room air-conditioning although this may be controlled centrally and might only be available at certain times of the year or subject to the prevailing weather.

Check in/out & duration of holiday - On arrival at hotels, check in time is normally 4pm and check out 11am. Most hotels can provide luggage storage and changing room facilities if you arrive earlier or stay later, and you may be able to pay locally for a late check out from your room. The number of nights on your confirmation invoice refers to the number of nights reserved for you in your hotel. If you arrive very late at night or in the early hours of the morning, your accommodation is immediately available as it will have been reserved for the whole night and this will count as one of your holiday nights.

Meal arrangements - Full board normally consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner; half board is breakfast and dinner. Full board or half board arrangements are generally served in the main dining room. Some hotels offer table d’hote. A full a la carte menu is available for an extra cost in most of our hotels and customers should note that when half or full board is offered as a la carte dining, exclusions such as lobster, prawns etc may be available for a local supplement. Most hotels offer the option of booking any number of nights on half or full board so that you can pay in the UK and decide which nights you wish to eat at the hotel when you arrive: simply ask our travel consultants for details.

All inclusive - Arrangements vary widely between hotels and where this concept is offered, it is wise to check specific details at booking stage as many hotels only include local spirits and wines and may limit your choice of restaurant. As with meal arrangements (above), if a full a la carte menu or restaurant is not included within the all inclusive concept, it may be available for an additional cost and exclusions such as lobster, prawns etc may be available for a local supplement.

Dress code - Due to the sophisticated nature of many of our hotel restaurants, shorts and t-shirts are unacceptable for evening dining and slightly more formal attire is recommended. Formal dress is normally required for gala dinners. Specific dress is recommended for certain tours and safaris and this will be communicated at time of booking confirmation.

Children & infants - To take advantage of children’s prices, a child must normally be aged 2-11 years at the date of return and must share a room with two adults or full fare paying passengers, although some hotels offer special reductions for a second child sharing the room, or for older children, or for a child travelling with one adult, or where children share an interconnecting room. Children paying child prices can normally benefit from reduced half board supplements (when booking same board basis as adults) and will not normally be charged room supplements although if these are payable, relevant prices will be advised at time of booking. Normally children staying in their own room will be charged as full fare paying passengers including relevant room and half board supplements. Please note that infants and children’s dates of birth (on the date of return from holiday) must be advised. Infants (under two years of age at date of return) pay a charge to cover any flight costs. Hotels will charge locally for food and cots. Please note that the regulations applied to the manufacture of cots in other countries are not as high as those in the UK and may not conform to British safety standards.

Child seats - Although we can request child seats for private transfers in resort, they cannot always be guaranteed and in such cases, we suggest that you bring your own.

Babysitting - Arrangements are available at many properties although the service will vary, and the sitter may not remain in the room with the child. If you wish to use a babysitting service, you must arrange and pay for it locally with the sitter who is frequently a member of the hotel staff not qualified in child care.

Health & safety - We endeavour to regularly check all our properties for compliance in respect of local regulations. However, guests must exercise caution particularly with regard to fire safety, swimming pools, balconies, lifts etc, where compliance may not be equal to British standards.

Resort development - May be in progress and occasionally the work involved will result in building work being in evidence. We cannot forewarn of all developments, however, if the works taking place, either through noise or other inconvenience, is felt by us to affect your overall holiday enjoyment, we will supply all such information. Many of our resorts are in popular holiday destinations which invariably have busy road networks so you may encounter some traffic disturbance especially during peak season.

Representation - Due to the specialist nature of our programme it is not always practical to visit our guests in their hotel especially during multi-centres, island hopping or fly drive holidays.

All customers will be given emergency contact numbers and departure details will be confirmed during your stay. Our resort representative or local agent will normally make contact within 24 hours of your arrival to ensure that everything is in order, although should you encounter any difficulties during your stay, please contact your hotel manager in the first instance, and if further

assistance is required, simply contact our resort manager or local agent who will endeavour to resolve the problem.

further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct, and the arbitration scheme, contact ABTA www.abta.com

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 1. Return flights (or other transportation) between the UK and overseas (where applicable) 2. Luggage allowance as specified on your documentation 3. P rivate transfer or hire car between the overseas airport and your hotel (as detailed on our confirmation) 4. A ccommodation and board basis as detailed on your confirmation 5. Services of our representative or local office/ agent 6. Any additional items or pre-booked excursions, tours or experiences as detailed on your confirmation Please note that refunds are not available for services provided but not utilised

Coronavirus Covid-19 - Given the introduction of new health and hygiene requirements related to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, certain amenities and facilities mentioned in this brochure may be limited or unavailable. Social distancing measures, mandatory health screening, temperature checks and quarantine may be in place during your journey, in your holiday destination and on your return to the UK. Where we are made aware of any changes which we believe might have a significant impact on your holiday, we will endeavour to let you know. However, changes may be implemented at any time and at short notice. We ask for your understanding if we have not been able to inform you of any changes before your departure on holiday. Please do not travel if you have symptoms of Coronavirus Covid-19.

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE EXCLUDES 1. Transport between your home and departure airport 2. Travel insurance eals and refreshments enroute, except 3. M those included on aircraft 4. Optional excursions (unless pre-booked through us) 5. Cost of passports and relevant visas 6. Cots and local infant charges 7. Excess baggage including golf clubs etc 8. L ocally payable tourist or environmental taxes (where relevant) PLEASE NOTE Booking Conditions and Holiday details constantly change. Please see our website for up to date information.

Corporate social responsibility - The paper used in our brochures is from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources. We contribute annually to The Travel Foundation to offset emissions from our staff flights.

Visit www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk to see details of their work. We also support Travelife; a global sustainability organisation which works closely with hotels helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental impacts. Additionally, we have formed an association with The Born Free Foundation, an international wildlife charity that campaigns to ‘keep wildlife in the wild’, see www.bornfree.org.uk for more details.

100% FINANCIAL PROTECTION All the flight inclusive holidays within this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme under ATOL number 5837. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL certificate (for further information about financial protection please see our booking conditions and www.atol.org.uk). For holidays and travel arrangements which do not include travel by air, your financial protection is administered by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) under membership number W5429.

In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA and/or ABTA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. ABTA members help holidaymakers get the most from their travel arrangements, and assist them in the unlikely event that things do not go according to plan. Under ABTA’s Code of Conduct, we maintain a high standard of service to our customers. For

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Booking conditions OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU 1. Provision of your holiday We will arrange for the provision to you of the services which make up the inclusive holiday as confirmed to you. These services will be provided either directly by us or by independently contracted suppliers. When you, or your travel agent, ask for your holiday booking to be confirmed, we allocate your chosen holiday to you and give confirmation of the booking at that moment. It is then that a firm contract exists between you and Classic Collection Holidays Limited (Registered in England no. 1512421) on the basis of these booking conditions. This also acts as your acceptance of our booking conditions and your holiday is secured from that moment. If your holiday includes flight arrangements, you will be issued with an ATOL certificate immediately and, in any event, you will receive a holiday confirmation invoice verifying the details. All holidays and offers advertised in the brochure are subject to availability and are as confirmed to you by telephone or on your Holiday Confirmation Invoice.

2. Your holiday price A. When you book Hotels practice fluid pricing which means that costs may significantly increase during periods of high demand. Offers may not be available where we have exceeded our contractually pre-allocated rooms at certain hotels.

The government charges a levy to cover financial protection in the event of an airline failure and we automatically add this to your invoice total at the booking stage. Once you have confirmed your holiday booking, the price is protected subject to clause 2D of these booking conditions.

Please note that not all hotel features detailed are complimentary, and some are subject to seasonal demand.

B. VAT and Exchange rates Our VAT Registration number is 503 944 749 and all prices quoted include VAT where relevant (at 20% at time of going to press). Please note hotel costs, transfers, resort representation, excursions, local taxes and part of the flight cost are typically paid in the currency of your holiday destination country. Aviation fuel is paid in US Dollars. All of these costs are affected by changes in the cost of buying foreign currency.

We reserve the right to increase our prices in accordance with these booking conditions.

C. Surcharges (after booking) Once you have booked, the price of your holiday travel arrangements may be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser, and also in respect of government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, and any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations, this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1 per person together with an amount to cover agent’s commission. In the unlikely event that this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 8% of the price of your holiday travel arrangements, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice.

D. Tourist or environmental tax Some regions and cities impose a tourist or environmental tax.

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Amounts often vary between region and hotel star rating and often are payable by customers locally on departure from their accommodation. Taxes may be introduced or changed without prior notice and our travel consultants are happy to advise current rates where applicable.

3. If your booking is changed It is unlikely that your booking will have to be changed, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance, therefore we reserve the right to do so at any time.

Most of these changes are very minor, but where they are major, we will inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. A major change is one that is made to a major part of your holiday arrangements before departure, such as a change of your departure airport (except between London airports), resort area or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours or offering accommodation with a lower category rating. If we must make a major change you have the choice of the following: A accepting the changed arrangements as notified to you, B purchasing another available holiday from us, or C cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. Additionally, if we make a major change after you have paid the full balance of your holiday and you accept A, B or C you will be entitled to compensation on the scale shown below.

Period before scheduled departure within which a major change is notified to you or your travel agent

Compensation per adult

More than 56 days 43-56 days 29-42 days 15-28 days 0-14 days

Nil £20 £30 £40 £50

Important note Compensation payments do not apply to changes caused by reason of war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, or other circumstances that may amount to force majeure.

4. If your holiday is cancelled We reserve the right in any circumstance to cancel your holiday and, in this event, we will return to you all money you have paid us or will offer you an alternative holiday of comparable standard to purchase. In no case, except for those beyond our control, will your holiday be cancelled after the balance is paid and, in such cases, compensation will be paid per clause 3.

5. What happens to complaints As members of ABTA (membership number W5429) we are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you which is set out in a Code of Conduct. If we can’t resolve your complaint (see clause 5 in Your Commitment to Classic Collection Holidays below) you may use ABTA’s arbitration scheme which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found online at www.abta.com 6. Our responsibility for your holiday We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of the inclusive holiday, limited to items included on confirmation invoice, and subject to the paragraph entitled Air Passenger Rights below, are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard. If any such part is not provided to your satisfaction due to the fault of our employees, agents, or suppliers, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this

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has affected the enjoyment of your holiday (see Important note in paragraph 3 above). Our liability in this respect is limited to a maximum of three times the value of the holiday. We must ask you however, to be patient and understanding in the event of unforeseen alterations to your holiday made by our suppliers over whom we have no direct control.

Air Passenger Rights Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/ or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights.

Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However, reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/ or compensation from us is set out in paragraph 3. If your airline does not comply with these rules you can make a complaint via the Civil Aviation Authority www.CAA.co.uk 7. Excursions (whilst participating in arrangements made by us) Excursions, tours or experiences that you may choose to book or pay for locally whilst you are on holiday are not part of the holiday provided by us and not included within the package. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract is with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us and we are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during its provision.

8. Personal Injury (whilst participating in arrangements made by us) We have taken all reasonable and proper steps to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for all the holidays which are advertised in this brochure and that the suppliers of the various services which will be provided to you as part of the inclusive holiday are efficient, safe and reputable businesses, and that they comply with the local and national laws and regulations of the country in which they provide those services. We have no direct control over the provision of services to customers by suppliers.

However, subject to the Notes below, we will pay to our customers the equivalent of such damages as they would be entitled to receive under English law in an English Court for any personal injury to the customer, including illness or death, caused by the negligence, as understood in English Law, of the servants or agents of ourselves or of any of our suppliers contracted or sub-contracted by us to provide any part of the arrangements for your holiday as described in this brochure. With regard to any relevant international convention for example, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail, and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage, we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. Copies of these can be made available on request.

9. Personal Injury (unconnected with travel arrangements made by us) If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your holiday arrangements or an excursion arranged through us, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance.

Where legal action is contemplated and you want

our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs or benefits received, under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you or any member of your party to £5,000. Under your travel insurance cover, you must make an insurance claim under the legal expenses section in respect of any legal fees incurred abroad for that purpose.

Notes in respect of paragraphs 8 & 9 We would request that you (a) notify us of any claim for personal injury within 2 months of your return from holiday; (b) assign to Classic Collection Holidays any rights against a supplier or any other person or party you may have relating to the claim; and (c) agree to co-operate fully with us should our insurers wish to enforce those rights. This assignment is necessary to enable us to try to recover from suppliers any compensation paid to customers and associated costs as a result of personal injury to customers caused by the negligence of those suppliers. It is not our wish to profit from such assignment, and in the unlikely event of our recovering more than such compensation and costs, any excess will be paid to the injured customers.

YOUR COMMITMENT TO CLASSIC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS 1. Your holiday contract As soon as your holiday booking is confirmed, a firm contract exists between you and Classic Collection Holidays on the basis of these booking conditions which are governed

by English law and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. Any disputes arising will be heard in the English Courts unless you prefer the courts of Scotland or Northern Ireland.

2. Payment for the holiday You pay a deposit of £150 per person short haul or £200 per person long haul (or an agreed sum to cover non-refundable flight seats and/or hotel or other costs) when you book. This is your commitment until 8 weeks before departure when your final balance is due, unless otherwise specified at time of booking. You must pay the balance at least 8 weeks before departure.

For bookings within 8 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. If payment is not received as above, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and your deposit/s would be forfeited. If you pay a travel agent for your holiday, they will hold that money as our agent from the time they receive it until they pay it to us. Deposits and balances paid to us can be made by bank transfer, cheque or card.

3. If you change your booking If you want to change any details of your booking (e.g. transfer to a different holiday, substitution of a passenger, departure date or airport), we will do our best to help as soon as we receive your request in writing.

We charge an amendment fee of £25 per person for each detail of the booking to be changed and, in addition to the amendment fee, we will charge for any additional costs we incur in making the amendment/s. You should give us reasonable notice of changes and please note that it is highly likely that amendment costs will increase the closer the change is made to your departure date.

If amendments to a booking are made, and the booking is subsequently cancelled, we reserve the right to charge the original cancellation charges that would have been payable prior to the amendment.

IMPORTANT Some arrangements (e.g. flights purchased from certain airlines and certain hotel bookings or other costs) may not be refundable or transferable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request may incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the holiday arrangements.

Where the price varies depending on the number of persons travelling and the numbers are amended, the price will be recharged based on the new party size.

Any increase in price per person payable as a result of a part cancellation is not a cancellation charge and will not normally be covered by your chosen insurance. A separate cancellation charge will be levied in respect of bookings cancelled in accordance with paragraph 4 below. A new confirmation invoice will be issued as appropriate on which the cancellation charges will be shown.

4. If you cancel your booking You or any member of your party may cancel your booking, or part of it, once it has been confirmed, but the instructions will only be valid if in writing and signed by the person who confirmed the booking. Your written instructions should go either to the travel agent you booked with, asking them to notify us immediately, or if you booked direct, to us. Cancellation fees are on the scale shown, although please note that some holiday components have more restrictive cancellation terms and if this is the case, these will be communicated at time of confirmation. The amount payable depends on when we receive your written instructions.

Amount of Period before scheduled departure within which cancellation written holiday instructions (% of total price) are received by us More than 56 days 43-56 days 29-42 days 15-28 days 8-14 days 7 days or fewer

Deposit/initial payment 30% or deposit if greater 50% or deposit if greater 70% or deposit if greater 90% or deposit if greater 100%

5. If you have a complaint If you have a complaint about your holiday please refer the matter to the supplier immediately (airline, hotel, car hire company etc) and our local or telephone agent/representative in resort. Matters can most easily be resolved for you on the spot when the supplier can see and understand the exact nature of any problems.

If your problem remains unresolved you must contact us using the contact details on your travel documentation and we will do everything reasonably possible to resolve your complaint whilst you’re away. It is unreasonable to take no action whilst on holiday, then complain afterwards. In the unlikely event that matters cannot be resolved to your satisfaction our agent/representative will ask you to record details on a holiday report form of which you will be given a copy, and you must then follow up your report by contacting our Customer Relations team within 28 days of return.

6. Holiday illness If you, or any member of your party, become unwell whilst on holiday you must consult a local doctor in order to receive appropriate treatment and to obtain a full medical report. You must also report your illness as soon as reasonably practicable to our local or telephone agent/ representative, the contact details of whom can be found on your travel documents.

suppliers either in accordance with these booking conditions or otherwise.

7. Holiday participation We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a customer if their conduct is disruptive and affects the enjoyment of other holidaymakers, and we shall be under no liability for any extra costs incurred by such a person as a result of our doing so. Aircraft captains are legally entitled to deny boarding to any passenger presenting themselves at the aircraft who, at the captain’s absolute discretion, are unacceptably under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any passenger who is denied boarding on the outbound flight for that reason, shall be deemed to have given notice of cancellation of his/her booking at that moment, and cancellation charges will apply in accordance with paragraph 4.

8. Your accommodation is only provided for the use of passengers shown on the confirmation invoice as confirmed by us; subletting, sharing or assignment is prohibited.

9. Your travel ticket conditions When you travel with an air or sea or rail carrier, their conditions of carriage apply, some of which limit liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreements between countries, and copies of the conditions which apply are available for inspection at the travel agent where you book your holiday.

10. Travel Insurance We strongly recommend that you and all members of your booking are adequately insured on holiday and that the insurance is suitable for your needs and the type of activities you will be undertaking as part of your holiday. You are responsible for indemnifying us in full in the event that we incur any losses or expenses arising out of your failure to take out adequate insurance cover.

11. Data Protection & GDPR Classic Collection Holidays is registered under the Data Protection Act 1988 and deals with all personal data in accordance therewith. It is, of course, necessary for us to pass personal data to airlines, hotels, transportation companies, insurers and other agents in order that we can arrange your holiday. By confirming a booking with us, you have consented to allow the passing on of such data as we determine necessary for that purpose. Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to inspect relevant personal information held by us. On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force and relevant information including our role as data controller, is detailed in the privacy policy statement on our website.

12. If we become insolvent By confirming a booking with us, you agree that, in the event of our insolvency, where applicable ABTA may arrange for the services you have bought to continue, or for a suitable alternative to be provided at the same cost as your original booking. You also agree to accept that in circumstances where the travel service supplier provides the services you have bought, you agree to pay any outstanding sum under your contract with us to that alternative travel service provider. However, you also agree that in some cases the services will not be provided, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under ABTA’s Scheme of Protection (or your payment card issuer where applicable) for a refund of the monies you have paid.

Notes in respect of paragraphs 5 & 6 Failure to follow the procedures set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 above may reduce or extinguish any rights you have to claim compensation from us or any of our

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