In the Media

Take a look at the media buzz for our travel specialist Wanda S. Radetti and the services of the VisitCroatia.com – Tasteful Croatian Journeys team.

With American Airlines You Can Now Fly Nonstop To Dubrovnik from U.S.

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May 11, 2019

“We are beginning to find booking the luxury hotels we recommend in the city to be a challenge,” says Wanda S. Radetti, the founder and president of VisitCroatia.com-Tasteful Croatian Journeys, cited by Conde Nast Traveler as the World Top Travel Specialist for Croatia for more than a decade. “We start checking availability for desired room types and booking for July and August at least seven to eight months in advance.” Among her recommended places to stay are the Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik [Adriatic Luxury Hotels], which recently underwent an extensive refurbishment. “It is located on a cliff overlooking a beautiful pebble beach away from the crowds and yet is just a 15-minute walk to Pile Gate [the entrance to the Old Town]. We love it and so do our travelers.” Another property on Radetti’s list is St. Joseph’s, a restored 16th-century property in the Old Town. “This is a small family-owned-and-run hotel. What makes St. Joseph fresh and new for me is its ability to weave old and new, and to have a combination of superlative service and the magic of being within the walls of Dubrovnik.”

“Five Michelin Stars Light the Way to Croatia’s Gastronomic Landscape”

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April 1, 2019

Wanda Radetti of Tasteful Journeys, said, “The Michelin stars illuminating the gastronomic scene of Croatia are well-deserved, and I believe this is just the beginning — the birth of a constellation.”

INTERVIEW – Wanda S. Radetti – Croatia already offers much to the American traveller

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Nov. 30, 2018

Wanda Radetti has been on a journey for most of her life, and we all know that the journey is more important than the destination. A travel specialist with a capital T. Her considerable inside knowledge of Croatia has opened so many new doors for her clients. In fact, she has been awarded the “The World Top Travel Specialist for Croatia” by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine since 2006.

Why Visit Croatia? Here Are 12 Reasons To Go Now

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July 29, 2018

Thanks in part to that dazzling World Cup run, Croatia is buzzier than ever, although each year increasing numbers of travelers seek out this idyllic haven on the Adriatic, known for its richly historic and evocative cities, exceptional food and wine, and heavenly sailing waters. Wanda S. Radetti, the founder and president of VisitCroatia.com-Tasteful Croatian Journey cited by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as the World Top Travel Specialist for Croatia for more than a decade, knows the country inside and out. Here she shares her recommendations on where to go and what to eat and see.

For Croatia Trips, Appealing Prices for Packages and Flights – by Shivani Vora

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July 14, 2017

A holiday to Croatia, even during peak season in August and September, doesn’t have to be expensive, according to Wanda S. Radetti the owner of Tasteful Croatian Journeys, a company specialized in custom private trips to Croatia.

Hidden Luxury Hotels to Visit in Croatia – by Matt Turner

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April 3, 2017

Croatia luxury travel specialist, Wanda Radetti considers the town of Novigrad in the northwest Istria region one of her favorites. She says it’s elegant, quaint, well-managed and mostly free of tourists. Here, the family-owned Rivalmare Boutique Hotel, managed by Danijela Hodžić (danijela@northistria.com), opened in 2016. It has 12 double rooms and a Grand Luxury Suite with a large terrace, a spa bath and sauna.

Why Vis, Croatia Is the Perfect Mediterranean Getaway – by Alexander Maksik

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April 30, 2016

Lots of carriers fly into’s Split international airport. From there you can get a shuttle to the ferry port; Jadrolinija runs car ferries twice a day in high season – budget three hours ($8). Or book a private yacht transfer through travel specialist Wanda Radetti at Visit Croatia (from about $650 one way). Once on Vis, you can hire a car or taxi,but scooters are your best bet.

Europe Roundtable: Searching for Authenticity – by Ruthanne Terrero

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April 18, 2016

Wanda Radetti, Visit Croatia: I must tell you how I started. I started in Croatia 20 years ago when I felt that it was okay to go back home, and I thought I was going to do great food and wonderful five-star experiences. Well, I was wrong. You couldn’t even drink the wine of Croatia at the time, but eventually that changed. It’s a world-class destination, and what we try to do is to bring the luxurious touch.

We try to make our travelers feel cared for and taken care of. We coddle them and try to get to know them very well.We get to a point where we know who the people are in the group. We know who they are, and where they’re coming from, what their fears are and what their egos are like.

We get to that level. We consult with everybody that travels with us; we do charge a fee for that, and from there we are able to produce and advise. We create a new [itinerary] every time somebody travels with us. We don’t have a product that exists. Everybody travels differently and has different requirements.

People say, “Well, send me your itinerary,” and I say, “I don’t know who you are. How could I send you an itinerary? Talk to me.” Luckily we’re growing by word of mouth and people who travel with us are sending us their friends or families.

Dubrovnik is a complete, self-contained destination, it reflects the grandeur and magnificence of a city state

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Jan 26, 2016

The Dubrovnik Times caught up with one of the leading American tour operators, Wanda Radetti, who specializes in tours to Croatia. She was born in Rijeka in northern Croatia, grew up in Italy and now is a resident of New York. “My journeys are about creating bridges of cultures, friendships, as well as expansion of the heart and mind,” comments Radetti. Well known throughout the whole region.

Croatia: Adriatic Charm

August 28, 2012

Wanda Radetti, of Tasteful Croatian Journeys, sums up the current appeal: “In the last five years, we’ve seen a steady flow of travelers thinking about, and eventually traveling to, Croatia. It’s beautifully organic, civilized and safe.”

…Travel tastes: “It offers gastronomy at its best — lamb from Cres, oysters from Ston, tomatoes from Hvar, sheep cheese from Pag, figs from the Kornati Islands,” [says] Wanda Radetti, Tasteful Croatian Journeys… Read More

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