In search of Croatian Wine all year round
February 4, 2015
Most wineries are open throughout a year. You usually phone in advance and book a visit. Again, if you’re completely new to Croatian wines, it might be difficult to know which winery you want to visit. Also it’s not unusual for tourists to get lost finding a winery tucked away in a small village in the hills. Your best approach is to book a wine tour through a few trustworthy guides. These people are passionate wine enthusiasts who know winemakers personally. A day wine tour with a guide can turn into an exciting exploration that will show you Croatia off the beaten path. Look no further than these guides… [including] Tasteful Croatian Journeys…Read More
Traveler Help Desk: We Answer Your Travel Questions
August 26, 2015
While travel planning can be the most exciting part of a trip, it can also be the most daunting. Consider this your personal vacation hotline, with advice from our editors and travel specialists…
“What’s the best way to get around [Croatia]?”
By water, no question—whether with private yacht charters or through the country’s surprisingly reliable network of public ferries. A Croatia expert like Wanda S. Radetti of Tasteful Croatian Journeys can arrange all the tickets and set up time-saving—not to mention scenic—seaplane transfers between cities like Pula and Split…Read More
Investicije u hotelskoj industriji: uspješni modeli
January 15, 2015
…Adria Hotel Forum, u svojem tre?em izdanju omogu?uje sudionicima diskusiju na temu uspješnih primjera koji su se ostvarili s ciljem poticanja investicija i razvoja. Forum je zamišljen kao krug stru?njaka iz industrije koji svojim djelovanjem mogu potaknuti važne i potrebne strukturne promjene. Cilj Foruma je poticaj na komunikaciju i razmjenu mišljenja te predstavljanje svjetskih primjera koje su omogu?ile razvoj u svojim mati?nim gradovima/ zemljama.
Ove godine, Adria Hotel Forum ?e ugostiti preko 50 panelista, od ?ega preko 25 me?unarodnih stru?njaka. Najavljujemo neke od panelista (s linkovima na sve njihove materijale): Wanda S. Radetti, VisitCroatia.com, generalna direktorica i osniva?ica…Read More
U Hrvatskoj dominira sezonski turizam!
February 13, 2015
…Posljednji panel Adria Hotel Foruma 2015 otvorio je temu: “Hrvatska je luksuzna destinacija – što o tome misle akteri luksuznog turizma?”, kojom je moderirala Matina ?urovi?. Na po?etno pitanje: što je danas luksuz? Jesu li to ustaljeni brendovi ili vrijeme koje nam nedostaje, Matina je od panelista dobila raznolike odgovore. Danas gost koji traži luksuz ima izme?u 30 i 49 godina, traži umjetnost, povijest, shopping, jedrenje, skijanje, avanturu..Na panelu je bilo govora ima li Hrvatska luksuzne destinacije, mogu li se Dubrovnik i Hvar uspore?ivati s St.Tropezom, kako produljiti sezonalnost u sklopu luksuznog proizvoda, koji su izazovi pri organiziranju luksuznih putovanja u Hrvatskoj… Luksuz dolazi u osobnom odnosu i odre?enom iskustvu koje gosta dotakne intimno, smatra panelistica Wanda S.Radetti (VisitCroatia.com)…Read More
Održan Adria Hotel Forum 2015
February 12, 2015
U zagreba?kom hotelu Sheraton 11. i 12. velja?e održana je tre?a konferencija Adria Hotel Forum, na temu temu “Investicije u hotelskoj industriji”. Konferencija je u dva dana ugostila tristotinjak sudionika, od ?ega pedesetak doma?ih i stranih stru?njaka – predava?a i panelista – iz hotelske industrije, a otvorio ju je ministar turizma Darko Lorencin.
…Luksuz dolazi u osobnom odnosu i odre?enom iskustvu koje gosta dotakne intimno, smatra panelistica Wanda S. Radetti, osniva?ica VisitCroatia.com…Read More
Adria Hotel Forum, 11.-12.02.2015, Hotel Sheraton, Zagreb
January 29, 2015
…Adria Hotel Forum 2015 presents an international exhibition of panelists… [who will speak about] issues such as destinations, base demand, project financing, investors’ overview on the region, sustainability, luxury travel and others… Some of the panelists at this year’s AHF… [include] Wanda S. Radetti, CEO, VisitCroatia.com…Read More
Panelist: Wanda S. Radetti
…Obzirom da je od najranijih dana Hrvatske po?ela s organizacijom luksuznih putovanja iz Sjedinjenih država i diljem svijeta u Hrvatsku—prije nego li je Hrvatska postala „vru?a, nova destinacija“—Wanda je morala prije?i mnoge politi?ke prepreke, te na probijanje granica gleda kao na prilike za izgradnju mostova prijateljstva i kulturalnih razmjena. Ona sofisticiranom i obrazovanom putniku otvara relativno nepoznatu zemlju, otkrivaju?i svoje iskrene uvide u njene ?iste prirodne ljepote i drevne lokalne tradicije…Read More
Wine Wanderlust: 7 Tour Operators in Croatia
June 11, 2015
…Wanda S. Radetti is a New York City-based travel expert widely regarded for her ability to design personalized itineraries and “enchanting discovery journeys in the pursuit of sensory pleasures.” The popular Croatia – Flavors of Spring tour takes you… [on] a journey that is “elegantly interlaced with the threads of history, art and culture.” In addition, Wanda can arrange private cooking lessons with professional chefs; “meet the winemaker” visits and tastings at local wineries; and fishing excursions in the Adriatic Sea so that afterwards you can dine on your catch of the day, pop open a few bottles of wine you collected along the way, and raise your glass with a hearty, “Ciao, Wanda!” (her signature greeting)…Read More
Top 5 Surprising Spa Destinations
June 26, 2014
…According to the travel company Tasteful Croatian Journeys, the wellness culture in Croatia was “originally medicinal in purpose — about health and not necessarily pampering… it was not costly or luxurious. Treatments targeted things like breathing and heart conditions. But the culture has been elaborated now into what we can call spas.” Knowing it is a way to attract more visitors, the country has been up upping its game when it comes to “Americanized” luxurious spas, although all based on the idea that these treatments lead to a healthier and longer life…Read More
Journey to Croatia
…Wanda designs the ultimate in tailor-made luxurious travel packages to Croatia. Her itineraries weave history and culture together with natural beauty while engaging all of the senses. The emphasis is always comfort, safety, and excellence in service.
They are a one-stop-shop for all services that the sophisticated and discerning traveler will require in Croatia. They organize services ranging from charming unique accommodations with private chauffeur driven transfers and professional local guides to wine tastings, cooking lessons, yacht charters, private shore excursions, heritage discovery tours, and other experiences handcrafted to the interests of their clientele…Read More
