Judy and Michael Luskin – Scarsdale, NY
Dear Wanda,
Thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful trip for us. After finding you on Conde Nast’s list of best travel agents and speaking to you on the phone, I knew I was in excellent hands. Your enthusiasm and expertise were quite evident and you put together a sensational trip within the budget that I gave you. We loved the Excelsior in Dubrovnik. Our room with the balcony looking out on the old city was perfect. As I told you on the phone, we were disappointed with Hotel Korcula de la Ville in Korcula. Our room was tiny as was the adjoining bathroom. The saving grace of that hotel was the outdoor seating area where we could have a drink and watch the boats come in.
On the other hand, we loved the Hotel Marmont in Split. The location was perfect and we especially enjoyed the outdoor terrace where we could relax at the end of the day. The itinerary you planned for us was perfect and although all the guides and drivers were excellent, we also appreciated that we had time on our own to explore. We thought Kotor, although beautiful was a little far. However, our idyllic late lunch at Stari Mlini restaurant more than made up for the time spent in the car. The drive up the Peljesac Peninsula was lovely (oysters in Ston!) and we loved the island of Korcula even though the accommodations were not the best. We enjoyed the monastery overlooking Orebic as we made our way from Korcula to Split and Split was truly unique. We felt really immersed in history as we wandered around the remains of Diocletian’s Palace. Another highlight of our time in Split was visiting the Mestrovic Museum. We knew very little about this renowned Croatian sculptor and the museum was a beautiful showcase of his work. Finally, our last day visiting Krka National Park and the beautiful town of Sibenik with its 15th century cathedral with sculpted faces was a wonderful way to end our trip. I also appreciated all of your restaurant recommendations. All of the restaurants we ate at were off your list and they were all excellent. I don’t think we have ever eaten so well on vacation.
Again, thank you for arranging this wonderful trip. We have every intention of returning in a few years, this time to travel to Zagreb and Istria and will definitely contact you when we are ready.
Judy & Michael Luskin – Scarsdale, NY
October 2018
Jeremy & Barbara Mishkin – Wynnewood, PA
Dear Wanda,
Thank you so much for your call after our recent vacation in Croatia. It was a pleasure speaking with you, and having the opportunity to share some of my favorite memories of a truly wonderful trip. The country itself has so much to offer – such a diversity of locations, settings, cultures and cuisines – but what made our trip so special was your amazing advice about how to get the most out of our time. The accommodations, the guides, the sightseeing tips – every one of them was terrific.
Best wishes,
Jeremy & Barbara Mishkin – Wynnewood, PA
September 2018
As I mentioned on the phone I particularly loved Orebic, and the Hotel Adriatic. How could I not, when it actually did look like this right outside our door?
And the view from the Monastery on the hill above Orebic, looking back over Korcula, will stay
with me for a long time.
We had a delightful wine-tasting experience at the Korta Katarina, and the setting there is nothing short of gorgeous.
Another incomparable visit was on Marjan Hill outside of Split where we found the Mestrovic Gallery and could not tear ourselves away from the view.
Jonathan Sabino – Philadelphia, PA
Dear Wanda,
I want to send along a very sincere thank you for such a wonderful trip. The itinerary was seamless, and we enjoyed each of the locations immensely! All of the restaurant recommendations were also fantastic. Croatia was such an amazing place and we will surely look to go back in the future!
We have been and will continue to recommend your services.
Thank you very much,
Jonathan Sabino – Philadelphia, PA
September 2018
Gina & Jeff Conklin – Helena, MT
Dear Wanda,
My husband and I were referred to Croatia Concierge by another travel planner who specializes in Italy and we were thrilled with the service provided us.
Wanda Radetti and her staff put together an itinerary which turned out to be everything we’d hoped for and more. Wanda chose the finest hotels and the most exciting destinations for us as well as knowledgeable guides and safe drivers.
Everything went according to plan and we absolutely LOVED Croatia. If you haven’t visited this magical place be sure to add it to your bucket list and don’t wait for the rest of the world to beat you to it. For now, it remains a relatively undiscovered gem not completely overrun with tourists.
Gina & Jeff Conklin – Helena, MT
September 2018
Why Visit Croatia? Here Are 12 Reasons To Go Now
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.
Ronald & Christine Manoni – Brookfield, CT
Dear Wanda,
Just a quick note to let you know that we had the most spectacular vacation. Everything about it was perfect: the hotels, the guides, the drivers, the cities and towns, and your staff.
No doubt, we will head back to Croatia in the near future. It is a wonderful country with lovely people, wonderful sights and gracious service.
Thank you for planning such a wonderful vacation for us.
Best Regards,
Ronald & Christine Manoni – Brookfield, CT
September 2018
P.E. – Wisconsin
Dear Wanda,
My husband and I had a wonderful trip to Croatia. Thank-you for making that happen. Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery, great food and amazing history we especially enjoyed interacting with the tour guides and drivers and getting their perspective on life in Croatia.
As a final item I am reaching out to you as I would like to tip Mirela for her assistance in booking the restaurant reservations. She booked about 10 reservations and the tables were great. She also gave me the info to contact the recommended kayaking business. Can you provide some guidance?
Thanks again,
P.E. – WI
September 2018
Linda Seegers – Tampa, FL
Dear Wanda,
I want to thank you for helping me plan the wonderful trip to Croatia. It is such a beautiful country and the people are so warm and kind. Every place was amazing, especially the islands. My all-day tour on Hvar was the best….All the smaller cities and the Stari Grad plain. Montenegro was a great day, also. All the walking tours were well worth it.
It is like being in America with an accent. Everyone speaks English and most all signs are in English. When off the beaten path traveling by car with my daughter in the northern countryside where menus are in Croatian, the amazing google translate app translated the menu through the camera on our mobile phone. Just put the camera on the writing and slowly pull away from the page and the words magically turn into English. Incredible. Anyone could travel to China or anywhere and translate everything.
Thank you again for the privilege of working with you.
Have a wonderful fall and holiday season
Sincerely,
Linda Seegers – Tampa, FL
September 2018
Lawrence Jay Olson – Westfield, NJ
Dear Wanda,
Thank you very much for all of your excellent guidance on our recent visit to Croatia. The tour you designed was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed Istria and even our 4 children who initially were skeptical about Istria eventually admitted that it was absolutely fantastic. We had great fun swimming around the beaches of Opatija and wandering through the old town. The tour of Pula, Rovinj and Motovun was outstanding especially seeing the ancient Roman architecture in Pula, walking around the wall of Motovun and tasting the local truffles. We had an amazing time in Krka exploring the waterfalls and swimming in the pools at the base. The tour of Split was incredibly educational, and your guide added a number of fun and interesting facts to keep our kids engaged.
Overall, it was one of the best family vacations we’ve had. Thank you again.
Best regards,
Lawrence Jay Olson – Westfield, NJ
August 2018
Kiva Barr – Short Hills, NJ
Dear Wanda,
Our trip was unbelievable! Croatia is beautiful!
Thanks so much!
Kiva Barr – Short Hills, NJ
July 2018