Croatia is best known for its multitude of islands and pristine national parks which draw visitors to its south, but don’t let the allure of sunny Dalmatia distract you from discovering the hidden gem that is Istria. This heart shaped peninsula in Croatia’s northwest boasts a verdant interior made up of truffle-rich forests, fertile valleys, olive groves, vineyards, and rolling hills, crested by hilltop settlements and stone-built villages. Its rocky, indented coastline is dotted with colorful fishing villages and ancient port towns. With so much to discover, there are hundreds of reasons that Istria should be your next vacation destination, but we’ve narrowed it down to the top five. 1) Charming Hilltop Towns Istria’s inland is an area of exceptional …

    Our Luxury Travel Designer, Tara Busch,  interviews Wanda for her take on some of the undiscovered culinary treasures visitors to Croatia  should know (and taste)!     Tara:  What three regions of Croatia should  foodies include in their visit? Wanda: Croatia has a rich culinary tradition which has been influenced not only by its geography, but also by its occupants. Visitors will find a strong contrast between the seafood and Venetian flavors of the coast, and the peppery Central European stews of the mainland. To fully experience this magnificent variety, I recommend visiting the regions of Istria, Zagreb and Dalmatia. Let me elaborate why this is my suggestion….     The region of Istria The heart shaped peninsula …

In the center of the Historical Complex of Split, on an open plaza is a one-of-kind hotel the marries elegance, history, and comfort under the warm care of an amazing team who treat each guest, as a dear friend. The Judita Palace Heritage Hotel offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the historical and cultural periods of Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance Europe, within the UNESCO structure of Diocletian’s Palace. From the square Narodni Tri, known locally as Pjaca, you enter the former patrician residence that is the Judita Palace through the internal courtyard graced with an old well, before going up the exterior stone staircase to the main entrance. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with an offer …

  In November of 2019, Luxury Travel Designer Tia Lovisa Moreira, with Mirela Benic, our Tasteful Croatian Journeys Concierge, traveled through northern and eastern Croatian for site inspections. Site inspections are a critical part of what we do. Before we “propose” anything to our travelers, we personally explore, experience, test, taste, and only once it has met our approval, approve, then we invite our travelers to join in the experience. Part of their journey included the heart shaped peninsula of Istria. Istria is Croatia’s truffle capital, home to some of the world’s finest truffles. This valuable mushroom grows best in the Mirna River Valley and it can only be found with the help of trained dogs or domestic pigs during …

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The Hotel De la Ville is a lovely boutique property within the heart of the picturesque Old Town of Korcula. A fantastic location near the seafront, excellent service from the warm and caring staff, and elegant style that speaks of a time of glamorous minimalism. It is easy to understand why the De la Ville’s guests list ranges from celebrities to members of Britain’s royal family, even the always elegant style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis stayed at the Hotel De la Ville!   Welcome to the Hotel De la Ville The oldest hotel in the town of Korcula, The Hotel De la Ville first opened in 1912, with its most recent renovations completing in 2015. The interior décor, with its …

  The Palace Elisabeth embodies elegance, luxury, and classic Adriatic esthetic. A historical landmark on Hvar’s central square, she offers a one-of-a-kind experience on Croatia’s most coveted island. We invite you to experience the best of the best in Hvar!     The location is perfectly central, in the heart of Hvar, on the main square overlooking the marina, and beyond that the adjacent islands and spectacular Adriatic Sea.     This is not simply a heritage property, but a historical landmark. The 45-room property occupies a late-19th-century building on the site of a 13th-century ducal residence. The Palace Elisabeth has both Venetian and Austrian architectural elements, speaking to the history of Hvar, and Croatia. The name, Palace Elisabeth, is …

With fairytale castles, stunning medieval architecture, rich cultural traditions and a fascinating layered history, few cities can rival the allure or beauty of the Czech capital. Come Christmas, Prague’s compact city center is transformed into a winter wonderland, with vibrant Christmas markets scattered across the cobbled squares. The festivities are centered around Prague’s two main squares,  Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, which make the perfect jumping off point for seasonal shopping and snacking. Here to guide you to the best Prague has to offer is Tasteful Croatian Journeys’ Luxury Travel Designer, Tia Lovisa Moreira, who last April had the opportunity to travel to the Czech Republic on a Fam trip organized and hosted by the Czech National Tourist Board. …

  Planning to visit the colorful Christmas Markets of Central Europe this winter? Tasteful Croatian Journeys has got your guide to festive yuletide shopping. Luxury Travel Designer, Tia Lovisa Moreira, shares her curated list of the best traditional souvenirs from Germany  – guaranteed to make a truly unique, inspired gift.       If you are searching for an old-fashioned Christmas – one of fairy lights and gingerbread and festively trimmed trees – look no farther than Germany. The country from which many of the world’s contemporary Christmas traditions originate is brimming with yuletide cheer come Advent. Here, centuries-old Christmas traditions are still very much alive today and even the handicrafts found in the country’s Christmas Markets honor its long …

  For more than 30 years, Tasteful Croatian Journeys has been creating immersive, experience-based trips, designed to encourage meaningful engagement with local people and culture. We believe that travel is most enriching when it connects us to people and allows us to witness and engage in local customs, learning about regional traditions that would have otherwise remained unknown. The folklore surrounding Christmas characters and traditions of Central Europe and the Alpine region have long been an interest of Tasteful Croatian Journeys Luxury Travel Designer, Tia Lovisa Moreira, who spent close to a decade living abroad in Munich, Germany. Here she shares the fascinating story of Krampus, the devilish counterpart of the good St. Nicholas.     Every year in early …