Nina - so far I'm looking at staying at The Palace Hotel in Hvar. It has a view of the harbor and is reasonable. I thought maybe Stari Grad but I don't know.

Hi Mark,<BR><BR>We are going to be there in mid May, flying into Dubrovnik and staying there for 3 nights. We're planning on taking an early bus to Split and then water transportation to Hvar. So it is good to know about the 2:00 pm boat there. We've booked at Hotel Palace in Hvar for 3 nights.<BR><BR>I thought I saw somewhere that there was a morning ferry/hydrofoil to Split from Hvar, but can't locate that information again. We'll spend the night in Split before flying to Zagreb, then heading off into Slovenia for a week.<BR><BR>If your co workers have any input on the transportation to/from Hvar &amp; Split, I would appreciate any help.<BR><BR>Thank you.

Nancy - <BR>No problem about checking with my co-workers. Also - you may want to check with the National Croatian Tourist Board, located in NYC (I have the number somewhere - I'll dig it up for you). They may be able to help you with time tables. Another angle - at virtualtourist.com there are members who live in Croatia who might be able to help you. I wrote a couple of them who helped me plan my trip last September (not sure if you have to register to post).

Love your report! <BR>Croatia is one place Ive never considered, but thanks to Lina, I think I just might look into this further!

Mark,<BR><BR>If you are considering Stari Grad, know that it is a much more quieter town than Hvar town. Hvar town is much more bustling - especially in the evening.<BR><BR>Nina

Nancy, Whilst checking Jadolinija's website for our trip in June I checked the local lines timetable. During May there is a passenger cataraman from Hvar to Split at 4.30 a.m. Might be earlier than you would like but may be of interest to you. Have a great trip, Croatia is a really special country to visit.

Thank you, Pat. 4:30 is a little early, but at least I know there is that option. I appreciate the information. Now that we have our airline tickets and most hotels booked, I've been spending more time drooling over photos of Croatia.<BR><BR>Thanks to you too Mark. I'll see if I can get some more info from the sites you mentioned. Sounds like you are going to have another nice trip to Croatia.

In early October there was a ferry around 8 a.m. from Hvar to Split (about 2 hours) and an earlier boat, too, that may have been faster.

Nancy -<BR>Here's the phone number for the National Croation Tourist Board, 1800.829.4416

Just came across another Croatia guide book that looks great - Nelles Croatia - lots of photographs of towns and coastline throughout Croatia. Saw it at B&amp;N - Amazon has to special order it for some reason.