Last Minute Birthday Trip to Croatia and Bosnia and H! Need Help!
May 28th, 2021, 03:25 AM
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Your trip sounds fabulous and I’m taking notes for our trip!
One question - are you doing a self-test? Or is someone coming to the Airbnb? Depending upon requirements when we leave, I was thinking of getting self-test kits for us, so was wondering what you were planning. I like how you’ve got it arranged to work for your trip to Mostar and the trip home! Well planned!
Your trip sounds fabulous and I’m taking notes for our trip!
One question - are you doing a self-test? Or is someone coming to the Airbnb? Depending upon requirements when we leave, I was thinking of getting self-test kits for us, so was wondering what you were planning. I like how you’ve got it arranged to work for your trip to Mostar and the trip home! Well planned!
May 28th, 2021, 11:56 PM
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In my post above, it is TOP bar not Too bar at Hotel Adriana.
I checked on the new combined ticket for Hvar sights. There is a combined ticket for the Arsenale Theatre, Spanish Fortress, City Hall and the clock tower for 80 kuna. As I said the clock tower is open for the first time in its history. That is a good deal. Sorry about the bad punctuation above, I would have edited it if the post did not go to moderation. Oops!
I checked on the new combined ticket for Hvar sights. There is a combined ticket for the Arsenale Theatre, Spanish Fortress, City Hall and the clock tower for 80 kuna. As I said the clock tower is open for the first time in its history. That is a good deal. Sorry about the bad punctuation above, I would have edited it if the post did not go to moderation. Oops!
May 29th, 2021, 04:32 AM
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rialtogrl,
There is a treasure trove of information here! Thank you. I’m going to print so that I can look at it side by side with my current itinerary.
By the way, the beach club I was talking about on Hvar is called Beach Club Hvar. Anyone can book but it’s associated with our hotel. But I love the feeling of the beach you suggested too. The one I booked is fancy. Your seems chill and more local. I’m thinking of doing both. Sounds like a nice combo. Is it walkable?
I will make a reservation for the winery on our first day as we drive across Hvar. Thanks for the heads up as I would have just shown up.
I had to flip the full beach day to July 1 by the way, so our first full day on Hvar will be driving around the island. It’s actually good as we had a full beach day the day before at BOWA Dubrovnik. I will add Stari Grad to our stop. Sounds like I need to rework this day, so I will come back once I have read your post again.
By the way, I love the look and sound of Hora — magical. But when I read some reviews quite a few were bad and then a bunch of glowing one time posters. What I worried about the most were the bus loads of tourists and the wasps. I’m assuming this has not been your experience???
Okay will be back. As always, so appreciative for your expertise and time!
Thank you!
There is a treasure trove of information here! Thank you. I’m going to print so that I can look at it side by side with my current itinerary.
By the way, the beach club I was talking about on Hvar is called Beach Club Hvar. Anyone can book but it’s associated with our hotel. But I love the feeling of the beach you suggested too. The one I booked is fancy. Your seems chill and more local. I’m thinking of doing both. Sounds like a nice combo. Is it walkable?
I will make a reservation for the winery on our first day as we drive across Hvar. Thanks for the heads up as I would have just shown up.
I had to flip the full beach day to July 1 by the way, so our first full day on Hvar will be driving around the island. It’s actually good as we had a full beach day the day before at BOWA Dubrovnik. I will add Stari Grad to our stop. Sounds like I need to rework this day, so I will come back once I have read your post again.
By the way, I love the look and sound of Hora — magical. But when I read some reviews quite a few were bad and then a bunch of glowing one time posters. What I worried about the most were the bus loads of tourists and the wasps. I’m assuming this has not been your experience???
Okay will be back. As always, so appreciative for your expertise and time!
Thank you!
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In my post above, it is TOP bar not Too bar at Hotel Adriana.
I checked on the new combined ticket for Hvar sights. There is a combined ticket for the Arsenale Theatre, Spanish Fortress, City Hall and the clock tower for 80 kuna. As I said the clock tower is open for the first time in its history. That is a good deal. Sorry about the bad punctuation above, I would have edited it if the post did not go to moderation. Oops!
I checked on the new combined ticket for Hvar sights. There is a combined ticket for the Arsenale Theatre, Spanish Fortress, City Hall and the clock tower for 80 kuna. As I said the clock tower is open for the first time in its history. That is a good deal. Sorry about the bad punctuation above, I would have edited it if the post did not go to moderation. Oops!
May 29th, 2021, 04:36 AM
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progol,
No not doing the self test. It’s a company that does house calls to your apartment or hotel. A few people on TA already in Croatia have used them in Split. I sent in my request and am waiting for confirmation. If not, we will go to another place. There are 3 places in Split but this seems so convenient. Will let you know if it all works out!
No not doing the self test. It’s a company that does house calls to your apartment or hotel. A few people on TA already in Croatia have used them in Split. I sent in my request and am waiting for confirmation. If not, we will go to another place. There are 3 places in Split but this seems so convenient. Will let you know if it all works out!
<<PCR test at Air BnB (for Mostar and U.S.)>>
Your trip sounds fabulous and I’m taking notes for our trip!
One question - are you doing a self-test? Or is someone coming to the Airbnb? Depending upon requirements when we leave, I was thinking of getting self-test kits for us, so was wondering what you were planning. I like how you’ve got it arranged to work for your trip to Mostar and the trip home! Well planned!
Your trip sounds fabulous and I’m taking notes for our trip!
One question - are you doing a self-test? Or is someone coming to the Airbnb? Depending upon requirements when we leave, I was thinking of getting self-test kits for us, so was wondering what you were planning. I like how you’ve got it arranged to work for your trip to Mostar and the trip home! Well planned!
May 29th, 2021, 06:22 AM
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progol,
No not doing the self test. It’s a company that does house calls to your apartment or hotel. A few people on TA already in Croatia have used them in Split. I sent in my request and am waiting for confirmation. If not, we will go to another place. There are 3 places in Split but this seems so convenient. Will let you know if it all works out!
No not doing the self test. It’s a company that does house calls to your apartment or hotel. A few people on TA already in Croatia have used them in Split. I sent in my request and am waiting for confirmation. If not, we will go to another place. There are 3 places in Split but this seems so convenient. Will let you know if it all works out!
So much great info here - thanks again for all your planning and motivating me to travel, too. And rialtogirl, we will all have a drink to you on our respective trips!
May 29th, 2021, 11:18 AM
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I had to look up the reviews of Hora after you mentioned them Lola. The one where the guy says there are wasps, he complains because there is NO BEER? What a... well I will keep my mouth shut. Hora is a farm, they offer what they produce. Maybe he thought it was a bar. Pro tip: if you go, order fish peka. The owner owns a fishery. Fish peka is not as common as meat. By the way you need to reserve and order in advance, they are not a normal restaurant, but only if you want peka, otherwise you can go and drink wine and get cheese and cured meats. Never saw any wasps there but that does not mean they never show up, it’s an island and there are bugs. I’d be more worried about groups from Sail Croatia than wasps.. but you can write them and check about groups.
Beach club Hvar is Bonje. You can do both, maybe Bonje then go to Falko for sunset but in that case, don’t get a lounger. You can easily walk between the two. Bonje is in a small bay, crowded, Vegas-ey. Falko is on a point, next to sea, rugged, and for sure more locals. They are polar opposites.
Beach club Hvar is Bonje. You can do both, maybe Bonje then go to Falko for sunset but in that case, don’t get a lounger. You can easily walk between the two. Bonje is in a small bay, crowded, Vegas-ey. Falko is on a point, next to sea, rugged, and for sure more locals. They are polar opposites.
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May 29th, 2021, 12:35 PM
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Hi again rialtogrl,
Okay on Hora!
And sounds good for a beach combo.
I’m busy making some changes based on your advice!
More later!
Okay on Hora!
And sounds good for a beach combo.
I’m busy making some changes based on your advice!
More later!
I had to look up the reviews of Hora after you mentioned them Lola. The one where the guy says there are wasps, he complains because there is NO BEER? What a... well I will keep my mouth shut. Hora is a farm, they offer what they produce. Maybe he thought it was a bar. Pro tip: if you go, order fish peka. The owner owns a fishery. Fish peka is not as common as meat. By the way you need to reserve and order in advance, they are not a normal restaurant, but only if you want peka, otherwise you can go and drink wine and get cheese and cured meats. Never saw any wasps there but that does not mean they never show up, it’s an island and there are bugs. I’d be more worried about groups from Sail Croatia than wasps.. but you can write them and check about groups.
Beach club Hvar is Bonje. You can do both, maybe Bonje then go to Falko for sunset but in that case, don’t get a lounger. You can easily walk between the two. Bonje is in a small bay, crowded, Vegas-ey. Falko is on a point, next to sea, rugged, and for sure more locals. They are polar opposites.
Beach club Hvar is Bonje. You can do both, maybe Bonje then go to Falko for sunset but in that case, don’t get a lounger. You can easily walk between the two. Bonje is in a small bay, crowded, Vegas-ey. Falko is on a point, next to sea, rugged, and for sure more locals. They are polar opposites.
May 29th, 2021, 09:44 PM
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Arrived in Croatia on Friday (Boston to Split via Amsterdam) no Covid issues or hassles, flight half empty. Regular service as pre Covid, food, drinks, ect. Little wait than longer at Passport Control as people had to show their proof of vaccinations (some had documents/some had to show on cell phones). Picked up luggage and rent a car in less than 30 minute minutes and a nice easy drive to Zadar where we currently are (Apartments Mirage) in a beautiful apartment on the harbor with the best deck we have ever experienced, directly over the water. Weather has been perfect, high 70s and very sunny. Restaurants only serve outdoors but most establishments have both outdoor seating and large areas of tables with canopy style covers if you want to eat out of the direct sun. Most restaurants/bars were crowded and no masks were in sight (except for the wait staff). Nobody wears a mask outdoors and the day to day activities seem pretty much like pre Covid. Its wonderful!
May 29th, 2021, 10:14 PM
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Duboković has no sign in front, it’s his home with the winery downstairs, you will see a barrel in the driveway. His tastings take a couple of hours.. will you have time?
Mike, glad it was easy! As of last Friday, restaurants can serve inside again, but nobody want to go inside! Too nice out!
May 30th, 2021, 03:37 AM
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Thanks for the update! Glad you are having a great time! Enjoy!
Arrived in Croatia on Friday (Boston to Split via Amsterdam) no Covid issues or hassles, flight half empty. Regular service as pre Covid, food, drinks, ect. Little wait than longer at Passport Control as people had to show their proof of vaccinations (some had documents/some had to show on cell phones). Picked up luggage and rent a car in less than 30 minute minutes and a nice easy drive to Zadar where we currently are (Apartments Mirage) in a beautiful apartment on the harbor with the best deck we have ever experienced, directly over the water. Weather has been perfect, high 70s and very sunny. Restaurants only serve outdoors but most establishments have both outdoor seating and large areas of tables with canopy style covers if you want to eat out of the direct sun. Most restaurants/bars were crowded and no masks were in sight (except for the wait staff). Nobody wears a mask outdoors and the day to day activities seem pretty much like pre Covid. Its wonderful!
May 30th, 2021, 04:53 AM
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Hi rialtogrl!
That’s great news about Google maps. It is what we shall use as we drive across Croatia.
In terms of timing, our ferry is at 1:45 pm so we will arrive on Hvar island at 3:15 pm. The plan was to stop at the olive oil place for about an hour and then winetasting for about an hour. So the fact that we will need a couple of hours for winetasting will make the timing difficult. The olive oil place is 20 minutes from the ferry port and the winetasting is about another 45 minutes from there. Do you think he can adjust wine tasting to last only an hour? Or maybe we should leave it for the next day. If we don’t do winetasting on the way to Hvar Town, is there another stop that you could recommend coming from Sucuraj to Hvar Town?
For the next day, I will definitely add a nice stop in Stari Grad. I do want to keep Vrboska. If we do do wine tasting in Jelsa the first day, we can add Caric winery. But if not, we will head to Jelsa for wine tasting. Any feedback on this? Any place else we must see as we are driving the island?
In terms of the combined tickets you were explaining for the clock tower, et. al, where do you buy these tickets?
Lastly, as we sail with Hvar board, looking at the itinerary, anything missing? Any other must stops? This can be amended for sure.
Thank you and let me know if you are in Dubrovnik!
That’s great news about Google maps. It is what we shall use as we drive across Croatia.
In terms of timing, our ferry is at 1:45 pm so we will arrive on Hvar island at 3:15 pm. The plan was to stop at the olive oil place for about an hour and then winetasting for about an hour. So the fact that we will need a couple of hours for winetasting will make the timing difficult. The olive oil place is 20 minutes from the ferry port and the winetasting is about another 45 minutes from there. Do you think he can adjust wine tasting to last only an hour? Or maybe we should leave it for the next day. If we don’t do winetasting on the way to Hvar Town, is there another stop that you could recommend coming from Sucuraj to Hvar Town?
For the next day, I will definitely add a nice stop in Stari Grad. I do want to keep Vrboska. If we do do wine tasting in Jelsa the first day, we can add Caric winery. But if not, we will head to Jelsa for wine tasting. Any feedback on this? Any place else we must see as we are driving the island?
In terms of the combined tickets you were explaining for the clock tower, et. al, where do you buy these tickets?
Lastly, as we sail with Hvar board, looking at the itinerary, anything missing? Any other must stops? This can be amended for sure.
Thank you and let me know if you are in Dubrovnik!
google maps works great.
Duboković has no sign in front, it’s his home with the winery downstairs, you will see a barrel in the driveway. His tastings take a couple of hours.. will you have time?
Mike, glad it was easy! As of last Friday, restaurants can serve inside again, but nobody want to go inside! Too nice out!
Duboković has no sign in front, it’s his home with the winery downstairs, you will see a barrel in the driveway. His tastings take a couple of hours.. will you have time?
Mike, glad it was easy! As of last Friday, restaurants can serve inside again, but nobody want to go inside! Too nice out!
May 30th, 2021, 05:51 AM
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I think it would be better to save Duboković for the day when you are not in a rush. I would go on the day you are driving around at around 15.00. You actually arrive at 14.20, but with the drive and olive oil, it’s a bit too much. Sorry this just occurred to me now.
you could make a stop in Humac... https://www.otok-hvar.hr/destinations/humac/humac
Vrboska is also a fairly easy stop en route. I believe Carić will be open, should be, without appointment but you could write or call to be sure. However I think they close in the afternoon and open at 17.00.. one hour will be enough there. their wines are also really good. So maybe that is best, stop there on your drive across the island..
Does the hotel give you a parking pass? Or do you have to pay?``
i think you will have enough to see and do.. you *could* take the back road from Stari Grad to Vrboska, it’s a dirt road into the UNESCO heritage Stari Grad Plain and on that road there are many markers about the history of the plain. Lots of streets named after possible Greek courtesans. It is very beautiful back there.
The combined ticket can be bought at any of the places, sometimes they have weird hours.. not the fortress nut Arsenale for sure. Check with the tourist office, or your hotel, though you can see the tourist office from your hotel 😂
you could make a stop in Humac... https://www.otok-hvar.hr/destinations/humac/humac
Vrboska is also a fairly easy stop en route. I believe Carić will be open, should be, without appointment but you could write or call to be sure. However I think they close in the afternoon and open at 17.00.. one hour will be enough there. their wines are also really good. So maybe that is best, stop there on your drive across the island..
Does the hotel give you a parking pass? Or do you have to pay?``
i think you will have enough to see and do.. you *could* take the back road from Stari Grad to Vrboska, it’s a dirt road into the UNESCO heritage Stari Grad Plain and on that road there are many markers about the history of the plain. Lots of streets named after possible Greek courtesans. It is very beautiful back there.
The combined ticket can be bought at any of the places, sometimes they have weird hours.. not the fortress nut Arsenale for sure. Check with the tourist office, or your hotel, though you can see the tourist office from your hotel 😂
May 30th, 2021, 10:25 AM
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Thank you! I’m starting to see things much clearer! Excited!
Parking??!!! I literally thought of this yesterday. I don’t know. When we booked, we didn’t know we would have a car. Sending an email to find out.
Happy Sunday!
Parking??!!! I literally thought of this yesterday. I don’t know. When we booked, we didn’t know we would have a car. Sending an email to find out.
Happy Sunday!
I think it would be better to save Duboković for the day when you are not in a rush. I would go on the day you are driving around at around 15.00. You actually arrive at 14.20, but with the drive and olive oil, it’s a bit too much. Sorry this just occurred to me now.
you could make a stop in Humac... https://www.otok-hvar.hr/destinations/humac/humac
Vrboska is also a fairly easy stop en route. I believe Carić will be open, should be, without appointment but you could write or call to be sure. However I think they close in the afternoon and open at 17.00.. one hour will be enough there. their wines are also really good. So maybe that is best, stop there on your drive across the island..
Does the hotel give you a parking pass? Or do you have to pay?``
i think you will have enough to see and do.. you *could* take the back road from Stari Grad to Vrboska, it’s a dirt road into the UNESCO heritage Stari Grad Plain and on that road there are many markers about the history of the plain. Lots of streets named after possible Greek courtesans. It is very beautiful back there.
The combined ticket can be bought at any of the places, sometimes they have weird hours.. not the fortress nut Arsenale for sure. Check with the tourist office, or your hotel, though you can see the tourist office from your hotel 😂
you could make a stop in Humac... https://www.otok-hvar.hr/destinations/humac/humac
Vrboska is also a fairly easy stop en route. I believe Carić will be open, should be, without appointment but you could write or call to be sure. However I think they close in the afternoon and open at 17.00.. one hour will be enough there. their wines are also really good. So maybe that is best, stop there on your drive across the island..
Does the hotel give you a parking pass? Or do you have to pay?``
i think you will have enough to see and do.. you *could* take the back road from Stari Grad to Vrboska, it’s a dirt road into the UNESCO heritage Stari Grad Plain and on that road there are many markers about the history of the plain. Lots of streets named after possible Greek courtesans. It is very beautiful back there.
The combined ticket can be bought at any of the places, sometimes they have weird hours.. not the fortress nut Arsenale for sure. Check with the tourist office, or your hotel, though you can see the tourist office from your hotel 😂
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Now in Sibenik. Pure sun, high 70's. No covid restrictions. Beaches are getting crowded, restaurants filling up. Back to the good old times here in Croatia. From a Boston visitor. Outdoor markets open, cafes, ect....nice.
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Getting so excited! 20 days to go! Literally cannot wait. Still fine tuning everything. Will post again before I finalize. Wishing everyone the best who is already in Croatia! Travel! Yeah!
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Now in Bol, Island of Brac. Absolutely stunning. Famous beach of Zladni rat....even though its close to 80 degrees and pure sun, its off season and crowds are very minimal. Beaches empty. Never realized how many private secluded beach areas were amongst the Bol town center. Most restuarants are booming, fresh fruit stands and sandwich shops, coffee and smoothie shops along the promenade to the Golden cape are open. Paradise.
