CRUISING & SAILING

In mid-May I was invited to join Sasha King, to sail with her, and a group of travel journalists from London. Two prestigious boats were assigned to sail the Central Dalmatian Coast. The luxury yacht SAN LIMI, and the more traditional and romantic gulet, DOLCE VITA, The Sweet Life! I was looking forward to my role as Food and Wine […]

Enjoy, Indulge, Relax. These are the keywords while cruising along the stunning Dalmatian coastline of Croatia. Get ready to sail away from your hectic everyday life and enjoy Freedom – in every sense of the word. Luxury yacht M/Y FREEDOM, moored in Split. Recently in the month of October 2021, I was invited to join a group of 35 international […]

In early July it was decided to go sailing for the day on a 42ft yacht called Nera. Tara and Diego were visiting Croatia for the second time and so plans were made, the yacht was booked and on a very sunny Thursday morning we caught the fast Jadrolinija catamaran from Split Harbour to Milna on Island Brač. Arriving into […]

ARE YOU THINKING OF CRUISING OR SAILING IN CROATIA? Ask us for our very best recommendations for small group or individual cabin charters. We recommend only well-maintained vessels, excellent customer service, delicious cuisine and wines, the best sailing routes, with superior captains and crews that will take great care of you and your sailing adventure. We live here in Split, […]

Irresistible Istria….a 12-day small-group Slow Cruise and Tour, preferably in late September, or early October, showcasing the gourmet food and scenic wine regions of Istria. Starting with a 7-day cruise around the Istrian peninsula from Pore?, including the Limski Canal, Brioni Islands, Medulin, Opatija, Islands Cres, and Mali Lošinj, Rovinj, Pula, and back to Pore?, plus an extra 3 days […]

Flying into Dubrovnik is always a breathtaking experience for  first-time visitors. The majestic walls surrounding the Old Town, terracotta roofs within, stone walkways, churches, and monasteries, with the blue Adriatic Sea shimmering under the Mediterranean sun..a magical sight to behold!  My last group for the summer season had arrived. Four returnees, and five ‘first-timers to Croatia‘ guests, a gathering of […]

Sailing Split to Zadar was a new experience for my group from Australia. Returning after two years, following their first cruise Dubrovnik to Split in 2015, their expectations were somewhat muted..not sure of what to expect this time but glad to be back all the same. Sailing on the same luxurious gulet AURUM, embarkation was scheduled for 17.00 in Trogir […]

MY HIDDEN CROATIA – Croatia is a country of great diversity in many ways. It has evolved over the centuries enduring many invasions from all directions, from the Illyrian tribes, Roman, Byzantium, Greek, Turkish, Venetian, French and Austro-Hungarian Empires, all leaving their indelible stamp of influence upon the architecture, language , culture and cuisine of this amazing country. Croatian history […]