Dear Robyn, I have had the best time and only wish it could have been longer!! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience which I will be enjoying for years to come. Our last lunch together in Primo?ten as a group was a really lovely way to finish off our tour. Marko was absolutely fascinating and a delight to boot! Many, many thanks again. Love, Elwyn P.S. We will definitely talk on my return home. The boat is beautiful! Elwyn Poynter – Sydney – September 2024

Hi Robyn, We took up your recommendation and went to Restaurant TRS in Trogir. It was fabulous. Beautiful food and a wonderful setting.Thanks for all your help on the trip. We had a fabulous time. Mark and Debbie Busine – Australia – September 2024.

Hi Robyn, Just wanted to express my thanks for linking us up with Marlies and ?ino at Trilogic Cruises. We had a wonderful time and saw some amazing parts of the Croatian islands. Fortunately, we only had one rainy day on Monday but we were still able to sail and have a swim. The other two days were glorious. Our whole party really enjoyed our little adventure and will take away some lasting memories and great photos. Hope all is well in your world. Best regards Richard and Karen Rogers – Australia – September 2024

Received from my guest, Henry Pierce, a well-travelled Australian gentleman, wine connoisseur, and cinematographer…. 07/06/23 – 18/06/23 “Just had ten incredible days in Split Croatia and the surrounding Islands of Brac and Hvar. And it is all thanks to this incredible lady, Robyn, who runs exclusive tours of the area. She is the owner of “My Hidden Croatia”, and knows the the best places to go and experience. Croatia is so beautiful, with great warm weather, fabulous food, and great wine, I had no idea Croatia had such wonderful wine. The people are friendly and welcoming. I met many Americans, English, Canadians, and Australians, who have made this place their home because it’s that good. I always loved the Greek Islands, but this place is just as good if not better. Thank you, Robyn, for giving me the holiday I so desperately needed, and being such a great friend.” Henry Pierce, Sydney Australia

One Aussie family’s views of Croatia after a quick three-week road trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik in March 2023.

“My family and I spent three weeks driving from Zagreb to Dubrovnik in March 2023. Robyn very kindly gave us a number of suggestions in relation to towns to visit or stay in, accommodation, restaurants, and tour guides. Without her help, we would have definitely missed some very special locations. We spent a day in her delightful company while exploring the island of Brac. Again Robyn directed us to the best places to see and eat. It made a world of difference sharing our travels with a local who so kindly imparted her knowledge. Robyn has a relaxed but professional demeanor and we had a lot of fun with her. We only wish she had been able to join our entire holiday. We highly recommend Robyn and look forward to catching up with her when next we visit Croatia.

A country with a fabulous history, far too complicated for us to get a grasp of in our short visit. However, we understood that it included being ruled, or partly controlled by, the Romans, Venetians, Hungarians, Ottomans, Austrians, Soviets, Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and probably others, at various times. It became part of Yugoslavia around 1918 and gained independence in 1991, although a four-year war ensured.

It has a small population of not quite 4 million, a length of approximately 530 kilometres, and approximately 1200 islands along its coast.

The main roads are fabulous, well maintained, with little traffic and lots of tolls, which we were happy to pay due to the ease of driving around the country.

Endless well-preserved historical sites and some ruins from Pula?s amphitheatre; numerous revived cobblestone medieval villages with cafes and arts; and the Old Town of Zadar, Diocletians Palace in Split, and the Dubrovnik Castle, all of which are living towns still inhabited with residents, restaurants, shops, government offices, etc. All fabulous to explore.

Croatia has approximately 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites made up of both natural, such as the Plitvice Lakes National Park, which is beautiful, and a number of cultural heritage sites.

Delicious grassroots produce such as olives, olive oil, cheeses, and truffles. An abundance of sweet and savoury pastries in large patisseries/bakeries and coffee shops galore with outside/street seating. But be aware that most coffee shops do not serve any food.

While it was difficult to find places to serve breakfast, (we did travel out of season and stayed in private accommodation), the lunch and dinner restaurants were fabulous. Some served hearty traditional type meals that might include soups and stews, while others served more modern fare with seafood being a main feature.

The people were warm and inviting, spoke good English, and made the time to have a chat. The whole country had quite a relaxed and casual vibe. It was a mixture of stepping back in time when life was simpler but also a sense of modernisation occurring.

The coastline was magical with azure blue water and numerous islands that you could visit. We were fortunate to visit two very different islands. Pag, which is known for its cheeses, olives, salt, lace, and very dry rocky countryside, and Brac, which was more lush and had some lovely seaside villages and beaches.

Robyn was fantastic in giving us tips, suggestions, and guides for the entire country. We definitely would have missed some very special locations and restaurants without her knowledge. We were also very fortunate to spend a day enjoying Robyn?s delightful company while on the Island of Brac.

We hope to return and rent a catamaran to explore more islands and the coastline. We would have liked to have had more time to explore the neighbouring countries.

I am very happy to speak with anyone who is considering a visit to Croatia.

Joanne and Jeff Gurney Gold Coast, Australia. 2023.”

Kelly Ryan USA: Dear Robyn, Where do I begin!  We had an absolutely wonderful time, everything went so smoothly and we enjoyed ourselves so much.  It was a great introduction to international travel for our nephew.  Everyone was so kind and engaging.  We are so glad travel is coming back.  So a few specific comments:

Unlimited Balkan- We couldn?t have been happier with Aleksandar.  He was knowledgeable, fun, and being younger really bonded with Korbin.  Besides the driving, he helped with calling 2 of our rental apartments, translating directions, and key pick up.

He also arranged a winery tour while we were in Istria, very nice. Top-notch service at all times.  He joined us as our guest for a peka dinner one night, which was lots of fun to sort of relax and really talk. 

Cooking Class: enjoyable, fun, and a great chance to talk one on one about culture, food, politics, etc.  We plan on making the prune-stuffed pork for Christmas dinner per Korbin?s request. I take that as a success!

The sailing portion was beautiful!  We visited Solta, Vis, Hvar, and Brac.  Leisurely sailing, great anchorage spots, delicious meals.  The water was so beautiful and clear, we swam every day. 

Truffle Experience: Oh boy, this turned out far better than I could hope for.  I was the one who really wanted to do this and honestly drug Dennis and Korbin along.  They LOVED it and Korbin, who had never tasted truffles before, has become a fan.  I pity his parents lol.  It was a real hunt with a dog, we found about a dozen including a huge truffle (163 grams) which made our guide very excited.  Then an amazingly generous lunch, we gorged ourselves on all manner of truffles.  This whole experience was an unexpected hit.

All the various hotels and apartments we stayed at were just perfect.  I highly recommend the Art Apartment in Rovinj, beautifully decorated and in a super convenient location.  Even the Dream Hotel for our last night fulfilled its mission.  Yes, it was rather sparse, but for a 6:00 am flight, you can?t beat the location.  And the staff here was really kind and helpful. 

I want to thank you again for your suggestions, advice, and direction in helping to plan this trip.  It went so smoothly we could relax and just enjoy.  We?ve all spoken highly of Croatia and will definitely steer friends to visit and contact you.  Thank you so much, Robyn.  Take care, Kelly Ryan USA

24/09/21 Robyn, thank you for a wonderful evening. It was so lovely to meet you and we can’t thank you enough for introducing us to your beautiful Croatia. We will be back next year and can’t wait to see you again. Until then stay well and happy. Love from us. Fiona and Mark Riley. London /Australia.

In July 2021 we visited Croatia for the second time as part of a longer European adventure. Our first trip to Croatia in 2017 was island hopping between Dubrovnik and Split, and this time we wanted to get away from the usual tourist hot spots and experience a different side of Croatia. Robyn helped us to plan an amazing trip that was tailored to suit our interests. She offered lots of helpful suggestions from lovely hillside towns to visit, fantastic restaurants and wine bars with sunset views and sailing for a day around Island Brac. The highlight was definitely visiting the Istrian Peninsula in northern Croatia. The fusion of Croatian and Italian food and culture is really something unique to experience, and this is an area we would love to re-visit again and again. In particular, the Truffle Hunt experience with the Karlic family is a must, which includes an incredible tasting menu of everything truffles as well as scouting out Truffles with their gorgeous truffle hunting dogs. Whenever anyone asks what the highlight of our European trip was, we say ?Istria!? without hesitation.

A difficult part about travelling to a foreign country is being able to find the hidden gems beyond the ?Top 10? attractions you can find on whichever travel website.  We like to be able to plan out our itineraries rather than join a tour group, but with the help of a local who really knows what is worth seeing. Robyn?s guidance and recommendations were invaluable and we recommend getting in touch with her whether you just need a few small recommendations or help to build a whole itinerary! Tara and Diego (from Australia via London, July 2021)

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LISA AVERILL, Oregon USA, JULY/August 2021

“I?ll hang out in the kitchen ANY day with this amazing guy! Chef Zeljko delivered what the girls would say was their favorite day of our 3 weeks in Croatia. From the start, learning about the ins and outs of the market from how the locals and the local chefs pick their food to the random scale delivery each morning to prevent tampering, we were intrigued by its inner workings.  We loved exploring the “tiny alley?, and that Chef pointed out all sorts of fun history and fun facts as we meandered back to the school. The fun had already started, but make no mistake, the cooking experience was the whip cream, cherry on top, with lots of sprinkles! Our family will never forget this day.” Lisa Averill, Oregon USA.

Hi Robyn, It was an absolute pleasure to work with you over these past months and then finally meet you. It was so reassuring to know that I had someone ?on the ground? so to speak with accurate information regarding covid, activities, lodging locations and restaurant suggestions. I appreciated your willingness to say ?yes? to this unconventional way of working together.  For me it was perfect to have someone to bounce things off of.  Thank you.                                            Lisa and Chad Averill and Family, Oregan USA – July 2021

To our absolutely amazing escort Robyn, for a wonderful trip on and off the MS Splendid, island hopping down the Croatian Coast, a small gift in appreciation.      Fondest regards,                                                                                                  Roger and Pam,  Trevor and Brenda, Marie and Liz, Jim and Sandra, Georgie and Rose, Leo and Rose, Sue and Rosalie. – Australia.

September 2019
Robyn, Such a wonderful trip we had and we can’t thank you enough for everything you did for us. We truly feel we saw the very best Croatia has to offer! Can’t stop talking about it to our friends! Hope you enjoy the book as a token of our appreciation! Laura and Norbert Hansch – Canada

Lynne and Gordan – August 2018
Dear Robyn, We had a fantastic day with Blanka at the Amazing Plitvice Lakes. Thank you for setting that up for us. Awesome! Thank you so much.We are in Heaven here in Dubrovnik.  Once again you delivered above our expectations. It has been a true pleasure having you as our travel agent. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we hear is thinking of traveling to this part of the world. I can?t thank you enough.Thank you once again for taking such great care of us. We truly appreciate all you did and thoroughly enjoyed your company and incredible wealth of knowledge. We also hope to see you again sometime down the travelled road. Cheers, Lynne & Gordan, Vancouver 

Peter and Dinah Davis
Hi Robyn, We both have fabulous memories of our time in Croatia and we will definitely be back. We saw so much over our 2 weeks but feel we barely touched the surface. Carpe Diem is a great gullet  made extra special by Frano,Lorena and Niko. We  are seriously thinking of heading north from Split  towards Istria in 2019.

The land part of our holiday was equally terrific. We would especially like to thank you for helping put together a well-paced 8 days with lots of variety Our driver Marin was a champion, great sense of humour and lots of titbits of information. I am not sure which of our two special lunches at Bibich and Pelegrini I would but first, both were outstanding with world-class food and wine. Our Bibich Wines arrive safely back home and will bring back great memories in years to come. Each of the guides you arranged for us were delightful individuals with excellent English and they gave us a much better understanding not just of the sights but of the history and character of Croatia.

Thank you again for all your efforts in ensuring our holiday went smoothly, especially in helping us to check in Split. Sorry we did not have the opportunity to say good by properly, Tony and Anna had made a mistake on their departure time so we had to rush to the Airport. All 6 of us loved our time in Croatia it over delivered in every way and we cant wait to get back again.

Best Regards,

Peter and Noelle Kinsella
Hi Robyn, well be are now safely ensconced at home in our own little beds.Regardless of the great trip, it?s always good to be home.I?m sure you were also happy to get home.It was a fantastic trip and one I guess of a lifetime.It?s not often we get to visit a country and be so expertly shown its developing cultures and told so accurately its past stories both political and culturally.It was certainly great to have you with us and we do appreciate the extra effort and homework you put in to ensure we got the best available.We know you are very proud of the development of your Croatia and admire your passion in passing it on to others. You did your country proud!

Simone and Tom Hasker- Dubai, Arab Emirates
Dear Robyn, a special note from some very happy customers for our recent trip yachting on the Dalmatian Coast aboard the MV Korab. From start to finish the trip was a perfect 10/10 and your guidance on our hotels, routes and suggesting the most amazing boat for our joint 40th birthday was essential and so very much appreciated.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Mick and Denise Powers, BMD GROUP, Brisbane, Peter and Gwendolyn Dawes, AMEXCORP, Perth, spent 12 days in Croatia… 3 days in Dubrovnik, 7 days sailing Dubrovnik to Split on a luxury timber gulet, and 2 days in Split, July/August 2015. another 4 of their friends joined them for a very memorable journey..please see their comments below:….

Hi Robyn, Let’s hope that necklace is available through Zagreb…it would be a lovely reminder of such a wonderful trip with you, Dusko and Jere, not forgetting the crew and the two Ivan’s!!! Mick and I so thoroughly enjoyed it (the quality should be emphasised as it was second to none we have had before and we commend you and your team).

Dear Robyn… We are enjoying Rome while a wonderful city its not like our beautiful fresh clean Croatia. We are already talking about Croatia in 2017 probably early September to avoid the heat but still enjoy the warm water. Thank you for your wonderful support are guidance in making our trip a very memorable experience.

Talk soon