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Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 18:36

Have never been

Have no idea about anything. Flights, resorts, driving, distances involved, anything

But I love Spain and Greece and would like to try somewhere new

Could anyone help me out with basics so I can Google effectively ?

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bibbitybobbityyhat · 02/01/2017 18:41

There is another current thread about Croatia, I am watching it Grin.

Can you do an advanced search?

Justmuddlingalong · 02/01/2017 18:42

We've been twice. Stayed further south, Lapad then Cavtat. Cavtat was amazing. We did package holidays with Jet2. Would use them again. Try the tripadvisor Croatia forum. Lots of helpful advice on there.

bibbitybobbityyhat · 02/01/2017 18:42

I've done it for you croatia thread here

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 18:47

Thanks bib, I am on that thread too

I am in need of more basic info. Might have a look at jet2.

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Pinkheart5915 · 02/01/2017 18:53

What are you looking to know?

Me, DH, and 2 baby dc went for a week last September and really had a great time. I had never been to Croatia before as was very surprised how much I liked it.

We stayed in the Grand admiral hotel in Slano which was 60 minutes drive from Dubrovnik airport, we hired a car from the air port which was really simple.

First photo is the hotel in Slano, other 2 are of Slano too

Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
taptonaria27 · 02/01/2017 18:55

We went to Montenegro, Kotor Bay as when we looked at Croatia accommodation was v expensive. We loved it (went 4 times!)

Pinkheart5915 · 02/01/2017 18:55

Oh and we flew with Thomson.

These photos are from Dubrovnik when we visited for the day

Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 19:02

Pula/Dubrovnik airport. What is the difference ?

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FrameyMcFrame · 02/01/2017 19:05

You'll love it.

We flew to split and got the ferry straight out to the islands. Brac was the best, we stayed in Bol which was beautiful but with a bit of a touristy buzz that we needed with teens in tow.
We then visited Sibenik and stayed in a campsite near Krka national park. Was utterly amazing.

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Pinkheart5915 · 02/01/2017 19:05

I wasn't too sure but google suggests they are 7 hours drive apart

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 19:09

I think I am just finding all the islands etc confusing

Have tried to research it the last couple of years but gave up and went back to what I know and love (Ibiza/Greece) Smile

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SparkleShinyGlitter · 02/01/2017 19:10

Would this be any help if you've not seen www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia

SparkleShinyGlitter · 02/01/2017 19:11

I have also been to Slano twice and it's a quiet place but very Nice

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 19:16

This is all helping, thanks

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backaftera2yearbreak · 02/01/2017 19:18

Used to work on brac, Bol resort. Beautiful part of the world!

00100001 · 02/01/2017 19:20

Eat the pizza
drink the coffee!

FrameyMcFrame · 02/01/2017 19:22

Split
Amazing place

Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
Croatia virgin. Any tips please ?
FrameyMcFrame · 02/01/2017 19:39

Seconding Bol on Brac Island.

It's really easy to get to Bol from split, you can get the catermaran from split harbour directly over to the town. We didn't hire a car because you don't really need one on the islands, they're pretty small. Bol beaches are amazing. There's a monastery with its own beach... And another beach that sticks out into the sea like a tongue of sand. There's a beach every few paces. The sea is the most beautiful colour.
I'll dig out some more photos...

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 20:14

please do framey...it sounds fab

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 20:15

how far is Split from the airport and which airport would you fly to ?

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AnyFucker · 02/01/2017 20:16

the jet 2 website is verrrrry sloooowww Smile

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Bex107 · 02/01/2017 20:20

We went a couple of years ago, flew direct to Split from Gatwick for super-cheap (much cheaper than flying to Dubrovnik) and spent a few days there, absolutely gorgeous. There are shuttle buses running from the airport direct into town. Then got the ferry to Hvar and then Vis, Hvar was beautiful but pretty busy, Vis was tiny and remote but still gorgeous. Stayed in AirBnBs everywhere, they were fab. Would absolutely love to go back!

Bex107 · 02/01/2017 20:21

Bloody hell, not Gatwick, Stansted. Sorry, very tired Confused

FrameyMcFrame · 02/01/2017 20:27

Split town is about 20 mins from Split airport depending on traffic. It's easy to get a taxi or a bus into the town or straight down to the port where you can get boats out to the islands. Split is worth a good look around, it also has town beaches.

Godotsarrived · 02/01/2017 20:27

EasyJet fly from Gatwick and Luton to split. The flight time is about 2 hours. Croatia Shuttle is a great company who will take you into the centre of split.

From split you can take the catamaran to the islands. Jardolina ferries operate the cat. You can book cat tickets online.

Depending on what you want the islands offer lots to do. I love Hvar and Korcula. Both very different but very lovely.

Further south is Dubrovnik. World Heritage site. Stunning.

It's a beautiful country. I go every year :)