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Over the past few years, Western Europeans have woken up to the idea that Croatia is not a country of civil strife and only packaged holiday-makers. So, here is our first guide to show the independent visitor to Croatia some truly special places to stay. Venetian and Habsburg villas transformed into boutique hotels and Communist-era hotels, renovated and injected with a new buzz. Some 200 hotels are listed, including guesthouses and villas on both the mainland and islands, plus 7 maps and over 400 colour photos.
When compiling our guides we look for owners, homes and hotels that we like – and we are fiercely subjective in our choices. 'Special' for us is not about the number of creature comforts, but relates to many elements that make a place 'work'. The way guests are treated comes as high on our list as the setting, the architecture and the food.
“If you haven't seen the Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay series yet, you're in for a treat.”
A Place in the Sun
“Renowned hotel critic”
The Sunday Times
“Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay series has useful, more idiosyncratic choices”
The Telegraph
“If you want to stay somewhere weird and wonderful, turn to Sawday's”
Sunday Times Travel Magazine
“Alastair Sawday's books never fail to fascinate”
Choice Magazine
Lisa Plumridge is an experienced travel editor who has lived in various European cities. She has recently fallen for Croatia and produced this guide with determination and gusto.
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