Archive for the ‘Croatia’ Category

What’s New for Travelers in Croatia in 2010

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OPENED IN ZAGREB The Zagreb Museum of Contemporary Art was founded in 1954. Construction of a new museum building began in 2003, and after 6 years it was completed. Grand opening was on December 10, 2009. The Museum of Contemporary Art houses about 12,000 contemporary art works, created by Croatian and [...]

January 12, 2010   Posted in: Croatia

Events to Enjoy in Croatia this Holiday Season 2009

OPEN-AIR NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS In the past decade, it became a tradition in Croatia to celebrate the arrival of New Year on main city squares with famous performers taking part and ringing in the New Year with visitors, continuing with the open-air party till early morning hours. Tens of thousands of locals and visitors [...]

December 3, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

If you wake up in Croatia this September

By Nelson Alcantara | September, 2009 Croatia is not one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but should you want to know what’s going on in this Balkan nation in the coming month, look no further. The New York office of Croatian National Tourist has compiled the below list to help you.

September 11, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

Croatia wants its share of medical tourism market

By Zoran Radosavljevic | September, 2009: RIJEKA, Croatia – Maria Giudita Coffen did not mind driving for three hours to get her teeth fixed at half price in Croatia. “I am here for the first time but I’ve heard from friends that it’s really good and it is certainly 40 percent cheaper than in Italy,” she [...]

September 8, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

Travel Tidbits from Croatia 2009

THE ZADAR SEA Zadar, September 1- October 31 What is it like to live by the sea, live the tidal cycles and depend on directions of the wind? People living by the sea want nothing more. The sea is their life, their greatest love and their best friend. The event celebrating the tradition of living [...]

September 3, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

Great potential for development of Macedonian tourism

The Macedonian Ministry of Economy granted Denar 80,000 (about EUR 1,300) to the ‘Vrelo’ Diving Club in support of its activities for exploring the underwater Vrelo cave of the Canyon of Matka.

August 18, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

Medical Tourists Head to Croatia, Armenia or Turkmenistan

Central and Eastern European countries are quickly developing their medical tourism. The countries offer cheaper yet quality health care and they are easily accessible from Western Europe. The biggest attraction for medical tourists is almost always the cheaper price. Sometimes the cost of a surgery in Eastern Europe may be even 70 per cent cheaper [...]

July 28, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

This Summer, the Place to be is Croatia

            DUBROVNIK SUMMER FESTIVAL Dubrovnik, July 10 – August 25 Croatia’s premier cultural event: an international festival of music, theatre and dance in beautiful city of Dubrovnik. This year’s Festival is dedicated to Marin Drzic, famous poet born in Dubrovnik 500 years ago. The unique ambient of the closed and [...]

July 2, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

Native Americans in Croatia? Movies Come Alive.

Winnetou, the Native American chief and hero is one of the most admired fictional personalities. Now, he comes alive in the wonderful region of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia – alongside with an entire Indian village. What a great attraction.  

June 30, 2009   Posted in: Croatia

What’s new in Croatia this Summer

RIJEKA SUMMER NIGHTS Rijeka, June 30 – July 23 Operas, concerts, drama and dance performances will transform Rijeka into international cultural center for duration of the festival. Many renowned performers and artists will take part in Rijeka Summer Nights, with performances taking place on many locations throughout the city.            

June 3, 2009   Posted in: Croatia