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Art Beat: Theater, holiday markets, art classes, music and the only West Coast art exhibition
Spotlight: ‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy’ Thursday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. All ages Tickets or call (425) 275-9595 Reminiscent of classic British pantomimes and blending physical comedy,...
Owner: Teresa Wippel
Sail Croatia’s Private Yacht Tours Go from Strength to Strength - New Lagoon Catamaran Joins Fleet
Sail Croatia has expanded its Private Yacht Tour fleet with the addition of a new Lagoon catamaran. Tiny Dancer, a 2026 build Lagoon 55, will join the Sail Croatia fleet next Spring, taking the total fleet size to 21 vessels, including 11 Lagoon...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
Croatia among top in Europe in flight growth
by croatiaweek October 16, 2025 in News Zadar Airport The number of commercial flights across the European Union in September 2025 remained just below pre-pandemic figures, but several countries, including Croatia, recorded strong growth....
Owner: Paul Musin
UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025
From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism The latest list of...
Owner: Tim Charlton
Greece Grows as a Top Destination for Czech Travelers
The GNTO’s workshop in Prague promoting Athens and the Region of Attica – (from left) SKY Express B2B Sales and Distribution Director Giorgos Balioukas, Head of the GNTO Poland-Czech Republic Office Dimitris Vassiliadis, Head of the Tourism...
Owner: Maria Theofanopoulou
Travel expert reveals where to go to experience sunshine all year long
A travel expert has shared twelve top countries to visit for every month of the year - each offering sun, sea and summer vibes without the hefty price tag. Rob Staines, who works for travel company On The Beach and has visited over 70 countries,...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Unforgettable Croatia launches new private island oyster tasting experience
Unforgettable Croatia has launched a new private island oyster tasting experience as part of its calls to Ston, at no additional cost on itineraries operating between Dubrovnik and Split. It transports guests via small boat from the medieval town...
Owner: David Hovenden & Dan Uglow
Beach erosion: What are the ten best beaches that could no longer exist in a hundred years' time?
Europe's coastal landscape could be completely reshaped in less than 100 years. Sea levels are rising at an increasingly faster rate, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned in one of its latest reports. It said that, between 2006 and...
Owner: Pedro Vargas David & Luís Santos
Croatia Tightens Rules for Foreign Workers
Pushback over foreign-language advertising is just one sign of Croatia’s problem with foreign labor as it desperately searches for young workers. “Home is closer than you think” shout billboards for the German supermarket chain Kaufland in Zagreb,...
Owner: Transition Media
Beauty Influencer Rachel Rigler and Her Mom Trade in Designer Stilettos for Sneex at Her Croatian Wedding
Beauty influencer Rachel Rigler married “Dynasty” star Adam Huber at the Brown Beach House in Trogir, Croatia, and made Sneex an integral part of their celebrations. For the ceremony held in September, Rigler walked down the aisle in a white...
Owner: Jay Penske
Travel trends for 2026 revealed - including reading retreats and farm stays
It comes as Expedia Group releases its Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel™. The annual global report highlights shifts in traveller behaviour and the destinations set to dominate itineraries in 2026. From Destinations of the Year to salvaged hotels...
Owner: Malcolm Denmark
Dubrovnik Expands Fibre Network to Accommodate Spike in Tourism
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Dubrovnik is one of the most-visited destinations in Croatia. It’s also becoming a bit of a filming hotspot, with Game of Thrones shooting a lot of scenes and panoramic shots at the location. This has led to a boom in tourism, which has put...
Owner: Mark Thomas
UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development
From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism. The latest list...
Owner: Henri Roelings
Croatia’s passport among world’s most powerful in latest ranking
by croatiaweek October 15, 2025 in News Croatia has been ranked eighth in the world on the latest Henley Passport Index. The Henley Passport Index, which is updated quarterly, ranks global passports based on the number of destinations their...
Owner: Paul Musin
Croatian Passport More Powerful Than USA, Equal With British
October the 15th, 2025 – Croatia is continuing to climb up the Henley Passport Index rankings. The Croatian passport is now more powerful than the US passport, which has dropped off the top 10 list completely for the first time ever. Just over 30...
Owner: Paul Bradbury
Synergy – The Retreat Show 2025 welcomes delegation to Sardinia and announces Croatia for 2026 event
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in Sardinia, welcoming nearly 300 attendees from 53 countries in a programme of workshops, panels and discussions that explored the theme, The Role of the Arts in...
Owner: Elizabeth Terry
Rolling Loud CEO Matt Zingler Is Selling His Splashy Miami Beach Compound for $19 Million
Matt Zingler isn’t just moving beats—he’s moving real estate. The cofounder and CEO of Rolling Loud, a.k.a. the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, just listed his waterfront compound in Miami Beach for $18.9 million, and it’s every bit as extra as...
Owner: Jay Penske
Roman Forum in Zadar is the Oldest in the Eastern Adriatic
November the 3rd, 2025 – The magnificent Roman Forum in glorious Zadar is actually the oldest in the entire eastern Adriatic, dating from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. As Putni kofer/Ivana Vasarevic writes, when he visited Zadar in...
Owner: Paul Bradbury
First Destination by Hyatt in Croatia opening
by croatiaweek October 21, 2025 in News (Photo: Sealeven Hotel & Residences) The Opatija Riviera is set to welcome a new luxury landmark as Sealeven Hotel & Residences joins the prestigious Destination by Hyatt collection, marking the brand’s...
Owner: Paul Musin
Mum borrows £15k to get son home after 40ft balcony fall in Croatia
A mum says she's been forced to take out a £15,000 loan to get her son home after he fell 40ft from a hotel balcony. Sarah Hannington's son Will Hannington had flown to Dubrovnik in Croatia on September 24 to enjoy a week in the sun with friends,...
Owner: Reach PLC