Page 12 - Boca Exposure - December '22

Page 12, Boca Exposure
Travel: Postcards From Jessica

By Jessica Flores. Jessica has Visiting Croatia on a cruise ship will give you a taste Trogir: Half an hour up the coast from Split, this tiny
worked in the travel and tourism of this culturally rich country, but it would not compare island city is like a miniature Dubrovnik, shaped by nearly
industry for well over a decade. to what you can see beyond these walled coastal cities. If four centuries of Venetian rule and thoroughly unspoiled.
She holds both Bachelor’s and you want to go beyond the Instagram selfies of the Game Surrounded by water, Trogir feels more like Venice than
Master’s Degrees in Hospitality of Thrones locations and enrich yourself into the towns any other outpost along the Dalmatian Coast. When Trogir
& Tourism Management. As that offer so much more with few people, then I highly was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the
owner of AWAY Travel in Boca recommend entertaining a land tour instead. citation described the city as “an excellent example of a
Raton, Jessica and staff bring Your Road Map To Croatia medieval town.”
25 years of personal travel Dubrovnik. Most everyone has heard of, or even Even if you’re not into quaint cobblestone streets and
experience to an exclusive visited, Dubrovnik and probably enjoyed this mini palm-lined waterfront promenades, the Cathedral of St.
clientele looking for luxury medieval town set directly on the coast and fortified by a Lawrence – with its iconic Venetian-style bell tower and
travel planning. Ready for your huge stone wall. This city is easily navigated, but having extravagant Radovan’s Portal – should put Trogir on your
own journey to begin? Visit: www.travelwithaway.com Email a guide is favorable to completely understand the local Dalmatian bucket list.
Me: Jessica@travelwithaway.com or Call: (877) 493-AWAY. history and architecture. Also, the best time to avoid the Zadar: Lodged between a photogenic yacht-filled
heaviest crowds is by exploring this old town before and harbor and the island-spangled Adriatic, Zadar’s old town
To: Luxury Travelers after the high tide of cruise ship passengers at dawn or offers a setting every bit as magical as Dubrovnik.
From: Croatia–One Of Europe’s Most late evening. From a ruined Roman forum and Romanesque
Popular Destinations Split: Encircled by factories and sprawling suburbs, churches to its sturdy Venetian walls and an occasional
Split isn’t the most attractive Dalmatian destination, communist-era structure that almost looks vintage, the old
but there is plenty to ponder. The city’s pride and joy town’s architecture is a mashup of the various people who
is Diocletian’s Palace, erected in the 4th century A.D. have ruled Zadar over the years. And there is something
and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Split’s waterfront special about the city at dusk as lights twinkle around the
bustles with ferries bound for popular Adriatic islands harbor, the waterfront sea organ plays a wave-generated
such as Brač, Hvar and outlandishly handsome Vis, where tune, and the old town’s cafes and bars spring to life.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was filmed on location Traveler’s Note: When the summer wind comes
(rather than real-life Greece). blowing in the Dalmatian Coast, the award-winning
Pula: One of the northernmost cities of the Croatian beaches of Croatia earn the blue flag status for their
coast, Pula lies along the western edge of the Istrian remarkable purity on land and in the sea. Much of this
Peninsula, not far from Venice. A star-shaped Renaissance is thanks to the white pebbles that cover most beaches
castle crowns the old town. But Pula’s claim to fame is in the country, keeping the water a clear, jewelry-grade
Roman relics. Nearly 2,000 years after it was built, Pula tone of turquoise.
Arena remains one of the world’s best-preserved Roman Wheels Up: So, if you want to change up your mode
Pack Your Bags: As many of you might not know, structures. Nowadays, the colossal stadium provides a of travel, I highly recommend that Croatia is a perfect
Croatia pre-pandemic was a hot spot destination. In 2019, venue for plays, concerts and the annual outdoor Pula destination to switch from cruise to land touring. Why take
over three million tourists poured into the fabled walled Film Festival. a slice of pizza when you can eat the whole pie? There is
towns along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Well, now again Ston: Just an hour’s drive up the coast from so much more to Croatia than the high tourist cities of the
the warning lights are glowing as local authorities expect Dubrovnik, Ston is one of Dalmatia’s best-kept secrets. coast. The best part is, your touring can be done in total
that number to expand over the next few years. Founded by the ancient Illyrians, the laidback seaside luxury. Expert private guides, five-star hotel/resorts, and
This rise in visitation is unfortunately going to be village is renowned for its stone walls and incredible some of the best dining options in the world. Hopefully,
fueled by a new cruise ship terminal in the popular town seafood. Like a Croatian version of the Great Wall of I have given you enough reasons to visit this amazing
of Dubrovnik, which will handle five ships at once. So I China, the 14th century battlements crawl up and over a country, so now is the time to start your travel planning!
know this probably sounds like a place you don’t wait to mountain behind the village. It takes a few hours to trek Wishing You Safe Travels,
go to ... but hear me out. Europe’s longest fortified structure (3.5 miles). Jessica

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