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Adventurer, writer, spy, soldier, philosopher, poet, lover (the list goes on)… there aren’t many in history whose lives have captured the imagination to quite the same extent as Casanova. Born in 1725, Giacomo Girolamo Casanova is one of Venice’s most legendary historical figures, infamous for his romantic conquests but also celebrated for his adventures and […]

If you’re planning a holiday in Istria, you won’t want to miss the chance to discover beautiful Motuvon. We’ve lined up a new and exciting way to explore the village and surrounding area: on a fun scooter tour through the Croatian countryside! Keep reading to find out more about our new Vespa tours, which are […]

Want to get more from your Croatia holiday? Renting a car is a great way to explore Croatia, and we’ve got some exciting news that will make getting behind the wheel even easier! We’re pleased to tell you that to celebrate our new partnership with leading car rental company Nova, you can now receive an […]

Snaking its way through the heart of one of the world’s most atmospheric cities, the Venice Grand Canal is a busy waterway and romantic backdrop in equal measure. As the largest and most famous of Venice’s extensive network of canals, there are lots of interesting things to learn about the city’s busiest thoroughfare. Here are […]

Venice in the rain: what to do? It’s just as easy to pass the time when it’s raining in Venice as it is on a sunny day, and today we’re sharing some of our favourite ideas for rainy days in this magical city. 1. Ca’ Rezzonico Take refuge from the rain by discovering 18th century […]

If you fancy relaxing in the sun to the tunes of some of your favourite bands and DJs at a Croatia music festival this year, you’re in luck. As if you needed any more reason to pay a visit to Croatia this summer, here are some of the best festivals to combine with your holiday […]

Venice is extra special after nightfall, when the heat of the day subsides and the city takes on an entirely different atmosphere. Whether you want to indulge in the city’s finest palazzos or you’re simply on the lookout for free things to do in Venice at night, here are some of our favourite evening pastimes […]

Tourists looking for blue sea and deep green pinewood forests arrive here, many on our fast ferries from Venice, and return home with their eyes filled with beauty. They are never let down. In this article, we will reveal some of the most interesting things about this peninsula and introduce you to Istria’s unexpected wonders […]

City breaks don’t get much more romantic than Venice. Its atmospheric canals and historic buildings mean it has romance written all over it, and it’s not hard to see why it’s the place George Clooney chose to get married. From sampling the local cuisine in romantic restaurants in Venice to exploring more of the lagoon, […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of traversing the waterways of Venice with the one you love, by day or by night, ‘gondola ride in Venice’ should be firmly on your itinerary. Gondolas are undoubtedly one of the things that makes Venice so unique, but how much do you know about these distinctive boats? Here are some […]