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  • Top Destination 2012: Number 5 (Lonely Planet)
  • Best Islands in Europe 2011: Number 8 (Conde Nast)
  • Top Destination in Croatia 2011: Number 1 (Vecernji List)
  • Paradise on Earth: Absolutely (Everyone who Visits)

Latest Blog Articles

  • Relax in Style on Hvar at One of Europe's Top 20 Beaches

    Relax in Style on Hvar at One of Europe's Top 20 Beaches

    Author Paul

    Taking a closer look at Suncani Hvar's Bonj les Bains, which was named in The Times' top 20 beaches in Europe in 2020. 

  • Hvar Property: What is For Sale in Dol?

    Hvar Property: What is For Sale in Dol?

    Author Paul

    The third in an occasional series looking at properties for sale on Hvar, as offered by leading real estate agency,  Balustrade Estates.

  • The Cod Captain at Kod Kapetana: Great Fish, Great Location, Great Guy

    The Cod Captain at Kod Kapetana: Great Fish, Great Location, Great Guy

    Author Paul

    My friend Tony knew a lot about fish when we first came to Hvar, and the 'Cod Captain' was his gastronomic paradise. 

  • Hvar Wine Assocation Exhibiting at Zagreb Food and Wine Festival

    Hvar Wine Assocation Exhibiting at Zagreb Food and Wine Festival

    Author Paul

    A strong Hvar presence is expected at the Croatian Food and Wine Festival from March 2-4.

  • Looking for a Cover Photo for the 2012 Hvar Guidebook

    Looking for a Cover Photo for the 2012 Hvar Guidebook

    Author Paul

    The search for a cover for the 2012 edition of Hvar: An Insider's Guide to Croatia's Premier Island is on.

  • Ten Great Tours on Hvar Island for 2012

    Ten Great Tours on Hvar Island for 2012

    Author Paul

    There is so much to discover on Hvar. Here are ten great tours if you can tear yourself away from the beach. 

  • New for 2012: Wine, Cheese, Olives, History in the UNESCO Zone

    New for 2012: Wine, Cheese, Olives, History in the UNESCO Zone

    Author Paul

    The perfect introduction to the UNESCO Stari Grad Plain, with wine, cheese, olives and history, in this new tour offered by Hvar Touristik. 

  • Photo Blog: Lanterna in Stari Grad at Dusk

    Photo Blog: Lanterna in Stari Grad at Dusk

    Author Paul

    Laterna, Stari Grad at 1800 on 25.02.2012, by Majda Lucic Lavcevic.

  • Total Hvar Newsletter March 2012

    Total Hvar Newsletter March 2012

    Author Paul

    News from the island of Hvar: events, new initiatives, and some local features.

  • Dalmatia's Favourite Vegetable? A Blitva (Swiss Chard) Recipe

    Dalmatia's Favourite Vegetable? A Blitva (Swiss Chard) Recipe

    Author Paul

    The most popular and nutritious vegetable in Dalmatia? Introducing blitva, or Swiss chard, and how to prepare one of Hvar's most popular side dishes. 

  • Total Hvar Interviewed by Slobodna Dalmacija

    Total Hvar Interviewed by Slobodna Dalmacija

    Author Paul

    The back page of yesterday's regional daily, Slobodna Dalmacija, was a feature on Total Hvar and the forthcoming guidebook. 

  • What Snow? Spring is in the Air!

    What Snow? Spring is in the Air!

    Author Paul

    Was it really snowing a few days ago? Hvar is back to its glorious best, weather-wise, and the Spring flowers are out in force. 

  • The Most Dangerous Phrase in the Croatian Language

    The Most Dangerous Phrase in the Croatian Language

    Part 17 of Notes on a Small Island: Expat Living on Hvar, Author Paul

    Part 17 of Notes on a Small Island, an expat's journey from Somalia to life on Hvar. The most dangerous phrase in the Croatian language (includes link to Part 1)

  • Restaurant diVino, the Most Romantic Dining in Hvar Town?

    Restaurant diVino, the Most Romantic Dining in Hvar Town?

    Author Paul

    A leafy restaurant elevated above the Hvar Town waterfront with uninterrupted views of the Pakleni Islands - is there a more romantic restaurant than diVino?

  • Looking for Free Hvar Accommodation? Why not Couchsurf?

    Looking for Free Hvar Accommodation? Why not Couchsurf?

    Author Paul

    Couchsurfing may not be as established as elsewhere in Europe, but there are places to stay on Hvar, and people to meet.

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Hvar: An Insider's Guide

The first comprehensive guidebook for the island of Hvar is now available. Written by a British expat resident on Hvar since 2003, Hvar: An Insider's Guide to Croatia's Premier Island covers all the essential details for your holiday on Hvar, including getting there and around, where to eat, drink and sleep, full activities guide and cultural festival details.  Available on Kindle, PDF, iPhone app and paperback.

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