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June 19, 2013, 10:36 pm
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Dubrovnik, with its red tiled roofs and sparkling blue sea, is quintessentially Mediterranean. Once a mere stop on cruise circuits, the so-called pearl of the Adriatic is quickly becoming a destination in its own right thanks to its stunning scenery and rich history. Dubrovnik is creating a buzz as a celebrity vacation destination, and it recently snagged second place among the ten most talked about travel destinations on Facebook.

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Kites, Reggae and Vintage — this week in Croatia

This week takes us out of mid-June, as can be seen by Europe’s improving weather and the increasing number of events held in Croatia. There is a lot to do in the country, and here are our picks for the next seven days.   Lovers of music and dance will have their day in the more...

Le petiti festival

Le Petit Festival du Theatre – The Beauty of Women

From June 21st-28th, the beautiful city of Dubrovnik hosts its annual Le Petit Festival du Theatre. The festival, which also includes art exhibitions and literary events in addition to theatrical performances, is organized to showcase international creative initiatives and to create opportunities for networking in Croatia and on the European and global art scene.   more...

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Hot this week – what to do around Croatia

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Dj Antoine

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Park Orsula Music Festival

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Game of Thrones tour launched in Dubrovnik

The fantasy series “Game of Thrones” has become a cultural phenomenon, loved even by people who usually don’t like sword fights and castle sieges. It has also become a big commercial for Croatian tourism, as much of the series has been filmed in Dubrovnik.   Fans of the series visiting the ancient coastal city can more...

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Photo gallery: Tourists already flocking to Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik has skyrocketed to tourism stardom in just the last few years. Since then, it has been winning awards and gaining numerous spots on “must-see” destination lists in prominent international magazines and newspapers. Dubrovnik’s allure is hard to resist, which is why many tourists already find themselves drawn to the city even before the summer season officially begins.

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The old city of Cavtat and how it got its name

In far south of Croatian territory lays Cavtat, the center of the Konavle region and a town whose residents founded Dubrovnik. Initially called Epidaurus, the modern name comes from Latin Civitas Vetus, meaning “The Old City.”   Oral tradition speaks of princess Cavtislava, whose father intended to marry her off to the first nobleman who more...

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Johnny Galecki sighted in Dubrovnik

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Where to go and what to do this week in Croatia

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