Croatia, across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, is still overshadowed by its neighbour to the west as well as other European hotspots like Greece and Portugal. This is good news for travellers in search of a Mediterranean holiday without the crowds.&nbsp;Its unique location, on the border of western and eastern Europe, and landscape, a chain of dramatic mountains that fall into the sea, make Croatia a treat for history lovers, foodies and those craving an active adventure.&nbsp;&nbsp;In cities like Split and Dubrovnik, as well as small towns all along the coast, you’ll walk through centuries of history touched by the Greeks, Romans and Venetians. You’ll enjoy a cuisine that is influenced by incredibly fresh seafood as well as heartier dishes with Balkan roots. And then there’s the star of the show: the Adriatic.&nbsp;With over 1,200 islands along its coastline, to truly see Croatia you must do so from the sparkling blue water. Relaxing nights spent on a luxury yacht are the perfect pairing for days filled with cycling and exploring.&nbsp;Intrigued? Here’s a preview of the surprises that lie ahead when you visit this special country.

<h3>Discover a growing wine industry&nbsp;</h3>Croatia has four wine regions, with Dalmatia being the most notable. Each region makes reds and whites, and each has their specialties. In Dalmatia, pošip (pronounced po-ship) is the star, a fresh and citrusy white. Red fans will want to sip on a bright plavac mali. One of the region’s best wineries is Grgić – just <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/trip/scheduled/dalmatian-coast-active" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">one of the winery stops</a> B&amp;R trips make while exploring all that the coast has to offer.

<h3>Embrace the laid-back attitude of island life&nbsp;</h3>Croatians have a word pomalo that means take it easy. But it’s embraced as a way of life, especially on the islands dotting the country's coastline. Here relaxation is the top priority of the day. A coffee sipped slowly in the morning, a leisurely picnic lunch with views of the water and crickets chirping in the trees, a nap in a lounger as you unwind after a day of cycling. When in Croatia, do as the locals do.

<h3>Enjoy farm-to-table meals at every time of day&nbsp;</h3>It’s hard to find a fresher food scene than the one in Croatia. Thanks to the country’s warm climate and rich agricultural traditions, ultra-local ingredients power the under-the-radar food scene, which has both Mediterranean and Balkan influences. The seafood scene is particularly notable. Thanks to incredibly clear waters along the coast, fishers in Croatia deliver tuna, scampi, mussels, oysters and more every day. Indulge in the catch of the day as you island hop, including oysters scooped up fresh from the sea.

<h3>Discover your very own private beach&nbsp;</h3>While many flock to the famous Zlatni Rat, the peninsula-like beach on the island of Brač that shifts with the current, the country’s many islands and coves make it easy to find hidden pebbled beaches to enjoy all for yourself. On our <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/destination/europe/croatia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Scheduled trips</a>, the crew has a few of their own favourite secluded beaches. Sip on a glass of local wine and grab a beach blanket, then find a spot to savour the stunning sunsets over the Adriatic’s crystal-clear water.&nbsp;Explore more by diving into our <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/destination/europe/croatia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Croatia itineraries</a>.

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<h2>A Villa That Gives Back</h2>
Although Korta Katarina&#8217;s roots run deep in offering guests unparalleled luxury, the first of its kind in Orebić, its philosophy still remains ingrained in engaging with its local community.
&#8220;All of our employees are from Orebić—the villa is a real source of pride for the people of the village, many of them are employed there—even during COVID, we never made layoffs, and we paid them the whole time,&#8221; Mr. Anderson said. “The greatest reward is the people we work with. We’re very proud of what we’ve done.
<figure id="attachment_48789" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48789" style="width: 960px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-48789 size-full" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Korta-Katarina-Orebic.png" alt="Villa Korta Katarina And Winery" width="960" height="600" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Korta-Katarina-Orebic.png 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Korta-Katarina-Orebic-250x156.png 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Korta-Katarina-Orebic-480x300.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Korta-Katarina-Orebic-768x480.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-48789" class="wp-caption-text">Views of the Adriatic from Korta Katarina&#8217;s patio</figcaption></figure>
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<h2>The Future of Korta Katarina </h2>
<figure id="attachment_48730" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48730" style="width: 480px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-48730 size-medium" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Adriatic-1-480x300.png" alt="Orebic" width="480" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Adriatic-1-480x300.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Adriatic-1-250x156.png 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Adriatic-1-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Adriatic-1.png 960w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-48730" class="wp-caption-text">Cruising the Adriatic Sea</figcaption></figure>
So, just how bright is the future of tourism for Orebić? With lots of talk about the Pelješac Bridge finally connecting southeast Croatia to the rest of the country, there’s sure to be a rise in visitors wishing to cast anchor and unearth the secrets of this dreamlike town. According to Mr. Anderson, this is marvellous news for Korta Katarina, as completion of the bridge will cut down the amount of travel time to get to Orebić by a third. It would appear as if venturing off-the-beaten-path in Orebić—and savouring the exuberance of Korta Katarina—is a voyage that’s slowly creeping out of the shadows to compete with its glitzy neighbour Dubrovnik.
If enjoying fine wine and gourmet cuisine over panoramas of the sparkling Adriatic sound enticing, a stay at Korta Katarina is a must. <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/start-planning/">Get in touch with Tom</a> to see how he can craft your idyllic getaway to Croatia.

<h2>A Labour of Love</h2>
Six months later, the Anderson’s were offered a jaw-dropping property that was taken back by the government.
&#8220;A four-story hotel—and it&#8217;s empty, and they&#8217;re willing to sell it to you—if you promise you&#8217;ll rebuild it,'&#8221; he was told.
<figure id="attachment_48777" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48777" style="width: 480px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-48777 size-medium" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Korta-Katarina-Winery-Villa-480x300.png" alt="Korta Katarina &amp; Winery Villa" width="480" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Korta-Katarina-Winery-Villa-480x300.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Korta-Katarina-Winery-Villa-250x156.png 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Korta-Katarina-Winery-Villa-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Croatia-Korta-Katarina-Winery-Villa.png 960w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-48777" class="wp-caption-text">Villa Korta Katarina &amp; Winery in Orebić, Croatia</figcaption></figure>
Mr. Anderson said yes.
And with that, the Anderson&#8217;s purchased the well-known Rivijera hotel, a sumptuous seaside villa nestled on the shores of the shimmering Adriatic.
&#8220;We suddenly had this little piece of heaven—a building we have sitting on top of a hill overlooking the Adriatic—with the promise to put it back into service,&#8221; Mr. Anderson said.
After an intense labour of love and almost a decades-worth of planning, one of Croatia&#8217;s most exclusive properties was on the horizon. <a href="https://www.kortakatarina.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Korta Katarina</a>, member of Relais &amp; Châteaux, finally opened its doors in 2018.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-48751 size-large" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Villa-Korta-Katarina-And-Winery-Gallery-750x600.png" alt="Villa Korta Katarina And Winery Gallery" width="750" height="600" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Villa-Korta-Katarina-And-Winery-Gallery-750x600.png 750w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Villa-Korta-Katarina-And-Winery-Gallery-375x300.png 375w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Villa-Korta-Katarina-And-Winery-Gallery-768x614.png 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Villa-Korta-Katarina-And-Winery-Gallery.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
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<h2>The Space</h2>
<img loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-48718 size-medium" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner-2-Korta-Katarina-bathroom-480x300.png" alt="" width="480" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner-2-Korta-Katarina-bathroom-480x300.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner-2-Korta-Katarina-bathroom-250x156.png 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner-2-Korta-Katarina-bathroom-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Banner-2-Korta-Katarina-bathroom.png 960w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" />This secluded property is so much more than your average hotel. Consisting of a winery, vineyard, the villa and even a 201 ft luxury yacht, every room has a story to tell at Korta Katarina. These stories are illustrated through the refined antiques and elegant attention to detail found around every corner. Through its serene splashes <img loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-48719 size-medium" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KK-Villa-480x300.png" alt="Korta Katarina Winery" width="480" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KK-Villa-480x300.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KK-Villa-250x156.png 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KK-Villa-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KK-Villa.png 960w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" />of pastel blues, milky whites and sandy ivory coating every inch of its interior. And best of all, through its <a href="https://www.kortakatarinawinery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sustainably farmed vineyards</a> and lavish collection of KK award-winning vintages—a favourite among the locals.
&#8220;Years went on; we started our winery—we made wine in the building. Eventually, we decided to <img loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-48720 size-medium" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/winery-KK-480x300.png" alt="Korta Katarina Wine" width="480" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/winery-KK-480x300.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/winery-KK-250x156.png 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/winery-KK-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/winery-KK.png 960w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" />move it adjacent to the building, but co-join it with the villa,&#8221; Mr. Anderson said. &#8220;We make a limited production of 60,000 bottles per year—most of it sold in Croatia, though we do export to some areas in the US.&#8221;
Today, Korta Katarina hosts gastronomy wine tastings paired with an upscale introduction to Croatian cuisine. Guests also have the option to sample some of Orebić&#8217;s most palatable delicacies with trips to local oyster farms—the perfect combination of salty seawater and freshwater makes this an idyllic experience. And after exuberant days of soaking up the sunshine, guests can revel in the little touches of luxury and personalization that the Anderson&#8217;s put into every aspect of the villa, including the bedtime stories found on each room’s pillow come day&#8217;s end.
Korta Katarina’s prime location ensures there’s no shortage of activity for all levels. Cruise to Korčula by speedboat to embark on a bike ride through Pošip vineyard, the region’s finest white variety. Walk the longest walls in Europe in the 14thC town of Ston. Kayak, kitesurf and scuba dive along the coast of the turquoise Adriatic. No matter what the day calls for, the area is ripe with adventure for even the most intrepid of travellers.

Spectacular Stays: Villa Korta Katarina & Winery

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<h2>Travel with Personal and Community Impact</h2>
Experience Designer: <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/experts/christine-tucker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christine Tucker</a>
During this year&#8217;s slow down in travel, our Africa Expert, Christine Tucker, shifted her focus to strengthening relationships with our local partners in order to offer our travellers even more meaningful connections with the places they visit. She&#8217;s also been working on ways she can ensure as much money as possible stays in local communities on future trips.
One such way Christine has tackled this is through an initiative she&#8217;s started outside of B&amp;R with her business partner, Gadi Habumugisha, called Two Fires. Together, they&#8217;ve created a social enterprise for East African creatives to provide photography services for corporate and NGO sectors in Rwanda. A portion of the agency&#8217;s profits will be donated to funding a gallery being constructed in Musanze, the hub Gorilla-viewing tourism in Rwanda, to further bond travellers with where they&#8217;re visiting. You can <a href="https://www.twofirescreativegroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">learn more about Christine and Gabi&#8217;s project here</a>. 
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-47878" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Rwanda.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="470" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Rwanda.jpg 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Rwanda-250x156.jpg 250w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Rwanda-480x300.jpg 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Rwanda-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px" />
Africa has started to welcome visitors back across its borders. Almost all of the eastern side of the continent is now open, including countries like Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Nowhere in the world has endured challenges from the loss of tourism quite like the African continent. So If you&#8217;re looking for your next trip to make a lasting impact—not only on you but on the destination you visit—then Africa&#8217;s the place to consider. 
With all 2020 bookings moved to 2021, in addition to everything that was already booked for 2021, space is tight, so start planning now if you&#8217;re looking ahead to 2022. Christine has colleagues who have seen first-hand how Africa has taken impressive measures to ensure the safety of their guests, with new protocols and rigorous attention to detail.
<h2>A Rise in Domestic Travel </h2>
Experience Designer: <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/experts/annik-boulva/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Annik Boulva</a>
Based in Utah, Annik has been our go-to resource for trips to the American Southwest for over a decade. However, doubling as our expert for our most popular regions in France, the United States often took the backburner as travellers preferred to venture across the Atlantic rather than explore their own backyard. 
But because of travel restrictions imposed by the European Union, that wasn&#8217;t possible in 2020. This meant more Americans opted to explore their home country instead.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-47871" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Utah-960x576.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="451" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Utah.jpg 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Utah-480x288.jpg 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TravelTips2021Utah-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px" />
Recently, Annik orchestrated a family stay at the <a href="https://aubergeresorts.com/bluesky/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lodge at Blue Sky</a>, a luxury private ranch in the mountains of Utah, outside Salt Lake City. The group took over the property for a secluded vacation in the heart of nature. 
Guided by her expertise, Annik helped facilitate daily excursions and activities for the family and acted as a personal concierge and liaison between the travellers and the property, ensuring important details like babysitters, dinner reservations and tweaking events to make them suitable for children were all taken care of. 
Annik is now looking at more ways of showing Americans a new side of their home country, such as a private houseboat charter on Lake Powell or luxury camping on the secluded North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
<h2>Travel Tips: Things to keep in mind when planning your next trip</h2>
Meticulous planning under the current global circumstances is more important than ever. Relying on spontaneity is not really an option with most things requiring an advanced booking. The upside, however, is that there is bound to be fewer people, allowing for a potentially crowd-free holiday. Here are a few of our tips to consider for your next trip.
Get started earlier than you think you should
With everything from 2020 being postponed, there’s a pent-up demand for future travel. Hot times for travel like the Holiday Season of 2021 and even 2022 are already filling up. 
Consider back up options
Something to be mindful of when you plan early is that unpredictable changes can occur. New regulations could have destinations closing their borders or implementing a quarantine at the last minute, so you&#8217;ll want to be flexible when it comes to the possibility of going somewhere new.
We saw this happen this year with a self-guided trip to Burgundy switching to Puglia after the UK imposed quarantine restrictions for citizens returning from France. Our team jumped into action by rebooking all their events just a week before departure.
Remember the finer details
With many new measures in place to ensure social distancing, you’ll have to be diligent about booking everything from a dinner reservation to an elliptical at the gym and time at the pool. (Or, let us be diligent about the details for you!)
Book with confidence
From your airline tickets to your in-destination activities, booking services with flexible cancellation policies and updated terms of service to ensure your safety is a top priority. <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/what-to-expect-travel-with-br/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Take a look at this page</a> for more information on how we&#8217;ve responded to COVID-19, and for any other questions, <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch</a>.

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<h2>Explore Everything the Light Touches in Slovenia</h2>
One thing that comes to mind when I think of Slovenia is that its diversity stands out most: you can stand on the beach and bask in the warmth of the sun, all while looking at the snow-capped mountains that you’ll ski a day or two later.
Speaking of skiing, the Julian Alps is the main attraction in the winter months, with some of the best alpine and Nordic skiing in the world, and many world championships hosted here. In the summer, take to the mountains for some excellent via ferrata routes. Over in Planica, where you can find one of the world’s best ski jumps, one of <a href="https://www.kranjska-gora.si/en/events/winter-events/ski-flying-in-planica-and-open-air-planica">Slovenia’s biggest parties</a> takes place every March, complete with a festival atmosphere and jumpers doing what they do best.
But you can do practically any activity in Slovenia, blessed as it is with its mountains and nature. Excellent hiking and biking abound, as well as water activities: paddleboarding on lakes, world-class rafting and kayaking its rivers—which are also an avid angler’s haven for fly-fishing.
<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41867 aligncenter" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hiking-slovenia-960.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="639" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hiking-slovenia-960.jpg 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hiking-slovenia-960-451x300.jpg 451w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hiking-slovenia-960-768x511.jpg 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hiking-slovenia-960-901x600.jpg 901w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
<h2>Buzzworthy: The Beekeeping Culture of Slovenia</h2>
<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41873 alignright" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/carniolan-bee356.jpg" alt="" width="356" height="238" />Unless you really, really love bees, you might not know that the Carniolan honeybee—native to Slovenia, southern Austria, Croatia and beyond—is one of the most popular bees to keep if you are an apiarist. These hard workers are beloved for their non-aggressive nature, resistance to disease, and ability to adjust population levels based upon nectar availability.
Considering the recent <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/magazine/insect-apocalypse.html">New York Times article on the ‘insect apocalypse’</a> and the press that colony collapse disorder has received over the years, it’s heartening to know in some places that the practice of beekeeping is alive and well, especially in Slovenia.
Slovene hives are stacked neatly on top of each other, protected from the elements with tidy roofs and even decorated with charming folkloric paintings on the sides, thanks to the influence of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Jan%C5%A1a">Anton Janša</a>, a pioneer of modern apiculture.  Most cultivate bees as a hobby, and at most, part-time, all with the utmost respect and care for their bees. Our local friend, Miha Gantar, says “every 200th person in Slovenia is a beekeeper!”
<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41874 aligncenter" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/beehives-960.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="425" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/beehives-960.jpg 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/beehives-960-480x213.jpg 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/beehives-960-768x340.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
<h2>Ride Like a Royal: Home of the Lipizzan Horse</h2>
In Slovenia’s Karst region, you’ll find the home of the legendary Lipizzan (or Lipica) horse, which is descended from just six Spanish stallions and 24 broodmares. Closely associated with the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and developed by the ruling Habsburgs of Austria, the horse is known for its power and agility in military pursuits and for their skills in classical dressage.
Make your way to Lipica, Slovenia to visit the original home of this breed. The Lipica Stud Farm was established with the support of the Habsburgs in 1580, and you can even take a private riding lesson (or simply meet the horses) at this hallowed institution.
<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41868 aligncenter" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/horses960.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="508" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/horses960.jpg 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/horses960-480x254.jpg 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/horses960-768x406.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />
<h2><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41869 alignright" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/food-356.jpg" alt="" width="356" height="534" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/food-356.jpg 356w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/food-356-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px" />Hyperlocal Cuisine with a Dash of Modernity</h2>
In general, Slovenian food is hearty, rustic and fresh, with emphasis on sustaining you for a day spent outdoors. And as such, it wasn’t traditionally something that was considered or created to satisfy fine dining demands. But chef Ana Roš , one of the world’s top chefs, has singlehandedly put Slovenia on the global culinary map.
<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41870 alignleft" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hisa-franko400.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="246" />Her restaurant, Hisa Franko, one of the world’s <a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/The-List-2018/41-50/Hisa-Franko.html">Top 50 Restaurants</a>. Initially on a promising diplomatic career path, her life changed when she met wine expert Valter Kram, who was serving her at Hisa Franko, his family’s restaurant. They fell in love and decided to run the restaurant together to great acclaim. Nestled in Kobarid, a small town in the countryside, you can expect hyperlocal fare that highlights Slovenian products and a new, modern way of Slovenian cooking.
All in all, the culinary experience you’ll find in both Slovenia and Croatia is easily on par with (and at some meals, undoubtedly better than) powerhouses like France, Spain, and Italy, but with far less fanfare.
Which is exactly what I had come to expect from a region that has all the hallmarks of a world-class travel destination, but none of the hype.
Well, almost none of the hype.
<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41871 aligncenter" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/somewhere-960.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/somewhere-960.jpg 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/somewhere-960-450x300.jpg 450w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/somewhere-960-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/somewhere-960-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />

Hidden Gems of Croatia & Slovenia

Features &amp; Stories

I’ve been lucky enough to traverse this planet from British Columbia to Bhutan and back again many times over, but even I was blown away by the spectacle. In particular, I was struck by the realization that something so big, so immense, had been hiding right under my feet. You could easily stand directly above the caves and have no idea they even exist, nevermind the fact that they look like an action-adventure movie come to life.
I couldn’t help but think about what a perfect microcosm the caves are for the corner of Europe they tunnel under. I’ve been designing trips in central and eastern Europe for years, long enough to see Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast become some of the continent’s most sought-after locales. And while I still recommend seeing the country’s stunning south, I was determined to find a way to experience Croatia without the crowds. Heading north into the country’s far less-trafficked Istria region, and across the border into Slovenia, I realized that UNESCO’s headline is spot-on, but its focus too narrow.
Some of the best food, wine, activities and adventures in all of Europe can be found in the former Yugoslavia, where few think to look, and even fewer visit. But as I discovered, those who do quickly come to understand that the “Outstanding Universal Value” isn’t hidden underground – it’s present nearly everywhere you look.
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Culture &amp; Lifestyle

Need to Know

Reading for the Road

B&amp;R Picks

Romania

Reading for the Road: A Few of Our Favourite Books About Romania

<h4><a href="https://amzn.to/2pNqYho" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-38247" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Black-Lamb-177x300.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Black-Lamb-177x300.jpg 177w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Black-Lamb.jpg 294w" sizes="(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px" />Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia</a></h4>
By Rebecca West
First published in 1941, this monumental work explores the complex history of Yugoslavia, its heroes, politics and culture. It&#8217;s a big, challenging book—called by some the best ever written on the Balkans.
<a href="https://amzn.to/2pNqYho" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more on Amazon &gt;&gt;</a>
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<h4><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2pFQB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-38249 alignleft" src="https://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Croatia-Forged-in-War-191x300.jpg" alt="" width="191" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Croatia-Forged-in-War-191x300.jpg 191w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Croatia-Forged-in-War.jpg 318w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" />Croatia, A Nation Forged in War</a></h4>
By Marcus Tanner
A modern history of Croatia, from its medieval origins to the Nazi occupation of Yugoslavia to the present day. Written by a London Independent correspondent, an eyewitness to the events of 1993.
<a href="https://amzn.to/2E2pFQB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more on Amazon &gt;&gt;</a>

Reading for the Road: A Few of Our Favourite Books About Croatia

Czech Republic

Reading for the Road: The Best Books About the Czech Republic

Austria

Reading for the Road: A Few of Our Favourite Books About Austria

<h2>Escape The Crowds</h2>
Even during the busy tourist season, yachting around popular spots like Dubrovnik, Hvar and Split never gets too crowded. You&#8217;ll get to experience these big cities and feel (a little more) like a local.
In Split, you&#8217;ll bike through Marjan City Park, a favourite spot among the locals for its beautiful marina and tranquil atmosphere. In the fishing town of Komiza, we&#8217;ll bring you to our favourite sunset spot. In Korcula, our friend Andrea gives us the inside scoop into the town where Marco Polo was born. 
<figure id="attachment_50989" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50989" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-50989 size-large" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hvar-900x600.jpeg" alt="Hvar Harbour " width="900" height="600" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hvar-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hvar-450x300.jpeg 450w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hvar-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hvar-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hvar.jpeg 1840w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50989" class="wp-caption-text">Hvar Harbour</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Yacht Life</h2>
You could easily get used to the sea breeze ruffling your hair, waking up to the waves, sun-soaked afternoons, and watching the sunset beneath the horizon.
There&#8217;s also something to be said about this special way of travel, as you really get to know your fellow shipmates (and our amazing crew). Spend your days at sea lounging on the deck, making use of the Agape Rose&#8217;s masseuse cabin, or leaping into the water for a quick swim or snorkel (or an afternoon siesta on deck!).
<figure id="attachment_50990" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50990" style="width: 899px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-50990 size-large" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agape-rose-yacht2-36-of-68-899x600.jpg" alt="" width="899" height="600" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agape-rose-yacht2-36-of-68-899x600.jpg 899w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agape-rose-yacht2-36-of-68-449x300.jpg 449w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agape-rose-yacht2-36-of-68-768x513.jpg 768w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agape-rose-yacht2-36-of-68-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agape-rose-yacht2-36-of-68-2048x1367.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50990" class="wp-caption-text">Rejuvenate from the day&#8217;s thrilling bike ride from the comforts of the Agape Rose&#8217;s sumptuous Jacuzzi</figcaption></figure>
<h2>The biking is unbeatable!</h2>
The best part of all of this, of course, is that we bring our bikes with us, so anywhere there’s a great route, we can set course for land and start pedalling—often on routes where few others have access.
Croatia is hilly at times, and the biking will test your legs (thank goodness for e-bikes—which are now available!), but it’s worth it for the views. You&#8217;ll bike past lavender fields in Hvar and UNESCO-listed sites in Split. You&#8217;ll skim the coast, cruise through beautiful wine regions, valleys, and atop hills for some jaw-dropping vistas.
You&#8217;ll also bike through Stari Grad Plain, a UNESCO-protected site unlike any other in the world. Stari Grad Plain is actually an agricultural land built by the Greeks, who colonized the area in the 4th c. BC. This area was named a UNESCO site because the land maintained its original form over the centuries. The plain also shows the system Greeks used to cultivate crops. The land was divided into so-called “chora” parcels separated by dry stone walls and that system remained in use ever since.
Feeling inspired to experience the Dalmatian Coast by sea? <a href="https://butterfield.com/start-planning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch</a> with a member of our team to secure your spot.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-36318 size-full" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DALOB_07162011_PHA_PF_038-960px-compressed.png" alt="" width="960" height="578" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DALOB_07162011_PHA_PF_038-960px-compressed.png 960w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DALOB_07162011_PHA_PF_038-960px-compressed-480x289.png 480w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DALOB_07162011_PHA_PF_038-960px-compressed-768x462.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" />

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Greece

<figure id="attachment_28534" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-28534" style="width: 225px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-28534" src="http://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Uwe2-225x300.jpg" alt="&quot;A trip to Greece had been on our wishlist for years...&quot;" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Uwe2-225x300.jpg 225w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Uwe2-450x600.jpg 450w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Uwe2.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-28534" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;A trip to Greece had been on our wishlist for years&#8230;&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
&#8220;A trip to Greece had been on our wish list for years,&#8221; Uwe says. After reviewing the <a href="http://www.butterfield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Butterfield &amp; Robinson</a> website, he was convinced that this opportunity was worth the effort. He printed the incentive with his targets and tacked it to his wall at work. “This was different,” he notes, “Money is hardly motivating because it&#8217;s so fleeting. But a trip to Greece had been on our wish list for years, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Getting a luxurious travel experience with my loved one, with nothing to worry about, was truly special. It’s an experience no one can take away from me.”
For Uwe, the experience delivered beyond his expectations, providing what he called a trip of a lifetime. One of his most memorable moments was a surprise lunch on Santorini. After debating whether to have lunch at all (there were so many things they wanted to see and do), they reluctantly joined their guide.
A breathtaking drive to the other side of the island brought them to a tranquil port-side hamlet perched on a cliff, overlooking the ocean. “Words cannot express the incredible experience we had. We were treated to succulent fresh fish, idyllic views and unbelievable beauty. We were treated with extraordinary attention. It was truly magical.”
It has been a month since he returned home from Greece and the rote structure of life has returned. He recounts the details of the trip, clearly impressed with the smooth organization, punctuality and professionalism of all the members of the B&amp;R team.
As we end our call he delivers a big sigh, a smile radiating over the phone. “I feel like I’ve just returned to Greece” he says, the memories having flooded back. “I will never forget the white buildings, blue sky and emerald green waters,” he says. “The pictures in magazines are not fake – they are real!”
And for the last 50 years B&amp;R has been delivering just that – very unique, very exclusive, and very real trips of a lifetime that <a href="http://www.butterfield.com/corporate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reward and inspire world-class talent</a>.

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Italy

Favourite hotel in the world? 
<a title="Six Sense Ninh Van Bay " href="http://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/ninh-van-bay/destination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Six Sense Ninh Van Bay</a> in Vietnam is a fun one. I love the isolation, using a bike to get around on the property, the personal pools for each bungalow, the personal butlers and the beautiful scenery.
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Favourite restaurant in the world? 
I’m a big fan of the simple, local food spots. One that comes to mind is in Nha Trang, Vietnam. They literally pull up plastic seats and a grill on the sidewalk and cook up the freshest catch right in front of you. It’s the simplest thing sitting on the sidewalk watching the world go by like the locals do, but it’s meals like this that stay in my memory.
Favourite bar/wine bar/watering hole in the world? 
I love little old enotecas (wine bars). One of my favourites is in Le Marche and is run by the local Sommelier association. It’s like stepping into a library of wine from the region. I also love the small old-style ones you find in the south of Italy where you can sit outside on the piazza and enjoy a glass of wine and people-watch.
Favourite bottle of wine? 
Depends on the season. When it’s cold outside, I love a good <a title="Vines 101: Piemonte Wine " href="http://www.butterfield.com/blog/2013/03/25/vines-101-piemonte-wine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbaresco from Piemonte </a>. In the summer, I love a crisp white from the Südtirol and Alto Adige region in northern Italy, or a Rosato from the Salento in Puglia.
Do you have a favourite travel quote, mantra or words to live by? 
&#8220;Go with the flow&#8221; is the first. Be open, invite conversation, notice things.
Someone has just landed in a country they’ve never been to, where they don’t speak the language. What’s your number one piece of advice for them? 
Enjoy, turn off your cell phone, live in the moment.
And finally, what’s the craziest thing you’ve seen or done while on a trip? 
Ah man, you can’t ask that! You know the golden rule: what happens on a trip stays on trip. (Ed. Note: <a title="Tom Abraham" href="http://www.butterfield.com/blog/2013/09/26/experts-insiders-tom-abraham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I get that a lot</a>, but I keep asking. Tough crowd, these guides turned Trip Designers.)

Experts + Insiders: Christina Cain

Insider's Guides

Cities

Insider's Guide to Dubrovnik

<figure id="attachment_18598" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18598" style="width: 440px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-18598 size-full" src="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/War-Museum.jpg" alt="Things to do in Dubrovnik" width="440" height="293" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/War-Museum.jpg 440w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/War-Museum-320x213.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18598" class="wp-caption-text">Museum of Croatian War of Independence</figcaption></figure>
<a title="Museum of Croatian War of Independence " href="https://tzdubrovnik.hr/lang/en/get/muzeji/5681/museum_of_croatian_war_of_independence.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Museum of Croatian War of Independence</a> 
Chronicling the Balkans conflict, this war museum is perched at the top of the hill above the city, offering both an excellent insight into a pivotal moment in Croatia’s history and a good hike with spectacular views of the city.
The Franciscan Monastery and Cloister 
The Franciscans are thought to have arrived in Dubrovnik sometime during the 13th century. Little remains of the original medieval church, which suffered much damage from an earthquake in 1667. However, we recommend you take the time to visit the peaceful cloister and old pharmacy housed in the complex. The pharmacy, founded in 1317, is believed to be the oldest continuously functioning one in Europe!
<a title="Rupe Ethnographic Museum" href="http://www.dumus.hr/en/ethnographic-museum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18594" src="http://www.butterfield.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Ethnographic.jpg" alt="THings to do in Dubrovnik" width="605" height="207" srcset="https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Ethnographic.jpg 605w, https://blog.butterfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Ethnographic-320x109.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px" /></a>
<a title="Rupe Ethnographic Museum" href="http://www.dumus.hr/en/ethnographic-museum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ethnographic Museum</a> 
Housed in the 16th c. granaries, the museum (pictured above) features and explains the traditional costumes, economy and agriculture of the Dubrovnik region.

Insider's Guide: Things to Do in Dubrovnik

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After Rome and Venice, we made our way to Croatia to celebrate our friend’s 50th birthday at their villa. We had visited the deservedly famous Croatian Islands on our last trip, so this visit we decided to explore Istria in Northern Croatia, where we joined my friend and her son at a villa we had rented. Only an hour south of Trieste in Italy and running along the border with Slovenia, the region often described as “Croatia’s Tuscany” lived up to our expectations.
While the coast is stunning, with beautiful Venetian towns dotting the coastline, there are also a lot of camp grounds and tourists. The interior, on the other hand, remains unspoiled. With medieval hilltop towns, vineyards, olive groves and fields of lavender, it indeed feels like Tuscany or Provence. The medieval town of Motovun has a <a href="http://www.motovunfilmfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">famous film festival</a>, but while we were there it hosted a celebrity wedding that hit the gossip pages.
The moms went to wine tastings while the boys visited the Beredine Caves where they loved the cool respite and the stalactites and stalagmites. We tried several other wineries and decided that the rosés and the local Malvasia wine were our favourites. The local red, Teran, is hearty – maybe a little too hearty for summer. Our favourite was the <a href="http://www.kozlovic.hr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kozlovic winery</a> – one of the pioneers of Istrian Wine.
Our villa came with bikes in all shapes and sizes, so we headed out onto the Parenzana, a converted rail line that is now miles of pathways through the Istrian countryside. We definitely felt the lack of a B&amp;R support van when my son got a flat tire – but the trails were great!
We enjoyed the coastal towns of Rovinj and Novigrad, but always felt relieved to be back at our villa overlooking the valley at the end of the day.

Italy and Croatia With the Kids

Favourite trip you’ve ever taken? (I know, I know, but try to narrow it down to one!) 
In 2003 my wife and I kayaked the outside of the BC coast from the Alaska Border to Vancouver Island. Fifty-two days of pristine scenery, crazy weather, unforgettable wildlife sightings, huge ocean swells or mirror-calm seas, freeze-dried veggies (yuck!) paired with fresh fish and foraged berries, massive sand beaches and even bigger sea cliffs. Oh, and great company. Bliss and adversity—often on the same day. It’s a trip I revisit in my mind regularly.
Favourite trip you’ve ever designed? 
Impossible to answer, although I tend to really enjoy planning big rambling odysseys.  I’ve planned and researched  three  60-plus day trips in the USA and Canada in the last five years, which can be a bit harrowing but fun, and I’m working on a 40-day Himalayan journey for a couple right now. I’d like to go on that one myself, but I don’t think they’ll invite me. On the other end of the scale, I also planned a four-day Places on the Verge trip to the Alberta Oil Sands that was highly interesting and educational to research.
Food is such a gateway into a new region. What’s the most memorable meal you’ve had on the road? 
I was researching travel opportunities in Mongolia in 2006 or so. In the far west of the country there is an extensive population of expat Kazakh nomads, who live in yurts and follow their flocks around the open steppes and mountain valleys. I was lucky enough to meet a large extended family, who was celebrating successfully moving its herds to the summer pasture. They invited me for a meal, which consisted of five kinds of animal fat, boiled into submission, covered with a layer of homemade dumpling. I sat to the right of the headman, and after his wife placed the pot in front of him, he pulled a large knife out of his boot (honest), poked at the largest piece of Bactrian camel fat, identified by its luminescent yellow hue, and offered it to me. With 20 expectant faces watching every move, I managed to eat it, smiled at the cook, and settled in for a very long meal.
<h3>&#8220;I’d like to visit Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar&#8230; it will really annoy my friend Tyler Dillon if I get there before he does.&#8221;</h3>
What’s your most embarrassing travel story? 
I hate costume parties, dressing up etc. For the final night of a very fancy <a title="Bespoke" href="https://www.butterfield.com/private-travel/bespoke/" target="_blank">Bespoke</a> trip in Venice, I was coerced into wearing the most ridiculously foppish outfit of a baroque-era Venetian Prince. We had to walk through St Marks Square to reach the venue. There were four of us guides in period costume, and we must have been stopped by 100 tourists for photos. They thought we were street performers. However, luckily my embarrassment was upstaged by one of my co-guides, who stepped on the hem of her dress and went down in the middle of St Mark’s Square like a lacy sack of spuds.
You&#8217;re a B&amp;R veteran, you must have a good George Butterfield story. 
At the end of my very first guiding job for B&amp;R, I was sitting in the office in Beaune, labouring over my trip accounts. Sitting near me, also trying to balance his trip accounts, was an older guy. At one point he grumbled out to the rest of the office, “what happened to the days when we used to just hand the guides a pile of money and tell them to spend it and run a good trip? This paper work is killing me!” That was my introduction to George Butterfield. After that, I knew I’d be able to get along in this company.
And finally, in all your gallivanting around the globe, what’s the craziest thing you’ve seen or done while on a trip? 
Definitely classified information. First rule of guiding: what happens on a trip, stays on a trip. I can’t believe you even asked that!

Experts + Insiders: Tom Abraham

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<h3>Dalmatian Coast with B&amp;R</h3>
Your Dalmatian Coast Biking trip looks pretty spectacular, but I understand it&#8217;s not flat. How difficult is the biking on this trip? Are e-bikes available?  
This is a moderate to challenging trip plain and simple—there&#8217;s no avoiding all those hills! However, we tend to do more of our biking earlier in the day to avoid the afternoon heat.
I know the trip involves time aboard a ship. What are the waters like? And more to the point, will I get seasick? 
This can be a tricky question to answer but we’ll try our best! One thing to keep in mind is that the skipper won’t knowingly sail into overly rough waters. If we run into bad weather or choppy seas, the route will be modified accordingly. And if you are prone to seasickness, there are some precautions that you can take. In our opinion staying busy (preferably by biking!) and keeping your mind occupied are the best ways to avoid seasickness. Drinking plenty of water and keeping your stomach full help too (and of course, we&#8217;ll help you with that!). There are also many over-the-counter seasickness remedies that can be purchased in advance; it’s best to speak with your travel doctor about this.
How big are the cabins and beds on board?  
There are two upper deck double cabins that are 10 sq. metres, plus a bathroom that&#8217;s an additional 4 sq. metres; two main deck twin cabins that are 10.5 sq. metres with a bathroom that&#8217;s 3.5 sq. metres; two below-deck double cabins that are 13.5 sq. metres with bathrooms that are 4.55 sq. metres (these can also serve as triple cabins); and two below-deck double cabins that are 10.5 sq. metres with 5.5 sq. metre bathrooms.
Can I access the internet onboard? 
Wi-fi is not available on the ship, but there is one computer with internet onboard. You also may have some luck picking up a wi-fi signal while we&#8217;re in port.
What sort of luggage should I bring?  
Normally we wouldn&#8217;t prescribe what luggage you&#8217;ll need, but onboard it&#8217;s very important that you do not overpack, as space is very limited in the cabins. We encourage a max of two pieces per person and soft shell suitcases are highly preferable.

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