BOOKER BLOG

The season 2020 will be remembered for many things, but most significantly, for Covid-19. This was a difficult time for us. A lot unknown, and much uncertainty, which made this season stressful.  But on the other hand, season 2020 gave us the opportunity to meet the unspoilt nature of Croatia, without season crowds, but again original. Many destinations which were usually very crowded, and touristy in summer, were more accessible this year to everyone interested to have the chance to see all the beauties and shine. All our day tours from Split went regularly, and we had a lot of satisfied customers. This year we had an even greater obligation to give our guests the best from us, which we did. All tours were in regulation with Covid-19 measures (masks, disinfectants), which sometimes maybe made it uncomfortabl...

THE FOUNDATION OF SPLIT Split is the biggest Dalmatian city and second largest in Croatia, with approximately 160 000 people living in it. It was founded as a Greek colony, and at the time it was called Aspalathos. Later on, it received Roman refugees that started moving into the walls of the Diocletian’s palace (home to the Roman emperor Diocletian) after the nearby Salona was completely burned and destroyed, due to many wars. In the years to come, Split was under the rule of different foreign rulers, up to 1944 when it was liberated and included in post-war Yugoslavia, as a part of Croatia. In 1991, Croatia withdrew from Yugoslavia and Split became one of its main cities. THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME ‘SPLIT’

Nowadays, when we are surrounded by stressful and fast-paced way of life, overloaded with obligations, tasks and deadlines, it’s important, now more than ever, to take some time off just for yourself, get away from everything, travel someplace nice and relax your body and mind for a few days. Traveling is important because it fundamentally transforms us. It's not all about getting acquainted with new things and cultures, but also about learning about yourself in the process. While some prefer investing in things which are passing and perishable, such as luxurious clothes, jewelry which most of the time spends in a drawer, and new models of cars to impress the people around them, others give importance to memories that last forever, and those are most often travel memories. All the above mentioned doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy clothes or have a car, but...

The unspoiled nature of the Cetina canyon offers a perfect opportunity for an active holiday. The canyon is overlooking the 100km long Cetina river, which is, due to its wilderness and speed, also known as the Horse river. That being said, it's quite self-explanatory why this area attracts many tourists in search for extreme sports such as ziplining, kayaking, rafting, and canyoning, but also those who prefer long walks along the river, sightseeing, and enjoying moments of pure pleasure through peace and quiet, disturbed only by the sounds of nature. Apart from the amazing scenery which holds the status of protected significant landscape for more than five decades, there are also a lot of hidden medieval structures such as numerous forts, including the fort of Viseć, one of the most preserved and oldest forts in the region. You can also visit old wooden mill called &ldqu...

Dubrovnik is one large cultural and historical monument and it’s often called the Monument City. The old historic town of Dubrovnik is definitely the most attractive part, with more than 1900m of almost intact old city walls, which consist of numerous fortifications, bastions, towers, and separate forts, including Minčeta Tower, recognized as a symbol of liberty of Dubrovnik. Back in the day, those walls served the purpose of protecting the city from invasions, and nowadays they represent a main tourist attraction. Within those walls you’ll find some of the most beautiful examples of architecture this coastal town has to offer, such as the Sponza Palace, the St. Blaise Church, the Dominican Monastery, Franciscan Monastery, the famous Orlando Column, the Jesuit St. Ignatius Church, the Small and the Big Onofrio’s Fountain, and many other structures and build...

If you're looking for a quiet corner away from the city noise and rush, Stiniva Bay is a perfect place for you. Untouched nature hidden on a small Croatian island called Vis in the Adriatic Sea. Vis is the farthest inhabited island off the Croatian main land. It has an area of 90.26 square kilometres .The highest point of the island is Hum which is 587 metres (1,926 feet) above sea level. The island's two largest towns are the town of Vis, on the northenrn coast, and Komiža, on island's western coast. What else is Vis famous for? Vis is famous for its fishing industry, agriculture and tourism industry. Around 20% of arable land on the island is covered with vineyards.It is claimed that old Greeks planted the first vineyards in Dalmatia on the island of Vis. Bugava is the most famous wine brand of the island Vis. This wine is made from a white sort of ...

Plitvice Lakes are the oldest, the largest and the most visited national park of the Republic of Croatia. This area has always attracted nature lovers with its exceptional beauty and was proclaimed as the first national park in Croatia back in 1949. Plitvice Lakes also received an international acknowledgment in 1979 by inscribing to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Only a small part of the National Park consists of its lakes The phenomenon of these lakes is in the process of 'calcification' that forms the famous sedge barriers or, in the simplest terms, creates the karstic parts of the lake through which water falls then creating an indescribable picture of this natural phenomenon. In 1997, the Park area expanded and spreads over the area somewhat less than 300 km2. Most of the Park is covered with forest vegetation, a smaller part with lawns, and the mos...

Apart from the sun, sea, beautiful bays and picturesque towns, excellent food, wine and olive oil, many travelers come to Dalmatia for religious tourism as well. Numerous shrines, beautiful churches, interesting religious events and tours, have a great potential for the development of the religious tourism industry, which counts up to several hundred million arrivals per year on a global scale. Although each place, even the smallest one, has its own religious feast, for this occasion I will single out some of the most important events. Split – THE FEAST OF SAINT DOMNIUS The May 7 feast of Saint Domnius – Split’s patron saint, is certainly amongst major religious celebrations. It attracts a number of people from Split and its hinterland to central church events and folk festivit...