10 out of 5 stars!
Croatia | Apr 3 - Apr 10, 2026

Melissa
Melissa S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Oh my word, if I could give Nicola a 10 out of 5 stars I would! We loved this trip so much, it was so detailed and perfect- we had drivers in the busy areas, had our own car for the easy driving places- so perfectly planned. The parks were FANTASTIC, do NOT miss! Loved the cities and excursions and I don't really like cities much- there was so much to do, so much to see, every day was SO good! Croatia was my husband's idea, he heard it was great- wasn't even on my bucket list but I'm always up for new places- and it was one of our best trips ever. Highly recommend without reserve. More expensive than planning my own trip (which I do often) but I feel we saw much more, did much more than we ever could have if I planned it, bc of the details and itinerary he put together.

Hotel Reviews
Manda Heritage Hotel
Zagreb

close to walk to everything, they bring your breakfast to your room which was nice!

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front desk very friendly!
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Royal Ariston Hotel
Dubrovnik

we got an upgrade and had the MOST FANTASTIC ocean view, with a private balcony, this was one of my top 5 favorite views from a hotel and we have been all over the world. The buffet was the best one of all of them on this trip. It was a taxi ride from Old Town but the taxi is only 8E so worth it for the amazing view, multiple swimming pools and decadent room. Love, love love!

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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
Zadar

love the location of this, we walked to so many things! loved to walk by the water and see the sea organ. we did not have much time here but would have liked to see sunset on the ocean (we arrived too late) with the sundial only thing my husband did not love was parallel parking into the small parking spot they gave us- but parking is tight in Croatia we realized!

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so good! walk to everything!
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front desk guy very nice
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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

LOVE LOVE LOVE this hotel! Right in the middle of everything, throw open the windows and look down on the cafe and gelato shops in the plaza! There is no parking allowed in this pedestrian area so you do have to park in a designated spot a 5-10 min walk away, the staff meets you there, but it is SO WORTH IT because the location is amazing! We are not city people but we loved walking around here at night, finding a restaurant, gelato, stores, etc. can walk to ferry. The buffet in the morning is great too.

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