Postcards from... Booklet 2022

A sophisticated and contemporary hotel, Hotel Kompas is located in picturesque Lapad Bay, less than 4km from the Old Town, and enjoys a premium position overlooking Lapad beach just across the seafront promenade. The sleek, minimalist contemporary interiors offer light and airy spaces with floor-to-ceiling glazing, welcoming in the sunshine and affording endless blue views of sea and sky. There are 170 rooms and three suites, all with balconies, chic minimalist design with textiles and carpets in earthy shades of cream and beige, and subtle lighting. The atmosphere is chic but casual. Overlooking Srebreno Bay, backed by rugged mountains, the Sheraton offers a peaceful escape. With the magnificent city of Dubrovnik just a short drive away and located on a secluded bay with crystal clear waters, this hotel allows guests to easily experience the best that Croatia has to offer. The hotel’s Shine Spa is regarded as one of the best in the region and Leut Restaurant offers fine international and local dishes and wines. The 251 rooms and suites all feature a private furnished balcony or terrace, FREEWiFi, air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, bathrobes & slippers, & luxurious Sheraton Signature beds. The fantastic sea views from the rooms, bar and restaurant terraces are the Bellevue's main selling point. This slick, modern hotel is set midway between Dubrovnik's Old Town and the Lapad Peninsula and lies in a sheltered bay with a small sand- and-pebble beach out front (accessed from the hotel by lift). All 91 rooms and suites have sea views, but pay a little extra for a Superior room, and you'll get floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony with glass balustrades, for fantastic uninterrupted vistas. Head to Nevera by the beach for a delightful light lunch of oysters from Ston and barbecued fresh fish Enjoy a slice of modern luxury at this upscale waterside resort on Dubrovnik's Lapad peninsula. The 10-floor hotel is built into a seaward slope, designed so the interior spaces get stunning Adriatic views. Facilities abound: there's a rock-and-concrete beach with a scuba diving centre, two outdoor pools, a spa with an indoor pool, and a tennis court. The 308 contemporary- looking rooms and suites all have a balcony and sea view. Of the four restaurants, Elafiti is the showstopper. For a more intimate experience, visit the beachside Maslina Tavern which serves contemporary Dalmatian cuisine. esorts St. Joseph’s is a very special boutique hotel at the heart of the Old Town in Dubrovnik.Built in the16thcentury, ithad fallen intodisrepair inmodern times buthasnowbeen lovingly restored tobecomeoneof themostelegantproperties within thecitywalls.Eachof thesixbeautiful roomshasbeen tastefullydecorated ina styleworthyofDubrovnik’s illustriouspast.Thebathrooms feature spacious rain showers and complimentary toiletries.The King Suites also have inviting bathtubsand twinsinks.There isalsoa3-bedroomcottagenextdoor thatwould be ideal fora largergroupbooking. OldTown,Dubrovnik ImmaculateHistoricConversion St. Josephs SunGardensDubrovnic Orašac,nearDubrovnik Chill-OutFamilyFriendlyResort Justbeyond the sleepy villageofOrašac, SunGardensDubrovnik– amemberof TheLeadingHotelsoftheWorld– issetwithinpicturesque leafygroundsoverlooking the sparklingAdriatic Sea.The resortoffers accommodationoptions to suit every guest,whetheryou’recelebratingaspecialoccasionorsimply looking forsomewhere togetaway from itall;seekinga familyholidayoraromanticescape fortwo.Rooms andsuites featurebalconies.One,twoandthree-bedroomResidencesarewellsuited to familiesor thosewantingmorespace,withoutdoor terracesperfect foral fresco dining.Thehotel runsawaterservice toDubrovnik (20minutes). Thecursed isleofLockrum Sounds spookybut it isworthvisiting.The islandofLokrum, lying600metres from the city,hashousesandbuildingson it,butnoone isallowed to spend thenight there.This is becausewhenanaristocratdemanded that theBenedictine monks livingon the islandall leave, the lastmonk to leave the island cursed it,and so it is thought tobeunlucky.There isnowa restaurantat theoldmonastery. OurLadyof theRocks The coastline to the southofDubrovnikbecomesverry dramaticasyou crossover theborder toneighbouring Montenegro.Anarrow seapassage takesyou into the FjordlikeBayofKotor,an imposssiblybeautiful region dottedwithold churchesand fortifiedmedieval towns andvillages.Perhaps themostappealing site is the baroque churchofOurLadyof theRocks, situatedona low-lying islet in themiddleof thebay. It isaneasyday out lying just90km fromDubrovnik. Simply laidback Thepicturesque charming townofCavtat ispossibly the most famousplace inKonavle regionand it is situatedonly 18km fromDubrovnik. Itsbestkept secret is theold town centre thathidesmany lovely cafésand restaurants. Ithasa stunningwaterfront linedwithpalm treesandhasbeen describedas closely resemblingSaintTropez. Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel This romantic retreat,set ina1930swhite-stonevilla, ismuch lovedbydiscerning travellers looking to splurge. Come here for discreet luxury, sublime sea views towardsDubrovnik'sOldTownwallsandachic restaurantwith tablesonavine- draped terrace.With just13 rooms,VillaOrsulaprovides thesortofpersonalised service that only a small hotel can achieve– you'll be treatedmore as a dear friend than a hotel guest. From the garden, plantedwith fragrant pines and lavender, stone steps lead down to a lovely bathing platform,with sun beds, beach towelsandeasyaccess into the sea. ThePickofDubrovnikHotels&Resorts Highly recommended luxuryhotels& resortsboth in thecentreandoutof town Dubrovnik RomanticBoutiqueRetreat A legendaryfive-starhotelwith fantasticviewsofDubrovnik'smedievalwallsrising from the sea.Amajorupdatehas introduced coolminimalist interiors,greywalls and retro-chic furnishings to the158 roomsandcommonspaces: thinkmisty-pink armchairs and local artworks.Thehotel ishome three restaurants and a snazzy lounge-bar,with thewaterside Prora being thehighlight (think freshfish on a romantic covered stone terrace).Down by the sea, a terracewith sunbeds and parasolshas steps into thewater for swimming.The vastWellnessSpa includes a big freeformpoolandwhirlpools,Romanbath,Finnishsaunaand themeshowers. Hotel Excelsior Villa Orsula Dubrovnik RetroChicLuxury intertwinedwithgleamingwidemarble-paved squares, steepcobbled streetsandhouses,allofwhichhavealso remainedunchanged for centuries. AlthoughDubrovnikhasmuch tooffer in termsofhistorical sightseeing,partof itsallure lies in the fact that it is stilla lived-incity, vibrantandbustlingwith localswhosehomes line thenarrow streets and sunlit squares.Aswellasvisiting thechurches,palacesand museums, theold townhumswith lifewithmanybazaars,cafes,bars and restaurants.Someof the restaurants to lookout for include: Restaurant360whichhasaMichelin starandawell-stockedwinecellar, Nautikawhichcalls itselfDubrovnik'sfinest restaurantwith some justification,and then, for somethingabitdifferentyoucould tryAzur forAsian-Med fusion food. Once thegloriouswarmweather settles in this isdefinitelyacity break thatcombinesbothculturalcuriositywith thepleasuresofa relaxingMediterranean sunshineescape inacountry that still representsgreatvalue formoneywithin just3/3.5hoursflight time frommostUKairports.Probably thebest time tovisit isbetween Mayand theendofOctoberwhen the sea iswarmenough to swim inanddaytime temperaturesarewellabove20Celsius. During thehigh seasonmonthsof JulyandAugust thecity reallycomes alivewith theDubrovnikSummerFestival,which includescultural events suchasoutdoorconcerts,operaandballet.However, ifyouwant toescape thepassageof the largecruise ships that invade thecity regularlyover the summermonths thenplan tovisit inSeptemberand Octoberafter theendof theMediterraneancruisecalendar. Dalmatian Spots WithDubrovnikasyourbase therearesome incrediblypretty places along theDalmatian Coast tovisitduringyourstay. DubrovnikOldTown,UNESCOWorldHeritage site, isknownasoneof theworld’sfinestandmost perfectlypreservedmedievalcities in theworld. Forcenturies,Dubrovnik rivalledVeniceasa tradingport,with itshuge sturdy stonewalls,built between the11thand17thcenturies,affording protection to this formercity-state.Today, these walls stillencloseDubrovnik’shistoriccentreand it ispossible towalkalong them toenjoy thebest viewsof the ‘Pearlof theAdriatic’and the surrounding lushgreen islands.Dubrovnik’s Baroquechurches,monasteriesandpalaces; its Renaissance fountainsand facades,areall A s fortified,historic townsgoDubrovnik’s instagram- worthyOldTown isoneof themostmemorable,with its networkofancientalleys,prettypiazzasand terracotta rooftopsallwrappedup ingrand stonewalls.Bathed in sunshineand surroundedby ruggedmountainsand the invitingbluewatersof theMediterranean it is the jewelof the DalmatianCoast,awonderfullybeautiful regionofCroatia that stretches for350kmalong theAdriatic. It shouldcomeasno surprise that the1,000yearoldcity,witha slightbitof tacticalCGIwasakey location forKingsLanding in theepicTV series,GameofThrones.