Postcards from... Booklet 2022

Situated 6 km from Dubrovnik Old Town the 54-suite Royal Princess Hotel lies within the Importanne Resort encompassing five neighbouring hotels, connected by a seafront promenade and sharing extensive facilities, including two rock-and- concrete beach areas in Babin Kuk on Dubrovnik's Lapad peninsular. The resort has a choice of waterside restaurants and bars, spas, pools and beach areas, plus magnificent sunset views over the sea towards the Elaphiti islets. Families are welcome, though the atmosphere here is more suited to older couples looking for a relaxing retreat after sightseeing in Dubrovnik. Located in a 17th century, UNESCO world heritage, stone building next to the Cathedral and Rector’s Palace in the very historical centre of the old town of Dubrovnik, Fresh* Sheets Kathedral Dubrovnik is a bed and breakfast gem that offers the perfect base to discover and experience all of the city´s attractions. There are six tastefully-decorated bedrooms and a communal kitchen for guests' use. Expect a warm homely atmosphere and highly personalised service. Interiors combine an eclectic mix of period artworks and antiques, upcycled furniture and contemporary details. Renovated in the summer of 2013, Stari Grad is one of only two hotels within the Old Town walls of Dubrovnik. The 17th century stone townhouse is situated on a quiet side street, steps away from the vibrant Stradun Street. The historic residence offers 8 spacious guest bedrooms , two on each floor, each with a private en suite bathroom featuring a hydromassage shower. The interior décor verges on“boudoir- chic”, with lots of velvet upholstery and gilt-framed mirrors. Breakfast is served on the small rooftop terrace restaurant, where guests can enjoy panoramic views. One Suite Hotel is an art & design hotel located in the beautiful bay of Srebreno, close to the Old Town of Dubrovnik and its landmarks but far enough to enjoy peace and relaxation. The hotel offers a tailor made experience for guests and is committed to an environmental policy promoting a healthy lifestyle. There are 18 suites in four different categories: two bedroom apartment, one bedroom apartment, premium room, and studio apartment. As part of the green approach, there are electric car charging stations and the hotel has a Tesla Model S with chauffeur for hire by guests. Boutique Hotel Stari Grad One Suite Hotel Royal Princess Hotel Fresh* Sheets Kathedral Dubrovnik 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. 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.