Croatia

Croatia has been a hugely popular luxury holiday destination here at Original Travel since we launched back in 2003, the same year the country was rather grandly declared 'The 21st Century Destination' by Conde Nast Traveller. The country is a rather cool combination of glitz, glamour and tradition with undulating plains of greenery and deep blue waters.

Whilst a hipster or two may flock to Croatia's mainland and islands for popular music festivals, the country is also a great luxury holiday choice for families, couples and sun seekers alike. Aside from magnificent beaches, sailing opportunities, delicious fresh food and fabulous hotels and resorts, there are historic sites to explore the Country's turbulent past.

We pioneered sea kayaking around the Elapahiti Islands off Dubrovnik and have revisited several times as new regions, such as trendy island hangout Hvar and gourmet haven Istria, are announced as the next big thing on the Croatia luxury holiday scene.

Dubrovnik remains undeniably one of Europe's great treasures, and the Dalmatian coastline as a whole - especially when explored from a yacht - is very special indeed. We can recommend all the finest hotels along the coast and on the many islands, and arrange expertly guided kayak safaris and stylish and reliable yacht rental from either Split or Dubrovnik.

Further afield, Istria is set to become a firm favourite thanks to its Italianate influences (of the edible variety, particularly) and yet more beautiful coastline, as well as quaint scenes of local fishermen freeing their nets for a morning catch. A sunset should also not be missed in the Croatian gem.

The Original Travel team have explored Croatia first hand and can recommend all the finest luxury hotels along the coast, and arrange anything from expertly guided kayak safaris to luxurious and reliable yacht rental from either Split or Dubrovnik. Rest assured, you're Croatia luxury holiday will be one to remember.