Croatians flock to cemeteries to remember loved ones on All Saints’ Day

by croatiaweek November 1, 2025 in News (Photo: Grad Split) Across Croatia today, families are marking All Saints’ Day, a national public holiday observed every 1 November. The day, known locally as Dan Svih svetih, is one of deep reflection and...

Santorini beach club stars in Royal's 2027 Europe plans

Royal Caribbean International's 2027 Europe season features Icon-class Legend of the Seas, following its 2026 debut there, and opportunities to experience the newly announced Royal Beach Club Santorini on three ships. As in 2026, the line is...

All Saints’ Day in Croatia: A Time to Remember, Reflect, and Reconnect

November 1st — Svi Sveti, or All Saints’ Day — holds deep cultural and emotional meaning for Croatians. It’s not just a public holiday; it’s one of the most solemn and unifying days of the year. Across the country, from bustling cities to quiet...

Check It Out: Fall into travel guidebooks

When you are thinking about visiting a new place, travel websites and guidebooks can be invaluable in helping you research and plan your trip. Offering information on everything from hotels and restaurants to local activities and even events...

These 9 Award-Winning Hotels Are Ideal For Beach Lovers

Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens, Greece Four Seasons Astir Palace If you’re seeking a beautiful beach hotel, the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list includes nine stellar choices. The awards, announced this week, were compiled from the votes of the...

Abandoned Croatian hotel frozen in time just miles from Dubrovnik

31 October 2025 A haunting stretch of crumbling hotels just 12 kilometres from Dubrovnik’s beaches offers a glimpse into Croatia’s war-torn past. New holiday destination Dubrovnik Kupari, once a glamorous military holiday resort, now lies in ruins...

10 Countries Where Locals Welcome Americans The Most

Americans love to travel, and nothing beats that warm feeling of being truly welcomed wherever you wander. While friendly faces can be found around the world, certain countries stand out for their genuine enthusiasm toward American visitors. These...

9 Countries Cracking Down on Overtourism in 2025

Overtourism has become one of travel’s most pressing issues, with destinations worldwide struggling to balance economic benefits against local quality of life. From Venice’s canals to Mount Fuji’s trails, iconic locations are implementing strict...

The top global holiday destination for 2026 pairs luxury with rich history - full list

Luxury holidaymakers are turning their backs on flashy displays of wealth and embracing travel that feeds the soul, according to a new travel report. Insights from Virtuoso's 2026 Luxe Report found today's affluent explorers want adventures that...

The World’s 50 Best Hotels list features one in Croatia for first time

by croatiaweek October 31, 2025 in News Grand Park Hotel Rovinj (Photo: Maistra) Croatia’s Grand Park Hotel Rovinj has been named one of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, becoming the first and only Croatian hotel to feature on the prestigious...

Zagreb and the North

The coastline dominates postcards and itineraries alike — but inland, north of the mountains, lies another Croatia entirely. This is a land of rolling vineyards, baroque towns, and slow rivers; a place where architecture replaces cliffs and café...

The new Border Crossing between BiH and the Republic of Croatia should soon be operational

The new border crossing between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina near Stara Gradiška could soon be in operation because the last administrative obstacle to the agreement on its categorization has been removed, local media in Bosnia and...

Why Croatia’s Passport Now Ranks Higher Than the U.S. — and How Americans Are Claiming It Through Descent

Croatia’s passport has quietly climbed above the U.S. passport in major global rankings — and for many Americans with Croatian ancestry, that means more than bragging rights. It’s a sign that they may want to apply for Croatian citizenship by...

6 Hidden Destinations That Are Safer Than Most Tourists Think

Popular travel spots capture the headlines, yet countless destinations remain unfairly overlooked despite boasting impressive safety records. Social media algorithms favor flashy hotspots while quietly secure nations stay hidden from mainstream...

The 9 best European cities you have never visited, picked by travel experts

Thanks to our surveys and research, at Which? Travel we have all the data and knowledge you would ever need to pick your next trip to one of the UK or Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. Every year we ask thousands of holidaymakers to rate...

Largest gathering of Croatian-American professionals successfully concludes in Chicago

(Photo: ACAP) Three Days of Insightful Panels, Inspiring Keynotes, and New Collaborations: The 9th Annual ACAP Conference in Chicago Concludes Successfully The largest gathering of Croatian-American professionals brought together over 400...

New home of Croatian football taking shape in Velika Gorica

by croatiaweek October 30, 2025 in Sport (Photo: HNS) The President of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), Marijan Kustić, joined Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction and State Property Branko Bačić, Minister of Sport and Tourism...

Where Americans want to travel in 2026 is ‘not so obvious,’ says Skyscanner

Sometimes, it’s tiresome to plan a vacation. Sometimes, it’s best to let the algorithm do it for you. Stepping up to help is travel-booking site Skyscanner, which this October released its top-searched destinations for U.S. travelers in the first...

Foodie Zagreb: Meet All the Flavours of Zagreb & Delicious Zagreb

October 30, 2025 – The impressive expansion of the Croatian capital continues with a focus of Foodie Zagreb – meet All the Flavours of Zagreb and the Delicious Zagreb platform. When I first moved to Croatia in 2003, there was a joke running around...

How Europeans Travel and What They Splurge On

Recent Eurostat data reveal striking contrasts in how Europeans travel—from where they go to how much they spend and what they indulge in along the way. A strong preference for domestic trips dominates: 71% of Europeans’ journeys take place within...