POOLS are taboo on the island of Rab. With 30 sandy beaches to explore — a novelty in the Adriatic — my tour guide, Marin was not impressed that I’d “wasted” my first day in Croatia pool-side.

15:31, Wed, Dec 4, 2024 Updated: 15:33, Wed, Dec 4, 2024 Croatia’s “happy island” is one of its lesser-known treasures that truly shines in the winter months, offering a peaceful escape from the ...

There's more to the Rab dining scene than tourist traps. Discover all in our guide to eating out on Rab Island This konoba received the Certificate of Excellence for 2014; it's almost all-year round ...

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Read our essential Rab travel guide for great things to do on the island, with the best hotels, restaurants, bars, attractions and more... Verdant in the south-west, rocky in the north and east and ...

Travel advisors are appreciated, and so is air safetyDuring Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, some thoughts about their service to communities as well as some concern for the... Cross-border Tianguis ...

07:12, Thu, Jun 5, 2025 Updated: 07:12, Thu, Jun 5, 2025 With thousands of Brits flocking to European hotspots for the summer holidays, some may be looking to escape the crowds by looking for the ...

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Croatia and Slovenia celebrate turning 20 today. Adrian Bridge reflects on two countries of striking beauty, while Julia Warren provides a guide to some of their lesser-known treasures. By Adrian ...