Travel + Leisure Magazine: 25 great island escapes
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Travel + Leisure Magazine included Island of Hvar among 25 great island escapes of the World. This article was published in January 2008.
Complete article:
HVAR, CROATIA
Why here, why now? There is certainly a lot of buzz around this picturesque island, with rocky beaches and a medieval town of winding alleys lined with restaurants and bars. Where to stay? Hotel Riva and The Adriana are vying for your attention. Riva is a boutique hotel, the only Croatian member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and was renovated in 2006. Not to be outdone, The Adriana is Croatia’s only member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
T+L Tip The bar at Riva, which hovers just above the Adriatic, is a perfect spot for a cocktail and yacht watching. The local wine is well worth a try.
The Facts Hotel Riva, +385 21 750 750; www.slh.com; doubles from $286. The Adriana, +385 21 750 200; www.lhw.com; doubles from $310.
Website: http://www.travelandleisure.com.au/islandescapes/default.aspx?page=3
