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filled with meat, cheese, or spinach. There are dozens of hotels to Another ‘must do’ in Dubrovnik is the cable car, providing the weather choose from, and | found the Bellev- is clear. The ride is comfortable and scenic and lasts about seven or ue to be centrally located, reason- eight minutes. Once at the top, you have your choice of several view- ably priced, yet five-star. Like most ing areas as well as a restaurant- café. There’s something to be said for of European hotels, breakfast and enjoying a macchiato while appreciating spectacular scenery. W-Fi are included, making your stay more enjoyable. The people of Croa- tia are friendly and have discovered that tourism is an important element to their existence. One Canadian dollar is equal to about six Croatian Kuna, however, I’m certain prices will increase next July when Croatia joins the European Union, and this somewhat secluded haven will be discovered by millions of tourists. Getting there is easy. | flew with Austrian Airlines to Vienna, had a quick two hour layover and an hour and a half flight to Dubrovnik. Many cruise ships also stop here, however most of the passengers are gone by dinner time, allowing for leisurely strolls through the winding streets of this jewel of the Adriatic. If swimming is in your itinerary, you have certain- ly come to the right place. The beaches are endless and the water is azure blue. | was fortunate that the temperature hovered around the 30 degree mark during my stay and the water was just as warm. Of course, one must make time for dinner in one of several restaurants which overlook the Adriatic. | was fortunate to find a table at the water’s edge in Dubravka, one of the city’s finest dining establish- ments. The cuisine was mouth-watering and the golden sunset is something | will always remember. The only downside of any restaurant in Croatia is that guests tend to smoke everywhere. Smoking sections do not exist and fans seem to be unheard of, however, this becomes a small price to pay for enjoying one of Europe’s finest regions. Breathtaking view from Srd Mountain, which is accessible by cable car. 3 cabins left on our 12-day Adriatic cruise group, departing May 22, 2013. d book toc Teo 4577532 marlin)“travel 158 Casimir St., Port Perry -985-! virginia.frewclarke @marlintravel.ca FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2012 55 11.NOVEMBER.56 final indd 55 12-10-22 8:33AM