PRESS RELEASE
11 February 2015
THE WAYFARERS WALKING VACATIONS ADDS SUNNIEST SPOT IN
HOTTEST EUROPEAN DESTINATION TO CROATIA ITINERARY
The Wayfarers Walking Vacations has added a night in tiny, luxurious Hvar
island in Croatia to its Dalmatian Coast all-inclusive hiking tour.
Topping the lists for “up and coming” and “emerging destinations” in European
luxury travel*, vacationers are beating a path to Croatia, dubbed: “The
Mediterranean as it used to be.”
The Wayfarers’ stopover on Hvar at the resort hotel Amfora is set to be a
highlight of a trip that mixes island-hopping with coast and countryside and
offers an insight into the break-up of the former Yugoslavia, with the
company’s unique take on: “close-up, slow travel”.
Walk Leader Ante Batarelo says: “The Mediterranean as it once was best
describes Croatia and its position between central Europe and the
Mediterranean - perfect for those who want to discover hidden gems off the
grid.
“The pristine waters of the turquoise Adriatic, the photogenic vistas combined
with meals at organic, farm-to-table family-run taverns, make our trip truly one
to be remembered.
“Our carefully thought-out destinations have elements of Roman antiquity,
Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and for history and culture
lovers there is a plethora of sights, each enhanced with our specialty –
seeking out local trivialities and tidbits!
“We explore the interior of Hvar, the most luxurious and sunniest place in the
country, finding ancient hamlets and tucked-away vineyards and olive groves
with ample time to explore the ancient fairytale town of Hvar, which dates
back to the 4th century BC.”
Highlights:
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The chance to explore the islands of Lopud, Hvar and Brac
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Stay in the old city of Dubrovnik, a location in Game of
Thrones
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Visit Emperor Diocletian's Palace, an amazing UNESCO
World Heritage Site in Split

A private boat trip to lunch on a secluded terrace restaurant
overlooking the sea
Croatia – The Dalmatian Coast. 16-23 May, 12-19 September, 10-17
October 2015.
Walk Level 2 – Drovers’ tracks, wooded paths, some rocky trails and
descents. 6-10 miles walking per day. Seven nights all-inclusive price
US$4,595 per person, based on two sharing
*Travel Leaders Group luxury travel survey and Virtuoso’s Luxe Report for
2015.
For more information on all the Wayfarers Walks contact
www.thewayfarers.com Tel: 1-800-249-4620 or email walkinfo@thewayfarers.com
The Wayfarers Walking Vacations 2015 brochure is available in various
formats here http://bit.ly/1t2wwkr
Photo captions: 1. The walls of Dubrovnik.
2. The old city of Split.
For more information on any of our Walks and destination images, please
contact Anne King at Watershed PR on 00 44 1308 420785 or
email anne@watershedpr.co.uk
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About The Wayfarers Walking Vacations:
Founded more than 30 years ago, The Wayfarers Walking Vacations was
named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the ‘50 Tours
of a Lifetime,’ and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the ‘Best
Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of
both culture and fitness in 19 countries with 40+ itineraries.
Walks cover England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France,
Italy, Spain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway,
New Zealand, Patagonia, Alaska, Colorado, Southwest USA, and a
barging/walk combination in Burgundy, France.
Wayfarers Walks offer exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise
closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and
meetings with local residents. Walks are from 6-13 days and are rated on a
five-level challenge scale. Price per person is all-inclusive from Day One:
including all transfers, hotel accommodation, full board plus twice daily
snacks, wine with dinner, tips, entrance tickets, maps and postcards.
The Wayfarers is a member of Trusted Adventures,
www.trustedadventures.com, dedicated to the highest standards of smallgroup travel and supporting local economies.
The Wayfarers Walk Away Guide explains the benefits and practicalities of
walking vacations and is guaranteed to inspire new walkers. Available free of
charge at http://www.thewayfarers.com/walkawayguide
The Wayfarers 2015 Brochure http://bit.ly/1t2wwkr
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