European Travel Guide - Issue1 - September 2013 Sept. 2013 | Page 2

2 e u r o p e a n T r av e l g U I D E European Travel Guide t/a Holiday Hotel Buddy EUROPEAN TRAVEL GUIDE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY [email protected].,uk EDITOR: Simon Mountain ADVERTISING Advertise your business in our monthy magazine at special intoductory rates contact: [email protected] SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES Bloggers and travel writers submit your articles now for consideration. If successfull you article will be published in one of our publications which best fits your article. PHOTOGRAPHY We welcome submissions of your travel pictures from all our readers and followers. To submit a picture email them to us: [email protected] With the subject line ‘PHOTOGRAPHY’ This Months Destination: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik i s an o l d ci t y o n t h e Ad ri at i c S ea co as t i n the e xtre m e s o u t h o f C ro at i a. It i s o n e o f t h e m o s t promine nt t o u ri s t res o rt s o f t h e M ed i t erran ean . Today Dubrovnik is the proudest feather in Croatia’s tourist cap, an elite destination and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. Dubrovnik used to be an independent republic, surviving mostly on trade. It managed to survive many centuries, with constant threats to its territory, particularly from the mighty Ottoman Empire and Venice. As early as 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as a place to be seen. George Bernard Shaw once said that “those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and find it”. Royalty, presidents and diplomats have all favored the city. The late Pope John Paul II was a fan of Dubrovnik and was even made an honorary citizen. Out of the 23 top luxury hotels in Croatia in 2010, 13 were located in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. A multitude of typical towns and excursions include: The Elaphiti Islands, the attractive town of Cavtat,the Konavle valley, Mljet Island, Kor?ula Island, Ston and Peljesac Peninsula. The neighbouring towns of Kotor and Perast in Montenegro or Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina also make for intrigiuing day trips.