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Croatia holiday, activity week

COUNTRY:
Croatia
LOCATION:
Vis Island
DEPARTURES:
2012: 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
PRICE:
From £700 - £920 (7 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
Based on 2 people travelling. 30% discount for children under 15 (conditions apply)
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Croatia holiday, activity week

Croatia holiday, activity week

How this holiday makes a difference

Environment

Private transport for guests on the Island is not recommended. We will provide pick up and drop off to and from the ferry along with transport to and from local restaurants. Daily transport will involve a combination of kayak, bicycle and foot – far more suited to our goal of enjoying and preserving the beauty of Vis island.

Certain days may include a picnic in an isolated bay – guests will be actively involved in the process of carrying out waste.There as been resurgence in agro-tourism on the island. A number of small, private lots, growing grapes, olives, and lavender are beginning to appear. A tour of one of these initiatives to revive the ‘old’ trades will be highly recommended. Another important area of economic growth on the island is the restaurants – guests will eat out and sample their delights on 4 evenings out of 7.A number of activities can be booked through local operators, for example: paragliding and scuba diving.

We have installed a new drainage system to collect rainwater from all the roof area of the property. This can be then used to water the lemon tree, herb garden, vines, and be used at times should the water supply to temporarily suspended.

Community

There are a number of small, private olive and wine producing enterprises that are once again beginning to spring up on the island. We hope to develop links with such projects and provide access for guests to observe traditional methods of agriculture that are being revived.

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Croatia holiday, activity week

Reviewed 12 Sep 2011 by Amanda Wagg5 star rating

Brilliant perfect mixture of exercise and relaxation and no pressure to do anything you didn’t want to, and catered for all ages (in our case 4-31). (read full review)

Reviewed 06 Sep 2011 by Caroline Worsfold5 star rating

Excellent holiday. Our hosts Xania and Craig were welcoming and generous with their time and expertise. Xania is a great cook! Thank you to you both.(read full review)

Reviewed 19 Aug 2011 by Jane Taylor5 star rating

I have not enjoyed a break so much in a long time and I would totally recommend this operator to anyone. I could not fault any part of it.(read full review)

Reviewed 15 Jul 2011 by Wai Yee Chan5 star rating

It is a great blend of outdoor activities and relaxation on a breath-taking island. Craig & Xania are fantastic coaches who enabled me to build up confidence in the sports while enjoying the views. Not to mention the delicious, yummy food! 10/10.(read full review)

Reviewed 21 Jun 2011 by Anne Armstrong5 star rating

Don't hesitate to book... as a solo traveller I had the usual worries but this holiday was absolutely perfect with the right mix of activity and relaxation...Excellent, would encourage everyone to go!! I will definitely be returning.(read full review)

Reviewed 20 Jun 2011 by Susi Titchener5 star rating

Excellent... I did not want to leave and come back to our frenetic life in the UK!! Really thought through and balanced to suit kids and adults of all ages and ability. (read full review)

Reviewed 22 Oct 2011 by Rachel Egan4 star rating

Exactly as it is described....it is an activity holiday in a small friendly hotel with amazing food, but be prepared for long mountain bike rides!(read full review)

Reviewed 23 Aug 2011 by Belinda Johnson4 star rating

It was a wonderful week for lots of reasons, slightly out of our comfort zone being in a group and be guided. Xania did an excellent job. The activities provided enough of a challenge without being daunting. (read full review)

Reviewed 22 Aug 2011 by Fiona Harper4 star rating

Most memorable? Kayaking into caves, the kids jumping off rocks and cliffs, swimming off kayaks in the clearest blue water, mountain biking through vineyards to a fishing village. Early morning yoga and a swim off the rocks afterwards.(read full review)

Reviewed 02 Jul 2011 by Jennifer Ellis4 star rating

It was a great holiday. Beautiful location, always something to do...if you wanted to, friendly hosts that thought of everything and were very easy going to make sure you enjoyed your holiday. Highly recommended.(read full review)

Reviewed 05 Jun 2011 by James Endicott4 star rating

We had an awesome week out there. Loved the place, loved the accommodation, loved the food, loved the activity, loved the feeling of really getting away from it all. Craig and Xania were brilliant hosts.(read full review)

Reviewed 09 Aug 2010 by Catherine Ryder5 star rating

Cannot recommend it highly enough. If you like to be active and get out and about this is the holiday for you. The island is stunning and has so much to offer, while still feeling like you are getting away from it all.(read full review)

Reviewed 19 Sep 2010 by Emma Jennings4 star rating

Sea Kayaking was the most memorable... 4/5 would have benefited to have the rest day on the wednesday as normal, people were tired on the wed and thursday.(read full review)

Reviewed 15 Sep 2010 by Fiona Start4 star rating

This is a great holiday for adults (single or in couples) who want to have some exercise and be gently challenged as well as relax and do nothing. In my experience holidays are usually either full on activity wise or completely lazy and this one has just the right mixture of both. (read full review)

Reviewed 13 Sep 2010 by Esther Schillinger4 star rating

I would rate the holiday very highly, I ended up relaxed and invigorated and had accomplished rides and paddles I didn't think I would be able to manage. Both Craig and Xania were supportive in all our activities.(read full review)

Reviewed 06 Sep 2010 by Liz Wren4 star rating

The holiday kept the whole family busy, entertained and enthused (that is, Mum and Dad, 15, 13 and 9 y/o girls). It is one we will be recommending!...What made it particularly memorable was Craig and Xania's welcome, the attention to detail and their energy in making everything great.(read full review)

Reviewed 02 Sep 2010 by Candida Davies4 star rating

Good.... would definitely recommend to families looking for an active holiday that caters for all ages and abilities. Hosts looked after us well, food, rooms, equipment etc was excellent , and the clear waters off Vis have to be seen to be believed. (read full review)

Reviewed 05 Aug 2010 by Anthony Lane4 star rating

For us the whole week was memorable. Kayaking on a choppy sea one day, dead calm the next. Xania's wonderful home cooking, Cycling both on and especially off road. Snorkelling with the fishes. Yoga on the rocks. Spectacular scenery. The superb local wines. Jumping off the rocks. Playing games on the beach. We loved it all! (read full review)

Reviewed 05 Jul 2010 by Philip McGuinness4 star rating

Extremely good. Craig and Xania are very professional. It's hard to think of any way that they could have improved the service they provided on our holiday. (read full review)

Reviewed 20 Jun 2010 by Tania Zwicky4 star rating

I had a lovely time! Exactly what I was looking for - cozy environment, pretty nature, fun activities, excellent food and the space and time to just relax. (read full review)

Reviewed 11 Jun 2010 by Craig and Jackie Polly4 star rating

We really enjoyed ourselves the company was excellent the accommodation was very comfortable, the activates were well organized and although we had never used a kayak before the instruction was there to make it easy and enjoyable. Highly recommended (read full review)

Reviewed 08 Sep 2009 by Chris Baron5 star rating

Best holiday so far for all the family members. (read full review)

Reviewed 02 Sep 2009 by Martin Roberts5 star rating

Superb, we felt genuinely upset at having to leave and would love to return next year.(read full review)

Reviewed 26 Jul 2009 by Michael Twomey5 star rating

The island is beautiful, the activities as strenuous as you want them to be, and the food was wonderful. Excellently planned and executed from beginning to last.(read full review)

Reviewed 18 Oct 2009 by Sally Gregory4 star rating

Some of our highlights include: Kayaking into isolated coves and caves... trialling the new off road cycling route with Craig; waking up on my birthday to an amazing sunrise over the bay; at a time when we would normally be just going into work having already completed yoga on the rocks!(read full review)

Reviewed 17 Sep 2009 by Joe Kai and family4 star rating

The week lives up to its billing. Relaxingly active is a very good description and this Dalmatian island is lovely with beautiful crystal clear warm waters.(read full review)

Reviewed 26 Aug 2009 by Mary Hoye4 star rating

All of the holiday was great. Well thought out good activities with good working equipment. Good quality mountain bikes. Sea kayaking was amazing, visited great bays and even a green grotto.(read full review)

Reviewed 15 Jul 2009 by Anne Lindsey4 star rating

Most memorable were the yoga on the rock by the sea. The wonderful sea kayaking. The challenging cycling. Xania's excellent cooking with the treat of home baked cake in the afternoon.(read full review)

Reviewed 04 May 2009 by Ross Lydall4 star rating

Sea kayaking was a challenge but a rewarding one, and the cycling and hiking were all the better for the lack of traffic. Also, a local casserole dish, known as a "peca", is definitely recommended. (read full review)

Reviewed 02 Jun 2008 by Lucinda Rowe5 star rating

The Island of Vis was beautiful, unspoilt, quiet and unlike anything we have come across before. Our hosts Craig and Xania shared their beautiful home, organised appropriate levels of activity for all members of the family and interacted with our three children brilliantly.(read full review)

Reviewed 03 Oct 2008 by Kate Geissmann4 star rating

an excellent mix of activities and relaxation to please everyone in a completely safe and unpressured environment. (read full review)

Reviewed 26 Aug 2008 by Mike Hoggan4 star rating

Most memorable was a day long kayak with picnic at secluded beach.(read full review)

Reviewed 11 Aug 2008 by Sean Denyer4 star rating

An excellent combination of activity and relaxation run by two very nice and skilled people.(read full review)

Reviewed 04 Aug 2008 by Anne Letain4 star rating

Kayaking on several days allowed us to inhale the intense color and clarity of the sea water surrounding the island.(read full review)

Reviewed 27 Jul 2008 by Carmel Dillon4 star rating

Excellent, great hosts and good mix of relaxation and activity.(read full review)

Reviewed 26 May 2008 by Emma Hoskyn4 star rating

Most memorable was being surrounded by the crystal clear, pale blue sea from the seat of a kayak, listening the paddles dipping in and out of the water, with the sun warming my legs. (read full review)

Reviewed 25 May 2008 by Caroline Evans4 star rating

We enjoyed all the activities, managing great new experiences and came away with a real feeling of achievement. Sea kayaking along the coast and learning to manage the gears on a mountain bike figure as memorable, but everything we did was fun and challenging. (read full review)

Reviewed 21 Jun 2008 by Daphne Lott3 star rating

A splendid balance between good physical activity (none of which is compulsory) and relaxation as well as fun. (read full review)

Reviewed 03 Oct 2007 by Dave Russum4 star rating

Many memorable moments including: kayaking and snorkelling in the Green Cave, excellent meals in a friendly and relaxed environment, the local knowledge and activity suggestions from our hosts Xania and Craig. (read full review)

Reviewed 04 Sep 2007 by Amy Le Coz4 star rating

We all had different moments, but one of the highlights was seeing 2 of our 3 children jump off a 35 foot cliff into the sea FAR below to the applause of a tour ship that had anchored up in the cove.(read full review)

Reviewed 20 Aug 2007 by Zoe Hubbard4 star rating

All the members of our group enjoyed the holiday and there was enough to keep two teenage boys occupied. Relaxingly active!(read full review)

Reviewed 13 Aug 2007 by Ken Lewis4 star rating

Everything was superb from the standard and quality of the equipment to the care and attention given by the operator to the activities and the superb freshly prepared food shared in excellent company.(read full review)

Reviewed 14 Oct 2006 by Dawn Hein4 star rating

I think the sea was my favourite part of the holiday. Paddling around the coast of Vis and seeing the cliffs and rocks and finding these small bays and coves where there were homes on their own.(read full review)

Reviewed 09 Sep 2006 by Mike O'Brien4 star rating

I would definitely recommend this holiday for anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing break with plenty of activities to get involved with while benefiting the friendly local community. (read full review)
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