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 Reviewed 2 Jun 2008 by Lucinda Rowe |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it! 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. Xania produced fantastic vegetarian food. Kayaking and cycling gave us the opportunity to explore the island in a very natural way. This holiday gave us above all the opportunity to spend huge amounts of time with our children doing things we all enjoy but rarely find the time for at home.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
May half term is the very start of the season, or from a Croatian perspective before the season starts! Some restaurants are still not open but plenty are. The sea was still warming up but still warmer than Cornwall in high season! The yachts were just beginning to come in (nautical tourism a big part of the tourist scene) so we don't know what high season is like. But a holiday in Vis is about enjoying beautiful scenery in a quiet, relaxed and safe environment don't expect bustling nightlife. Vis beaches are predominantly pebbly with only a few very sheltered coves being sand. We didn't find this a problem swimming and snorkelling was great. Water shoes to protect against sea urchins are useful. The island is quite hilly so cycling does involve some uphill work, much to the dismay of our youngest two who asked Craig and Xania to come up with a downhill only route! (Craig is very good with the Trail Gator for towing little ones up the bigger hills).
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Breakfasts and half of the lunch/dinners were cooked in using locally sourced produce accompanied by local wines. Other meals were eaten out at a variety of local restaurants generally offering locally caught seafood. Kayaking, cycling and walking were the main forms of transport with the trusty green landrover providing back up for tired children and adults.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Environment (Vis), accommodation, food, activities and hosts all excellent. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting a 'relaxingly active' holiday, especially families with active children. Our kids ranging from a very fit and active 12 year old to a 7 year old all had a wonderful time. We are all looking forward to going back. The best family holiday we have had. The only possible improvement would be a couple of extra degrees on the sea temperature.
| Reviewed 8 Sep 2009 by Chris Baron | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Canoe games, good food, great location, intuitive hosts - difficult to choose one option.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book now (but leave space for us).
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes. Local produce used for all the catering. Excellent local restaurants supported on the occasions we dined out. Zero pollution from cycling and canoeing.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Best holiday so far for all the family members.
| Reviewed 2 Sep 2009 by Martin Roberts | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Both Xania and Craig are experts at matching appropriate activities/routes to the ability level of the whole family. As a result we all felt we achieved something at the end of the each day whilst feeling challenged. We have never sea kayaked before and experiencing something new was incredibly exciting. The opportunities to stop and swim, snorkel or rock-jump was also much appreciated. Their personalised approach also meant that the adults could go off on longer bike rides whilst the kids were occupied picking figs or riding to the next point in the landrover. At NO point did they feel like they were sitting out and were thoroughly entertained. This meant that we could thoroughly relax and immerse ourselves in the holiday as a result.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure you have waterproof shoes with straps to avoid the sea-urchins. Crocs are too heavy and difficult to swim in. Also make sure you have travel sickness pills if you are a bit queasy on water.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Craig and Xania served local produce - both food and wine - each of the evenings we ate at home (Xania's cooking is a gastronomic delight!). They also recommended excellent local restaurants and we experienced a range of foods that were pleasing for adults and children alike. We are particularly grateful to Craig for organising for one of the local restaurant owners who is also the Croatian cricket coach to leave out wickets/pads/bats etc. for us to have a game before dinner. My son is a cricket fanatic and was in his element.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Superb, we felt genuinely upset at having to leave and would love to return next year. We have not experienced a holiday where ALL of the family are happy ALL of the time - we usually enter into lengthy negotiations and strike a compromise. It has also inspired us to continue with some of the activities back in the UK and spend more time 'adventuring' as a family - we even put it into practice on Sunday with a 12 mile bike ride so it isn't hot air!
| Reviewed 26 Jul 2009 by Michael Twomey | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Xania and Craig are excellent with children and young adults. We presented them with an interesting challenge. Take a 15 year old boy whose idea of a holiday is getting out of bed mid-afternoon. Take the same boy - with an arm recently put in a cast! - and take him on an adventure holiday. Xania and Craig were brilliant with him. He was able to participate in all the activities and he had a great time. We all did. My two daughters (13 and 11) say it was the best holiday they have ever had. 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.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You will be eating out and paying for four dinners and two lunches. The food is very good, but not cheap. A one-course meal with a bottle of wine and some soft drinks for the kids comes to about £20 a head. When deciding where to eat, I would suggest you take the advice of Craig and Xania. We did not do so on one occasion and had our only poor meal during the week. (If a member of your party has an accident prior to going - see www.limboproducts.com for waterproof cast protectors).
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes. The produce is locally-sourced where possible.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
The holiday far exceeded my expectations - even though my son had his arm in a cast. By far, the best holiday that I have had.
| Reviewed 18 Oct 2009 by Sally Gregory | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It's hard to pinpoint just one memorable part as every day was different and brought it's own highlights with it, however, some of our highlights include: Kayaking into isolated coves and caves; watching the fish jump not to mention the odd snake or three!; achieving the 4km hill climb out of Komiza; 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!; Viz cricket; Craig and Xania's fantastic hospitality - humour; great food and wine!!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't hesitate - do it today! Think about going out of the traditional summer 'season' - we went at the end of September/beginning of October and the weather was fantastic and the sea warm. We also got to see the locals harvesting the wine (not to mention sampling the odd grape or two!). Split the journey up by spending some time in Split at the beginning and/or end of your stay.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
It was obvious from early in our holiday that not only have Xania and Craig set up a fantastic business on Viz but they have been embraced by the local community. They use local produce as much as possible and support local restaurants (agrotourism). They are environmentally adept with solar powered water heating and are aiming to use rain water for their water supply.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent - can't say any more than that!
| Reviewed 17 Sep 2009 by Joe Kai and family | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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. The vibe is like a cross between Greek island (laid back and warm) and Italy (excellent food and wine but without the frenetic air). We were delightfully energised without getting exhausted, and the whole family enjoyed the combination of sea kayaking and biking 'at your own pace'. Up for it for those who were, laid back for those who weren’t or were first timers. Craig and Xania are impressive at gently assessing what people wanted or were capable of doing, with a light touch on coaching appropriate according to needs and fitness or lack of it. One of us managed and loved the morning (rather early to avoid the sun) yoga sessions. An unexpected highlight is Xania's superb vegetarian cooking (we are generally unreconstructed carnivores), not to mention her brilliant afternoon cakes (her tiffin particularly lives on in the children's memories) and the carefully researched suggestions for local restaurants at other times. (Dad, aged 44)
My most exciting memory would probably be one of the times when we were out kayaking and we stopped on a little beach in the middle of nowhere, and we went snorkelling and we weren’t out even a metre deep and I saw a long yellow spotted eel just sitting there. Then I was swimming across the bay and still only about 90cm deep and I saw an octopus!!! It was amazing. (Izzie age 12)
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don’t worry if you aren’t normally too active: this works for everyone.
Make sure you’re ready to be active in the morning, so you're up and ready and then you earn your special time in the afternoon to have a nice quiet few hours. (Izzie age 12)
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
It definitely minimised impacts on the environment as you were doing very wildlife friendly activities. It probably did benefit the local people as we were in quite a small village and it gave them the chance to earn a bit more money and meet knew people (Izzie age 12)
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent: will recommend to friends and would certainly return.
I would rate this holiday as extremely good, as it was very exciting and adventurous, but then you had your own special time to yourself. Also it was very child friendly for me and my brother (age 9) so there was lots of stuff to do, along with the fact that the home made food was absolutely amazing so I'd give it a 10/10! (Izzie age 12)
| Reviewed 26 Aug 2009 by Mary Hoye | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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. Our children really enjoyed the holiday. The activities were just in the morning so you had the afternoon to do what you wanted. The food we had at the homestead was excellent 5 star homemade veggie food. None of us are vegetarian and we all loved the food. Xania the hostess should really make a recipe book! Beautiful simple stylish contemporary accommodation in a great location, even the air on Vis smelt great (wild rosemary).
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't expect tourist shops and the like, Vis is really unspoilt. Enjoy the crystal clear water.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10/10.
| Reviewed 15 Jul 2009 by Anne Lindsey | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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. The warmth of Xania and Craig's welcome. Their lack of fuss but thoughtful and thorough approach to all aspects of the holiday.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be open-minded and go with the flow!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
We witnessed local produce being used in the food prepared for us. Local wine was consumed! Local bars and restaurants were visited. We were aware of the limitations of water and took care to minimise consumption.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent. I have already recommended it highly to friends and family.
| Reviewed 4 May 2009 by Ross Lydall | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Really fantastic home-made food and excellent company from Xania and Craig, the hosts. 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. Impressive also was the way that Craig and Xania had transformed a traditional Croatian house into a fantastic holiday home.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Keep your fingers crossed for good weather if you go at the start of the season. We travelled at the end of April and had a few cold and partly rainy days. Take your walking boots - the hikes are manageable with trainers but proper footwear recommended, as are padded cycling shorts. Warm clothes also needed for the potentially chilly nights out of the summer season. And don't think that you can use Euros - only Kunas were accepted.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, we ate in a few restaurants and thus made a small contribution to the local economy. Xania's cooking was wholly reliant on local produce. The house used solar panels for water heating.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good - definitely recommended for people seeking to avoid a beach holiday and who wish to sample several activities in a safe environment (aided by Craig and Xania's background as PE teachers). A reasonable standard of fitness is required to get the most out of the holiday but there's no need to be an Olympic athlete.
| Reviewed 3 Oct 2008 by Kate Geissmann | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all memorable for all the right reasons: Craig and Xania were excellent hosts and have created a fantastic holiday experience. Vis is a beautiful island and seeing it by kayak or bike is well worth the effort. The feeling of elation at having cycled up a long winding hill without walking is still with me - the sense of achievement was amazing! The highlight for the children (6 of them aged 10 to 15) was jumping off the cliffs into the sea.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring beach shoes - makes life easier and more comfortable on the paths and the pebbles!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes definitely. Xania's delicious home-cooking was made with as much local produce as possible. The wine was all local - some better than others - but all worth the experience! For our evenings and our day 'out', Craig and Xania recommended some great local restaurants - from the simple to the superb and also organised local taxi transport - land and sea - when necessary. The activities were all effort-powered - not a motor in sight (although a discreet little motor on my bike going up some of the hills might have been welcome at times!). There was also no need to hire a car as 11 of us fitted into the landrover - with bags on top!!
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fantastic. It suited our two families extremely well - an excellent mix of activities and relaxation to please everyone in a completely safe and unpressured environment.
| Reviewed 26 Aug 2008 by Mike Hoggan | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
A day long kayak with picnic at secluded beach.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book early.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
| Reviewed 11 Aug 2008 by Sean Denyer | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Watching my son jump from a very high cliff into the sea.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take some of that no water hand wash as there were a few problems with water supply which is not common apparently.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
The holiday made use of local restaurants and facilities and a lot of the food and all the wine was locally produced.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
An excellent combination of activity and relaxation run by two very nice and skilled people.
| Reviewed 4 Aug 2008 by Anne Letain | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Vis (and indeed) Croatia were far more beautiful than we had anticipated. Kayaking on several days allowed us to inhale the intense color and clarity of the sea water surrounding the island. We have swum in ocean waters in other parts of the world, but this was completely special as we floated and snorkeled in the beautiful sea. The scenery is incredible.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Travellers should be aware that it takes time to get to Vis, no matter what kind of transportation you use. If you envision this holiday as part beach holiday, you should be aware that although there are beaches nearby, none are particularly easily accessible on foot. To get to the biggest nearby beach, you also need suitable footwear for the paths and the stone beach.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Xania and Craig have developed some excellent contacts on the island, and by bringing or directing their guests to various local restaurants are adding significantly to the local economy. Xania's wonderful vegetarian dishes are all created from local produce. In the summer, the variety and quality of the fruit and vegetables is superb.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We enjoyed the experience very much - especially those we shared it with. We were really a disparate group but we all had fun together, especially when you consider we ranged in age from 15 months to 60 years!
| Reviewed 27 Jul 2008 by Carmel Dillon | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Learning new skills like kayaking and sharing activities with our two (somewhat reluctant) teenagers who really enjoyed themselves.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring suitable water shoes - there are sea urchins and rocks. The food is vegetarian - which was a surprise to us but it was absolutely delicious (Xania is a great cook) and we all came away feeling much healthier.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes we used locally recommended restaurants including agri- tourism and our activities were local.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, great hosts and good mix of relaxation and activity.
| Reviewed 26 May 2008 by Emma Hoskyn | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It has to be enjoying 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.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't worry if you're not fit, you can go at your own pace. Just make sure that at the end of every day, you feel satisfied with what you have achieved so that you can enjoy the fabulous food all the more!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Being on an island, the ability to explore the island under our own power, be it by bike, foot or kayak meant we had minimal impact on the local environment. To provide ourselves with the energy we needed to do this, we ate a lot of food!! A majority of this was from the island itself, some of which was provided by people within the community in which we were staying. We also tasted food from restaurants on the island, who also cooked using local meats and fish. We were taught about and encouraged to try local dishes, which all helps towards promoting the island's culture and history of food.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Holiday's are always a bit of a gamble; will the accommodation be comfortable; will the location be right; will there be enough to do; will the people be nice; will the food be good? On this holiday, the gamble really paid off. The accommodation was beautifully presented, the location was idyllic, the balance of activities and relaxing was perfect, the hosts were attentive to all our needs and the food was amazing. I was able to completely forget about life and home and totally relax into the island's surroundings. Perfect!
| Reviewed 25 May 2008 by Caroline Evans | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it. This was a really fantastic experience with delightful hosts who couldn't have been more thoughtful, enthusiastic and friendly. Great care and concern for our individual requirements were constantly shown to make sure we had the maximum benefit from the holiday. 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. My daughter and I found we could push the boundaries of what we thought we were capable of in a safe and enjoyable way.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Travel light. Although a warm sweatshirt was essential last week. You are living in Craig and Xania's home, sharing their space, and that of the other guests’. In that respect the line between paying guest/ private guest/ friend is rather blurred, which could feel slightly awkward, although our hosts were at pains to reassure us that we needn't be. Food at the house is delicious and vegetarian. Also lots of wonderful home made cake! There is plenty of opportunity to try local fare as well, roasted lamb, wonderful fig cake and fresh fruit. You will come home feeling refreshed and much fitter than when you arrived, though there were moments of total exhaustion, especially after kayaking for several hours, which in itself is a good feeling. You build up a very healthy appetite after every activity!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, Xania's cooking was all produced from local produce, and was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We ate out in restaurants 4 times in the week and bought local wines and produce. Our activities had little or no impact on the environment. The rooms are very simply and beautifully furnished, the showers were great, with lots of hot water. However, we were advised that water can be scarce, so we were mindful of that when showering.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful. I would certainly recommend it to friends and family and hope to go back to Vis again very soon.
| Reviewed 3 Oct 2007 by Dave Russum | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
We had the misfortune to hit a cold spell in early September - an extra sweater and rain gear is recommended - be prepared hopefully you wont need them. A week wasn't long enough to unwind and enjoy all the different activities the island has to offer.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes - Xania made every effort to use local produce in her delicious meals and we certainly enjoyed supporting the local vineyards and restaurants. The satisfaction of exploring the coastline and interior under our own steam by kayaking, biking and hiking.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This would have been a 5 star holiday had the weather been better!
| Reviewed 4 Sep 2007 by Amy Le Coz | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Enjoy it! Try all of the activities Craig and Xania offer - even those you think you can't do - you will feel so good when you achieve climbing that hill, kayaking to the next cove etc.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
All of the food and even wine was bought from local small-holding growers, very little/no packaging used etc. The island naturally lends itself to living off the land and economically.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Really great. Craig and Xania are the perfect hosts knowing just when to make conversation and get us involved in beach games etc., as well as when to leave us alone for family time. They encouraged each of us to achieve the best level of fitness we were capable of. We had our children ages 18, 13 and 9 and we all, adults included, had a great time. Vis is a beautiful island too!
| Reviewed 20 Aug 2007 by Zoe Hubbard | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Beautiful accommodation and excellent food combined with well thought out activities.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Quiet location. Truly relaxing whilst having the opportunity to participate in daily physical activity.
Don't pack too much!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
We were encouraged to eat in local restaurants that used only local produce. Encouraged to use minimal amounts of water.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
All the members of our group enjoyed the holiday and there was enough to keep two teenage boys occupied. Relaxingly active!
| Reviewed 13 Aug 2007 by Ken Lewis | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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. The morning yoga in a stunning setting started the day off wonderfully. Kayaking and snorkelling in the clear blue sea with lots of fish to look at in the quiet rocky bays.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Whilst this holiday was great for us and we would not hesitate to recommend it to others anyone booking the holiday should read the operators web site fully to ensure it’s for them. Vis is a quiet and safe island and the operator’s statement that his is a relaxingly active holiday sums it up well. If you are looking for clubs etc this is not for you. The food is superb and primarily vegetarian so if you have kids (or adults!) who are fussy eaters be prepared for this.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Food was sourced locally and local enterprises were supported. Much of the transport around the island is under your own steam, bike, kayak or foot minimising impact on the island.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It’s usual to be able to see little things that can be done to improve a holiday. We could find none on this holiday. Everything was thought of. The operator had catered for all eventualities and communicated all aspects of the week to us. There is no pressure to take part in the activities and all abilities were well catered for. Craig and Xania are wonderful hosts and will do all they can to help your holiday be as close to perfect they can make it.
| Reviewed 14 Oct 2006 by Dawn Hein | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
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. Also, getting to swim each morning in warm water. And the colour and clarity of the sea are unmatched.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
For this holiday, flexibility in schedule to accommodate the weather is helpful. Also, being fit enough to enjoy the activities without exhausting yourself, although our hosts accommodated all levels of activity.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
It seemed that on the island, many people made a living from tourism. Also, most of the food we ate and wine we drank was produced on the island or came from the sea. So, no packaging, no extra energy invested in transporting products. Also, most of our travel on the island was on foot or bike or kayaks, so our impact was less there, too.
4. Any other comments?
We had a wonderful trip. Our hosts, Craig and Xania made us feel like friends there for a visit. The cooking and food was wonderful at this operator and all over the island. We could have spent the whole week eating, if there weren't so many other great things to do. It was wonderful to spend a week where our only job was to wake up and have fun outdoors. Most people ask us why we chose Croatia and I tell them about your website.
| Reviewed 9 Sep 2006 by Mike O'Brien | |
We arrived back from our holiday in Croatia a couple of weeks ago and we had a wonderful time, 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.
One of the most memorable days was waking early and experiencing yoga on the rocks next to the sea with the early morning sun rising over the hills and the fish leaping through the waves. After breakfast we enjoyed the short kayak ride to the luminous green cave, snorkelling and rock diving in the clear sea. and after a sumptuous vegetarian lunch a relaxing afternoon dozing in the shade of a palm tree reading a book. the best of everything!
Craig and Xania do everything to make your holiday a special time, a difficult thing when you holiday with two teenage boys! We all had a wonderful time.
The produce is grown locally and Xania prepared lovely meals for us on most days. When we chose to have a restaurant meal Craig arranged the reservation for us, drove us there and collected us at the end of the meal. We tried several of the local restaurants where we had a selection of freshly caught seafood, "pekka" lamb that had been stewed for hours all washed down with local wine. On our less adventurous days, pizza and pasta were available.
At the end of the holiday we felt that we had made two new friends!
A few tips for other travellers, don't expect a typical resort, Vis is a quiet island with a couple of lovely towns, white pebbly beaches and a couple of sandy coves. Craig and Xania know the mountain biking trails throughout the island and know where to take you no matter what your cycling abilities.
We would thoroughly recommend a holiday with this operator.
One of the most memorable days was waking early and experiencing yoga on the rocks next to the sea with the early morning sun rising over the hills and the fish leaping through the waves. After breakfast we enjoyed the short kayak ride to the luminous green cave, snorkelling and rock diving in the clear sea. and after a sumptuous vegetarian lunch a relaxing afternoon dozing in the shade of a palm tree reading a book. the best of everything!
Craig and Xania do everything to make your holiday a special time, a difficult thing when you holiday with two teenage boys! We all had a wonderful time.
The produce is grown locally and Xania prepared lovely meals for us on most days. When we chose to have a restaurant meal Craig arranged the reservation for us, drove us there and collected us at the end of the meal. We tried several of the local restaurants where we had a selection of freshly caught seafood, "pekka" lamb that had been stewed for hours all washed down with local wine. On our less adventurous days, pizza and pasta were available.
At the end of the holiday we felt that we had made two new friends!
A few tips for other travellers, don't expect a typical resort, Vis is a quiet island with a couple of lovely towns, white pebbly beaches and a couple of sandy coves. Craig and Xania know the mountain biking trails throughout the island and know where to take you no matter what your cycling abilities.
We would thoroughly recommend a holiday with this operator.
| Reviewed 21 Jun 2008 by Daphne Lott | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Sea kayaking on a glorious day.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Whilst all levels of fitness are accommodated you will get far more out of it if you are reasonably fit. The nearest shop is app. 10km - nightlife for the young might be a problem. Xania is a fantastic vegetarian cook and all meals she prepares at home are vegetarian. Obviously you can have fish, meat etc. when one eats out.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, very much so.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A splendid balance between good physical activity (none of which is compulsory) and relaxation as well as fun.