Croatia & Slovenia

Guidebook corrections:

Please note: The following corrections were submitted by readers and have not yet been confirmed by Rick. Check updates from Rick for the latest.

Minor corrections: Bled Castle is now 7 euro per person Boat to the island on Lake Bled is now 12 euro per person Ice cream/snacks/beverages were the only items available at the "restaurant" at Vintgar Gorge

Lisa Valle in Sycamore, IL USA 07/03/2008

In Dubrovnik we searched for Kanoba Kamenice and couldn't find it. We asked several people in the neighborhood just outside the Pile Gate and no one knew of it. We walked about the building indicated in the guidebook and saw no signs of a market square (just a parking lot), and we saw a building that had been demolished. There was a Buffet Kamenice in the old town. Maybe we were just tired, but it sounded good and we never found it.

Russell Dohrmann in Boulder, CO USA 06/20/2008

New e-mail for Villa Fortuna B&B in Mostar is fortuna_headoffice@bih.net.ba. E-mail in 2008 guidebook did not work, but telephone number is OK. Villa Fortuna also has a webite www.villafortuna.ba that includes a reservation request form on the Contact page. Form is user friendly and response to request was very prompt.

Frank in Wilmington, DE USA 06/16/2008

No. However, one of the postings related to this book said that highway A1 from Split to Dubrovnik was 50% complete. This is incorrect - it is still only 20% complete as guidebook notes.

Jeanne Barsanti in Watkinsville, GA USA 06/09/2008

Prices for sites and restaurants were higher in many occasions. Some of the information was a bit outdated. Krema Ulika, the book lists main dishes at 50-80 Kuna, the prices are now more than doubled. You can't find a main course for less then 120 Kuna

Anna in Seattle, WA USA 06/02/2008

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Calvin Hilton in Jacksonville, FL USA 05/31/2008

Dobar Dan!

The Marco Polo Travel Agency where Rick instructs you to pick up Krilo Express Tickets is now closed for good.

We were there last week so I can personally verify this.

In front of the Hotel Korcula is a small Krilo Express office, it actually looks like a toll booth, they sell the tickets you will need for the catamaran ride in either direction. The hours are very limited and during high season I would suggest you walk by, check out the hours and buy your tickets ahead of time since seats are limited during high season. It was actually quite crowded during low season.

Also, the Krilo Express ramp from the dock to the catamaran is steep for carrying luggage up if you have any sort of health/balance issues, just ask one of the workers and they will assist you.

isailtheseas in SFO Bay Area, CA USA 05/20/2008

folks, the background of yugoslav conflict is insulting if not plain stupid. next time try to write it neutrally without serbian assistance.

Gess in Zagreb, USA 05/04/2008

Croatia and Slovenia...Zagreb is a bargain for those over 65...tram rides and busses are all free plus there is a reduced museum entry fee

Valerie Lambertson in South San Francisco, CA USA 05/03/2008

In the 2007 guidebook I believe the write-up on "The Muslims of Mostar" is misleading. I am not an expert on Islam, but I have read and listened enough to know that Jews, Christians and Muslims all have the same God; the Muslim word for God is Allah. The sentence "They call their God Allah" implies that they have a separate God. Muslims accept the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian New Testament. They believe Jesus was a great prophet but not divine. I'm sure this was not intentional, but there is enough misinformation around about Muslims without adding to it.

Jinny Danzer in St. Louis, MO USA 01/04/2008

On page 220 under the heading "Tours," you recommend hiring friendly Pepo Klaic' as a driver and adding, "Note that Pepo is a driver, not a tour guide." My husband and I recently (10/22/07) hired Pepo to drive us to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. Pepo is not only a good driver, but an outstanding tour guide, as well. Pepo politely asked if we would like to take a side trip to hear about his experiences during the war. Of course, we agreed. Driving through small Croatian villages to the top Mt.Srd he shared his passionate story of defending his homeland during the seige of Dubrovnik. It was the highlight of our trip, listening to his story, a story of great suffering and of renewal. That day the three of us could share our common desire for freedom, peace and justice throughout the world. Isn't this what travel is all about? It is an experience that we will never forget...thanks to Pepo!

Lana Gilster in Minneapolis, MN USA 11/09/2007

i feel the Budva section of the book was misleading because it didnt say much about Montenegra & Budva. We spent 4 days 3 at one of Beechies new 4 & 5 star hotels right on the beach and it was great. Super inexpensive considering we had a full service spa, pool, gym, breakfast and beach front view. Even the main beach town of Budva was better than we expected and I feel worth the trip. I^m traveling now so I cant provide the hotel names but I will soon. We also met some great people in Dubrovnik and had a enjoyable stay. I will send those names on also so you can contact and possibly add to your next guide book.

Sarah in Hoboken, NJ USA 11/09/2007

Christl Kasler in Walnut Creek, CA USA 10/31/2007

Re: Rovinj, Croatia, pp.102-103 of RS' C&S 2007. Villa Baron Gautsch's extra 40 kn for balcony is per PERSON, AND per night.

Vicki in San Diego, CA USA 10/09/2007

Ferry between Lepatani and Kamenari was 4Euros when we crossed on Sept. 11th.

Veda Faler in Bainbridge Island, WA USA 09/16/2007

The one day self-guiding drive through the Julian Alps isn't realistic. Unless you're going to spend ALL of your time in a car, you need at least 2 days for that itinerary.

Dave in Philadelphia, PA USA 09/04/2007

Regarding Medjugorje: Page 282 of Croatia and Slovenia 2007 states that "The Vatican has shown strong signs of disbelief and disapproval. In their eyes Catholics are allowed to travel to Medjugorje, but not make a pilgrimage there—and shouldn’t believe the story.” This is not quite true. While the Bishop of Mostar (under whom Medjugorje falls) and his predecessor have reacted negatively towards the apparitions, the matter is no longer in their hands. Cardinal Ratzinger, (now Benedict XVI) relieved Bishop Zanic of Mostar of the diocesan commission and referred it to the Bishops Conference of (then) Yugoslavia. The Bishops Commissions April 9, 1991 statement was neither an endorsement of the validity of the apparitions nor a condemnation of them. The faithful are neither recommended nor prohibited by the Vatican from making pilgrimages to Medjugorje or prohibited from believing in the testimony of the seers. The only prohibition in effect is against priests or bishops leading pilgrimages of the faithful to Medjugorje. Bishops and priests are however allowed go on pilgrimage and take care of the spiritual needs of pilgrims. Of course Christians are divided on their belief or non-belief in the apparitions. I hope though that this note may help shed some light on the Church’s position on the matter.

Jeremy Schwager in Virginia Dale , CO USA 08/01/2007

Something to be aware of...as much as we loved our time in Croatia (May 2007), we were surprised by the number of spray-painted swastikas on buildings all over the country, and by the casual "are you Jewish?" comment made by a vendor when we asked the price of an item we were looking to buy. Some travellers may want to take this into account when planning a trip.

Lisa Riegel in New York, NY USA 06/11/2007