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The top 5 places in Croatia for first time visitors

7/14/2017

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We’ve been hearing a lot about Croatia in the past couple of years. We’re even seeing it on reality shows like Below Deck Mediterranean. And it’s looking good!

There’s a lot more to see than Dubrovnik and Split but those are great places to start and what an introduction.  Driving Croatia is an easy way to get around the country. Car rentals are reasonable and they drive on the same side of the road as we do. But if you don’t want to drive buses and trains are a great alternative but be aware that Dubrovnik is the only major city in Croatia not served by trains. 

Dubrovnik is famous for it’s massive stone walls, renaissance inspired buildings and orange tile roofs.It has a perfect setting on the blue Mediterranean and an impressive mountain backdrop. The view from the hill above the city is breathtaking. And from Dubrovnik, after breakfast on the harbor take a ferry to one of the beautiful less touristy islands nearby.

Hvar is a coastal city that claims to be the sunniest spot in all of Europe. It’s an island off the coast of Croatia with beautiful beaches that are much less crowded than other stops along the coast. Pathways lined with lavender vines that lead to secluded coves, small fishing villages and local vineyards, and ferries and catamarans carry visitors across the calm, blue waters to the surrounding islands, are just some of the draws of this charming island.

Plitvice Lakes  Croatians are proud of their natural wonders and their Plitvica Lakes National Parks is at the top of their list. With its spellbinding forest reserve in the center of Croatia its an easy excursion from just about anywhere. You’ll find waterfalls, lakes and a limestone canyon with loads of hiking trails. Just lots and lots of natural beauty.

Split  If you are a beach lover and historian you will love this ancient city. Visit Diocletians’ Palace, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments. Nearby you’ll find lots of shops, bars and restaurants. 

Zadar  is another of Croatia’s beautiful and interesting coastal cities. With an Old Town filled with Roman ruins it’s fun to explore on foot. You’ll also find lots of great museums and maybe the prettiest sunset on the Dalmatian coast. 

Okay, i haven’t mentioned Zagreb, Trogir or Korcula and they are certainly worth seeing too. There’s a lot to see and do in Croatia and I recommend a 10 day visit. Most of the cities aren’t that big and what you’ll want to see are in a fairly small area so you can see a lot in those 10 days.  Just promise me you won’t think Dubrovnik IS Croatia because there’s so much more to see. One other note, this is a great place to rent an apartment or villa and do day trips to the most interesting places. It’s still a very affordable place to go.  


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Hurry!   Lifetime $10 National Park Pass to End for Seniors

7/3/2017

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Last fall Lee and I were in Estes Park and we spent some time in the Rocky Mountain National Park. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that because my husband is over 62 we could get a lifetime senior pass from the National Park Service for the crazy price of $10!

The words to the song America the Beautiful must have been written after visiting  one of our National Parks.  Don’t think if you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all. 

I remember seeing the blue mist that seems to hang in the valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains only then realizing that’s why they are “smoky”. Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains are part of the Appalachian range which is the oldest mountain range in the US?
The Shenandoah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains offer some of the most beautiful fall colors you’ll see anywhere. 
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The view from the peaks in Yellowstone will take your breath away. You can drive for hours and never run out of jaw dropping vistas.  And while you are in that neck of the woods, not far from Yellowstone is Glacier National Park with it’s Going to the Sun Road that crosses the Continental Divide and is considered one of the best scenic drives in any national park.
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This is the perfect family vacation. Want to spend some time with your kids, parents, friends and see this beautiful country? Any one of these 400 national parks will fit the bill.
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Here are the top 10 most visited US national parks in 2016 according to the National Park Service. 


Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Zion National Park
Yellowstone National Park, 
Olympic National Park
Acadia National Park, 
Grand Teton National Park
Glacier National Park

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And you can see them ALL for $10 if you are a senior. 

Think about it! Unlimited access to more than 400 national parks FOR LIFE for $10. It’s called the America the Beautiful pass.  Run, don’t walk to the nearest National Park to grab this deal because later this year the price will go to $80, the cost of an annual pass. Go to  https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass for more information. Don’t worry you can also get the pass online it will just cost a little more and worth every penny.
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