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Lastovo isn’t called the ‘island of stars’ for no reason. It boasts one of the darkest skies in Europe, promising an evening light show you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. But Lastovo is so much more than these twinkling lights.

Ston – a town to visit for all the hedonists out there! This town has it all – breathtaking historical and nature sights, tasty food (mussels and seafood especially) and excellent wines.

The unparalleled Pelješac is located on Croatia’s southern coast and is the second-largest peninsula behind Istria. Halfway between Split and Dubrovnik, Pelješac narrowly runs from the town of Ston to the top of Cape Lovište and is 65 kilometers long (or 80 nautical miles). And thanks to a dynamic Mediterranean climate, it protects Croatia’s most precious liquid - wine.

Croatia has been paradise for sailors for centuries. It was a dream for pirates in the Middle Ages and the queen of maritime traffic in the Mediterranean. Its unusual and indented coastline offered a safe haven for sailboats, and its friendly climate made sailing a dream up and down the Adriatic Coast - so long as the northern ‘bura’ wind wasn’t blowing.

Whether you’re a last-minute packer or a pepped-up planner, packing for a trip can often present a series of trials and tribulations. Factoring in the weather, length of the journey, and how many outfits you’ll need per day based on the activities you may or may not partake in could see your suitcase bursting at the seams or you wildly unprepared for weather woes and inappropriate day-to-night clothes.

While the wildly popular HBO series ended in 2019, Game of Thrones undoubtedly left its mark after nearly a decade on our television screens - and Croatia is lucky to benefit from the buzz.