Night 1 & 2: Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Dubrovnik, Croatia Ideally located just outside Pile Gate, the ancient western entrance gate to the city, and only 110 yards from historic Old Town, The Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik was featured on the prestigious 2006 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List. Guestrooms, decorated with traditional Croatian flair, offer air conditioning, iron and ironing board, satellite TV, mini-bar, high-speed Internet access, in-room safe, coffee maker and marble bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes. Refresh yourself in the sunlit indoor swimming pool or take advantage of the fitness room and jogging track. The Porat Restaurant serves up stunning views of Dubrovnik’s Old Town along with international and Croatian cuisine. Top off the day with a class of local Rakija brandy as you listen to the music of the talented pianist at The Bar.
Night 3 & 4: Hotel Adriana Hvar, Croatia The new Hotel Adriana is ideally located along the Hvar waterfront on the town’s most popular promenade and offers stunning views of the old city center, the Cathedral, the Arsenal and the Piazza, one of the largest of the city’s Venetian-style squares.
Night 5 & 6: Le Méridien Lav, Split Podstrana, Croatia The stylish new Le Méridien Lav, Split, enjoys a beautiful beachfront setting on the Adriatic Sea surrounded by gardens landscaped by award-winning designer, Jim Nicolay of Hawaii, and offers wonderful views of the sea and Split from its public spaces. The warm and inviting guestrooms, designed by the internationally acclaimed Italian designer, Lorenzo Bellini, are the most spacious on the Dalmatian Coast and feature every modern convenience and comfort. Temptations during leisure hours include a casino, the Tennis Academy with its four courts, the Water Sports Centre, both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and Diocletian’s Spa and Wellness Centre.
Night 7 & 8: The Regent Esplanade Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia The gracious Regent Esplanade Zagreb has been at the heart of Zagreb’s nightlife since it opened in 1925. Located in the center of this charming 900-year-old city, the Regent Esplanade was originally built to accommodate passengers of the famed Orient Express. A recent complete renovation artfully marries the hotel’s tradition elegance and 21st century comforts and amenities. Guestrooms, which are spacious and beautifully furnished in a classically sophisticated style, feature marble bathrooms, fluffy bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Food and drinks at Esplanade 1925, the intimate lounge and cocktail bar, are inspired by the stops made by the original Orient Express.
Night 9 & 10: Grand Hotel Union Executive Ljubljana, Slovenia The four-star Grand Hotel Union Executive, considered to be among the finest hotels in Ljubljana, is ideally located in a quiet, yet very central, part of the city close to the charming old town. Dating from 1905, the hotel has a grand traditional ambiance and a most impressive façade. Spacious, comfortable guestrooms offer air conditioning, cable TV, a trouser press, hairdryer and safe deposit box. During leisure time, an indoor swimming pool, fitness studio and a Finnish sauna await your pleasure. The Restaurant Union Cellar offers typical Slovenian cuisine in a most pleasant atmosphere.