Croatian Tourism Officially Had A Record Year In 2011, And Yet The Season Is Still Extremely Short. January 27, 2012
Posted by janey in : travel general , comments closedCroatian tourism officially had a record year in 2011, and yet the season is still extremely short. A new survey reveals perceptions of the country from Continentals who have never visited. A beautiful shore, beaches, sea, Yugoslavia and war - these were the commonest replies in a survey about perceptions of Croatia, according to a report on Tportal.hr, according to a report in the Croatian Times on Jan 25, 2012.
The survey of 2,574 people from Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and Spain, was overseen by Sinisa Horak from the Institution for Tourism, which asked its target sample what came into their head when the word ‘Croatia ‘ was discussed. Not one of the respondents had been to Croatia, and roughly 20% answered that they could associate nothing with the country.
The survey was instructive, as it gave an understanding into how Croatia was understood globally, with perceptions varying from country to country. Poles, Germans and Swedes made the organisation between Croatia and a pretty coast, beaches and sea, as did the Spaniards, who also had a feeling of history and culture, while the Danes and British the 1st organisation is war. The survey aligned Croatia more as an ex-Yugoslav state than an imminent EU member.
The results aren’t surprising, but they do point to an area where the Croatian holiday maker board should be promoting its efforts - on improving awareness of Croatia and its traveller attractions worldwide. Alan Mandic, owner of boutique travel bureau, Secret Dalmatia, agrees, as he said in a recent interview with Digital Journal :
“My clients come from late March to mid Nov so I’m quite happy with the length of “my” traveller season. The solution is easy : get Croatia on the map. Irrespective of how easy, it needs a significant investment and determination from our government / ministry apropos continual promotion and focusing on opinion-making targets to maximize the result. Merely an example is to have Croatia featured, or at least mentioned, in most popular US shows and papers that are globally distributed.”
The task of the Croatian traveller board to brand the nations tourism in the wake of the devastating war in the area was gigantic, and it merits great credit in the very effective campaign under the slogan The Mediterranean as it Was Once, as a new generation of holiday maker came to uncover a new country with great beaches and nightlife. Tourists usually like to come in Split, Trogir,Makarska and Dubrovnik.
Before the break-up of former Yugoslavia, tourism to Croatia was booming, with over 440,000 Brits coming to former Yugoslavia every year, the second most popular destination after Spain, with many coming on packages with Yugotours. Back then the geography was easy, but the re-drawing of the map in Eastern Europe has caused misunderstanding, and there is a need to educate on the new reality. One of the common errors for example, is to mix up Slovenia, an EU member and part of former Yugoslavia, with Slovakia, also in the EU. Gaffes such as the recent placing of Bulgaria in former Yugoslavia by Fox Reports do very little to help.
The break-up of Yugoslavia causes bewilderment among an older generation who paid a visit to the area before the war, as was evidenced by a number of the replies I received in a forum survey for another online writing site, earlier in the year. Asked about perceptions of Croatia, one respondent answered :
“Before the war, when I was living in Europe I used to go to former Yugoslavia quite often. It was actually the ideal vacation place. I suspect the Adriatic coast is among the most beautiful in the world. But now I feel ignorant because I don’t know where the new boundaries are and even which country I might be visiting. Is Istria in the same country as Dubrovnik? I would perform some research. I suspect the war has indeed put people off, though it might be me. So if you could help people get over their prejudged ideas or, worse, stupidity, you’d be doing a great job”, writes tagza.com.
Lodge Holidays in Lincolnshire - The Best Vacation Escape January 27, 2012
Posted by janey in : travel general , comments closedLincolnshire is a county found at the eastern part of England. Regions situated around Lincolnshire are Rutland, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Cambridge Shire, East Riding, and Leicestershire. Lincoln happens to be the county’s town in which its headquarters can be found.
Possibly many people keep thinking and wondering at all times where can they relax peacefully by the end of each day’s trip every time they plan on going on a holiday. Where are they going to safely place their personal things for the whole period that they can be there? In all actuality, every one ponders on these concerns; but understanding that many Lodge Parks in Lincolnshire providing quality services and amenities are within reach and just varying in the level of services. Lincolnshire for that is no exception.
You don’t need to be concerned as there are several Lodges with Hot Tubs in Lincolnshire that will give you that feeling of staying in your home’s conveniences while being away from it. A great deal of log cabins are found in the vicinity of the town. The places all have ease of access to a lot of social facilities like openness to business ‘hang-outs’ and malls, and supermarkets. It was intended especially for those folks opting to come close to these activities. There are also movies, clubs, and malls nearby.
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Holiday Lodges with Hot Tubs in Lincolnshire Country log cabins are considered excellent places. They make you’re feeling so close to Mother Earth. You get to admire the attractive scenery of Lincolnshire which are the landscape, the birds, the animals and above all the calmness of the climate. The lodges are usually found in areas that provide a really clear view of the landscape like on the top of a hill.
Other lodges, even though in the countryside, are specifically unique. A great basis is their propinquity to bodies of water like lakes. The lake makes the view awesome. The lake in many cases attracts different types of animals, from flying birds to land animals. One can enjoy them for so very long without realizing it. In addition to that, one can also go fishing in the river. The activity simply adds flavor to your getaway. However a picnic at the lake side cannot be described as a bad idea either.
Small houses built near beaches are outstanding ways of feeling tranquil. In addition to that, the freshness of the breeze as well as the tranquil sea also give you that relaxing sensation. Many entertaining sea side cottages are also made obtainable. The sandy beaches offer a great spot to relax.
The most fun holiday lodges are at the cobbled streets of Lincoln which provide a beautiful view of history for example the cathedral.
Because of the bungalows being self gratifying, guests are able to feel much more comfortable as at home. They vary from 1 guest up to 5 guests. Therefore, you can choose to have a holiday trip to Lincolnshire bringing the entire family without worrying of renting more cottages. Each resort differ in rules where some allows pets while others don’t. But many establishments don’t permit smoking and other actions that may disrupt the tranquility of the attendees. In many instances, the cabins are being preserved by the administration.