Croatia Cruisin’
Heaps of history—that’s not usually what comes to mind when you plan a sailing charter, but if you like a bit of culture mixed with your cruising, Croatia is the place to go. Caught between two worlds, (the whitewashed laid back vibe of the Mediterranean and the brash demeanor of Balkan Eastern Europe) Croatia is a paradise with multiple personalities. Add in great cuisine and wine, a few UNESCO sites, more islands than you can count along the Adriatic coast and fair winds, and you have a sailing vacation that will make you not want to leave—ever. Granted, flying into the city of Split isn’t exactly convenient from most places in the United States. But once there, it’ll be worth the trouble, I promise. In fact, before setting sail we made a point of taking some time to explore the old town section, which I hadn’t visited since my childhood.
The first stop was Diocletian’s Palace, less a palace and more like half
