Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Croatia Holidays

Not exclusively. While many of our clients enjoy Croatia’s 4 & 5 star hotels and villas, our focus is on creating beautifully tailored holidays rather than fitting trips into a single category.

Across Croatia you will find everything from elegant five-star resorts to charming family-owned boutique hotels in exceptional locations. In some destinations, a small, characterful hotel by the sea can offer a more authentic and memorable stay than a larger luxury property.

We carefully select places we genuinely love – whether that’s a refined luxury retreat, a stylish boutique hotel, or a wonderful locally owned property in the perfect setting. What matters most is the experience, the location, and the overall feel of the trip. Every holiday we design is tailored individually, allowing us to recommend the places that best suit your style of travel.

Yes — you can combine Dubrovnik, Split, and the islands in one holiday.

Many multi-centre and island-hopping itineraries link the historic cities of Dubrovnik and Split with nearby islands like Hvar, Brač, Korčula, and others via ferries or cruises, making it a popular and doable way to see a mix of cities and islands in one trip.

Most hotels and accommodation providers in Croatia charge a small local tourism tax.

This is typically a few euros per person per night and is often payable locally at the property. Your accommodation details will confirm if this applies to your stay, so you know in advance if and what amount needs to be paid locally.

Most UK driving licence holders do not need an International Driving Permit to drive in Croatia.

However, if you hold an older paper licence or a licence issued in certain territories, an IDP may be required. If you are hiring a car, you must carry your full driving licence with you while driving.

Many UK mobile providers allow you to use your phone in Croatia under EU roaming agreements, meaning calls, texts and data may be charged at the same rate as in the UK.

However, roaming policies can vary between providers, so it is always advisable to check with your network before travelling.

Yes - As a tailor-made specialist we can book all elements of your holiday from flights, car hire and transfers, to ferries, day trips and other arrangements as part of your holiday package all with financial protection for peace of mind.

Yes — holidays booked through Completely Croatia are financially protected under these recognised UK protection schemes such as ATOL or ABTOT.

April is early spring and there can be some lovely sunny periods. It can also be a little chilly and is perfect for outdoor walkers, hikers and cyclists. In late summer/early autumn (end of September) — the weather is pleasant, the sea has warmed up and there are fewer crowds than in peak summer. The peak summer can be very busy and temperatures can hit the 30s.

While you are travelling, our team remains available should you need assistance. We operate a 24-hour support line for unexpected situations, with overnight assistance reserved for urgent matters between 10:30pm and 7:30am. However, many small issues can often be resolved most quickly by speaking directly with the hotel or local supplier. On arrival you will receive contact details for local partners who can assist you during your stay.

If you have a question or concern regarding your hotel, we recommend first speaking with the reception team and presenting your voucher, as most matters can usually be resolved promptly on the spot. Many hotels in Croatia offer 24-hour reception, while others typically have reception open until late evening. Croatia is a very safe country with extremely low levels of street crime. There are also numerous medical clinics designed specifically for visitors, known as “tourist clinics”. In the event of an emergency, you can call 112, where English-speaking operators will assist and direct the appropriate emergency services.

You will normally receive your flight references, e-tickets and any car hire vouchers around 10 days before departure. We will email you a login for your personal travel portal, where you can access your documents. If you have not received your documentation within this time frame, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team and we will be happy to assist.

A small ship cruise with Completely Croatia generally includes flights (on many tours), transfers, accommodation onboard with meals (breakfast, lunches, welcome dinner, Captain’s dinner), guided sightseeing, onboard amenities like Wi-Fi and sun decks, and professional crew/tour management. Port taxes, extra excursions, and gratuities are usually not included. We will inform you the cost of Port taxes to be paid locally when we quote you, so you are fully aware.

Completely Croatia is a specialist travel company dedicated entirely to Croatia. Rather than offering large-scale package holidays, we create bespoke itineraries designed around each client’s interests, pace and style of travel.Many mass-market tour operators focus on high-volume travel, often working with larger branded hotels or resort-style properties where a significant number of guests may be travelling with the same company.

These hotels can have a lively resort atmosphere, which suits many travellers.Our approach is quite different. Every hotel we offer has been personally visited and carefully selected by our team, and each one has its own unique character and ambience. Our collection includes boutique hotels, charming family-run properties, elegant villas and a small number of larger hotels that offer exceptional locations or facilities.

Because we focus on individually chosen places rather than large contracted resorts, our hotels rarely accommodate large groups of travellers from a single operator. This allows our clients to enjoy a more personal, relaxed and authentic experience of Croatia.In short, Completely Croatia combines the knowledge of a true destination specialist with thoughtfully curated accommodation and tailor-made holidays designed entirely around you.

Croatia is considered one of the safest countries in Europe for travellers, with very low levels of street crime. As with any destination, it is sensible to take normal precautions and keep valuables secure, particularly in busy areas.

Yes. Most airlines now require passengers to check in online before travel using the airline’s website or mobile app. Your flight booking reference will be included in your holiday information within your customer portal, so that you can complete the online check-in process. Of course, we will always be available to assist if you have any issues.

Yes. Once your holiday with Completely Croatia is booked, our team remains on hand to assist you in the lead-up to your trip.We are always happy to help with planning the finer details of your stay, such as arranging day trips and excursions, recommending and reserving restaurants, or offering general advice about the destinations you will be visiting.

If you wish to adjust aspects of your itinerary before travel, we will do our best to assist, although changes may occasionally involve additional costs depending on the arrangements.

Our aim is to ensure everything is perfectly prepared so that you can travel with confidence and simply enjoy your time in Croatia.