New Audi A8

Photo: Audi With sharpened design, particularly in the front and rear, and innovative technologies, Audi is ensuring the increased presence and sporty elegance of the A8. For that reason, the company with the four rings is even more intensively working out the confident and progressive character of the active luxury sedan. The new high-end headlights […]

Walter de Silva – Renaissance man

Photos: Alfa Romeo, Audi, Daniel Nikodem Photography, Volkswagen, Wdscars, Hongqi During his career spanning over four decades, one of the most successful automotive designers in history has designed more than 130 prototype, sports, concept and production cars for Alfa Romeo, Seat, Audi, VW, Bugatti, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ducati and Maserati, and as many as five of […]

Max Verstappen – Mad Max

Photos: Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images While still a kid, Max Verstappen dreamed of being a Formula One champion. His wish was fulfilled at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he ended Lewis Hamilton’s long-standing dominance with a dramatic victory in the final lap Ayrton Senna, Jim Clark and Emerson Fittipaldi, multiple Formula […]

Ivica Kostelić – My ocean diary

Photos: Jean-Louis Carli / Alea, Jean-Marie Liot / Alea, Croatia Full of Life, Transat Jacques Vabre After 22 days, 14 hours, 29 minutes and 51 seconds, Ivica Kostelić and Calliste Antoine, sailing on the Croatia Full of Life, crossed the finish line of the Transat Jacques Vabre as the 17th crew in Class 40. During […]

Goran Ivanišević – My Way

Photos: ATP Umag WIMBLEDON CHAMPION AND TENNIS HALL OF FAMER RECALLS SOME INTERESTING MOMENTS IN HIS GREAT CAREER With Goran Ivanišević, nothing happens in the usual way. He won Wimbledon in one of its craziest finals, when all hopes seemed to be lost, and his induction into the Hall of Fame was delayed by a […]

Barbara Matić – Mediterranean Gentle Way

Photos: Ivo Čagalj / PIXSELL, HJS/IJF First Croatian world judo champion talks to us about her passions and challenges, judo as a lifestyle and other topics According to the father of Judo, Kanō Jigorō: ‘Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and […]

Korčula Hill & La Banya

Photos: Antonio Bokšić Korčula Hill is a complex of luxury apartments in Žrnovska Banja, 2 km from the old town of Korčula. Our guests enjoy all the advantages and benefits of accommodation that offers a relaxing stay and an unforgettable holiday. The apartments not only offer maximum comfort, but also provide the guests with a […]

Damiani – Margherita

Photos: Damiani Each piece of Damiani jewelry is a unique work of art made by expert goldsmiths, as a result of unique designs, great attention to detail, and the use of high-quality gems. The Margherita collection is inspired by the modern and fascinating Margherita of Savoy, known for its refined beauty, royal poise, and decisive […]

CHAUMET – BEE MY LOVE

Photos: Chaumet Fashion trends change often, but what is eternal are quality workmanship and diamonds. These features adorn the creations of the Parisian jewelry house Chaumet, which brings a touch of Paris and timeless style to every woman. Maison Chaumet connects its 240-year history with French history and Napoleon and Joséphine, of whom he was […]

Messika – Lucky Move

Photos: Messika Diamonds are often perceived as jewelry for special occasions and for marking special moments. However, Valérie Messika, the founder of the diamond Maison Messika, brings a completely new perception of diamonds – everyday wear and an endless combination of various collections! Diamonds are often perceived as jewelry for special occasions and for marking […]

New Rolex watches

Photos: Rolex Rolex is unveiling its latest creations: watches that shine the light of optimism and innovation on the watchmaking world. In its perpetual quest for excellence, Rolex constantly enhances the aesthetics and technologies of its emblematic timepieces. They are an invitation to push boundaries, to reach ever higher. With, as always, the same promise […]

NEW TUDOR WATCHES 2022

Photos: Tudor Building on its reputation for creating emblematic models chosen by the boldest adventurers, this year Tudor presents the Black Bay Pro, an entirely new model with a dual time zone feature. In the Black Bay line, the iconic Black Bay GMT model is now also available in a S&G (Steel & Gold) version, […]

Boutique Mamić 1970

Photos: Mamić 1970 Discover the new redesigned look of the luxury boutique Mamić 1970 in the centre of Zagreb A touch of exclusive boutiques of world metropolis arrived in Zagreb this year with the opening of the redesigned Mamić 1970 boutique in Frane Petrić Street 7, in the very center of the capital. Mamic 1970 […]

Skradin regatta – fresh and saltwater regatta

Photos: www.regate.com.hr Croatia has got another regatta unique in that it is held on Prokljan Lake in the immediate vicinity of the Krka National Park The Adriatic Sea is one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world, where hundreds of regattas are held every year. Professionals and amateurs, veterans and first-timers are united […]

Blue Nautica Underwater Museum

Photos: Blue Nautica Explore the unique underwater adventure designed for the whole family. The museum’s permanent display is only 2 mi off Trogir, placed on the seabed at a shallow depth ranging from 4 to 12 m, which makes it possible for everyone – swimmers, snorkellers, free divers and scuba divers – to visit this […]

A story set in stone

Photos: Boris Kačan, Neven Fazinić, Marko Sitar, Damir Pačić, Mario Hlača Čara, Maja Šain, Dea Botica, TZ Korčula The town of Korčula is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns on the Croatian coast, hugely popular with boaters because of a superb marina located in the city centre, the town’s rich history and […]

Film destinations in the Adriatic

Photos: Davor Žunić, Petar Fabijan Sail to the Adriatic destinations that have played a part in the world’s most famous films and series such as Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Robin Hood etc. In the past few years, the Adriatic coast and islands have become an absolute favourite as beautiful backdrops for hit films and […]

Mate Rimac – Game Changer

Photo: Rimac Automobili, Bugatti Mate Rimac is a visionary, an inventor, a designer, an innovator, entrepreneur, a great car enthusiast…. In short, a ‘game changer’ As someone once wrote, all great things started in a garage. Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Disney, etc. – to name just a few famous companies, because the list is […]

Aleksander Čeferin – School of life

Photos: Richard Juilliart – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The UEFA president talks about a great number of changes in European football, the case of the Super League, football philosophy and summers on Hvar Aleksander Čeferin comes from a respected family of lawyers. The sense of law and justice he developed was handed down from his […]

Jessica Chapplow – Humanising AI

Photos: Jessica Chapplow private archives Jessica Chapplow, a specialist in artificial intelligence, digital marketing and business transformation, is a passionate advocate for ethical data use and the importance of educating organisations about AI and related technologies It is no longer news that digitalisation, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and robotics are one of the main features […]

Croata

Photos: Potomac Grupa d.o.o / Croata, Karlo Vukić Discover the luxurious world of Croatian heritage in silk making Sometimes you walk into a shop just because you want to take a peek. Your attention is drawn by a beautiful window display or a catchy slogan, or you just simply need to take a break after […]

4 Levuta – Your reliable partner

Photo: 4 levuta d.o.o. 4 Levuta d.o.o. Šibenik, based in D-Marina ŠIBENIK is a company specializing in consulting and services in mediating the sale of used and new vessels (Full Service of Yacht Brokerage) and offers boat owners a service of technical operational logistics (Yacht management). The company is managed by the founder and director […]

Prof.dr.sc. Božo Skoko – strategic comunication of states

Photo: Božo Skoko Strategic communication of states on the international stage is extremely important, and over the years it has developed into a rather complex area and one of the primary skills of modern governments. In the 21st century, it is no longer the population or the size of the country that matters, but the […]

Zup Connector, a small invention for great changes

Photos: Petar Fabijan, Davor Žunić Inventions change the world for the better, and make life simpler and happier. The human mind is a miracle. Since the first invention – the discovery of fire – to the ones of the wheel, the printing press, penicillin, the Internet, to the technological advances of the 21st century, humanity […]

Flavours of the Adriatic

Gastro and sailing enthusiasts coming to Croatia will easily be tempted by the allure of the healthiest cuisine in the world – the Mediterranean cooking. First-class ingredients and the surroundings that are a perfect fit for these dishes are the reasons why boaters regularly return to one of the world’s most beautiful seas A good […]

Five restaurants that will surely make you want to visit Rovinj

Photos: Maistra d.d. Rovinj’s gastro offer has become a compelling motive for gourmets to visit the destination, all the more so because Rovinj has been chosen by the Michelin team not only to be the first town in Croatia to hold a Michelin star, but also to be the only one with two Michelin-starred restaurants. […]

Weekend Food Festival

Photo: Mario Kucera The most important names in the world of gastronomy are coming to Rovinj from 5-8 May for the Weekend Food Festival Weekend Food Festival, jedinstven edukativno-hedonistički događaj, svoja će vrata otvoriti u živopisnom Rovinju, od 5. do 8. svibnja 2022.godine. U samom srcu Rovinja, u prostoru Stare tvornice duhana okupit će se […]

Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, Cannes award-winning director

Photos: Zen Lefort, Mario Topić, Press Kit Murina, Alban Pichon (Cannes) How we made a film on a small Croatian island that has taken the world by storM Frame-filling shots of the sea, scenes in which actors have to be good swimmers or even competent divers and to fish with harpoons, the blue against the […]

Juan Kouyoumdjian – Passion for speed

Photos: Juan K design, Nautor’s Swan, Studio Borlenghi Since his early childhood, the life and career of one of the world’s leading naval architects have been shaped by sailing and the sea. The Argentinian brilliant mind has designed not only yachts that have won Olympic gold medals and Volvo Ocean Races but also the innovative […]

David Lagercrantz

Photos: Edi Matić /Fraktura I was horrified that people would say I wasn’t capable of writing well. David Lagercrantz is an unpretentious and introspective man. A former journalist, Lagercrantz has been, for quite some time, a globally popular writer who talks about his emotions in public almost as openly as he writes about the life […]

New Managment Board of ACI d.d. – Kristijan Pavić

ACI President of the Management Board In early February, the Government of the Republic of Croatia decided on ACI’s new, three-member, Management Board. Kristijan Pavić, who chaired the Board in the past five and a half years, will continue to be its president, while the new Management Board members are Ivan Herak, PhD, and Josip […]

New Managment Board of ACI d.d. – Josip Ostrogović

Member of the Management Board in charge of Investments, Marketing and Retail C.V.: Graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Rijeka with a degree in management, and earned a master’s degree in economics. Worked as a procurement manager in a large retail chain, followed by a 12-year period of entrepreneurship. From 2017 to 2021 he […]

New Managment Board of ACI d.d. – PhD Ivan Herak

Member of the Management Board in charge of Finance, Corporate Law and Human Resources C.V.: Deputy finance director of Valamar Riviera d.d. Poreč, chief coordinator of the privatisation and transformation process of Valamar Riviera d.d., director of Valamar Riviera Ges.m.b.H., Vienna, member of the Parliament of the Republic of Croatia and president of the Tourism […]

Next generation of sailing – ClubSwan 36 ACI Cup

Photos: ACI Sail / Studio Borlenghi With the Rovinj premiere of the ClubSwan 36 ACI Cup, ACI returned to the world of racing in great style Over three decades, ACI and Rovinj have played a key role in the development of Croatia as a prestigious racing destination, and the combination of Mediterranean charm, nautical excellence […]

Edward Bernays

Photo by Andrew Neel/Pexels Tourism study programme that follows the development trends of the tourism industry Investments in the development of nautical infrastructure, digital transformation, but also improving the experience and knowledge of employees working in tourism, are the backbone of the progress of the entire tourism economy in Croatia. The tourism study programme at […]

Booking Manager Summit 2022

The only conference for yacht charter professionals is back! Three days of live and virtual educational lectures, panel discussions, hands on workshop and endless networking opportunities with another fantastic lineup with over 30 speakers covering all hot topics in yacht charter industry. The Summit provides an opportunity to learn and grow your business in ways […]

878 – The most innovative sailing brand

THE PROTECTION OF SAILORS, THE USE OF LIGHT, FLEXIBLE, ABRASION-RESISTANT MATERIALS, AND THE PROVISION OF NAVIGATION DATA ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IN SAILING, AND 878 KNOWS THE SOLUTION. With its portfolio, 878 offers a unique set of technical apparel, which is ultralight, super-flexible, fully waterproof, thermally conductive – and made from the Nobel Prize winner “super […]

Weekend Media Festival

The largest regional event, attracting and bringing together all those interested in trends and novelties in the media and agency world – Weekend Media Festival – will again this year be their gathering place in the heart of Rovinj. To be held on the premises of the old Tobacco Factory from 22 to 25 September, […]