Introduction
Photo: Foto Adria The sea has always been much more than just a natural vast expanse – it is an emotion, a thought, a breath of freedom. Jules Verne thought of it as the Living Infinite, a place where humans are never lonely, for they feel the force of life on all sides. The sea […]
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
THE PILLAR OF ACI’S DEVELOPMENTAL STRATEGY Text Author: PhD Ivan Herak, member of ACI Management Board for Finances, Corporate Law and Human Resorces In the ever-increasing competition in the global tourism market – with potential users of tourist services becoming ever more demanding, discerning and sophisticated in their expectations – ensuring long-term market success for […]
Dina Levačić – Ocean’s 7
Photos: ACI Archive World’s best open water swimmer and ACI ambassador is the youngest woman in history to complete demanding swims across seven channels around the world ACI’s sports family has welcomed another new member. World’s best open water swimmer, Dina Levačić, has become ACI ambassador. The partnership between the national marina chain and the […]
Donna Vekić – Dream summer
Photos: HOO; Jozo Čabraja / Damir Senčar Donna Vekić has made history in Croatian tennis by winning the silver medal in Paris, which is the first women’s Olympic medal for Croatia since its independence The Croatian tennis player Donna Vekić’s career resembles a play from the classical antiquity, which – according to Aristotle’s postulate about […]
Bill Belichick – Mr. Super Bowl
Photos: Mario Pavlović A glimpse into the world of the most successful American football coach and six-time Super Bowl winner, whose roots go back to Draganić near Karlovac In the American sports calendar, there is no event that attracts as much attention and emotion as the Super Bowl. The final game of the American football […]
Tadej Pogačar – Pogi Star
Photos: A.S.O. / Charly Lopez; Pauline Ballet; Billy Ceusters The brilliant Slovenian cyclist has won three Tour de France titles in his glittering career so far, and his almost rebellious approach to racing fascinates his rivals and spectators alike Until 2024, only two cyclists – the legendary Belgian Eddy Merckx (1974) and Ireland’s Stephen Roche […]
Alessandro Del Piero – Artist in football boots
Photos: Mario Pavlović One of the best Italian footballers of all times was nicknamed Pinturicchio after the Renaissance painter Gianni Agnelli, the legendary Italian businessman and a long-time president of Juventus FC, was known for his sense of humour and tendency to give unusual nicknames to the players of this Turin club. Those nicknames were […]
America’s Cup – Serial winners
Photos: America’s Cup, Omega Emirates Team New Zealand is the first team in the history of the America’s Cup to win the oldest sporting competition in the world three times in a row The history of the America’s Cup dates back all the way to 1851, which is 45 years earlier than the first modern […]
Imagination in movement
Photos: Rolex NEW MODELS 2025 Rolex unveils its new watches, conceived by the perpetually active imagination that imbues the entire manufacture. From the movements to cases and bracelets, from design to the choice of materials, the latest creations offered by Rolex attest to undiminished creative spirit, constantly elevated standards, and an unswerving desire to push […]
NEW TUDOR WATCHES 2025
Photo: Tudor 2025 is a big year for TUDOR! This year sees an all-new Black Bay in 43mm featuring Master Chronometer certification and a Pelagos that’s depth rated to 1000M. But that’s not all—there’s also a Black Bay 58 all with a burgundy dial and bezel; the Black Bay Pro with enhanced visual touches; and […]
Exclusive Driving Experience for Women Who Break Boundaries
Photo: Porsche Experience Ladies Day In a world that is constantly changing, women are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be bold, fearless, and true to oneself. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the luxury car brand Porsche, for the fifth consecutive year, brought together strong and inspiring women from the region […]
Adrian Newey – The winning formula
Photos: Ryan Pierse, Joerg Mitter, LAT Images, Aston Martin F1 Team The great English engineer, called the ‘Einstein’ of Formula 1, has designed many championship-winning racing cars, which were driven by Mansell, Prost, Villeneuve, Hakkinen, Vettel and Verstappen The most successful designer in the history of Formula 1, the only one who won titles with […]
The new Audi A6 Limousine
Photos: Audi In April, Audi debuted a new generation of its classic business saloon, expanding the A6 series. The new A6 Limousine sets standards in design and aerodynamics, bringing innovation and comfort to the premium executive class, evident in every detail. Its drag coefficient of 0.23 is the best-ever value for a combustion-engine production model […]
A Šibenik odyssey
Photos: Davor Žunić, Petar Fabijan, Petar Grgurev Sailing from ACI Skradin to ACI Piškera, we are connecting the breathtaking national parks of Krka and Kornati, the beauty of Šibenik’s stone fortresses and the charming islands in the Šibenik archipelago In the fast-paced life of today, boating becomes a refuge, an escape from noise and stress. […]
Diversity is beautiful
Photos: Arsen Miletić, Frank Heuer, Lili Bašić, Petar Lupić KVARNER – EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY Discover the three sides of Kvarner and experience a wealth of flavours in authentic dishes from the coastal, island and mountain cuisine as well as local wines made from indigenous grape varieties Kvarner – where the mountains slope down towards […]
Tonči Marijan – Wine visionary from Hvar
Photos: Vina Marijan Tonči Marijan won the first-ever Decanter Gold for the Plavac Mali variety, elevating it to the elite ranks of the world’s finest wines Wine is not only a drink – it is a live story about the country it came from, the time that shaped it and the people who laboured to […]
Istria’s golden oil
Photos: Oio Vivo, Marijana Ćurt For years, the extra virgin olive oils produced by the Vodnjan-based brand Oio Vivo have ranked among the world’s finest – a status reflected in the many awards they have received Historical records attest that even in ancient times, the Greeks and Romans appreciated the quality of Istrian olive oil, […]
Watches Inspired by the Spirit of the Adriatic Sea
Photos: Marnaut, Newton Au, Hrvoje Golubić Marnaut is a Croatian watch microbrand, inspired by the sea urchin’s test (shell) and the natural beauty of Croatia. In recent years, consumers have increasingly started to gravitate towards brands that break away from the standards of mass-produced luxury watches. So-called microbrands have become one of the fastest growing […]
120 Years of Road Safety
Photos: HAK No-worry travel with HAK As the largest national association of drivers and motor vehicle owners, HAK has an inextricable link with tourism and travel We are talking to Ivo Bikić, president of the Croatian Automobile Club, about mobility, motoring and tourism – topics that are always pertinent and interesting. Could you, please, start […]
Miki Eleta – Time Traveller
Photos: Raphael Zubler Photographer Self-taught master horologist and Renaissance man creates unique mechanical works of art that speak philosophically about the transience of time We are living in a time when everything is instantaneous, where the present is reduced to a moment as short as the blink of an eye. In the digital world, where everything […]
Chris Botti – the Player
Photos: Bruno Mesarić In his successful career, spanning over several decades, Chris Botti has worked with many music stars, from Sting to Aretha Franklin, establishing his reputation as a virtuoso trumpeter and a versatile musician With his finely etched features and piercing green eyes, trumpeter Chris Botti has an attractive aura of a film idol […]