There are so many wonderful ways to travel, but nothing quite as wonderful as traveling on a modern luxury yacht with no more than 36 fellow travelers that soon become like family.
I’ve enjoyed Europe’s long ships transporting me along storied waterways and would recommend that mode to anyone who wants a non-stressful way to travel and see a lot of beautiful cities along the famous rivers. But my favorite way to travel by water is via a yacht. Yes, a yacht.
No, I’m not rich and famous, but I was able to travel along the Adriatic Sea on a beautiful yacht with a group from our area that, at that time, included Mayor Bob Crowell and his beautiful wife Susan. We had the time of our lives exploring Croatia’s islands and swimming in the Adriatic, and I would do it again in a heartbeat, but I have a number of trips already planned so will have to pass on this next yacht cruise I hope you will consider.
Croatia has become one of the travel hotspots not to miss. In many ways the coastline resembles Southern California, but it is the islands that tell the true story of this country and the only way to see the islands is by yacht. Marco Polo was thought to have been born on the island of Korcula although Venice claims him as well. Korcula is known as “Little Dubrovnik” because of the narrow stone streets and the medieval buildings sure to enchant. Each island has a unique site to see.
The Chamber Travel Club will be traveling to Croatia and its Islands next Oct. 10, flying into Dubrovnik to board the state-of-the-art MS Invictus, the luxury yacht built in 2020 that will take you to six islands with stops along the coast to explore famous villages such as Split, followed by a two-night stay in the resort town of Vodice in a four-star beach hotel located right on the shores of the Adriatic coastline, before venturing up to the Croatian capital city of Zagreb for one night before flying home.
A highlight for me was the visit to Diocletian’s Palace, built at the turn of the fourth century for Roman Emperor Diocletian located in the old town of Split. And who wouldn’t enjoy wandering the streets of beautiful Dubrovnik, though not much time is spent there on this tour, but you can choose to go early if you wish to spend time on your own in this city featured in the Game of Thrones.
My most favorite memory, though, was all of us jumping of the back of our yacht to take a dip in the beautiful Adriatic Sea. I loved that we docked right in the heart of any city allowing us to venture on our own when we had free time to explore. Our yacht was just as beautiful as any of the private yachts tied up in the port.
The 10-day tour includes the cruise, external lodging, 20 meals, all touring, flights from Reno, free parking at the Chamber and all airport transfers. Save $250 per person when booking the air-inclusive tour before Nov. 11. I advise you not to delay if this tour interests you, for this is a popular trip.
You are welcome to learn more about this trip and other Collette featured trips at the next travel club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Choose the morning 10 a.m. session or the 1 p.m. session. You must RSVP to the Chamber at 775-882-1565. Space is limited.
Yes, Croatia is a standout for me as one of my favorite trips and it will be one of your favorites as well.
Marilyn Foster will be 94 in January and still travels the world.
