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                <title>Buza (Cold Drinks)</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Either is a very appropriate name for, what must be, one of the coolest bars in the world. Work your way down from the Pile Gate, through the old town which is delightful, find the Jesuit Church and then the "outside wall" - there are a couple of hand written signs saying simply "Cold Drinks". There is a small doorway through the wall which leads you to a tiny bar nestling on jagged rocks. There are only about a dozen tables which all face out to the fabulous Adriatic, various rocks and small islands. Entertainment is provided by local lads slightly showing off by diving off the fairly high rocks and the conversation is a babble of languages with Australian accents to the fore (the Aussies can always find a good Buza!). Magical spot and worth the prices for the views and ambience.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Taxi Service Dubrovnik</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Tomislav Radulovic will transfer you to/from Dubrovnik Airport to your hotel for 250 kunas each way. This is per journey- not per passenger. He will confirm the details to you by email. Speaks fluent English and is very helpful and prompt. He will also take you on excursions/sight-seeing if you so wish.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Excelsior Hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This luxury hotel is a short stroll from the old town. It has fantastic sea view rooms (at an extra cost of course!) and provides L'Occitane toiletries daily. The breakfast buffet has a wide choice of hot and cold food and there is Cava each day for bucks fizz. It has a beautiful large inside swimming pool which is free to residents and all the staff are very helpful. If it is your birthday- they will send a cake and a birthday greeting to your room free of charge. This hotel is well worth staying in.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It's a luxury hotel like many others in the area but it's perched on a cliff face and has its own James Bond-style private beach at the bottom of the cliff.]]></description>
                
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                <title>War Photo Ltd</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This compelling gallery in Dubrovnik is dedicated to the work of war photographers, and shows exhibitions from wars around the globe, as well as the Balkan conflict. The powerful images are both hard hitting and heartbreaking, and show people struggling to live their daily lives through wars which are brutal and often misunderstood. It is certainly not easy viewing, but I cannot recommend this gallery enough. These are the lives and deaths of real people, and I urge you to rise to the emotional challenge.]]></description>
                
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                <title>You should visit Korcula town</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Island Of Korcula is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in this part of Croatia. Like most of the Croatian islands, the Greeks, who gave it the name Korkyra Melaina or 'Black Corfu' for its dark and densely wooded appearance, first settled Korcula. <br><br>Recommend: Budget hotel Dragan's Den]]></description>
                
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                <title>Katie O'Connor's Irish Pub</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Atmospheric Irish pub in a cellar in a side street off the Stradun.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sunset Lounge @ Hotel Dubrovnik Palace</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[All the guidebooks suggest you should go here, but honestly a big big disappointment.<br>To us it was no more than a hotel lobby bar and while there is a good view in the day, at night you can't see out due to the reflections of the interior on the glass.]]></description>
                
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                <title>City Walls Tour</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[On of the main things to be done when visiting Dubrovnik. You can walk around the city walls with great views to be had.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Lapad beach</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Probably the best beach area in Dubrovnik.<br>As with most beaches in Croatia, very little if any sand with pebbles the order of the day.<br>However views are great and water is clean and clear.<br>Loungers and sun umbrellas can be hired.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Banke beach</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The city centre beach Banje is just a short walk from the Ploce Gate. As with most beaches in Croatia, the water is clean &amp; clear but the beach itself is pebbly rather than sandy. Most of this beach has been sold off to the East - West bar / restaurant. Sun loungers &amp; umbrellas are available for hire at 120KN for two loungers and one umbrella.<br>The locals tend to congregate in the half that still is under municipal control.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Grill with a view at Lady Pi-Pi</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Right at the top of the Old City Walls, the magical vine-shaded terrace of Lady Pi-Pi offers drinks, sandwiches and an open grill far from the madding crowd with a great view of the Old Town's rooftops.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Great grilled meats at Elirjia</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Tiny five table establishment in Dubrovnik's Old Town serves up fantastic grilled meat. Great location for people-watching.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Restaurant Lindo</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Start with lovely bread baked on site, follow with an artfully made but simple fish broth and house salad. <br><br>Then make the tough choice of either whole-grilled local fish, or meat traditionally slow cooked in a cast-iron pot, sitting on coals and covered with hot ash. (Slow cooked meat needs to be ordered in advance)<br><br>Go with a group so you can sample it all.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Orsan: classy seafood joint at the marina</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Delicious seafood salads and platters. On the pricier side, but comes with a great view of yachts. (The restaurant, though situated at the yacht club, is open to the public)<br><br>Well fitted for a romantic dinner out.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Fresh seafood at Konoba Lokanda Peskarija</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Fantastically fresh mussels, delicious risotto. Good quality, generous portions, very fair price<br><br>Great people-watching location. Situated at the old fish market, where day-expedition boats now set out. <br><br>More details and photos here<br><a target="_new" href="http://bit.ly/76RwdZ">bit.ly/76RwdZ</a>]]></description>
                
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                <title>Kamenice</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A cheap, friendly pavement restaurant near the city centre that serves fantastic black squid risotto and oysters.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Darija Apartment - Dubrovnik Old Town</title>
                
                <link>http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21519</link>
                
                <description><![CDATA[My wife and stayed in Dubrovnik last September (2008) for 2 weeks, and rather than stay in a hotel we followed a recommendation by a good friend of ours and rented an apartment.  The main advantage to us was the possibility to stay within the walls of the old town.  The hotels are all outside the walls (except for the over-priced 5 star Pucic Palace).  We booked Darija Apartments direct with the owner, and I can honestly say that it was a seamless experience.  We felt well looked after, but there was none of the intrusiveness you get with a hotel - a nice balance.  The apartment itself was perfect; clean, modern decor, comfortable, all the facilities you could want, and a fair price.  All in all it was a great holiday made all the better by a great accommodation choice.  One potential problem though: We've recommended it to so many of our friends you might not find availability ;-)]]></description>
                
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                <title>Train journey</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The most scenic train journey ever taken had to be Ploce on the Croatian coast, east to Sarajevo. Riding the dated German train, rolling through tunnels in the mountain side by the river, the mind wanders to the recent scars of war. A magical journey, made all the more special on arriving in Sarajevo to the sights and sounds of the East.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hostel Marker Dubrovnik Old Town</title>
                
                <link>http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21400</link>
                
                <description><![CDATA[Great hostel in Dubrovnik Old Town. Best location on the Pile Bay: 20m from the beach and only 80m from the historical street Placa. They offer both shared and private rooms.<br>Marco, the owner, also offers luxury apartments in the city center of Dubrovnik.<br>We had a family apartment for five which was spotlessly clean, secure, with all amenities.<br>The staff is very helpful and extremely hospitable.<br>We had the best recommendations for restaurants, things to do and they also helped us with car rental.<br>We would definitely stay again the next holiday.]]></description>
                
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