How to look good in the Supermarket

It’s official – summer in the northern hemisphere (that’s where most of you live) is almost over & our brains are gearing up for crispy mornings, goulash suppers, woolies, gloves and the onslaught of the dreaded Christmas shop -  STOP right there – time to take a last minute breather…. Read the rest of this entry »

Korcula. Step Lightly

When I was young, my best friend’s mother used to have her perform Scottish sword dancing at all the school talent shows.  She would nimbly hop around the swords laid on the stage as the screech of bagpipes crackled through the auditorium loudspeakers.  While graceful, it was a bit lost on the young audience and always met with more than a snicker or two.

The Moreška Sword Dance Festival on the Croatian island of Korčula is nothing like what my poor friend was put through as a child. Moreška is a choreographed drama, stemming out of traditions in the 12th and 13th century.  Although there is quite a bit of play-acting, these are actual men, with very real swords, clashing in a series of 7 dances. Read the rest of this entry »

No Ball Games

Something’s going on this June. Oh yeah, that over-talked about World Cup thing.

Not all places are embracing the game because, believe it or not, it’s not everyone’s be all and end all. Life and travel does carry on around World Cup time for those who let it.

Want to escape it? Here’s how.

We’re offering you retreats and hideaways so you don’t have to put up with the bad behaviour, the tantrums, the tears, the injuries or the opinions.  Get on the ball and go and do something else, somewhere else.

The Greulich Hotel is setting the tone with their No-Goal dinners, while these other hotel gems have told us their places will be football free:

Aenea, Worthersee, Austria
Krafft Basel, Basel
Lesic Dimitri, Korcula, Croatia
Inis Meain, Arran Islands, Ireland
Hotel des Academies, Paris
Ca’pisani, Venice
Hotel J, Stockholm
Hotel Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, London

The Greenwich, New York
New Majestic, Singapore
The Retreat, Tanzania

Go somewhere where football fever isn’t being forced fed to you.

Award Winning Hotels

We are always been proud of our hotels.  We are proud to work with such unique getaways in phenomenal cities and we all share the view that travelling should be a fun and individual experience.  However, that doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy a little extra pat on the back.  We are proud to announce recent accolades for three White Line Hotels. Read the rest of this entry »

The 12th Croatian Boat Show

In less than 5 days one of the most spectacular boat shows on the Adriatic is set to launch.  The 12th Croatia Boat Show will be held from the 10th to the 18th of April in front of the Diocletian Palace in the Split City harbour.  Boat enthusiasts will mingle with builders and international elite to celebrate innovations and growth in the industry.   The show culminates in the Parade of Yachts, which judges luxury vessels by design, quality of features and equipment, and overall impression. Last year’s show hosted almost 30,000 visitors and around 1,100 vendors.

If you truly know your boats, than you’ll be excited to hear about the star of the 2010 show – the 35 meter long Elegance 115, which features marble floors, crystal mirrors and silk drapes. Two motor yachts – Princess – V 56 and V 78, and the Greenline 33 hybrid will also make their inaugural appearances.  The Greenline 33 is exceptionally interesting as it combines the luxury of boating with environmental innovation.  Using up to four times less fuel in a year than traditional powerboats, the Greenline 33 is completely emission free in electric mode.  The 1.3 kW solar roof panels collect and store power, providing a constant supply of electricity with a minimum of maintenance.

The hundreds of boats in the show dock in front of the ancient Diocletian’s Palace, creating an impressive image of ancient power mixed with modern luxury.  Far more than just a parade of boats, the Croatia Boat show has come to be known as an annual meeting point for all goods and services related to the boating industry.  The 2010 show will serve not only as a meeting point but will also host a series of lectures and presentations, a P-1 powerboat speed race, and, let us not forget, extravagant parties and the 2010 Miss Hostess pageant.

As the Mediterranean becomes crowded with last minute tourists, tourism in the Adriatic region has seen a huge jump from those in the know in the past decade, this includes sailing enthusiasts as well as pleasure seekers soaking up the Adriatic’s sun and relishing her crystal clear waters.  There is no better way to experience Croatia’s thousand-plus unique islands, miles of coastline, ancient villages, and festivals than by boat.  What better way to carry on the boating adventure than by staying at White Line Hotel’s Lešić Dimitri Palace?  The hotel is occupies an 18th century bishop’s palace in the heart of Korčula’s old town.  Lešić Dimitri Palace recognizes the uniqueness of seeing Croatia by sea and offers an exclusive sailing experience on Vipera, the hotel’s vintage sailing boat.  A romantic side note to the spirit of exploration by boat is that Marco Polo is reputed to have lived in one of the houses neighbouring Lešić Dimitri.

More information about the boat show can be found at: www.croatiaboatshow.com.  Check our hotels section to book a few nights at the Lešić Dimitri Palace in Korcula, and treat yourself to a day on their Vipera.