First it was yachts – now it’s mega-yachts. Beautiful Hvar Island is now a required stop for restless international trend-spotters always alert to the latest island paradise. Hvar deserves the honour, for it is the sunniest and greenest of the Croatian islands. Called the ‘Croatian Madeira’, Hvar receives 2724 hours (roughly 240 days) of pure sunshine each year. The stunning interior is a panorama of lavender fields, peaceful villages and pine-covered hills. For those that have never seen pictures of Hvar, I would describe it as the Caribbean made sweet love with St.Tropez and their baby; the beautiful island of Hvar. A melange of quaint beauty with rustic flare and luxurious sophistication makes Hvar the ideal destination for us cheap-skating backpackers and those slightly high-flying, big-boat-owning, 79 euro caviar eating, lavish-life living toffs. We stayed in
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