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Silver in London, Silver in Sofia, and Bordeaux Discovers Tomic Wines

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 22 May 2013. Posted in Wine, What's On This Month?, Island News

Silver in London, Silver in Sofia, and Bordeaux Discovers Tomic Wines

Hvar winemakers are among the international medals, as a Bordeaux wine club discovers Andro Tomic. 

Amateur Theatre Festival in Stari Grad: Full Programme Here

Written by Paul Bradbury on Tuesday, 21 May 2013. Posted in Stari Grad, What's On This Month?, Island News, Events

Amateur Theatre Festival in Stari Grad: Full Programme Here

The 53rd Amateur Theatre Festival opens in Stari Grad on May 24. Check out the programme here. 

Summer is Here: Is There a Better Place to Go Climbing than Hvar?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Tuesday, 21 May 2013. Posted in Island News, Sport

Summer is Here: Is There a Better Place to Go Climbing than Hvar?

Looking to do a spot of rock climbing this summer? There can be few better places than Hvar for location. 

Party of the Year Tonight as Hula Hula Legend Wolf Turns 50

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 20 May 2013. Posted in Hvar Town, What's On This Month?, Island News

Party of the Year Tonight as Hula Hula Legend Wolf Turns 50

Pink Champagne is the place to be tonight, as Hula Hula's Wolf hosts what promises to be the private party of the year - Happy Birthday, Sir! 

Is Jelsa the Playboy Magazine Capital of Croatia?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 19 May 2013. Posted in Jelsa, What's On This Month?, Island News

Is Jelsa the Playboy Magazine Capital of Croatia?

There seems to be rather a large interest from Playboy Magazine in my adopted home. 

Hvar TV Reports: A New Water Pipe for Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 19 May 2013. Posted in Environment, What's On This Month?, Island News

Hvar TV Reports: A New Water Pipe for Hvar

The water capacity of the island is set to more than double, and all is on schedule. Hvar TV reports.

Leading British Wine Writer Discovers Carić Wines in Bulgaria

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 18 May 2013. Posted in Wine, What's On This Month?, Island News

Leading British Wine Writer Discovers Carić Wines in Bulgaria

More acclaim from the wine writing world for the wines from the village of Hvar wine.

Lavanderman, The Movie: Showing Tonight in Jelsa with Comic Launch

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 18 May 2013. Posted in Jelsa, What's On This Month?, Island News

Lavanderman, The Movie: Showing Tonight in Jelsa with Comic Launch

Final day's campaigning in the local elections, and a potential game changer at Chuara in Jelsa tonight. 

Vrboska Tourist Board to Finally Reopen Next Week

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 18 May 2013. Posted in Vrboska, What's On This Month?, Island News, Tourism

Vrboska Tourist Board to Finally Reopen Next Week

The Vrboska Tourist Board office will finally reopen next week. 

Local Elections Loom, A Dilemma of Choice

Written by Vivian Grisogono on Friday, 17 May 2013. Posted in Island News, Events, General

Local Elections Loom, A Dilemma of Choice

The upcoming local elections offer a wealth of choice of candidates - and a rare opportunity for change.

Contigo Chef Andrew Wiseheart's Outstanding Food Moment: On Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 17 May 2013. Posted in Island News, Tourism, Food and Drink

Contigo Chef Andrew Wiseheart's Outstanding Food Moment: On Hvar

A celebrity chef from Texas fondly remembers his most outstanding food moment, living the natural life on southern Hvar. 

An Impressive Defender of the Prošek Brand

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 16 May 2013. Posted in Wine, Jelsa, Island News

An Impressive Defender of the Prošek Brand

As the prosecco v prošek debate rumbles on, one Hvar winemaker has been very impressive in the international spotlight, putting forward a very passionate defence of the Croatian dessert wine. 

Total Hvar Interviewed by Radio Sweden, Globus, Lunch with California

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 15 May 2013. Posted in Wine, Jelsa, What's On This Month?, Island News, Tourism

Total Hvar Interviewed by Radio Sweden, Globus, Lunch with California

A quiet day in the office turns into an international wine promotion.

The Hvar Girl All the Celebrities Want to Meet

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 15 May 2013. Posted in Hvar Town, Island News

The Hvar Girl All the Celebrities Want to Meet

Are you a celebrity visiting Hvar? This is the lady you have to be photographed with.

Picture Special: Mojito Opens Its Doors for 2013 in Jelsa

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 15 May 2013. Posted in Jelsa, What's On This Month?, Island News

Picture Special: Mojito Opens Its Doors for 2013 in Jelsa

The Jelsa waterfront got a little more chilled last week, as we popped in for the opening party at Mojito.