Hi,
Got back two days ago from this great trip. It was my first holiday with Just You and I had all the same jitters as all first-timers! Although I have travelled a lot independently over the years this was the first organised holiday I have been on and it was a joy to have someone else do all the arranging!
Everything ran so smoothly and that was down to the expert ministrations of Vlatka, our tour leader. She is fab, so knowledgable and quietly proud of her homeland. Nothing was too much trouble and she even took me off to see a sculpture park that wasn't on the itinerary, just because I'd shown an interest. She was patient, good humoured and very efficient.
I loved the excursions that I did which included visits to Labin, Pula, Rovinje and Porec. Also the boat trip to Cres was fun and the trip to Plitvic lakes in the National Park was awesome. The autumn colours made the long coach trip to get there worth it.
I didn't do the excursion to the horses and the caves...or the last one to Opatje. I needed a couple of days chilling. Which was easy in the hotel as it was excellent.
There is a Wellness Centre with free sauna, steam room and hot tub, plus indoor and outdoor pool. Be warned though - most people opt to go naked in the sauna. This did cause some consternation amongst our group and, I think, put off various people!
The food was excellent - buffet type and lots of it. I am vegetarian and had been concerned that I wouldn't get enough choice but it was a groundless worry. I am sure I have come back heavier than when I went!
Most people on the trip were great fun and very happy to mix.
I only have one gripe and I will be taking it up with JY. I booked the last place available on this trip and was told there would be a £50 upgrade charge as the only room left was a sea view. In fact I got a full on view of the pine tree in front of my window. The sea could be glimpsed if I stood out on the balcony and looked to my left. But hardly constituted a sea vista, I felt!
That's my review! It was a great week and I wouldn't hesitate to book again if this is the standard of JY holidays 🙂