Culture & Art 20.05.2022
ALH Times celebrates 10 years!
The official Adriatic Luxury Hotels periodical turns 10! Better than ever, bringing you a fresh take on all things Dubrovnik, the quintessential Dubrovnik experiences, news, events, and insider tips.
Read it here, or skim through the highlights below…
ALH Times 2022
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SUSTAINABILITY STORIES
Unified in our belief that protecting nature and safeguarding our heritage and guided by the passion to make sustainability an integral part of our company’s culture, the “committed to sustainability” project was born. Learn more about our Sustainability Commitments and initiatives such as the Miret story – a Croatian bio-based sneaker brand which will become staple footwear for ALH employees, or Biobaza intiative – Croatian eco-friendly cosmetic line exclusively available in selecti ALH hotels.
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HEART OF IRON
No, it’s not a new GOT prequel; we’re talking about oysters – also known as sea aphrodisiacs, Ostrea edulis in Latin or kamenice in Croatian. These world-renowned delicacies come from a small bay near Dubrovnik that has become a destination for the true gourmand.
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LOKRUM – a natural forest reserve
When you set foot on Lokrum, you encroach upon a mystery. You can hear the murmur of the whispers of all the lovers who have gazed at the stars from this very spot, hear the rustling of silks and the beating of wings, the sound of poems and the muttering of Latin prayers, as if you were hearing them now in the cloister of the Benedictine monastery. Lokrum is under a spell, a spell that you cannot hope to undo…
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CULTURAL HERITAGE AND FINE ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
During the remarkable time of the Republic, the demand for the handcrafted mastery of Dubrovnik goldsmiths and jewellers became so important and lucrative for the city that one street in the Old town was dedicated solely to the goldsmiths. Aptly named Zlatarska, (Goldsmiths) street. Read about its history before visiting this Old Town gem of a street!
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ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN DUBROVNIK
On land or by the sea, there are variety of activities and unique adrenaline trips available, to experience Dubrovnik’s natural wonders. So why not book a guided active break and really make the most of your time here? We bring you our top adventure picks…
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
This issue of the ALH TIMES was printed on premium sustainable paper Munken by Arctic Paper Munkedals – one of the world’s most environmentally friendly paper mills known for its closeness to nature and extensive work with sustainability. For more info on this paper visit www.arcticpaper.com
Read it here: ALH Times 2022
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