Well, I didn't expect anytime soon to add anything celebrity related here for a while. Never really planned on doing anything related to celebrities to begin with, however first glance at these stories made them interesting enough for me to put here. Around 11 million tourists visit Croatia annually, and mixed in among them are the high profile people who annually visit Croatia to relax on the coast and other places as well. (I'm talking about the Croatia that has electricity now, running water, paved roads, fridges and even satellite TV as well, with remotes even) I already mentioned previously on this blog about Microsoft chairman Bill Gates being a regular visitor to Croatia's coast to holiday with his family HERE.
However, British billionaire Bernie Ecclestone and Russia's richest billionaire, Roman Abramovich, have also been regulars to Croatia's coast for years now. Just to name a few. It's such a common occurence these days to see them and other celebrities and people of higher financial stature vacationing in Croatia, that summer months make the Croatian coast at times seem like the Eastern European version of Monte Carlo. Bernie and Roman recently visited again and it seems they have no intention of stopping their annual retreat to Croatia's coast and it's islands, although they have another hotspot on their minds for future holidays it has been rumored.
An evening stroll on the Stradun in Dubrovnik with girlfriend Dasha Zhukova in 2007
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich is set for another Adriatic holiday.
His 115-metres-long luxury yacht Luna has been anchored off the western Croatian town of Rovinj.
It is expected Roman Abramovich will come for another cruising holiday aboard the yacht that has two helicopters and a submarine.
Roman Abramovich is a regular holidaymaker in Croatia, cruising among the 1,000 islands in the Adriatic.
Source: www.net.hr
Related: www.guide2croatia.net
www,.24sata.hr
Bernie Ecclestone has again arrived to visit Dubrovnik. One of the richest people in Britain walked the Stradun with his fifty years younger girlfriend Fabiana Flosi.
It's been more than three years since he divorced Slavica but Bernie Ecclestone hasn't given up on going on holiday in Croatia. With his girlfriend Fabiana Flosi (30) he arrived in Dubrovnik, where they took a stroll on the Stradun.
In a relationship with an almost 50 years younger Brazilian marketeer, Bernie secretly began seeing and banging her in late 2009, and in January confirmed she was bopping him and that this is his new love.
While she is described by Bernie as very pleasant and a nice person that he would like to spend the rest of his life with, his daughters Tamara and Petra however disagree and prefer he was not banging her and do not condone her performing felatio on their father, especially when he's driving because they do not recognize any of these qualities in her.
Sources: www.croatiantimes.com
www.24sata.hr
www.bild.de
www.f1sa.com
www.yallaf1.com
Formula-1 World champion Sebastian Vettel has spent a few relaxing days on the Croatian Adriatic coast as a guest of Bernie Ecclestone.
Vettel - who currently drives for Red Bull - was spotted enjoying water sports near the Croatian island Solta.
The racing driver was photographed by an Austrian tourist who said he had had no idea his target was a racing champion, daily 24 Sata writes.
Croatia's premier island is often linked with A-list celebrities, some of whom have never been to the country. A credible list from the town's tourist board
For a Dalmatian island that has traditionally eked out a harsh existence based on olives, wine, lavender and fishing, Hvar has an exclusive image which has attracted many celebrities. Home to the oldest organised tourism in Europe, Hvar Town has been receiving distinguished guests since the arrival of Hapsburg Emperor Franz Josef I in 1875.
Many famous names have been cited as regular visitors to the island, but one organisation in possessions of the facts, the Hvar Town Tourist Board, has given some details about illustrious visitors in the past.
Hvar: A Relaxed Atmosphere for Celebrities
It is worth noting that one of the attractions of Hvar for celebrities is the laid-back reception they receive from local people, and hounding by papparazzi is rare. The tourist board respects and protects the privacy of its more famous guests, keeping prying journalists away where possible, which is probably a major factor in Hvar's continued popularity on the celebrity circuit.
With its stunning scenery and historical towns, Hvar is an ideal film set (Indeed ex-Croatian President Mesic and Ashley Judd were both filming here last month, the former in a new Croatian, the latter for her new ABC series, Missing), one which could command an all-star cast from its previous guests.
A-List Stars from the World of Film
Ever since Orson Welles filmed The Deep on Hvar in the 1960s, the island has attracted A-list stars from the world of movies. Visitors have included Clint Eastwood, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Jodie Foster, Eva Longoria, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stephen Spielberg, George Clooney and Jack Nicholson, while Kevin Spacey made world headlines during his visit in 2008.
The James Bond Appreciation Society
Local observers could be forgiven for thinking a British espionage conspiracy was afoot on the island given the number of secret agents that have holidayed on Hvar. No less than three James Bonds - Sean Connery, Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan have soaked up the rays on Europe's sunniest island, as have at least two Bond girls, Gemma Arterton and Michelle Yeon.
Sporting Stars on Hvar
From sport, Hvar seems to provide a particular attraction to tennis players, with Croatian legends Goran Ivanisevic and Iva Majoli spotted on the waterfront, as have been Andre Agassi, Jennifer Capriati and Gabriela Sabatini. Other sporting stars who have spent time on Hvar are David Beckham and, from the world of motor racing, Bernie Ecclestone, Eddie Jordan and Michael Schumacher.
Continuing the Royal Tradition
The royal tradition has been continued by King Abdullah of Jordan, Prince Klaus of Holland and Princess Caroline of Monaco, and some of the world's richest men - Bill Gates and Roman Abramovich - have sailed into the Hvar harbour.
From the world of music, Hvarites have glimpsed Simon Le Bon, Beyonce and Jay-Z, as well as other celebrities Nicky Hilton, Ivana Trump (whose ex-husband owns a large hunting concession on Hvar) and Saif Al-Islam, son of the current Libyan leader.
The relaxed approach to celebrities is good news for holidaymakers to see someone famous. With Hvar making the recent Sunday Times list of Top 100 Affordable Places on the Med, there can be few other places where backpackers can mix so freely with the stars.
However, British billionaire Bernie Ecclestone and Russia's richest billionaire, Roman Abramovich, have also been regulars to Croatia's coast for years now. Just to name a few. It's such a common occurence these days to see them and other celebrities and people of higher financial stature vacationing in Croatia, that summer months make the Croatian coast at times seem like the Eastern European version of Monte Carlo. Bernie and Roman recently visited again and it seems they have no intention of stopping their annual retreat to Croatia's coast and it's islands, although they have another hotspot on their minds for future holidays it has been rumored.
Roman Abramovich again chills out by visiting Croatian coast
An evening stroll on the Stradun in Dubrovnik with girlfriend Dasha Zhukova in 2007
Sources: www.mirrorfootball.co.uk
www.croatiantimes.com
www.adriacity.com
www.dailymail.co.uk
www.dailymail.co.uk
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Photos by MATRIX
www.croatiantimes.com
www.adriacity.com
www.dailymail.co.uk
www.dailymail.co.uk
Related: winterheart-zombieboy.blogspot.com
Photos by MATRIX
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich is set for another Adriatic holiday.
His 115-metres-long luxury yacht Luna has been anchored off the western Croatian town of Rovinj.
Footage of Roman Abramovich and guests holidaying off the coast near the town of Šibenik a few weeks ago.
It is expected Roman Abramovich will come for another cruising holiday aboard the yacht that has two helicopters and a submarine.
Roman Abramovich is a regular holidaymaker in Croatia, cruising among the 1,000 islands in the Adriatic.
Bernie Ecclestone and girlfriend visit Dubrovnik
Source: www.net.hr
Related: www.guide2croatia.net
www,.24sata.hr
Bernie Ecclestone has again arrived to visit Dubrovnik. One of the richest people in Britain walked the Stradun with his fifty years younger girlfriend Fabiana Flosi.
It's been more than three years since he divorced Slavica but Bernie Ecclestone hasn't given up on going on holiday in Croatia. With his girlfriend Fabiana Flosi (30) he arrived in Dubrovnik, where they took a stroll on the Stradun.
In a relationship with an almost 50 years younger Brazilian marketeer, Bernie secretly began seeing and banging her in late 2009, and in January confirmed she was bopping him and that this is his new love.
While she is described by Bernie as very pleasant and a nice person that he would like to spend the rest of his life with, his daughters Tamara and Petra however disagree and prefer he was not banging her and do not condone her performing felatio on their father, especially when he's driving because they do not recognize any of these qualities in her.
Formula-1 World Champion enjoys Croatian seaside
Sources: www.croatiantimes.com
www.24sata.hr
www.bild.de
www.f1sa.com
www.yallaf1.com
Formula-1 World champion Sebastian Vettel has spent a few relaxing days on the Croatian Adriatic coast as a guest of Bernie Ecclestone.
Vettel - who currently drives for Red Bull - was spotted enjoying water sports near the Croatian island Solta.
The racing driver was photographed by an Austrian tourist who said he had had no idea his target was a racing champion, daily 24 Sata writes.
Croatia's premier island is often linked with A-list celebrities, some of whom have never been to the country. A credible list from the town's tourist board
For a Dalmatian island that has traditionally eked out a harsh existence based on olives, wine, lavender and fishing, Hvar has an exclusive image which has attracted many celebrities. Home to the oldest organised tourism in Europe, Hvar Town has been receiving distinguished guests since the arrival of Hapsburg Emperor Franz Josef I in 1875.
Many famous names have been cited as regular visitors to the island, but one organisation in possessions of the facts, the Hvar Town Tourist Board, has given some details about illustrious visitors in the past.
Hvar: A Relaxed Atmosphere for Celebrities
It is worth noting that one of the attractions of Hvar for celebrities is the laid-back reception they receive from local people, and hounding by papparazzi is rare. The tourist board respects and protects the privacy of its more famous guests, keeping prying journalists away where possible, which is probably a major factor in Hvar's continued popularity on the celebrity circuit.
With its stunning scenery and historical towns, Hvar is an ideal film set (Indeed ex-Croatian President Mesic and Ashley Judd were both filming here last month, the former in a new Croatian, the latter for her new ABC series, Missing), one which could command an all-star cast from its previous guests.
A-List Stars from the World of Film
Ever since Orson Welles filmed The Deep on Hvar in the 1960s, the island has attracted A-list stars from the world of movies. Visitors have included Clint Eastwood, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Jodie Foster, Eva Longoria, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stephen Spielberg, George Clooney and Jack Nicholson, while Kevin Spacey made world headlines during his visit in 2008.
The James Bond Appreciation Society
Local observers could be forgiven for thinking a British espionage conspiracy was afoot on the island given the number of secret agents that have holidayed on Hvar. No less than three James Bonds - Sean Connery, Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan have soaked up the rays on Europe's sunniest island, as have at least two Bond girls, Gemma Arterton and Michelle Yeon.
Sporting Stars on Hvar
From sport, Hvar seems to provide a particular attraction to tennis players, with Croatian legends Goran Ivanisevic and Iva Majoli spotted on the waterfront, as have been Andre Agassi, Jennifer Capriati and Gabriela Sabatini. Other sporting stars who have spent time on Hvar are David Beckham and, from the world of motor racing, Bernie Ecclestone, Eddie Jordan and Michael Schumacher.
Continuing the Royal Tradition
The royal tradition has been continued by King Abdullah of Jordan, Prince Klaus of Holland and Princess Caroline of Monaco, and some of the world's richest men - Bill Gates and Roman Abramovich - have sailed into the Hvar harbour.
From the world of music, Hvarites have glimpsed Simon Le Bon, Beyonce and Jay-Z, as well as other celebrities Nicky Hilton, Ivana Trump (whose ex-husband owns a large hunting concession on Hvar) and Saif Al-Islam, son of the current Libyan leader.
The relaxed approach to celebrities is good news for holidaymakers to see someone famous. With Hvar making the recent Sunday Times list of Top 100 Affordable Places on the Med, there can be few other places where backpackers can mix so freely with the stars.
