I started working with Alex back in May for an 8 day trip through Croatia for a family of 7 (including kids and grandparents), starting in Zagreb, a day trip to Slovenia (Ljubljana and Lake Bled), then down to Plitvice Lakes NP, Sibenik and Krka NP, Trogir to Split, Korcula, then finally a few days in Dubrovnik. Other than hitting a heat wave, which we couldn't help, the trip incredibly went without a hitch. This was due mostly to immaculate planning by the very detail-oriented Aleksandar, who was also our driver. We had a local guide (people who grew up in those spots) at each stop, who gave us very personalized tours - each was wonderful (my favorite was Frane, for Krka and Sibenik - he was also a great photographer, and he took some of our best family shots of the trip). Alex was very responsive throughout the planning period leading up to the trip. Even after long days of travel, he made the time to clean and wash the (Mercedes!) van, so each day started in an immaculately clean vehicle, replenished with new water bottles and often a sweet treat. Alex was flexible throughout the tour to accomodate requests, and made quick detours for nice photo ops, etc. The hotels that he arranged were also fantastic (favorites: Armerun in Sibenik, and Kompas in Dubrovnik). Memorable moments included taking a boat in Korcula for a private seafood meal, with oysters pulled out of the sea straight to our table, swimming/snorkeling in the crystal clear Adriatic, and marveling at the waterfalls in Plitvic Lakes and Krka National Parks. Highly, highly recommend Alex and his team - you will not be disappointed!
