Mary Novakovich
The Independent
United Kingdom
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Uncovering the quirky beauty of Croatia’s under-the-radar Brijuni islands
This lesser-known archipelago in the Adriatic rewards travellers with surprises at every turn, from Tito’s Cadillac to a Byzantine fortress, writes Mary Novakovich → Read More
Best hotels in Istanbul 2023: Where to stay for great views and culture
The best hotels in Istanbul include 5-star stays in Sultanahmet and luxury spas close to the tourist sights, as well as cheap rooms near the historic mosques → Read More
Best Christmas markets in Europe
The best cities on the Continent to get your festive kicks → Read More
Serbia travel guide: Everything you need to know
Hospitality, history, untouched landscapes and fantastic-value meet in this Eastern European gem → Read More
Croatia travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go
From the iconic walled city of Dubrovnik to the Adriatic-adjacent darling of Istria, here’s where to explore on your next visit → Read More
The best last-minute trips to book for June
Beat the summer holiday crowds with a break this month; here’s Mary Novakovich’s pick of the hottest deals → Read More
Best hotels in Milan: Where to stay for style, glamour and comfort
These are the best hotels in Milan city centre from cool boutique hotels and cosy hostels to 5 star hotels in Milan with a pool. Stay near the Duomo in style → Read More
Best hotels in Istanbul 2022: Where to stay for great views and culture
The best hotels in Istanbul inlcude 5 star stays in Sultanahmet and luxuy spas near the tourist sights as well as cheap rooms near the historic mosques → Read More
Best last-minute Easter breaks to book now
Wanderlust getting the better of you? It’s not too late to get away - Mary Novakovich rounds up the best Easter deals in show → Read More
The best destinations to visit in March
As travel admin is finally simplified for Britons and the northern hemisphere warms up, here are the best places to escape to this month, writes Mary Novakovich → Read More
The best destinations to travel to in February
Shake off the winter blues with our hand-picked holiday options → Read More
Best Dubrovnik hotels for style, location and value for money
Discover the best place to lay your head in this historic port city → Read More
Best Dubrovnik hotels for style, location and value for money
Discover the best place to lay your head in this historic port city → Read More
The best hotels in Istanbul for style, location and value for money
Mary Novakovich finds the best places to stay in the city where Europe meets Asia → Read More
The best places to visit in November
From the US to Gozo, here are the hottest destinations to head to this month → Read More
The best places to visit in October
From Turkey to Mallorca, here’s where to head for some autumn sun → Read More
The best places to visit in September
From French riverboats to Portuguese beach breaks, here are the best holiday deals → Read More
Where to holiday in June
The green list may be slim, but there are still possibilities → Read More
The joys of meandering through Shropshire on a narrowboat
A narrowboat novice, Mary Novakovich hops onboard and steers through Shropshire into Wales → Read More
Where to go on holiday in May
Hotel lovers and hoteliers are gearing up for 17 May when guests can finally enjoy some hospitality under a different roof. That also means activity holidays can restart, so you can look forward to walking and cycling a bit further afield. And while self-catering is as popular as ever, there are still some bargains to be had. Have a look at these ideas if you’re in search of inspiration.… → Read More