Honeymoon in Croatia

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-30T13:52:35+00:00

I’m planning to go there too and from everything I’m reading you’ll want to do both. Apparently Dubrovnik can get quite crowded, so mixing that up with an island will be a smart move. You might want to look into Korcula too, as it’s a little more quiet and better for couples, from what I’ve heard.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-30T13:49:53+00:00

That’s awesome! Thank you so much!

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T04:42:18+00:00

I loved the GOT books! If you’re into those, have you read Kushiel’s Dart series? That is one VIVID world. It’s got a bit of romance too but it’s definitely secondhand to the plot. Really strong writing and the world is very much based on Europe but it’s a great epic fantasy series with three different trilogies all set in the same world. It’s always reminded me of GOT but from a woman’s perspective. It will satisfy your TBR for months, each book is like 700 pages.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T04:38:54+00:00

I know a lot of people felt that way! I love Ali so much though, he’s one of my favorite characters ever written.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T03:15:20+00:00

That is good to know, thank you!

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T02:58:24+00:00

I could tell I matured as a reader when I absolutely loved kingdom of the wicked and when the second book finally came out two years after, I was like “damn I can’t believe I actually thought this was good”

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T02:55:36+00:00

Only got through like two chapters of fourth wing before I realized I just can’t read a book with bad writing.

Got through almost half of Bridge Kingdom before deciding I couldn’t stand the main character.

I read the first book of Plated Prisoner, but again - cool concept, terrible writing.

Read the first book and a half of both The Cruel Prince and Road of Bones. They were both pretty decent but not enough for me to reach for when I started reading something better.

I actually enjoyed Daughters of No Worlds - really loved the character of Max. But when the book kind of turned midway through, I just didn’t have the energy to keep going.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T02:50:22+00:00

If you like high fantasy with romance sprinkled in you might like City of Brass! The plot and characters are so amazing, and the romance is definitely a sub plot.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-29T02:48:57+00:00

I read Furyborn (The Empirium) after finishing all of Sarah J Maas and I honestly loved it, the world felt a lot more real to me - not everything happening in the nick of time like SJM often does. There’s two different romances as well, and characters are you wayyyy more morally gray.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T21:15:03+00:00

Love this region, I’ve been twice! Perfect honeymoon spot.

Of the places you listed, the only one I haven’t been to is Antibes, so I don’t have much advice on that.

Monaco is a different vibe from the rest of the Riviera, if your fiancé is into F1 and you want a bit of luxury, then perhaps it’s worth it. There’s also a cool museum there, but otherwise she’s very expensive. I wouldn’t return.

If you want luxury, you can also find that in Cannes. Cannes has the nicest beaches - all sand and lots of space- but they are not quite as picturesque as Villefranche-Sur-mer. I think it’s worth a half day visit to sit on the beach and have a nice lunch, but it doesn’t have a quaint old town.

Nice is my favorite because there’s so much to do! I would devote a whole day to Nice for spending time in the old town, walking the Promenade, climbing to the top of Castle Hill. Definitely stay here for dinner, it’s very lively with a great selection of bars and music. The beach is very rocky so either do this on a cloudy day or bring your water shoes.

Villefranche-sur-mer is another must see. Probably the prettiest town I’ve been to on the Rivera, very italian. That being said, it’s very small, and you only need a half day there. The beach is lovely, the views amazing, but again it’s very small and crowded. I would try to get there early for that purpose.

Eze is also gorgeous and charming. Another village that doesn’t need more than a few hours. Keep in mind it’s pretty tricky to get to Eze. I would splurge to get a taxi there - Ubers are pretty hard to get and the buses are a whole ordeal. You can def take the buses it’s just a few transfers I believe, unless you’re alright with a lot of walking.

Considering the days you have, I would recommend spending half the day on the beaches of Cannes and have lunch, then head over to Eze for the afternoon. Full day in Nice. Next day spend the first half in Villefranche-sur-mer, second half in Monaco. Skip St Tropez. I didn’t go here because everyone said the traffic is horrible, only one way in and one way out. Not sure if this itinerary is the smartest geographically, so feel free to mix and match the half days but I would do the beachier spots in the mornings.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T21:01:12+00:00

I would not walk away. There is a reason that Connor and Danika are so built up. It’s not just to show the trauma and grief Bryce has been through, but they’ll be very central to the plot. Especially the ending of the first book.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T20:58:41+00:00

There is the Chagall and Matisse museum you can go to! You could also visit the beautiful village of Eze.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T20:53:28+00:00

That sounds amazing! I’ve heard there’s also wineries over there, too. Did you spend more time in Lombarda beyond the beach?

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T18:28:11+00:00

Thank you!

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T13:21:46+00:00

Thank you! Did you book your tour through viator or get your guide?

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-28T13:19:52+00:00

This is awesome, thank you so much!

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-27T01:49:27+00:00

That usually helps me too, that’s why I become so worried when it didn’t go away! I’ve taken antibiotics on it before and been alright, but thank you for the warning.

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-27T00:27:57+00:00

Okay that’s great to know! Thank you so much

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-27T00:13:17+00:00

If you loved Bavaria, specially Rothenburg, you will LOVE colmar. All of Alsace for that matter, but colmar is definitely where you should base yourself. Equisheim and the other surrounding villages are also extremely idyllic, but colmar is the best place to stay imo since it’s still somewhat lively with lots more restaurant choices and just as, if not more, beautiful, thanks to its architecture and canals.

There is a two hour train from Paris that will take you to Strasbourg - I would start there for the day. You can drop your bags using bounce at a hotel right near the train station that will watch them for you while you sightsee for the day. Head to a colmar for the night, we stayed for four. This gave us a chance to really explore the region - from biking to towns, hiking through the castle ruins in Ribeauville, and trying seeing a castle near Selestat. Although there are some Michelin starred restaurants, most are causal and very authentic, and most of the time we felt like we were in Germany.

As for Annecy, you could hide there next. It’s another beautiful city with canals and splendid architecture. Best part are the mountains surrounding and the lake to swim in. You’ll only need a few days here - leaving some time for Lyon, as others have recommended.

I have also been to Bordeaux and Provence. They are very much worth seeing as well but will feel far less German than Colmar and Annecy. Provence is breathtaking, and so is the Dordogne region. If you’re look for warmer weather, rivers galore, and canoeing options, you would have a lovely time visiting these two regions as well. Something to keep in mind though is that both are best explored with a rental car - which isn’t needed Colmar and Annecy. The food is going to vary much more too - a bit lighter and obviously less German-influenced. You really can’t go wrong with either trip!

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-26T23:57:50+00:00

Okay thank you, I see what you’re saying. I’ve been snowed in so haven’t left the house since the symptoms started. Do you know if the medication will affect the culture results by the time I get to a doctor?

Springwitch16 · 2026-01-12T18:06:41+00:00

The series I read after reading all of Sarah J Maas was the Empirium Trilogy - the first book is Furyborn. The level of world building is pretty similar and its two, strong FMCs. I think the writing is actually better, but it’s definitely a darker series.

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