Miraval Journeys

Day 1 - October 15, 2012

Arrival Dubrovnik

Upon arrival to Dubrovnik Airport, you will have a private transfer with luggage assistance to the hotel Dubrovnik Palace.

NOTE: Group members will be provided with individual airport to hoteltransfers as you arrive on different flights from varied USAdestinations.

Remainder of afternoon spent on your own, at leisure. This evening,you'll meet up with the group at the hotel's lounge bar and enjoy a 45minute Welcoming cocktail party, followed by a delicious 5-starchef-prepared "Greetings to Croatia" private group dinner.

Miraval Yoga & Meditation (optional):
8:30pm - 9:15pm - Mindfulness at Miraval

Overnight Accommodations: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace- Sea view with Balcony Double Rooms
Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - October 16, 2012

Old Town Dubrovnik & Sunset Cruise

Full free day on own to rest and relax after your flight. Enjoy yourresort's luxurious grounds, wellness spa, and nearby "Old TownDubrovnik" as you wish. Early this evening, you will have theopportunity to enjoy a 3-hour cruise, witnessing the breathtakingexperience of the sunset over Old Town Dubrovnik. After the cruise, youwill have the opportunity to dine in one of the many amazing restaurantsin Old Town Dubrovnik. Depending on your desires, we will recommend thegreatest places, from casual to world-famous 5-star cuisine - allwithin walking distance.

Miraval Experiences (optional):
7:30am - 8:15am - Morning Meditation
8:30am - 10:00am - Morning Yoga
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Loving Kindness Meditation
3:00 pm - 3:45pm - Yoga Groove

Overnight Accommodations: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace - Sea view with Balcony Double Rooms
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - October 17, 2012

Tour Old Town Dubrovnik, Wall Walk, Sky Gondola, & Tour Konavle Valley

After breakfast at hotel, the group will begin your private guided,in-depth tour that includes a terrific, panoramic ride on the town'snewly refurbished "Sky Gondola." From the top, where you can visit theWar Museum for a bit, you have magnificent views of the entire Dubrovnikriviera and countryside regions! Dubrovnik, which is on UNESCO's Listof World Heritage sites due to its exceptional beauty and rich culturalheritage, is an ancient town. It is surrounded by strong ramparts andfortresses, and is an "outdoor museum" of architectural and culturalmasterpieces, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. A pleasant walkthrough old town, down the Placa (Stradun), will take us to theRector's Palace, the Dominican Monastery, a 13th C. still working'pharmacy, and so much more!

Then off to tour the historic Konavle mill followed by a snack ofliquor apéritifs, wine and cheese, meats, olives, and breads on themill's property. You will have free time for walking this beautifulproperty along the gorgeous and easygoing river trails. Return to thehotel around 4pm and have dinner on your own in Dubrovnik.

Miraval Experiences (optional):
7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation
8:00am - 8:45am - Rise & Shine Yoga
6:00pm - 6:45pm - Evening Meditations: Healing Visualizations

Overnight Accommodations: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace - Sea View with Balcony Double Rooms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - October 18, 2012

Mostar & Medjugorje Day Tour

After breakfast, you begin our tour of beautiful Mostar. Located onthe bank of the Neretva River, Mostar is the administrative center ofHerzegovina canton and the second largest city in Bosnia andHerzegovina. The historic town of Mostar is the most beautiful town inBosnia and Herzegovina; the Old Bridge Area and Mostar’s old town wereproclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will enjoy a stunningriverside lunch.

Then off to Medjugorje ("between the hills"), once a remote villagein the small nation of Bosnia, and now a world site for healingpilgrimages as a result of reputed visions of the Blessed Motherreceived by six children beginning in 1981.People from all over theworld and from every religious tradition come to view this sacred sitewhere it is reported that these visions continue to this day.

Miraval Experiences (optional):
7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation
8:00am - 8:45am - Morning Yoga
8:00pm - 8:45pm Yoga Nidra Meditation

Overnight Accommodations: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace - Sea View with Balcony Double Rooms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 - October 19, 2012

Tour the Peljesac Peninsula, Mali Ston, and Ston fortress wall trek.

Enjoy the Peljesac Peninsula wine tasting and then embark on anoyster boat ride and oyster pulling, oyster tasting, and pre-arrangedmenu lunch. You will travel from Mali Ston to Ston via the wall trek.Return to Palace Dubrovnik around 4pm to freshen up before a private"Farewell to Dubrovnik" group dinner at the famous Restaurant Nautika.

Miraval Yoga & Meditation (Optional):
7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation
8:00am - 8:45am - Rise & Shine Yoga

Overnight Accommodations: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace - Sea View with Balcony Double Rooms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 6 - October 20, 2012

Arrival in Hvar

Enjoy an early breakfast a at Hotel Dubrovnik Palace prior tocheckout. The group will enjoy private coach transportation to Drevnikwhere you will depart for the 25 minute ferry to Hvar. Spend theremainder of the afternoon on your own and enjoy Hvar's premier beachresort Grand Beach Amfora - located in a private bay with breathtakingviews of the Paklinski Islands. This evening, you will enjoy a 5-starchef-prepared pre-arranged menu dinner at the Grand Beach Amfora,offering a beautiful outdoor dining experience.

Overnight Accommodations: Grand Beach Amfora Resort - Junior Suites with Pakleni Island Views
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 - October 21, 2012

Hvar Island Tour & Village Malo Grabije

Enjoy the raw beauty of this region with a full day Hvar Island Tour.
If you are looking for a true gem among the Dalmatian islets that ishidden from the crowds, its the magical village of Malo Grablje, justdown the road from the fishing village of Milna.Once abandoned by thelocals for decades, Milna has come alive again and now has some of thefinest dining fare in the region. You'll experience both the ethniccuisine and the history as you sight-see and dine in atmospheres createdby old stone buildings, small winding roads, and visuals that transportyou into a wonderland of new costumes and customs.These are theingredients that make traveling an extraordinary experience.

Miraval Experiences (Optional):
7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation
8:00am - 8:45am - Rise & Shine Yoga
3:00pm - 3:45pm - Breathwork
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Yoga Flow

Overnight Accommodations: Grand Beach Amfora Resort - Junior Suites with Pakleni Island views
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 - October 22, 2012

Arrival in Split

After a leisurely breakfast and late afternoon checkout, you willenjoy luggage assistance and private coach ride to Stari Grad to catchthe ferry to Split (approx. 2 hours). Enjoy the lovely views of theislands and mainland during your ride that offers seating both indoorsand outdoors.
When you arrive in Split, take some time to freshen up before meetingfor a private group pre-arranged dinner situated outdoors at theresort's restaurant.

Spend the remainder of the day on your own to relax and enjoy theworld-class wellness spa and gorgeous grounds of the resort on theAdriatic Sea.

Miraval Experiences (Optional):
7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation
8:00am - 8:45am - Rise & Shine Yoga
11:00am - 12:30pm - Flying Dragon Yoga

Overnight Accommodations: Radisson Blu Resort - Balcony Superior Rooms with sea view
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9 - October 23, 2012

Explore Split, Solin & Trogir

Enjoy a full day tour of Split, Solin & Trogir.
After breakfast, meet your tour guide and set out to enjoy a privatelyguided, in-depth tour of Trogir. Trogir has a fascinating 2300 years ofcontinuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under theinfluence of Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. We will tour Trogir'streasure trove of sites with our expert guide, and have ample time toshop, roam the market, and stroll this lovely town's sunny 'riva'(promenade) before we return to Split.

Upon arrival in Split, we will begin our private walking tour and geta glimpse of this city's 17-century long history. We'll studyDiocletian’s Palace from within... a truly jaw-dropping royal residence,massive in both building size and in square-block size. Feeling anatural sense of smallness, we learn about this palace and observe thegreat wealth of historic monuments within.

We will return to the hotel around 4pm and enjoy an exquisitepre-arranged menu farewell dinner and local wine and beer at theImperium Restaurant and Lounge Bar, a newly opened restaurant withexquisite cuisine and views of "Old Town Split." Local musicians willplay traditional Croatian klappa music to accompany the private groupfor entertainment.

Miraval Experiences (Optional):
7:00 - 7:45am - Morning Meditation
8:00 - 8:45am - Rise & Shine Yoga
4:30pm - 6:30pm - Mindful Stress Mastery
Dinnertime: Taking This Mindful Journey Home

Overnight Accommodations: Radisson Blu Resort - Balcony Superior Rooms with sea views
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 - October 24, 2012

Depart Split on International Flights back to U.S.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel prior to check-out. You will receiveprivate airport transfers according to your individual flightitineraries.

Included Meals: Breakfast

About MaryGrace Naughton

MaryGrace Naughton has been studying and practicing yoga andmeditation since 1987. She became a certified yoga teacher through theProvidence Institute in 2001. Since 2004, MaryGrace has beenpassionately teaching at Miraval, the acclaimed destination spa nestledin the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. At Miraval,MaryGrace brings her deep knowledge and understanding of “Heart CenteredCommunication” and “Lovingkindness Meditation” to her expression as ateacher of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. In 2011, MaryGracetraveled with Lindblad Expedititons and National Geographic to Azores,Madeira, Canary & Channel Isles and will be the first specialist totravel the world for Miraval Journeys as a yoga and meditationspecialist.

Beyond her foundational training, MaryGrace has studied yogatherapeutics with several senior teachers from the Anusara YogaTradition, including Darren Rhodes, Christina Sells, and Noah Maze. Shecontinues to sharpen her mindfulness skills and meditation experience byattending extended retreats every year as she has for the last 11years. She shares, “My two beautiful teenage daughters continue to be mymost cherished teachers and students. Through them I have learned tobring a playful as well as spiritual nature to all my teaching.”

MaryGrace will be available for private yoga and meditation sessions throughout the tour.