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Travel: Postcards From Jessica

By Jessica Flores. Jessica Visiting Croatia on a cruise ship will give you a taste Trogir: Half an hour up the coast from Split, this tiny
has worked in the travel and of this culturally rich country, but it would not compare island city is like a miniature Dubrovnik, shaped by nearly
tourism industry for well to what you can see beyond these walled coastal cities. If four centuries of Venetian rule and thoroughly unspoiled.
over a decade. She holds you want to go beyond the Instagram selfies of the Game Surrounded by water, Trogir feels more like Venice than
both Bachelor’s and Master’s of Thrones locations and enrich yourself into the towns any other outpost along the Dalmatian Coast. When Trogir
Degrees in Hospitality & that offer so much more with few people, then I highly was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the
Tourism Management. As recommend entertaining a land tour instead. citation described the city as “an excellent example of a
owner of AWAY Travel in Boca Your Road Map To Croatia medieval town.”
Raton, Jessica and staff bring Dubrovnik. Most everyone has heard of, or even Even if you’re not into quaint cobblestone streets and
25 years of personal travel visited, Dubrovnik and probably enjoyed this mini palm-lined waterfront promenades, the Cathedral of St.
experience to an exclusive medieval town set directly on the coast and fortified by a Lawrence – with its iconic Venetian-style bell tower and
clientele looking for luxury huge stone wall. This city is easily navigated, but having extravagant Radovan’s Portal – should put Trogir on your
travel planning. a guide is favorable to completely understand the local Dalmatian bucket list.
history and architecture. Also, the best time to avoid the Zadar: Lodged between a photogenic yacht-filled
To: Luxury Travelers heaviest crowds is by exploring this old town before and harbor and the island-spangled Adriatic, Zadar’s old town
after the high tide of cruise ship passengers at dawn or offers a setting every bit as magical as Dubrovnik.
From: Croatia–One Of Europe’s Most late evening. From a ruined Roman forum and Romanesque
Split: Encircled by factories and sprawling suburbs,
Popular Destinations Split isn’t the most attractive Dalmatian destination, churches to its sturdy Venetian walls and an occasional
communist-era structure that almost looks vintage, the old
but there is plenty to ponder. The city’s pride and joy town’s architecture is a mashup of the various people who
is Diocletian’s Palace, erected in the 4th century A.D. have ruled Zadar over the years. And there is something
and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Split’s waterfront special about the city at dusk as lights twinkle around the
bustles with ferries bound for popular Adriatic islands harbor, the waterfront sea organ plays a wave-generated
such as Brač, Hvar and outlandishly handsome Vis, where tune, and the old town’s cafes and bars spring to life.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was filmed on location Traveler’s Note: When the summer wind comes
(rather than real-life Greece). blowing in the Dalmatian Coast, the award-winning
Pula: One of the northernmost cities of the Croatian beaches of Croatia earn the blue flag status for their
coast, Pula lies along the western edge of the Istrian remarkable purity on land and in the sea. Much of this
Peninsula, not far from Venice. A star-shaped Renaissance is thanks to the white pebbles that cover most beaches
castle crowns the old town. But Pula’s claim to fame is in the country, keeping the water a clear, jewelry-grade
Roman relics. Nearly 2,000 years after it was built, Pula tone of turquoise.
Arena remains one of the world’s best-preserved Roman Wheels Up: So, if you want to change up your mode
Pack Your Bags: As many of you might not know, structures. Nowadays, the colossal stadium provides a of travel, I highly recommend that Croatia is a perfect
Croatia pre-pandemic was a hot spot destination. In 2019, venue for plays, concerts and the annual outdoor Pula destination to switch from cruise to land touring. Why take
over three million tourists poured into the fabled walled Film Festival. a slice of pizza when you can eat the whole pie? There is
towns along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Well, now again Ston: Just an hour’s drive up the coast from so much more to Croatia than the high tourist cities of the
the warning lights are glowing as local authorities expect Dubrovnik, Ston is one of Dalmatia’s best-kept secrets. coast. The best part is, your touring can be done in total
that number to expand over the next few years. Founded by the ancient Illyrians, the laidback seaside luxury. Expert private guides, five-star hotel/resorts, and
This rise in visitation is unfortunately going to be village is renowned for its stone walls and incredible some of the best dining options in the world. Hopefully,
fueled by a new cruise ship terminal in the popular town seafood. Like a Croatian version of the Great Wall of I have given you enough reasons to visit this amazing
of Dubrovnik, which will handle five ships at once. So I China, the 14th century battlements crawl up and over a country, so now is the time to start your travel planning!
know this probably sounds like a place you don’t wait to mountain behind the village. It takes a few hours to trek Wishing You Safe Travels,
go to ... but hear me out. Europe’s longest fortified structure (3.5 miles). Jessica 

Fast Track To Heart Care At Delray Medical Center

What would you tell patients who may ignore heart issues
and delay care?

“Delaying
cardiovascular care
can lead to serious
consequences,” says Dr.
Eric Lieberman, National
and Regional Medical
Director of Cardiology
at Tenet Healthcare and
on-staff at Delray Medical
Center. Dr. Lieberman
says one of the golden
rules in cardiology is “time
is muscle.”

“For a patient who is
having a heart attack the
quicker an artery blockage
causing a heart attack is
opened up the greater the Delray Medical Center's 1,000-square-foot EP lab includes a new Image-Guided Therapy System which provides
likelihood of significant doctors with 3D images to optimize treatment outcomes with a reduced X-ray radiation dose.
cardiovascular recovery and Dr. Eric Lieberman, National
normalization to the function and Regional Medical “At Delray Medical Center, we are able to provide non- disease and stroke. Monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol,
of the heart muscle,” says Director of Cardiology at invasive diagnostic services including echocardiography, and sugar levels are essential to identifying patients are at
Dr. Lieberman. Tenet Healthcare invasive services including cardiac catheterization and higher risk who would benefit from treatment. Smoking
electrophysiological testing and cardiac interventions cessation, maintaining a normal weight and regular
In other conditions such as stroke, Dr. Lieberman with stents to improve blood supply to the coronary exercise are also essential to reducing cardiovascular risk.

explains, delays can have life changing implication. arteries in patients who have blockages,” said Dr. In addition, diagnostic testing is available to identify patients
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stroke who present within the first few hours that can earlier aggressive risk factor modification to reduce the
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stroke. Early presentation and intervention are essential. disease as necessary and employ the newest techniques concludes by saying, “Ultimately the ideal way to treat
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Dr. Lieberman works with a team of cardiologists, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR),”
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coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular Dr. Lieberman also emphasizes the importance cardiovascular
heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiovascular risk of prevention of heart disease and stroke by early
assessment and cardiovascular risk reduction. identification of the risk factors associated with heart
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