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What to check before selecting an island venue

Islands are memorable, and they add logistics. The checks we run before recommending one for an event or a celebration.

What to check before selecting an island venue

Getting there and back

Plan private boat and helicopter transfers around the weather, with a back-up if the sea is rough. Many island services reduce outside the summer, so check them for your actual dates.

Work out the last practical departure for guests flying home, with a margin.

Wind and weather

The Adriatic has well-known winds, including the bura and the jugo, that can stop small boats and change plans at short notice. Every outdoor element needs a covered alternative, and every essential session should be independent of a crossing.

On the island

Confirm the venue’s power supply and Wi-Fi for AV, noise rules for evening events, kitchen capacity for the full group, and how suppliers will reach the island.

Ask about medical access and the nearest pharmacy. For guests with mobility needs, check paths, steps and boat boarding.

Season and service

Outside the high season some island hotels, restaurants and suppliers close or reduce service. Confirm opening dates in writing.

In high season the opposite applies: book early, and expect busy harbours.

Planning something like this? Tell us the dates, the people and the purpose, and we will come back with a considered recommendation.

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