The property houses 378 rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to spacious balconies.

I make the most of mine.

And through the lazy afternoon sun I dont need to scan far and wide for a beautiful view.

Interior bar at Le Meridien Lav Split on Dalmatian Coast of Croatia

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Gazing over the marina, I notice how relaxed I am.

Could it be the allure of the glassy sea or the gentle sway of the pine trees?

For all one knows, it’s the rose wine… She explains that luxury runs deeper than plush bathrobes and bed linens.

Stacey Wreathall enjoying rosé

Stacey Wreathall

Here, I remember the brand’s ethos: “savoring the good life.”

But I was curious how can sorbet be so captivating?

Right on cue, Im served a crystal cone filled with a blushing scoop of the good stuff.

Terrace dining with palm trees at sunset and yacht charter boat at Le Meridien Lav Split

Stacey Wreathall

The whole retro-style presentation transports me back to the ’70s.

I’m beginning to learn the answer to my question.

The delicate blend of the strawberries and zesty notes of citrus in the sorbet are easy to spot.

Le Meridien and Au Soleil summer rosé

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InfuseWhispering Angel roseand it’s a match made in summer heaven.

There are no hard rules when it comes to enjoying your chilled dessert.

Brunch, lunch, dinner, or sundown … palate cleanser, summer cooler, or a cheeky aperitif.

The idea is to delight in the moment.

Le Meridien Lav, Split offers many ways to indulge your senses.

Perhaps the best way to take it all in is a luxury yacht charter.

With over 1,000 islands nearby, you might enjoy the beautiful scenes of the Dalmatian coast.

In all the excitement, make time for the spa my first port of call.

I’m still dreaming of the Balinese massage and the thermal zone.

It feels apt to be experiencing the good life inCroatia.

But most of all, you’re reminded topomalo that’s Croatian for “take it easy.”