From winning the prize to making their first family memories
If you’re wondering who Krešimir Matovina, or simply Krešo, is and why his first holiday at Pical Resort 5* is so special, the story begins last year. Krešo won a lifetime of holidays at Pical Resort 5* in a unique prize competition organised to celebrate the resort’s opening, a prize that lets him return to Poreč with his family every year and create new memories together.
This year, the time finally came for his family to experience Pical Resort 5* for the first time, marking the beginning of a very special family holiday tradition in Poreč. They arrived with plenty of expectations, but from the moment they pulled up outside the resort, it was clear that something special awaited them.
A first impression that exceeded all expectations
Krešo admits that his expectations were high before arriving. The photographs, stories from friends who had already visited Pical Resort 5* and its reputation as Croatia’s most modern resort had certainly set the bar high.
Yet, beyond the resort’s elegant design and views of Poreč’s Old Town, what impressed Krešo most was the warm welcome his family received.
From the help with their luggage on arrival to the attentive service throughout their stay, Krešo says it felt as though they were returning to a place where they had been spending their holidays for years. The genuine hospitality, friendliness and attention to detail became some of his most lasting first impressions.
A holiday where the children never want the fun to end
When you’re travelling with children, their reactions are often the best indication of just how successful a family holiday has been. With sunny weather throughout their stay, the family spent most of their time by the pools, enjoying the water slides, going for walks and exploring the resort together.
One of the biggest surprises was the incredible range of children’s facilities that Pical Resort 5* has already become known for. From Maro Club, with its creative and educational workshops and all-day childcare, to themed playgrounds, SpacePark, the JumpOn trampoline zone, PlayNest and a wide variety of sports and entertainment activities for different age groups, there’s always something to keep younger guests entertained.
The best proof? When Krešo came to collect his daughter from Maro Club after two hours so they could go swimming before dinner, she simply didn’t want to leave. She was having so much fun with the activities and entertainment team that she decided to stay a little longer.
For Krešo, that moment perfectly captured just how happy and comfortable children feel here.
Family time is what matters most
Although Pical Resort 5* offers plenty of opportunities for parents to enjoy some time to themselves, Krešo says that, above all, his family wanted to spend this holiday together.
In everyday life, work, nursery and daily responsibilities often leave families with just a few hours together during the week. That’s why holidays offer the chance to enjoy what might be the greatest luxury of all – unhurried time together.
As Krešo explains, they spent most of their days together, enjoying the pools and water slides, taking walks and exploring Poreč. It’s these simple family moments that they hope to take home with them and remember for years to come.
The first of many visits to Pical Resort 5*
Through sport and personal travels, Krešo has visited numerous hotels and resorts. Yet he considers Pical Resort 5*, with its luxury all-inclusive experience for families, to be on a par with some of the finest resorts internationally.
The elegant surroundings, varied gourmet dining options catering to the whole family, children’s facilities, comfortable rooms and thoughtfully designed spaces all made a lasting impression. But once again, Krešo comes back to what mattered most to him – the people and the genuine feeling of being welcome.
Their first stay was just the beginning. The memories, family traditions and feeling of returning to their own special place will continue to grow with every visit in the years to come.
If you’d like to experience Pical Resort 5* for yourself and discover everything it has to offer families, you can visit at any time of year, as the resort welcomes guests throughout all four seasons.
