You know that smell, when you’ve been outside all day long on a hot summer day.

On the beach. Playing catch. Barbequing with family.

And at the end of the day you go inside, and recognize you have the true scent of summer.

It’s as if nothing is more perfect than those carefree days.

Zadar, Croatia resembles those sweet days, with their precious aroma. It’s a place where sitting at the outdoor cafe is like a job. Where watching the sunset is the day’s main event. And gelato is an essential part of any meal.

Where the water is crystal clear, ready for a beach bum’s splash.

A place Alfred Hitchcock declared has “The world’s best sunset.”

The perfect setting for a true spring break. To finish off my two weeks of vaca, I chose to spend it with a lovely companion in the lovely town of Zadar. Easily the most relaxing trip I have yet to experience. Sleeping in, reading next to the water, cold beer in hand, overlooking the excitement of nearby islands and ferries crossing.

And when all was said and done – it was as if my skin smelled like the sun.