We are proud to share that Excelsior Villas and founder Karlo Gale have been featured in Luxury Travel Magazine in their recent article:
“Karlo Gale: Building Excelsior Villas, One Experience at a Time.”
The feature explores the story behind Excelsior Villas and the philosophy that has shaped one of Croatia’s most carefully curated luxury villa collections.
A Founder Story Behind the Brand
Luxury Travel Magazine highlights how Excelsior Villas was built on a different idea of hospitality.
Before managing some of Croatia’s most distinctive private homes, founder Karlo Gale began his journey hosting guests in small apartments. Through those early experiences, one thing became clear: guests rarely remember square meters or room counts. What they remember is how a place made them feel.
That understanding became the foundation of Excelsior Villas.
Instead of simply offering accommodation, the brand was created to deliver thoughtfully curated experiences, where every stay feels personal, seamless, and memorable.
The Excelsior Selection
Today, Excelsior Villas represents a growing portfolio of exceptional private homes across Croatia, including destinations such as Split, Dubrovnik, and Istria.
Each property joins the portfolio through what the brand calls the Excelsior Selection.
Rather than focusing on volume, the collection prioritizes:
• Distinctive architecture
• Exceptional locations
• Potpuna privatnost
• Elevated design and atmosphere
From vineyard estates and historic residences to modern Adriatic cliffside villas, every property shares one principle: a commitment to experience-driven luxury.
A Vision for the Future
The article also reveals the next chapter for Excelsior Villas.
Following strong growth across Croatia, the brand is preparing for a carefully planned expansion into select European luxury destinations, beginning in 2026.
The philosophy will remain unchanged:
limited properties, high standards, and close collaboration with villa owners to ensure each home delivers the Excelsior level of hospitality.
As Karlo Gale explains in the article:
“We are not expanding to be everywhere. We are expanding to the right places.”
Read the Full Feature
You can read the full article published by Luxury Travel Magazine here: