The past 15 months have been so difficult for the travel industry and for those of us who have a passion for vacationing in Europe, exploring its magical cities, experiencing the food and wine of each country, and finding off the beaten path gems. Well, the time has come… On June 18th, the United States was added to the European Union's list of countries approved for entry. This gives the EU countries (who had not yet opened to Americans), green light to lift restrictions on

There is so much excitement in the travel industry as European borders continue to reopen for tourism. We are busy at Distinct Vacations planning European vacations for 2021 and for next year. So, whether you are ready to travel this year or are dreaming about a magical vacation for 2022, I am sharing with you below a list of my favorite new hotel openings. From castles in the countryside to chic city hotels, I am sure you will find your favorite. CROATIA… Maslina Resort, Hva

As more and more of us are fully vaccinated, we are all hoping to make up for lost vacations. Many of us are anxious to hop on a plane, visit new places, and start creating treasured vacation memories again. There are many places we can visit but there are also many restrictions in some countries. American travelers need to keep in mind that, as of today, if you are returning to the US from an international destination you will need to get a COVID-19 test within three days be