In an article headlined "Top 10 best places to visit in Europe in 2021", Conde Nast Traveler magazine included Dubrovnik and its surroundings in ninth place, describing the medieval walled city as a popular destination for Game of Thrones fans. The nearby small island of Lopud was highlighted for the beauty of a 15th century Franciscan monastery and for its stone houses and exotic gardens.
The TravelPulse website included Croatia among 20 countries Americans can travel to this winter. "Croatia is one of the few exceptions when it comes to Europe's ban on travel from the U.S. Americans can visit this Adriatic gem with proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of their arrival," it said.