By Everett Potter

The good news for travelers is that with some European countries now actively welcoming back Americans, a number of forward-thinking adventure travel companies are already offering trips to these destinations. For those who love walking, hiking and cycling, not to mention eating, drinking local wine, and relaxing in beautiful hotels, this is the time to head back to Europe. In fact, it may be a blissful time to do so, when overcrowding seems so 2019.

The countries that have reopened are Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Montenegro, and Turkey. The United Kingdom may open in summer. On Sunday, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a policy proposal for the union’s 27 member states to accept American visitors who have received E.U.-approved vaccines.

While restrictions vary from country to country, you can expect to be required to show proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or proof or recovery from COVID-19 … continue reading