“ In January 1996 the United States State Department lifted its warning against travel [to Croatia]… Some tour companies with offices in the United States are again offering trips there. Among them are these: Blue Heart Tours, in Washington, put Croatia on its itinerary last year. Starting in May, a new six-night tour will include stays in Dubrovnik, Split and on the islands of Korcula and Hvar.”

-New York Times, February 23, 1997