Czech Republic Travel
Distinguished by spa towns, pilsner beer, a rich history, and varied geography, the Czech Republic is a vacation destination that can be tailored to any traveler's tastes. In this guide we'll show you sites that will help you get there, teach you about the language and culture, and highlight the country's premier attractions.
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The Czech Republic is great if you're looking for good food, historic architecture, cosmopolitan living, or good old-fashioned relaxation. Whether you intend to spend your vacation in Prague, crossing the Vltava River via the bustling Charles Bridge, or hundreds of kilometers down-river in one of the Czech Republic's smaller villages, drifting on an inner tube, you'll find a bit of everything in the Czech Republic.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many general travel sites lump the Czech Republic in with "Eastern Europe" in their travel guides. It's more common to find a city guide to Prague on one of these sites than an independent guide to the Czech Republic.
- Many hotel/hostel workers make great tour advisers. If you are looking for a place to go and things to see, just ask! Often these folks live in the town you are visiting and can point you toward some great local haunts. Also, if language is a problem for you, many in the hospitality industry speak more than one language and can help you learn to navigate the transportation system.
- Amazon.com has several good travel books on the Czech Republic, including Rick Steves' Prague and the Czech Republic 2007 and Traveler's Tales Prague.
- If the Czech Republic is only one of several places you're planning visit in Europe, make sure to read our findingDulcinea Europe Guide for indispensable Web sites and advice that will help you get around the continent.
Dulcinea's Picks
For an overview of what to do in the Czech Republic ...
Czech.cz
, the official Web site of the Czech Republic, has a "Tourism" section that provides potential tourists with information about active holidays (biking, enjoying the outdoors, and more), practical resources such as common Czech phrases, and much more.
Away
has vacation ideas, links to accommodation, and flight information for different cities in the Czech Republic.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
has a directory with links to the official tourism sites of the Czech Republic. Tourism sites often have suggestions for different types of vacations or tours.
MyCzechRepublic
has region and city guides, including a detailed guide of Prague with links to activities, restaurants and tours. You can also purchase guidebooks, learn about the history of the country, explore some common Czech customs and etiquette, and learn a bit of language.
For some cities and attractions that might be of interest ...
Fodor
's has the usual mix of reviews and suggestions in its Prague guide (sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, etc.), but what makes it great are the special features, such as "what's free," "tourist traps," and "pub etiquette."
The New York Times
Travel section featured an article on Prague in the winter. According to author Evan Rail, who frequently writes on Prague for the Times, crowds are fewer, prices are lower, and scenery is often snow-capped this time of year. Add to that a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and a thriving cultural scene with new art exhibits, operas, and ballets, and it's easy to embrace winter in Prague. Get the scoop on where to go and a few practical tips in the article.
Karlovy Vary
(Carlsbad in English) is one of the Czech Republic's famous spa towns and the place where the Czech herbal liquor Becherovka originated. You can also visit the Jan Becher Museum while you're there.
Plzensky Prazdroj
owns the Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Plzen (Pilsen), Czech Republic. A few hours journey from Prague, those willing to day trip from the city can sample this renowned Czech beer at the place of its birth. The site has information about visiting the brewery and provides a nice photo gallery of the tour.
The Mucha Museum in Prague
exhibits the work of Czech-born Alphonse Mucha. The French Art Nouveau style of Mucha's work is epitomized by the work on display here.
Czech Republic Travel Requirements
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Getting to the Czech Republic
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Czech Republic Hotels, Hostels, and Campgrounds
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Getting Around in the Czech Republic
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Czech Republic Travel Blogs and Forums
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