Czech Republic Travel

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.

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.cz has a great deal of information about the people, the economy, work and study opportunities for foreigners, tourism, and much more. Explore this site to familiarize yourself with local customs and to get a feel for the Czech country and the people living there.

MyCzechRepublic has a "history of the Czech lands" section taking you from 500 AD, through the Velvet Revolution, up to the present.

The CIA World Factbook provides an overview of the Czech Republic that includes a map, the country's flag, a detailed profile of the population and political structure, and even recent transnational issues.

Local Lingo is a Czech site that provides phrases (along with audio pronunciations using Real Player) to help you begin understanding spoken Czech. The site also covers grammar, and has translation and comprehension exercises to help you test your knowledge.

The U.S. Department of State 's travel portal should be your first stop before traveling abroad. Learn how to obtain a passport and visa, locate a U.S. embassy or consulate, access government travel warnings, get travel safety tips, and access foreign embassies' Web pages. This site is particularly useful for questions about documentation and foreign entry requirements.

The Center for Disease Control 's travel department is a great source for reliable, travel-specific health information. Get info on international health concerns, outbreaks, health warnings, and safety advice. 

Embassy World has a searchable directory with contact information for every diplomatic office in the world, including the American Embassy in Prague.

OANDA.com , one of the premier providers of foreign currency information on the Web, gives you the conversion rate for the Czech koruna. The site's FXConverter provides up-to-date conversions for all world currencies in an extremely user-friendly format. There is also a "cheat sheet" for travelers that can be printed and put in your wallet.

Booking Buddy makes your flight search a little easier. Enter your desired travel dates and destination only once, then with a few clicks of your mouse you can perform a search for those preferences across a number of travel search platforms, such as Expedia, Orbitz, Kayak, and CheapTickets. Booking Buddy even suggests some lesser-known travel sites specific to your destination.

Travel Papa specializes in travel to Central and Eastern Europe, advertising special fares on flights to the region. Consult the "Travel Tools" section for airport guides, world time, subway maps, and more special features.  

ATIflights can help you find discount international airfare anywhere in the world. Be aware that in some cases, full flight itineraries may not be available until after you purchase your tickets. See the "About Us" section for details.

Czech Airlines flies routes from the United States, Canada, and many European countries. This map has a list of all their destinations. Once in the country, you can fly Czech Airlines to and from Prague, Brno, Karlovy Vary, and Ostrava.

Accommodation Search Engine allows you to pick your city in the Czech Republic, and then choose to narrow your search by type of accommodation. A variety of options are available, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and holiday rentals.

Agoda provides listings for a number of hotels in some of the more popular cities in the Czech Republic, such as Prague, Brno, Karlovy Vary, and Olomouc.

Places to Stay has a simple interface for searching for hotel accommodation. Search for the city of your choice, browse the hotel listings, or click on the "City Guide" icon to learn more about the city where you want to stay.

Hostelz.com provides some comprehensive lists and traveler reviews of hostels in the Czech Republic.

My Czech Republic has a list of camping grounds divided by region. On this list you'll find the location of the camping grounds as well as links to their own Web sites when available.

Campingo.com provides photos and details of more than 60 campgrounds in the Czech Republic along with links to their Web sites and an indication of whether the site is in English (look for a British flag). You can also read comments and reviews by previous campers (though not all are in English).

EuroCampings shows the provinces of the Czech Republic on an interactive map from which you can choose an area where you'd like to camp and then narrow down campsites by selecting desired amenities.

IDOS provides train, plane, and bus schedules for the Czech Republic to help you plan your trip to, from, or around the country. This site also has maps of the Czech Republic.

Czech.cz provides overview information on different types of travel within the country. Click on your preferred method of transport (for instance "car") to get tips, rules, and other vital information as well as links to other resources to help make your travel go as smoothly as possible.

CzechTourism.com provides information about travel within Prague (where most tourists will arrive). Subway, tram, and taxi info can be found on this page.

CitySpy makes a series of "insider" maps to countries around Europe, including Prague. You'll find these maps in print version when you actually get to Prague, but why not check it out online before you go? Here you'll find some cool restaurants, shops, and places to stay, along with some cheeky insight into language and culture. If you like, you can print the map from this site.