Archive for the ‘Czech Republic’ Category
HLUBOKA CASTLE IN CZECH REPUBLIC TO HOST THE EUROPEAN MINISTERS
The Czech European Union presidency began on January 1. The opening gala meeting of the European Commission members naturally took place in Prague, yet also other towns and cities are going to have the honour of hosting the conferences of the top EU representatives. One of them is the south Bohemian town of Hluboka nad [...]
January 15, 2009
Posted in: Czech Republic
Prague cops set up special unit for tourists
BY UNAL BASUSTA, ETN AMBASSADOR | JAN 07, 2009 Prague is to install a team of police officers in the city’s main tourist areas. The team will guard the main tourist vein cutting through the center of Prague. At every moment from 10:00 am till midnight, at least seven police officers will operate on a [...]
January 7, 2009
Posted in: Czech Republic
Eight different choices for holidays in Czech mountains
Winter vacations do not neccessarily have to mean the Alps or the Pyrenees only. You can also be confident of excellent entertainment and enjoyment in the snow in the Czech Republic. While you shouldn't expect extra-long ski slopes, you will still find slopes of varying difficulty, snowparks, and bobsleigh and sledge runs. You will also [...]
November 6, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic
Eight different choices for holidays in Czech mountains
Winter vacations do not neccessarily have to mean the Alps or the Pyrenees only. You can also be confident of excellent entertainment and enjoyment in the snow in the Czech Republic. While you shouldn't expect extra-long ski slopes, you will still find slopes of varying difficulty, snowparks, and bobsleigh and sledge runs. You will also [...]
November 6, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic
“Here For The Beer”: Prague is Hopping! – Czech Vacation Package for Beer Connoisseurs
A trend is brewing: more and more, beer is becoming the beverage of choice for connoisseurs of the finer things in life. Beer tastings and beer pairings are popular ways for local breweries, gastro-pubs and fine restaurants to familiarize their clientele with the many varieties of beer that are available on the USA market.
October 10, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic
Hastings House's new Sculpture Garden and the Public Sculpture Trail Gives more reason to visit Salt Spring Island BC
Salt Spring Island is bustling with people enjoying the crisp autumn weather and taking in the local art scene. The staff delights in entertaining guests, with complimentary hot breakfast and afternoon tea in the Manor House and Verandah, and specialty cocktails on the terrace.
September 11, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic beer is a part of the life-blood of a nation
By Andrew Princz, ontheglobe.com for eTurboNews | Sep 10, 2008 The story of Czech beer and their love for the home-grown tradition of brewing it doesn’t always rest on their talent for producing great ale. On the contrary, one of this country’s most famous breweries, Pilsner Urquell in the town of Plzen 88 kilometers south-west [...]
September 10, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic
5th Annual Czech Republic (Prague) Incentive Workshop takes place in Toronto
by Bea Broda Czech Republic’s Meeting, Incentive and Conference division held a destination presentation and workshop to focus on Prague, a city where “history meets the future” in Toronto yesterday. The purpose was for travel industry members and media to learn about Prague as well as its sales opportunities for group meetings.
August 22, 2008
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What a difference a decade makes in the Czech Republic
By Tess Bridgwater June 2008 When I first visited the historic Spa towns of Czech Republic about a decade ago. they were just emerging from a long sleep after 50 years of Russian occupation and the country was struggling towards a market economy. Czech Republic, sandwiched in the centre of Europe among greater powers, has [...]
June 3, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic
Celebrate with the Czech Spas
Prague, April 2008 If we were to seek the origins of the Czech spas, we would have to travel back more than 2,000 years. This year, two famous spa towns celebrate significant anniversaries that bear witness to this long tradition. The foundation of the town Mariánské Lázně 200 years ago and the founding of Carlsbad [...]
April 14, 2008
Posted in: Czech Republic