Holidays in Chekoslovakia

[Linda51]

We normally go to Tenerife for holidays, but is has got so expensive. Someone has told us how reasonable it is in Chekoslovakia. Is this correct and also is there plenty of things to do. We like nice walks, the usual sunbathing and good bars at night. We don't ask for much. ha ha. Thanks.

[Buenchico]

Czechoslovakia doesn't exist! It split into two separate countries (the Czech Republic and Slovakia) 16 years ago.

Like all former Eastern-bloc countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have both been able to offer relatively cheap opportunities for tourism. However both countries use the euro as their currency, and the dramatic fall of the pound's value against the euro is one of the main reasons why many foreign holidays will now cost much more. (i.e. the value of a pound is now about a third less than it used to be in all euro-zone countries).

Even so, both countries still offer loads to see and do, at (relatively) reasonable prices. See here:
http://www.czechtourism.com/eng/uk/docs/holida y-tips/news/index.html
and here:
http://www.slovakia.travel/intropage.aspx?l=2

Chris

(PS: The two countries which are expected to benefit from a big increase in tourism, because they're outside the euro-zone but still fairly close, are Egypt and Turkey).

[Eve]

Has the Czech Republic changed, I went the other year and they were still on their own currency in Prague.

Budapest is very cheap and still have their own currency though no sunbathing though I guess it goes for the rest of Hungary but as I believe it's landlocked don't think there are beaches.

[Buenchico]

Oops!

Apologies for my error. Slovakia joined the euro on 1st January but the Czech republic has still to do so. However, the value of the koruna seems to be following the euro, so a pound will still buy less then than it used to.

Chris

[spirale]

well I recommend you do go I go every year as I have family there. It is a lovely city and there is lots for tourists to do. There is the Prague castle, a the old town square, Charles Bridge, the Jewish quarter, the old town, the new town (even thats hundreds of years old) the national theatre, boat rides on the river and the zoo and more. The views from the top of Petrin Hill are lovely and they are lovelier from the top of Rozhledna. You also said you like walks, well Prague is best explored by foot. Nightlife in Prague is also excellent and there are some amazing restaurants. A lot of tourists also don't know about what's south of Prague along the vltava river. There are lovely, scenic views and walks and it is really beautiful. If you plan on staying longer in the czech republic (see website below)
visit.http://www.panoramio.com/photo/10182466
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/14180186
There are very nice mountain ranges as well if you are interested in cycling or hiking and skiing is very popular in the czech republic, there are beautiful mountains in the czech republic if you like that sort of stuff.

[dawndevil]

Prague is lovely!
for something a bit different visit Kutna Hora for the day, it is outside Prague some tour places do trips there, it is a small church that has used human bones in a decorative way google it and you'll see what i mean