Slovakia
A weekend in…Bratislava
The tiny capital Bratislava is growing fast, but you can still turn a corner and feel as if you’re in a different century.
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Travel blog: Cycling Slovakia and Hungary
Having said goodbye to Christine's parents in Vienna, we pedalled on to Bratislava in Slovakia.
New photography holidays in Slovakia
Slovakia holiday specialist, Mountain Paradise has announced two new landscape photography holidays in the stunning Tatra Mountains this summer – with prices starting from £945 per person.
Slovakia: Last minute ski holiday deal
For guests who thought a skiing holiday was out of the budget this year then think again. Mountain Paradise is offering a week's skiing in Slovakia in March for just £499 per person – a saving of £250.
Cheap ski deals in Slovakia
For those who thought a skiing holiday was out of the budget this year then think again.
Slovakia is in the Euro zone, but still represents excellent value for money and the capital of Bratislava is becoming a popular alternative Euro city break destination. In summer and autumn Slovakia offers cultural, walking and activity holidays, whist in winter ski holidays in Slovakia are a great option, with ski passes and lessons costing considerably less than in western Europe. Slovakia's picturesque High Tatra Mountains feature stunning scenery including waterfalls, lakes, valleys, forests, mountain tarns and snowy peaks as well as wildlife that has long since fled the west, such as brown bears, wolves and lynx.
Slovakia Essential Information:
Capital: Bratislava
Languages: Slovak. To learn the basics visit www.bbc.co.uk/languages.
International dialling code: +421
Currency: Slovakia uses the Euro. For up to date exchange rates visit: www.xe.com/ucc.
