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The Czech Republic has been famous for its great spa resorts and small towns. Some of them are located very near Prague and others are set slightly apart, but are still easy to be reached from the capital. Having arranged one of the holiday flats from the available serviced apartments in Prague, travelers who want to experience something different and to be pampered, should reach the spa cities of Podebrady, Karlovy Vary, Frantiskovy Lazne and Marianske Lazne. These beautiful towns were very modern spa resorts during the 19^th and 20^th centuries and are still quite popular holiday destinations. They offer healing waters, warm mineral springs and various treatments that are designed to cleanse the body, relax the mind and rejuvenate the senses.

This photo of Podebrady

This photo of Marianske Lazne

This photo of Frantiskovy Lazne

The spa town, which is closest to the capital Prague is the town of Podebrady, which is placed on Elbe and is just 50 km away from the capital. Most of the other spa towns are placed on the north western border of the country, but are also easy to reach, though may be they deserve more than a day visit to offer a great and relaxing experience. The town of Podebrady is surrounded by a natural park, three lakes, a lovely river and woods and is a great place for outdoor sports. The first curative spring of mineral water here was discovered in year 1905, in the Podebrady castle courtyard. The town is usually visited by people who want to cure illnesses of the circulatory system and the heart, as well as the blood vessels. Besides that, the town is home to many cultural and sports activities and is a great resort for relaxation and fun.

Without any doubt, the biggest and most famous of all spa resorts in the Czech Republic, is Karlovy Vary or also called Karlsbad. The town is famous for its beautiful nature and the hot mineral waters. Here the mineral water is curative for the digestion, the diseases of kidneys and gall-bladder, the intestines and the pancreatic gland. The water and the treatments are also good for the cholesterol level, the diabetes diseases and the excess weight.

The other spa town destination that deserves to be mentioned is Frantisek lazne, which is a great and very beautiful spa destination in the Czech Republic. The spa town is located in the western part of the country near the border with Germany. The place is known since the Medieval times, as it springs are rich in carbon dioxide and are curative on many diseases.

The last spa town to be featured here is Marianske Lazne, which is otherwise called Marienbad. The place is very relaxing and has a great musical fountain. The spa town is approximately 3 hours drive from Prague, so it is better to visit it for several days and not just as a one day trip. The resort is surrounded by green forests and features beautiful parks, many spa hotels and great restaurants.

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The Hungarian capital is a great place to visit even during the winter months and has a lot to offer to those tourists, who have chosen the coldest days of the year to come to Budapest and enjoy themselves. Among the first things to consider, when planning a trip here, is to find a good Budapest apartment with central location and many facilities to make you feel comfortable. Then the planning of the rest is easy, just take in mind the tips given here.

Like all other big European capitals, the city of Budapest provides an impressive choice of events, various programs, the beautiful Christmas market, etc. At that time of the year, the most important cultural and historic sites can be explored on foot, even if the weather is cold. This includes the marvelous Castle District in Buda, the Royal Palace Museums, and so on. If you are wondering which sites to see and which not, a good option is to check the World Heritage Sites of the city. In case the weather is not good for walking, you can always use the extensive public transport system of the city that features three metro lines as well. Those who are looking for some romance though, can go on a cruise on the Danube in a nice and warm ship, wherefrom they can see the most important sites that are placed along the two riverbanks, including the Gellert Hill and the Hungarian Parliament, as well as the Chain Bridge. There are also night river cruises as well.

This photo of Royal Palace Museum (Museo di Palazzo Reale)

The city of Budapest is a great place for dining out, wine tasting, going on concerts and nightclubbing. The city is especially beautiful during the Christmas season when all the streets and shop windows are decorated with festive lights and everything is so beautiful and magical. There is also a joyful Christmas Market, which is organized on Vorosmarty Square and is among the most popular Christmas fairs in this part of Europe. At the Budapest Christmas Market one can buy lovely gifts from the numerous wooden stalls, can enjoy some of the Hungarian pastries and get a hot cup of mulled wine. This however is not the only Christmas market in the town of Budapest, since there is also a market at the Liszt Ferenc Square that also has a great festive atmosphere.

This photo of Marriott Salt Lake City University Park

Children will be really impressed by the Fairy Tale City of Christmas, which is organized in front of the Parliament Building. This is a great place for spending time with the family. Especially charming is the huge spruce tree, which is decorated with festive lighting and colorful toys, as well as the Santa Claus House and the Christmas train selling typical traditional Hungarian drinks and food. Another good option would be to go for ice skating on the City Park Lake, which happens to be one of the largest outdoor skating rinks in Europe and it is open until the end of February. As for the New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of celebrations going on in Budapest, with fireworks, etc.

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