appealing to all. There are bars, clubs and some magnificent Czech restaurants to be found with a short walk of a Czech Republic holiday home in Prague.
Activities: A holiday villa rental is a good way to see countryside in the Czech Republic offers a combination of mountains, water, meadows and forests. The seasonal changes of weather create a unique environment for various leisure activities, relaxation, sports and agricultural activities, without placing a burden on the environment. The weather is best May-September, when days are warm and the nights are cool (take a sweater). Spring is preferable to summer for avoiding crowds, but summer is preferable to spring for avoiding rain (take along an umbrella). October, usually a little chilly and wet, is an excellent time to go if you're primarily interested in museums, inside activities or just driving around. Winters can be quite cold, damp and snowy.
The countryside is a dominant feature of the Czech Republic. It is very diverse and changes with the seasons. Popular activities include hiking, river rafting and canoeing, trekking (spending several days walking in the countryside), skiing, horseback riding and cycling, activities that attract thousands of Czech people every year. These activities help to form life-long friendships based on a shared love of a specific activity. Some remarkable examples of literature, music and theatre have been inspired by the unique Czech environment.
Cuisine: Most Czechs enjoy and are very proud of their food and mealtimes are special occasions. Czech food is rich and hearty, but if you've never tried it, there are a few things worth knowing. The "knedlik" is the most common side dish. It is a dumpling, made of either wheat or potato flour that is boiled as a roll of dough, then cut into slices and served with gravy. Most dishes are pork, or beef, but chicken, turkey, fresh-water fish, duck, lamb and rabbit are common, too.. A "spis" is like a shish-kebab, grilled meat and vegetables on a spear. "Svickova" is the national dish. And get ready to eat lots of potatoes. If you want to sample Czech cuisine, start with "Veprove Knedliky," your basic pork plus dumplings. Ordering "Teleci Kyta" will result in a leg of deer. "Beefsteak na Kyselo" is a steak with sour, creamy gravy. For something zesty and hearty, you can't go wrong with a bowl of goulash, although that's technically Hungarian, not Czech.
Getting There: There are a number of flight options with scheduled flights with British Airways, CSA, EasyJet, Ryanair and BMI.
