At one point or another most people are inspired to set out on a luxury holiday.  Their reasons are widely varied; some want to get away from it all, while some people just want to relax.  Others go out on luxury holidays seeking a new adventure and a departure from their everyday grind.  These three ideas – seclusion, relaxation and exploration – are at the core of nearly any luxury holiday.  Understanding each can help those planning a luxury holiday identify the best ways to get out and enjoy their vacation to the absolute fullest. Where better to do this than at a tucked away chateau in the beautiful country of Slovakia? The exchange rate certainly makes a stay at an exclusive chateau in Slovakia an attractive holiday option.

First, even a cheap luxury holiday can provide relaxation like nothing else in the world can.  Many locations that are popular for luxury holidays are quite remote and are only visited by locals and those lucky enough to wander there on holiday.  Such locations feature intimate restaurants far from the bustling, busy tourist traps of the cities and offer dining on a completely different set of standards.  Accommodations are often designed with seclusion in mind, and a luxury holiday can easily be designed to put you and any guests you might want to bring along far from other visitors.

Next, the relaxation you will experience on a luxury holiday is simply unparalleled.  When away on luxury holidays travellers enjoy all the comforts one might expect at home but without the hassle and work.  People can sit on their own private patios and watch the sun sink down with a drink in their hand, or perhaps walk down an old cobblestone alley just as the sun peaks over the hills.  Destinations that are popular for luxury holidays cannot be beat, and they really do offer their guests an experience that will keep them wanting to return for years and years.

Finally, many people who set out on luxury holidays are in search of a renewed sense of adventure.  They want to see something new, to experience the unknown, and they recognise that they have to get away from what they already know to feel like they are truly away.  Thankfully, even a cheap luxury holiday can provide this sort of escape, and those who travel to popular luxury destinations can spend hours learning about their surroundings and falling into new adventures.  On a luxury holiday there really is no limit to what one can experience – so the possibilities truly are endless!

It is no secret why people find luxury holidays so extremely inviting.  They either want to run away from the concerns of average life for a while, have a chance to sink back in their chair without the stresses of their jobs, or get out and do something new and exciting.  Whether they are looking for seclusion, relaxation, or exploration, there is one way that they are guaranteed to find it.  By setting out on a luxury holiday, they set themselves up to get everything they can from their time away from home, doing precisely the things they most enjoy doing.

Most people are able to make a distinction between an average holiday and a luxury holiday.  The former can mean anything, from a weekend trip to the coast to a week-long stay in the centre of a city.  A luxury holiday, however, is recognised as something superior to other options.  Even a cheap luxury holiday is nicer than an average holiday – it is a departure from all the problems of normal life into the world of the elite.  This is not an imagined distinction – there really are aspects of a luxury holiday that set it apart from ordinary vacations, and they are easy to identify. Perhaps you can even rent one of the luxurious Chateaus that are available in Slovakia. These chateaus have such a rich and storied history, that you are assured of a stunning and fulfilling holiday.

The most obvious difference that elevates the experience of luxury holidays is the class of accommodation that such trips include.  Those on a luxury holiday can expect their beds to be covered in rich sheets and the beds themselves to be extremely comfortable.  They know that their furnishings in living spaces will be far nicer than those of an ordinary hotel – they will be memorable in addition to being comfortable.  A luxury holiday brings more space in accommodations than most people know what to do with.  As such, they are far more comfortable that the average holiday.

In addition, the experience of dining when out on even a cheap luxury holiday is far more pleasant than on an average vacation.  When those on a luxury holiday go out to dine they do so in the finest places an area has to offer, enjoying rare foods and the finest wines.  They do not need to worry about poor service or meagre portions – the restaurants those on luxury holidays get to enjoy make sure that they are fully content before leaving.  Best of all, dining on a luxury holiday allows real connections between traveling partners – they actually get to enjoy one another’s company without fighting to talk over the noise of ordinary restaurants.

Finally, the amenities that those travelling on a luxury holiday get to enjoy are far superior to those that most ordinary people get when out on their own holidays.  Luxury holidays, such as those at chateaus in Slovakia, provide opportunities to cool off in clear pools and nearby bars where the help can make you whatever drink you are looking for.  Your every wish truly is provided for on a luxury holiday – there is no need to wonder if you will actually enjoy yourself or not before departing.

When the time comes to travel, far too many people make the mistake of saving money rather than going out and making the most of their travels.  Taking a luxury holiday is by far the best option for those who really want to get out and enjoy the world.  There is no reason to waste time with lesser options – even a cheap luxury holiday can present greater opportunities for pleasure than the average, run of the mill vacation.  Do not waste your time on trips that do not satisfy your true desires – treat yourself to a luxury vacation the next time you are inspired to travel.

Transportation inside Slovakia

Train travel  remains very good and frequent, especially to areas most visited by tourists and other foreign visitors. It has certain drawbacks, including somewhat older trains, but is maintained very well, with a safety record far exceeding those in most western countries.

Towns and villages which are not on train lines have at least some kind of intercity Bus or Coach connections. Buses make required rest stops approximately every two hours.

http://www.slovakia.com/travel/train/

http://www.slovakia.com/travel/bus/

If you would like to arrange an airport transfer from Poprad Airport to our  Chateau then we can arrange this for you for up to four people for only £60.00

Please contact us for more information or to make a booking

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Kosice is Slovakia’s second largest city, and is situated to the east of the country, some 20 miles south of Presov. Find our more about Kosice here

http://www.heartofeurope.co.uk/trav_kosice.htm

Poprad is situated at the foot of the High Tatras mountains, and is a useful base for travelers wishing to explore Slovakia’s most well-known attraction.

Please click here to find our more about poprad

http://www.heartofeurope.co.uk/trav_poprad.htm

Golf is now a popular sport in Slovakia and there are several well establishes courses to chose from. The links below will take you directly to an overview of golfing in Slovakia

http://www.slovakia.travel/relatedentities.aspx?l=2&idp=9663&did=44005&ret=2&cps=10&pn=5

http://www.pmfgolfguide.com/slovakia/index.htm

http://www.heartofeurope.co.uk/slovakia_golf.html

Here are just a few greetings in Slovakian o get you started. For your comprehensive guide to learning Slovakian for your holiday please follow the link below to the learn slovak website.

The river Danube - flowing 2,780 kilometres from its source in the Black Forest of Germany through the Romanian and Ukrainian Delta to the Black Sea. Together with its numerous tributaries, the Danube comprises together parts of 8 of Central and Eastern Europe. The Blue Danube, as it is so frequently referred to, binds together eighty million people, a multitude of different traditions, cultural images, and past experiences. It combines diverse areas such as the Alps, the Puszta, and the Delta. The Danube, and especially its wetland area, are habitat for a diversity of plants and animals, and a home for rare and threatened species. Please follow the hyperlink to discover more about the Danube.

http://www.iearn.hu/waters/kulso_oldalak/danube2.htm

Capital city - Bratislava - 620,000 inhabitants approx.

Language - The official language is Slovak. Although Hungarian, Ruthenian, German and Ukranian are spoken by ethnic minorities.

Landscape - Mountainous terrain, Forests, Beautiful Valleys and Hills.

Attractions - 5 National Parks of outstanding natural beauty. The River Danube. Thermal Springs. Lakes. 12 Show Caves. Wooden Churches and Architectural wonders.

Wildlife - Due to it’s mountanous and it’s heavy forestation, Slovakia is home to an abundance of wildlife. Including, Red Deer, Wild Boar, The very rare Wolf and Lynx, Foxes, Weazles, Muskrats and other small mammals.

Weather - Winters are typically cold and dry, while summers tend to be hot and humid. The average daily temperature range in Bratislava is -3° to 2° C (27° to 36° F) in January and 16° to 26° C (61° to 79° F) in July; temperatures tend to be cooler in the mountains. Bratislava receives an average of about 650 mm (about 26 in) of precipitation annually. In areas of high altitude, snow is often present for as many as 130 days each year.