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Away we go [January 15, 2004] From England to whales: events worth the trip in 2004
Mucha Mecca [November 27, 2003] A pilgrimage to south Moravia reveals the master painter's masterwork
Saxon spirit [November 13, 2003] Old arms, new friends and flying beer bottles greet a Dresden visitor
Pole star [October 30, 2003] Ancient sights, modern sounds make Krakow shine day and night
Peak performance [October 16, 2003] Thanks to airline price wars, the English countryside is closer than you think
Southern accents [October 2, 2003] Slowing down to savor the sights and tastes of Znojmo
Good place [September 18, 2003] Two hours in Budapest's House of Hungarian Wines packs a punch
Revelry on the river [August 21, 2003] Canoe trips offer everything from pub crawls to a healthy workout
Going for the gold [August 7, 2003] Historic hiking in one of Central Europe's largest forests
Serenity reigns in unhurried highlands [July 10, 2003] Spa country is an oasis of restful, uncrowded retreats
A meeting of heaven and earth [June 26, 2003] Pribram mines a rich, colorful vein of history
A mystical quest [June 19, 2003] Relive the ancient search for magical powers in colorful Kutna Hora
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IN BRIEF
NUMBERS The Marriott Hotel ranked No. 1 in sales for 2002 in the Czech Republic, according to an annual survey conducted by Food Service magazine. The 293-room hotel made 618 million Kc ($22 million) in sales last year, up from 600 million Kc the year before. The Renaissance Prague Hotel came in second, with almost 514 million Kc worth of sales, and Corinthia Towers was No. 3, with 482.5 million Kc in sales. The information was reported by the hotels themselves, and some hotels that used to lead the survey, such as the InterContinental and Hilton, did not participate. They were both closed for a time after the August floods.
BIKES The Czech Tourist Authority launched a bicycle tourism project called Krasna zeme (Beautiful Country) in Trebon, south Bohemia, July 15. The project is made up of 30 stages of 50 kilometers (31 miles) that pass through all 14 of the country's regions before returning to south Bohemia. The idea behind the promotion is to show that a monthlong vacation can be spent in the Czech Republic. Tourist Authority Director David Gladis said the ride includes 51 castles and chateaux, nine castle ruins, bunkers, 50 museums, four breweries and several spas.
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