Post by kaima on Oct 24, 2012 10:59:09 GMT -7
From Lanely Planet
Best in Travel 2013 - Top 10 countries
5. Slovakia
Makeover for cultured corner of Europe
Best for: Culture, adventure, off the beaten track
Two decades on from the Velvet Revolution, Slovakia has galvanised to form one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies, joined the EU and ranks right up there in Google searches for bargain ski packages and stag weekends. Now the tourism industry is keen to distance the nation from being all cheap pistes and piss-ups. The image overhaul has been overdue but it’s here, and in time for the inevitable party in 2013.
* piss-ups is a Britishism for stag weekend/
The full ranking is at
www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/best-in-travel-2013/top-10-countries/
Best in Travel 2013 - Top 10 countries
5. Slovakia
Makeover for cultured corner of Europe
Best for: Culture, adventure, off the beaten track
Two decades on from the Velvet Revolution, Slovakia has galvanised to form one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies, joined the EU and ranks right up there in Google searches for bargain ski packages and stag weekends. Now the tourism industry is keen to distance the nation from being all cheap pistes and piss-ups. The image overhaul has been overdue but it’s here, and in time for the inevitable party in 2013.
* piss-ups is a Britishism for stag weekend/
The full ranking is at
www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/best-in-travel-2013/top-10-countries/
