Slovakia is a small, landlocked country in Central Europe. It's capital Bratislava is only 50 miles form Vienna.

Slovakia has great natural beauty. The north is forrested and mountainous and has great hiking and skiing possibilities. In Poprad there is a huge geo thermal lake. Built on this lake is the worlds most environmentally friendly resort www.aquacity.sk. In 2005 they should receive the impressive emissions certificate.

The countryside is dotted with castles that remind the visitor of the attacks the Slovaks suffered from Tartar invasions. The villages and regional towns are lovely with original buildings - no horrible fast food restaurants.