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LUXURY HOLIDAYSINTHE CZECH REPUBLIC


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The Czech Republic,alandof stories

A rich history and strong cultural heritage

are the elements that most shape the Czech

Republic. Yet the uniqueness ofthis country,

nestled in the very heart ofEurope, comes

from the great diversity ofplaces and

experiences which it offers its visitors.

A long weekend is simply not long enough

to fully discover the Czech Republic it is

a countryfar too exceptional, far too

distinctive and far too interesting. When

choosing accommodations, you can select

from a wide range ofluxury hotels.

In restaurants with magnificent views of

the historical parts ofthe city you can enjoy

local and international cuisine. As for

shopping, Prague is dotted with boutiquesselling the worlds top fashion brands as well

as shops offering traditional Czech products

such as cut glass, porcelain, garnets and

diamond jewellery. The countrys spa towns

are the perfect place to relax your body with

their premium wellness packages. You can

also enjoy ideal conditions for golfhere.

And last but not least, thanks to its romantic

scenery, the Czech Republic is a wonderful

place to hold your wedding ceremony.

Whether you are planning an active or

a more relaxing holiday, this country

is able to meet even the most exacting

requirementsfor an unforgettable holiday.

The brochure which you hold in your hands

is full ofpractical ideas for creating great

memories in all ofthe above-mentioned

areas.

Shopping 2

Czech luxury brands 4

Dining 6

Accommodations 10

Golf and wellness 14

Weddings 18

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Further information about shopping inPrague can be found at:www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/prague/shopping

Blanka Matragi is a Czech fashiondesigner who has prepared an exclusiveline called Haute Couture. Her opulentdresses decorated with jewels arepopular with Arab princesses and indiplomatic circles. The designs, sewnfrom hand-dyed and painted fabricsand embellished with Swarovski stonesand beads, are genuine fashion gems.

Matragi Design, U Pran brny 2,Prague 1, www.blanka.com

Dinner with a cruise on the Vltava River.Cap off a day full of shopping witha romantic cruise on the Vltava.Privately rent one of the roofed boatsmoored right next to the Charles Bridge.During dinner you will have anunbeatable panoramic viewof the Prague Castle.

Prask Bentky (Prague Venice),Platnsk 4, Prague 1www.prazskebenatky.cz/en/

Pask Street (www.parizskaulice.cz), close to the Old Town Square, is the most exclusive shopping avenue in the CzechRepublic the ultimate symbol of luxury. It is reminiscent of a wide Parisian boulevard, with which it can also be comparedin terms of the quality of services provided and the wide range of fashionable goods. You can choose from nearly 50 well-established boutiques, with a focus on French and Italian brands.

In the middle of the boulevard you willencounter the first Czech SimpleConcept Store (Pask 20, Prague 1).

This unique project combinesa boutique and a gallery in one. Artlovers also come here for i nspiration.Customers have at their fingertipsa great range of womens and mensclothing, handbags, accessories andfootwear by top international brandssuch as Christian Louboutin, Yves SaintLaurent, Chlo, Lanvin, Balenciaga,Givenchy and Balmain, to name buta few, as well as top Czech designers.

Pragues Josefov quarter is where the most distinguished Czech fashion designershave their boutiques. Their creations are generally characterized by a combinationof timeless minimalism and innovative details. Klra Nademlnsk (Dlouh 3,Prague 1, www.klaranademlynska.cz) designed her collection Cosmosspeciallyfor the international exhibition EXPO 2010 in Shanghai. Tatiana (Dun 1, Prague 1,www.tatiana.cz) is known mainly for her coats, which excel with their feminineapproach, clean lines and timelessness. Hana Havelkov (Dun 10, Prague 1,www.havelkova.com/en) focuses primarily on high-society fashions, great eveninggowns and wedding dresses. Timoure et group (V Kolkovn 6, Prague 1,www.timoure.cz) offers easily combined classics as well as trendy designs.

Thanks to its rich history, Prague is a perfect place to buyantiques.The bestantiques shops are located in the city centre, especially in the Old Town andJosefov districts. If you go to Kaprova Street 12, you will find the small shopStaroitnosti (meaning Antiques). The oldest items come from the end ofthe 16th century, while the majority are from the 19th century. You can expect tosee finely crafted jewellery, small pieces of furniture, porcelain, clocks, paintings,glass vases and porcelain statuettes.

lightin Shopping Pragueisa Metropolisof Luxury

Simple Concept Store

The Church of Our Lady Before Tn, Old Town Square

Prague bridges

Matragi Design

Luxuryboutiques withfamousinternationalbrands, elegantshopsfeaturingtop Czechdesigners, uniqueantiquesshopswithamagicalatmosphere, shopssellingtraditional Czechglass,porcelainandjewellery allof thismakes Pragueanidealmetropolis for

shopping forawiderangeof premiumgoods. Thebestplacetoshop fortheseproductsisinthehistoricalcentreof thecity, nearthe Old TownSquare.

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Preciosa

Moser

PRECIOSA DEVELOPS THE TRADITION OF

MASTER GLASSMAKERS

The production of crystal glass is a traditional Czech industrywith a three-century history. The Preciosa company(Jindisk 19, Prague 1, w ww.preciosa.cz) continues thiscraft heritage with great success, specializing in luxuriouscrystal jewellery and opulent chandeliers and l ightingfixtures, which adorn the interiors of the most luxurioushotels, palaces and restaurants throughout the world.

MOSER CRYSTAL MASTERPIECES ARE THE

PARAGON OF E XCLUSIVITY

The founding of the Moser glassworks (Na Pkop 12,Prague 1, www.moser-glass.com) dates back to 1857.All of its crystal products are blown, cut, engraved,painted and polished by hand. They are regularly a part

of important occasions in the life of European royalfamilies, thus they proudly carry the nicknamethe glass of kings. Moser products combine trendsin the field of design with a traditionof exceptional glassmakingcraftsmanship going backseveral generations.

THUN PORCELAIN CARRIES A DISTINCTIVE

HALLMARK OF TRADITION

If you are more interested in porcelain than in glass, you must not forgetthe elegant brand Thun (Vinohradsk 61, Prague 2, www.thun.cz). Thecompany is the largest Czech producer of porcelain, emanating from a crafttradition that dates back more than 200 years. The superior quality ofthe sturdy porcelain from Karlovy Vary is ensured by a firing temperatureof 1,405 C.

THE BOHEMIAN GARNET IS THE CRI MSON HEART

AMONG GEMSTONES

If you want to take home from the Czech Republic a truly typical piece ofjewellery, it should be made ofBohemian garnets, which masterfullycombine great beauty with precision craftsmanship. This globally renownedsemi-precious stone with a dark red hue has been used in the goldsmiths craftsince the 14th century. If you want to be certain that you are buying a true

original, we recommend purchasing directly in the shops of Grant Turnov(Dlouh 28 or Pansk 1, Prague 1, www.granat.cz).

Fromourtravels, wetakehomeexperiences andmemories. If youwanttobringback from Praguesomethingreallyexclusive, anidealchoiceisBohemiangarnetjewelleryorcrystalglass.

Buddha Bar

You can find inspiration for choosingthe most original souvenirs from Pragueat: www.myczechrepublic.com/czech--souvenirs/czech-crystal.html

You can admire the unique art of Czechglassmakers at the Baroque TuscanyPalace in Prague and inside the BuddhaBar, Mandarin Oriental and CrownePlaza hotels. All are adorned with crystalchandeliers from the mastersworkshopof the Preciosa company.

Or go for dinner to the famousrestaurantVilla Richter below PragueCastle, which is decorated withluxurious glass lighting fixtures. Inaddition to offering excellent cuisine,it also offers breathtaking views of thehistoric city centre.

You will carry with you crystal memoriesand a wonderful experience fromthe Moser Museum on the Old TownSquare (Staromstsk nmst 603/15,Prague 1), right in the heart of Prague.Here you will discover the tradition ofCzech glassmaking and you can alsobuy valuable souvenirs.

Thun porcelain

Fragile Beauty Major Czech Brands


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astronomy: Epicurian Experiencesin TheCzechCapital

RESTAURANTS AWARDED A MICHELIN

STAR IN 2012

You will experience traditional Czech cuisine in a modernconception at La Degustation Bohme Bourgeoise(Hatalsk 18, Prague 1, www.ladegustation.cz). This unique

enterprise, which has no equivalent in the Czech Republic,focuses on updated classic dishes from the Czech culinarytradition of the late 19th century. I t is a real experience forguests to watch meals being prepared right before theireyes.

Dinner in the Art Deco style can be experienced atthe Alcron restaurant in the Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel(tpnsk 40, Prague 1, www.alcron.cz). An original marblefireplace from the 1930s and wallpaper inspired by the workof Tamara de Lempicka complete the unforgettableatmosphere of this intimate restaurant, which has space for

just 24 guests. Gourmet dishes in the form of a tasting menu,flawless service and stunning interiors all promisea spectacular evening.

OTHER LUXURY RESTAURANTS IN PRAGUE

A dining experience with a stunning view of Prague is offered at TerasaU Zlat Studn (U Zlat studn 4, Prague 1, www.terasauzlatestudne.cz).

The buildings history dates to 1528. From the terrace of the restaurant you will

see that Prague really is the City of a Hundred Spires. After a lunch here youcan enjoy a stroll through the Prague Castle gardens, which are accessibledirectly from the terrace. In 2012, the it was named the restaurant of the yearby the best-known Czech gastro guide, Maurers Grand Restaurant Guide.

For a peek into the past, visit the Art Nouveau French Restaurant in theMunicipal House (Nmst Republiky 5, Prague 1, www.francouzskarestaurace.cz/en). This restaurant with a century of tradition will take you back to the timewhen Prague was awash with Art Nouveau. The food served here ismagnificent in appearance and taste. You will have the feeling here that youare royalty and that everything revolves around you. You can round off yourevening with one of the concerts held regularly in the same building,the Municipal House (www.obecnidum.cz).

Pragueoffersawidevariety

of restaurantswhose foodcanbeconsidered atruegourmetexperience. Mostof themarelocatedintheheartofthecapitalcityandofferbreathtakingviewsof itshistorical areas. Werecommendmakingreservations aheadoftime, becausetablesinthebestplacestendtobebookedupseveraldaysinadvance.

Svat Klra restaurant in Troja

For a selection of toprestaurants in the CzechRepublic, check outwww.czechspecials.com.

Romance in a rock restaurant.The Svat Klra restaurant, adjacent tothe Troja Chateau (U Trojskho zmku 9,Prague 7Troja, www.svataklara.cz),is an ideal place for a romantic dinner.The original interior is created from rockwith a cave, a fireplace and goldencandelabra, evoking scenes fromhistorical films.

Lunch at the Dancing House witha beautiful view of Prague Castle.The Cleste restaurant is located insidethe Dancing House a genuine gem ofmodern architecture (Ranovo nbe1981/80, Prague 2, www.celeste-restaurant.cz). This restaurant preparescreative interpretations of Frenchdishes, with an emphasis on foodpresentation and a quality selectionof wines.

Did you know that the restaurantU Zlat Studn is part of the eponymousluxury hotel? The travellerswebsiteTripAdvisor ranks it among the top

25 hotels in the world.

Cleste restaurant, Dancing House

La Degustation Bohme Bourgeoise

The Municipal House


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Gastronomy: ModernhautecuisineoutsidePrague

ItisalsoworthwhiletotraveloutsidePrague forepicureanexperiences. Injusta fewhours, youcan findyourself inthepicturesquehistoricaltownofeskKrumlovorintheelegantspatownofKarlovyVary.

Baroque Castle Theatre, esk Krumlov

esk Krumlov

Mill Colonnade, Karlovy Vary

KARLOVY VARY

The founding of this world-famous spa town with healingsprings dates back to the 14th century. The renownedKarlovy Vary International Film Festival has been taking placehere in early July since 1946. During a walk along the spapromenade you can enjoy the beauty of historical housesand spa hotels. You can taste delicious dishes at any of thelocal four- and five-star hotels. The journey from Prague takes

just two hours, so dont hesitate.

One of the renowned local restaurants is the family-runEmbassy (Nov Louka 21, Karlovy Vary, www.embassy.cz).

This restaurant with a century of tradition is situated rightin the centre of the spa colonnade. It offers an extensivewine cellar, simple quick meals, meals made to order andgrilled specialties.

Lovers of romance will delight in the culinary art ofthe master chefs at the Promenda restaurant (Trit 31,Karlovy Vary, www.hotel-promenada.cz). The restaurantis renowned for its classic French service, includingthe preparation of some dishes right before the guestseyes. You can taste the noted wines from the familys ownvineyards.

ESK KRUMLOV

This town in South Bohemia is an architectural gem and a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site. Here you will find the second l argest castle complex in theCzech Republic.

The elegantRe restaurant (Horn 154, esk Krumlov) offers cuisine inspired

by the Renaissance period together with excellent wines. It blends traditionalCzech food preparation methods with current trends in gastronomy.An interesting flourish is the staff dressed in period outfits.

For a selection of toprestaurants in the CzechRepublic, check out

www.czechspecials.com.Baroque Castle Theatre. Seesomething unique in all of Europe.Part of the esk Krumlov castlecomplex, it is one of the worlds bestconserved Baroque theatres withthe original building intact along withits orchestra pit, stage, machinery,backdrops, libretti and costumes.

Taste Becherovka an herbal liqueurmade from a 200-year-old secret recipeand the perfect souvenir. The JanBecher Museum (T. G. Masaryka 57,Karlovy Vary) offers an audiovisualexposition with texts in six languages.The tour includes a tasting ofthe bitter-sweet nectar.


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Hotel Mandarin Oriental

Sarah Bernhardt French restaurant

Hotel Pa

PRAGUE

Experience Art Nouveau at its finest at the Hotel Pa one of the most impressive Art Nouveau buildings inPrague (U Obecnho domu 1, Prague 1, www.hotel-paris.cz). It was built in 1904 in the French style. The interior hasa wide array of beautiful details typical of Art Nouveaudesign colourful ceramic mosaics, mirrors and windowpanes of etched glass, ornamental wrought iron railings,and golden light fixtures. Offered services include therental of a luxurious Bentley limousine.

You will feel a breeze from the Orient in the heart of Europeat the Mandarin Oriental (Nebovidsk 459/1, Prague 1,www.mandarinoriental.com/prague/). Exclusive roomscombine Asian influences with the historical setting ofa former monastery from the 14th century. Individual roomsoffer stunning views of the abbey gardens and the ancientLesser Town district of Prague. After an invigorating walk tosee the sights, the hotel will refresh you with a deliciousafternoon tea served in the monastery caf, which is l ocatedright below a magnificent Baroque colonnade.

Top accommodations in the historical centre of the city are offered by theFourSeasons (Veleslavnova 2a/1098, Prague 1, www.fourseasons.com/prague/).

This American classic is presented in a unique complex of three historicalbuildings in the Baroque, Classicist and Neo-Renaissance styles. The hotel iswonderfully situated on the banks of the Vltava River near the Charles Bridge.

The unique stories of composers are told by theAria Hotel (Trit 9, Prague 1,

www.ariahotel.net). Music lovers can enjoy rooms that are devoted either toa genre of music jazz, opera, classical or contemporary or to a particularmusician. Directly behind the hotel you can relax in the oldest Baroque gardenin Prague, the beautiful Vrtbov Garden.

Experience the atmosphere of old Prague at the Rocco Forte Augustine(Letensk 12/33, Prague 1, www.theaugustine.com). It is located in a complexof seven historical buildings with UNESCO protected status in a popular partof the Lesser Town. The largest building was once the Augustinian Monasteryof St. Thomas, from which this luxurious hotel takes its name. Several practisingmonks still live in a separate part of the c omplex. All the sleeping rooms offerspectacular views of the most beautiful historical monuments in Prague.

Allof the followinghotelscorrespondtotheexclusivefive-starcategoryandarelocatedinthepicturesquecitycentre. TheonesinPraguediffermainlyintheirstyle, withsomeofferingmoderndesignandothershistoricalarchitecture, whilesomeof thehotelsaresteepedinapeacefulatmosphere.Inallof thesehotels,

ahigh-qualitydiningexperience issimplyagiven.

You will find an extensive databaseof quality hotels at www.hotelstars.cz.

Part of the elegant Hotel Pa is theSarah Bernhardt French restaurant andthe traditional Parisian-style Caf deParis. Both guarantee a greatgastronomic experience and a pleasantatmosphere in stylish surroundings.

In the Hotel Mandarin Oriental isa former Renaissance chapel, todaya superb spa with a glass floor whichwill completely relax your body andmind. The spa offers uniquely tailoredholistic treatments and rituals inspiredby healing practices from the West andthe East.

On the ground floor of the Art DecoImperialHotel (Na Po 15, Prague 1,www.hotel-imperial.cz), do not miss theelegant caf. Everything served here ismade onsite. The Art Deco interior hasstunning colourful Art Nouveau ceramicmosaics on the walls.

Discover the tradition of St. Thomasbeer exclusively in the Lichfieldrestaurant in the Augustine Hotel.It is a dark unfiltered 14 lager brewedaccording to a centuries-old secretrecipe.

Hotelswiththeirownstoriestotell

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Chateau Herlec (Herlec 1, www.chateauheralec.com) issynonymous with spaciousness, exclusivity and creativity,because this is exactly how the rooms are provisioned. For yourstay, you can choose from among suites that belonged tothe former owners of the chateau or rooms named forpaintings by Old Masters. The captivating history of thechateau blends harmoniously with modern elements. Letyourself be swept away and pampered by the true luxury ofthe rooms here. Distance from Prague: 110 km, 1 hour by car.

The rooms of the Chateau Zbiroh (Zbiroh 1, www.hotel-chateau-zbiroh.com) with their antique furnishings evoke anexciting atmosphere shrouded in centuriesworth of history.Each room is original in terms of layout, dimensions, and theview from the windows. Allow your mind to wander severalcenturies back in time and you will feel like real aristocrats,relaxing in chambers which in their time played host tothe true greats of European history. Distance from Prague:60 km, 50 minutes by car.

The posh boutique hotelAlchymist Grand Hotel & Spa(Trit 19, Prague 1, www.alchymisthotel.com) is located ina Baroque building with Renaissance elements from the16th century. Although it is equipped with the most moderncomforts, its exemplifies the charm of old Prague. The roomsinteriors are equipped with exclusive furnishings and aredecorated in vibrant colours and classic Italian dcor.

The Hotel Kempinski (Hybernsk 12, Prague 1, www.kempinski.com/en/prague) stands near the Powder Tower,

just outside the gates of the old city. You may be surprisedby its large garden with mature trees. The modernfurnishings in the interior, which will delight even the mostdemanding guests, are tastefully set in the historicalbuilding.

If youaremoreattractedbythetranquillity andromanceof achateauenvironmentthanthebustleof abigcity, stayatoneof thecountryscharmingchateaux. Accommodationsof thehighestqualityinlocationswhose fabriciswovenwithgreatstorieswillprovideyouwithanunforgettableexperience.

ChateaulodgingsingrandstyleHotelswiththeirownstoriestotell

Chateau Herlec

Chateau ZbirohHotel Kempinski

Chateau Herlec

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Wellness at the Buddha Bar Hotel

Whengolf meetswellness: Topresortsinthe CzechRepublic

PRAGUE AND ITS

SURROUNDINGS

Wellness

You can experience relaxation in thecentre of Prague at the Buddha BarHotel (Jakubsk 8, Prague 1, www.buddha-bar-hotel.cz). In the top-flightwellness centre you will find a Spa Suitewith a jacuzzi, steam room, fireplaceand relaxation zone, promotingcomplete relaxation. Let yourself bepampered with a wide range ofsingular rituals and massages.

Less than an hours drive from Prague, you will find yourself in an oasis of first-classrelaxation and gastronomy at the Chateau Mcely (Mcely 61, ww w.chateaumcely.com). The complex includes a chateau spa with therapeutic suites. The unique-ness of this resort lies in the combination of beautiful chateaux interiors andenchanting surroundings in the heart of nature. In an English park you can enjoyan outdoor hot tub, a sauna house and a natural swimming pond. The outdoorsauna will cleanse your body and mind, and the hot tub under the open sky,which is in operation year round, evokes a romantic atmosphere. The ChateauMcely Spa was named Best Luxury Destination Spa 2012. Distance from Prague:48 km, 50 minutes by car.

Golf

The most popular golf resort in the country, based on a survey of golfers, isthe Golf Resort Albatross (Sokolsk 162, Vysok jezd, www.albatross.cz).Just outside Prague, you can try out your game on a championship coursewhere the best European women golfers play during the Ladies European Tour.Distance from Prague: 24 km, 30 minutes by car.

The most sought-after golf course in the Czech Republic is theGolf ResortKarltejn (Ble 272, Lite, www.karlstejn-golf.cz). The 27-hole course withbreathtaking views of the majestic Karltejn Castle is enhanced by maturegreenery and the natural elements of the terrain. A ravine, two lakes and manysand traps create a very pleasant environment that will satisfy even the mostdemanding player. Distance from Prague: 60 km, one hour by car.

The countrys largest course, the Golf Resort Konopit(Tvorovice 27, Beneov, www.golf-konopiste.cz), is alsolocated near Prague. Two 18-hole championship courses,attractively set in an undulating landscape surrounded bywoods, feature numerous water hazards and large greens.It is near the Konopit Castle. The charming resort alsoincludes a picturesque mansion with a clubhouse, receptionarea, restaurants and exclusive lodgings. Distance fromPrague: 40 km, 45 minutes by car.

he Czech Republicisanidealplaceineheartof Europe fortheluxuriouslaxationof bodyandmind. Fornturies, ithasattractedvisitorsitsspasduetotheextraordinarilychnaturalhealingresourcesineralwater, mud, peatandgas) andsothehealth-promotingclimate.tyourself bepamperedbyworld-assprofessionalswhowillturnurholidayintoanunforgettableperience. Forloversof golf, anidealmbinationisarelaxingstayataspa

ndgamesof golf ononeof themanypcourses, whicharelocatedinthemediatevicinityof citiessurroundedbeautifulnature.

You can find more information aboutCzech golf courses in the Golf Guidecatalogue at www.czechtourism.cz/golf/golf-guide/.

Considered to be highlight of thewellness centre of the Buddha BarHotel is the three-hour Signature SoulInvigorating Ritual, during whichexquisite care is devoted to the entirebody with natural aroma productswhich relax muscular and emotionaltension.

An unforgettable experience is a hot-airballoon ride over Karltejn Castle.

The hour-long flight begins witha festive champagne toast. Afterlanding, you will be transported backto the launch site. www.balony.eu.

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MARINSK LZN

Wellness

The most opulent hotel in Marinsk Lzn, the Hotel Esplanade Spa & GolfResort (Karlovarsk 438, Marinsk Lzn, www.esplanade-marienbad.cz), wasbuilt in the middle of a quiet forest park with a singular view of the entire city.In the Spa & Wellness Centre you can choose from a range of therapeutictreatments and relaxation and slimming programmes according to individualrequirements. Favourites are massages, paraffin and mud wraps, electrotherapy,whirlpool baths, and mineral and carbonic baths.

Just a 5-minute walk from the Hotel Esplanade is the Royal Golf Club MarinskLzn (Marinsk Lzn 582, Marinsk Lzn, www.golfml.cz). In 1905, operationof the golf course was ceremonially inaugurated by the British monarchEdward VII, who also became the first founding member. Althoughthe 18-hole course is mostly flat, it offers a number of hazards that demanda precise technical game. It affords relaxing views of the outlying countrysideand is surrounded by mature evergreen forests. It provides the ideal naturalscenery for relaxation of the mind.

A visit to the excellent hotel restaurantof the Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Varybecomes a true gastronomicexperience. Taste the local OldBohemian specialties.

In the colonnade in Marinsk Lznyou will find a multimedia fountain.With its coloured lights, it has in itsrepertoire dozens of works by variousmusical artists. The fountain is fittinglycalled a water ballet of music and light.

Karlovy Vary

Caroline Spring pavilion, Marinsk Lzn

Hotel Esplanade, Marinsk Lzn

Golf

The Astoria Golf Resort (Cihelny 7, Karlovy Vary,www.astoria-golf.com/en/home) is the work of top

architects. The 18-hole golf course was designed bythe world-famous Gary Player Design Company, mainly inits technical aspects. It is among the highest-quality andmost comprehensive resorts in the Czech Republic andis nestled in the picturesque valley of the Tepl Stream.

This Protected Landscape Area is simply ideal in termsof the weather conditions so necessary for golf.

The oldest Czech golf club, theGolf Resort Karlovy Vary(Prask 219, Karlovy Vary, www.golfresort.cz) was openedin 1904 and is set in the picturesque landscape of the KrunMountains. The resort offers the singular experience ofstaying in the Hole in Oneluxury suite wi th views of the golfcourse.

Grandhotel Pupp, Karlovy Vary

Royal Golf Club, Marinsk Lznfountain, Karlovy Vary

KARLOVY VARY

Wellness

The epitome of a spa experience can be enjoyed at theGrandhotel Pupp (Mrov nmst 2, Karlovy Vary, www.

pupp.cz), which for three centuries has been the symbol ofKarlovy Vary. In the course of its long history, thousands ofinternationally prominent personalities have stayed here,from crowned royalty and artists to stars of the silver screen,who come here not only during the annual Karlovy VaryInternational Film Festival. The hotel is a place of totalcomfort and first-class service. It offers comprehensive spacare and relaxation programmes. Targeted care with medicalsupervision can be found at the Hotel Carlsbad Plaza(Marinskolzesk 23, Karlovy Vary, www.carlsbad-plaza.com). Its Wellnessland, with an area of 3,000 square metres,is conceived as a quiet lane of the old spa town of Carlsbad.

Total regeneration of body and spirit is ensured by sevenkinds of saunas, pools, a mineral pool, Turkish bath, heatedanatomical beds, a relaxation zone, aroma showers, andmore.

THE SPAS OF WEST BOHEMIA

Do you know the difference between wellness and medical wellness? With medical wellness at a spa resort, it ispossible to consult with a p hysician and try out services and procedures using natural healing resources a hugeadded value compared with wellness outside a spa environment. In the area o f medical wellness, the CzechRepublic offers a wide range of resorts of the highest quality.

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This chapter was prepared in co operation with Prague Weddings.

WeddingluxuryintheCzech Republic

Immerseyourselvesintheworldof romanticweddingsintheCzech Republic. Makeyourdreamcometrueinoneof themostromanticcitiesintheworld.

Prague and the Czech Republic have been a weddingdestination for international clients for more than 15 years.

There is a large variety of romantic, elegant, extravagantand casual as well as ultra-luxurious and premium locationsthat will help to create the experience of a lifetime. Eventhe most demanding clients can find a set-up that wouldnot only meet but exceed their expectations. There areEnglish-speaking officiators and priests available to per formweddings; the other option is a Czech-speaking officiatoror priest with an interpreter.

St. Thomas or St. Nicholas Church are our toprecommendations for exceptional church settings wherethe bride and the groom can begin their journey through lifetogether, followed by a private boat tour with champagneand dinner at one of the restaurants or hotels with grandPrague views of the Charles Bridge and the Vltava River.

Old Town Hall is a traditional venue with a very convenientlocation for couples who prefer a civil ceremony. Moredemanding clients tend to choose exclusive locations such asrooftop suites of premium hotels, which provide completeprivacy and exclusive views of the Vltava River, Prague Castleand the Charles Bridge.

Another amazing setting is the exceptional Chateau Troja followed by a boattrip to the centre of Prague and dinner at one of the romantic restaurants ofold Prague. Consider a ceremony in the wonderful Prague Castle gardens,with a string quartet completing the atmosphere, followed by champagnecocktails and fine canaps. There is a wide range of beautiful venues for eithera small dinner or a larger reception for 30, 50 or 100+ guests.

Legalities

The paperwork for international clients is manageable even withouta wedding planner. Of course it is also possible to arrange all the legal matterswith the help of various websites and through the Czech Embassy.A general overview what is needed: a birth certificate, a no impedimentto marry document, issued by the register office in your home country, anda divorce decree if you are divorced. Usually the bride and groom have to be in

the country two to three working days before the wedding. For more detailedinformation, visit w ww.pragueweddings.com.

It is advized to start preparing the legal paperwork six months prior tothe wedding day. Of course it is also possible to organize something atthe last minute. And nowadays there is another option: The Czech Republichas became a very popular place for symbolic weddings, where the couplesaves the money, time and energy related to collecting legal paperwork bydoing this in their home country.

A unique transport experience. Sinceold and historical have again becomevery trendy, you can provide yourguests with an amazing experience byusing a historical tram for a private ridearound Prague, either purely forsightseeing or combining a sightseeingtour with transport to your weddingdestination.

Top locations and venues outside of

Prague: esk Krumlov, Hlubok nadVltavou, Karltejn, Konopit, KutnHora.

Go to the new e-book for moreinformation about weddings in Prague.The lite version is free and will show youwhy the Czech Republic has becomesuch a great wedding destinationover the past 15 years,www.pragueweddings.com.

TOP LOCATIONS AND SETTINGS IN PRAGUE

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Official tourist presentation of the Czech Republicwww.czechtourism.com

Czech Centre of Tourism CzechTourism,Vinohradsk 46, 120 41 Prague 2Tel.: +420 221 580 611E-mail: [email protected]

ISBN 978-80-87560-13-6 A

Published by CzechTourism, 2012 Text: Ivona BromovTranslation: Mimi Fronczak RogersPhotos: Jarmila Zednkov, www.kreative.cz,

Ladislav Renner, Thinkstock, CzechTourism,ISIFA, PragueWeddings.com, MIP Group

Graphic design: MIP GroupYear: 2012

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