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The hotel arranged an airport pickup for 20 Euros direct to the door. The only problem was the proximity to a tram line - bit noisy at night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20984 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19932
Five minute walk to old town square and ten from river. Also a nice little bar and left luggage facilities.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19932 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19047 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19047 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18344 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18344 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17335
Warning - if you get a tram, make sure to buy a ticket. They're very, very inexpensive and you don't want to be caught without one. Two of the lads I was travelling with got stopped by plain clothes inspectors who wanted £35 from them (known as a tourist fine).

My mates kicked up a fuss until a policewoman came on, told my mates to pay up or else they'd be taken to the police station, and then left. Not very pleasant.

Also, stay away from the train station area, a very dodgy area. I've never been propositioned as many times in my life!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17335 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13493
It's called 'Slovensko Kemping, Termalne Kupaliska' which means 'Camping and Thermal Pools in Slovakia'. It details every pool and campsite in the country and is very useful and inspiring for planning a trip.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13493 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13491 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13491 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13490
The large campsite is situated amongst trees in a beautiful rural setting and facilities have been updated this year.

Outdoor fireplaces with firewood are prepared for guests to cook their own meals on - it's lovely!

You can also hire bikes and other sports equipment from the campsite.

I suggest flying to Poprad on budget SkyEurope (www.skyeurope.com) then hiring a car at Poprad-Tatry airport (www.hertz.sk) to explore this fabulous country which is unspoilt and gorgeous.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13490 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13126 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13126 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13125 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13125 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13124 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13124 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12602 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12602 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12590 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12590 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12194
Bargain your hotel rates locally, rather than booking in advance. Passable German helps, though some English is spoken.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12194 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12193 www.busy.sk or www.elvira.hu). Flights to Sliac airport nearby.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12193 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12192 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12192 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12182
For a start, Poprad is in the north-east of the country, nestling at the foot of the mighty Tatra mountains making it an ideal base for family skiing, hiking, spa holidays. The town has an industrial past and some blocks from the sixties that are not too pretty but the town centre square has been pedestrianised and painted and is lined with excellent bars, pubs and restaurants.

There are several good museums and the Tatra mountain resorts are 20 minutes ride away on the wonderful elektricka electric train. There is also a 'suburb' of Poprad, the beautiful medieval town of Spisska Sobota which contains some of the best restaurants and pensions in Slovakia.

All in all, Poprad has everything and SkyEurope flies from the UK several times a week.

There is also the fabulous AquaCity, one of the most environmentally friendly spa lido hotel complexes in the world. The Slovak people are really welcoming and the food and accommodation are world-class. The Slovak beer, wine and slivovica must be tried!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12182 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12138 Bratislava's friendly, pedestrianised Old Town is packed with places to find superb ice cream, made with real fruit and no artifical additives, from stalls on historic squares to little hole-in-the-wall spots. Try varieties like lemon,strawberry, apple, hazelnut, coffee, After Eight, Bounty, cappuccino, vanilla, nougat and one that looks like bright carrot gelato but is, apparently, vitaminova!
Two great ice cream bars are at:]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12138