Prague

Prague is quite simply one of the most stunning cities in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage listed gem, eulogised as the 'City of a Thousand Spires'.

Prague has become the archetypal post-communist city success story. This is a city where just ambling around the impressively well-preserved historic core, stopping off for a fortifying glass of one of the excellent local beers, popping into boutique shops or one of the many museums is the real pleasure.

Whether easing under Charles Bridge on a rowing boat on a balmy summer evening, or trudging across the crisp snow of the Old Town Square and enjoying a glass of mulled wine at the Christmas Market, this slick, but still deeply characterful Czech capital seldom disappoints.