Re: the Czech Republic, I would recommend the Cesky Krumlov. It is a jewel of a town. We only spent an afternoon there but it was wonderful. Has a river flowing thru, a castle and some amazing architecture. We were fortunate and the driver we had hired to drive us to various places had organized an English personal tour for us. Was well worth it given the short time we were there.

Enjoy - the Czech Republic, Prague included is well worth visiting.

Carol Toronto