There is so much more in Slovakia than just Bratislava. The Carpathians (including the famous Tatra and Fatra ranges) are wonderful in their picturesque valleys, winding and hidden caves (of which 12 are open to the public), and offer an experiece to tourists who are ready and willing to get off the beaten track and who are ready to discover the country besides Bratislava that they will never forget. A useful online Slovakia tourist guide comes handy when you are planning your trip around the country. Get familiar with Slovak customs, legends, famous castles and other historical monuments.

  Get familiar with Slovak customs, legends, famous castles and other historical monuments. Read about the different UNESCO World Heritage sites, and national parks. But if you're more interested in restaurants, cultural life, or the arts, you'll find that here too: www.slovakiasite.com

  The Small Carpathian Wine Route® starting from Bratislava's Old Town winds it's way over the heights and tiny villages of the Small Carpathians to the city of Trnava (which is also referred to as Small Rome because of it's many religious and historical links). Private vinters offer and serve their own locally made, usually dry white, quality wines from their own private cellars to their thirsty guests.

  The Small Carpathian Wine Route is the only marked wine route and lives up to Western European standards, allowing you to follow marked trails for day long, or even longer hikes during which you can stop and rest in the quaint accommodations offed in the local villages. There is a 50 km long asphalt bicycle route for those who'd like to discover the wine route on bikes. History lovers will find many castles, mansions and palaces along the wine route (Devin Castle being the most famous), as well as various other historical monuments.

  The official website of the Small Carpathian Wine Route association: www.mvc.sk

  Browse the most complete list of castles in Slovakia. A large number of castles are listed with hundreds of superb photos and brief descriptions. All you need to know to plan your historical tour from the Middles Ages to today with lasting, exciting experiences can be found on this website: www.castles.sk

  Introductions to more than 20 Slovak spas: locations, health benefits, water temperatures and other info. Get to know every scene's -oftentimes reaching back centuries- history, legends relating to the location, beliefs, and contemporary observations. Following the historical and health related information you'll learn about other services on offer (eg. massage, oxygen therapy etc.), and also about accommodation available in the area and other tourist information.

  For more information visit: www.bathspa.eu/slovakia

  Slovak.com provides you interesting descriptions about the Slovak art, cusine, music, folklore, photography and traditions. You'll also find useful information here if your family originated from Slovakia and you're researching your genealogy.

  You'll also find many Canadian associations' websites that have contacts to Slovakia. For more info go to: www.slovak.com

  You'll find many tour opportunities on this site, not just in Slovakia, but throughout the rest of Eastern Europe as well. TAC Slovakia has been offering guided tours in Slovakia since 1990, as well as in Austria, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. You can choose between many tours. The first one begins in June, and the last one ends in the middle of August. The photos taken from past tours will surely raise your interest in discovering Eastern Europe's wonderful countries.

  If your heritage originates in Eastern Europe, and you'd like to find relatives, then you couldn't have found a better place than TAC Slovakia's website: www.our-slovakia.com