subject: Planning for the Bohemian Carnival in Prague [print this page] Planning for the Bohemian Carnival in Prague
If you were thinking of attending one of the world's yearly carnival events this year you should look into the one in Prague. The Bohemian Carnival has been taking place since the 13th century and it lasts about 10 days, which gives you plenty of time to attend the numerous activities organized for the city festival, as well as visit Prague itself. To plan your trip or make your decision there is some information that could be useful.
The Bohemian Carnival in Prague includes events spread out among different city squares and venues. There are parades and special dance nights planned, as well as city markets. The museums and shops also take part in the Carnival by decorating and selling or displaying items that represent the Bohemian Carnival's history and meaning. For your hotel in Prague, since everything is taking place downtown it is advisable that you look into Prague hotels in Old Town or New Town. These are also spots that you will visit for sightseeing when you are not busy with the Carnival events. To find deals and great prices use websites like prontohotel.com and kayak.com. They allow you to compare prices from numerous other online sites and this ensures you can save and get the best price. You can choose the hotel that is right for you, choose the services that interest you most and yet, you can choose the hotel based on the score and the comments customers have written about the accommodation. Also, book your flight ahead of time because you can definitely save some money when it comes to this aspect of travelling too.
The dates of the Bohemian Carnival are from February 26 to March 8, 2011. The end of February is still an optimal price range for flights because it is low season. Since in Prague it is a holiday, this may not stand, but if you book ahead of time you could still find cheaper plane prices than if you wait until last minute. This will be a great way for you to see Prague and celebrate with the locals. An experience not to forget
