Cesky Krumlov, Charming Renaissance style-town
A wonderful break from big-city travels in Prague, just three hours by bus. Looks like a Disney re-creation, but it's all real! The town has done a great job of preserving and restoring its historic character, including the lovely castle (complete with live bears in the moat). If you are a theatre lover, don't miss the rotating theatre in the castle garden (afternoon & evening performances) and the Baroque Theatre tour in the castle (one of only two fully restored in all of Europe). Good food, good sights, good shopping, nice offering of outdoor activites (we went canoeing for half a day into the countryside). Lots to do but at a relaxed pace.