• Krakow
• Warsaw
• Katowice
• Lawica

Rich in history and culture, Poland is an ancient nation reasserting itself after centuries of turmoil and occupation. Its location, on the Baltic Sea coast means that the country is provided with over 500km of coastline. Mainly sandy beaches are interspersed with bays, steep cliffs and sand dunes. Northern Poland is dominated by lakes creating islands and isolated wooded hills separated by small rivers and canals. The beautiful Mazurian Lake District is located in this area and has been renamed by locals as ‘The Land of a Thousand Lakes'. Central Poland, mainly agricultural land is watered by Poland's longest river, the Vistula. The mountains in the south of the country add to the diverse nature of the geography of Poland and there are plenty of interesting places to see. Warsaw, the capital city of Poland was completely destroyed during World War Two but the old town has been completely rebuilt, with painstaking attention to detail. The Royal Castle is a highlight of any visit to this fascinating place. Gdansk, which was also annihilated, has been restored to its former glory and contains the largest Gothic church in Poland. Poland fosters great traditions of folk culture, arts and crafts such as pottery, weaving and sculpture and music. Frederic Chopin was the country's most famous composer and Poland has become a hot-spot for jazz lovers from all over the world. Numerous jazz festivals take place here every year and are usually held in the major cities. To celebrate other forms of art and culture, a range of museums and art galleries are open to visitors as well as an array of historical buildings. On a more sombre note, the former Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau are moving memorials to the victims of the holocaust. Combine these landmarks with the good food, hospitality and welcome nature of the people of Poland for an unforgettable holiday experience.

Drive on the right, overtake on the left. To drive in Poland, you will need an International Driving Permit and be at least 17 years of age. The speed limits are: 130km/h on motorways; 90km/h on other roads; and 50km/h in built-up areas. There is a minimum speed limit on motorways of 40km/h. Remember that the use of horns in built-up areas is strictly forbidden - use flashed headlights to attract the attention of other drivers. Dipped headlights are compulsory for all vehicles during daylight hours between 1st November and 1st March. The use of front seat-belts is compulsory, as are rear belts if fitted. Children under 10 must not travel in the front or rear unless they are wearing the appropriate restraint system. Using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit is an offence, and, like all motoring offences, is subject to on-the-spot fines. You will be issued with a receipt. Petrol stations on motorways and in larger towns are generally open 24 hours. Please note that during harvest time, there are many horse-drawn wagons on the roads, often without lights, so extreme caution is necessary. Do NOT drink and drive - the legal penalties can be severe.