Located a mere 2 hour journey from Prague in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary is a magical town famous for its rejuvenating hot springs and its collection of over two hundred 16th-century spa houses. Visitors can explore the sprawling colonnades, admire the architecture and sip from regenerative springs said to cure many an ailment. Not-to-be-missed attractions include the Moser Museum and Glassworks Factory; the Dvořák Park with it’s Snake Spring and plentiful trees; and the Mill Colonnade, a 17th-century colonnade housing 5 of Karlovy Vary’s 13 major springs. Feel like a little escape? Venture up to Deer Leap Lookout or the Diana Observation Tower to gain some perspective on the town, its river and its spectacularly scenic location amongst the hills.