Poland

=Poland = Poland is a country full of wonderful sights and activities! Below you will find out lots of information about the many things you will need to know if you are thinking of planning a trip anytime soon! =Weather And Climate =  Poland has fairly cold winters and warm summers. Their climate is influenced by ocean winds, cold polar air from the north, and sub-tropical air from the south. In winter, it is typically cold and frosty sometimes with heavy snowfall and low temperatures. In late summer and autumn it is usually warm.

Required Clothing:
Lightweight clothing is recomended in the summer months, along with a sweatshirt for cooler evenings. Heavyweight clothing is recomended during the winter. Waterproofing is a necessity year-round. =Currency =  The currency of Poland is the Zloty. 1 Zloty=0.31999 U.S. Dollars  =Poland's Attractions =

Natural Attraction
To the north of Poland is the Baltic Sea. To the south is a lovely mountain range for adventurers <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">and wild life lovers alike.The beautiful Bialowieza National Park stretches across the border of Poland a Belarus. = =

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Historical Site
<span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11.99px;">Barbakan Warszawskiis a half circular barbican. It served as a fortified out post for many years. It was built in <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">the mid-16th century. = =

= =

=<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> =

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Festivals
<span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">In Krakow there is a variety of different festivals and activity’s going on all year long. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">January- world cup ski jumping. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">February– festival of sailor songs. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">March– organ music festival. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">April– Easter celebration. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> May- Krakow international film festival. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">June- Summer Opera and Operetta Festival. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> July- International Festival of Street Theatre. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">August- Summer Organ Concerts. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> September- Sacrum Profanum Festival. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">October- Magic Green Islands Folk Festival. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;">November- Zaduszki Jazz Festival. <span style="color: #4e7642; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> December- Jazz Juniors. =<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> = <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 24px;">Hotel and Lodging <span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Hyatt Regency Warsaw <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">This hotel has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. The overnight cost is $106. To contact them please call 1-866-295-5798. They have 225 guest rooms, cable TV, a personal safe, and newspapers.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Best Western Hotel
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> This hotel has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars at a cost of $44 per night. To contact them please call 1-866-263-3710. They have the biggest pool in Warsaw and 250 guest rooms. = = = = = = = = = = =<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 21.33px;">Food = <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">

<span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A Pierogi is a crescent shaped parcel. <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">A Ruskie is the most popular Pierogi. The ingredients are potato, cheese, and bread/dough.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Paderwkis is another popular Pierogi. The ingredients are softened butter, plain flour, sugar, and finely chopped walunts.

= = = = = = =<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Travel Costs = <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Airline Mileage Cost Travel Time Airport =<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Sources =
 * < <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif; vertical-align: top;">KLM RoyalDutch ||< <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">8411.66miles ||< <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">$832 ||< <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">14hrs.35min. ||< <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Seattle/Tacoma International Airport ||
 * <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif; vertical-align: top;">United || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">7527.51miles || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">$687 || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">16hrs.9min. || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Chicago O'Hare International Airport ||
 * <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif; vertical-align: top;">AmericanAirlines || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">6855.30miles || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">$796 || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">13 hrs.40min. || <span style="color: #4d2965; font-family: Georgia,serif;">New York JFK International Airport ||
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|http://www.kayak.com/flights#/ORD-WAW/2012-03-20/2012-03-27]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[|http://www.kayak.com/flights#/JFK-WAW/2012-03-21/2012-03-28]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__[]__
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">[]
 * http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/Polish%20flag%20flying%20L_tcm4-571597.jpg