A powerful explosion in the center of Prague yesterday has injured scores of people and may have left many trapped beneath rubble. The explosion, believed to be from a gas leak, was powerful enough for tourists packing the Charles Bridge felt the explosion. Police say the explosion appears to be from a natural gas leak rather than some terrorist of other act of violence.

Korean Air and Czech Airlines finalized the former’s buyout of 44% of the Czech carrier making the Korean airline their second largest stakeholder.

For travelers to the Czech Republic, the Charles Bridge Economic Hostel may just be your cup of tea. Winner of this year’s Best of Eastern Europe by Hostelworld.com for 2012, just the location of this accommodating stay speaks volumes.

A part of the world, little explored for its spectacular honeymoon escapes, is here to enchant newlyweds with its amazing, out of this world, landscapes.

In Prague the announcement that a new design competition is underway to the reconstruction of Stvanice Island was good news. The Czech Chamber of Architects (CCA) is preparing the competition which will reveal the best proposals for rejuvenating the Island. The will cost a reported €500 million euro, according to estimates.

Valentine’s Day is no longer a holiday that is limited to the USA. Love is celebrated all over the world and February 14th tends to become more and more popular worldwide. Celebrating love itself, fusion Hotel Prague launches three romance inspired rooms just in time for Valentine’s: Love fusion, Rock fusion and The Vintage Room.

For holidaymakers it probably sounds like a dream that’s just too good to be true, but in many of the Czech Republic’s bars beer really is cheaper to drink than water.

If you’ve never heard of Špindlerův Mlýn, or Spindler’s Mill, then chances are you never heard of the Hotel Bedriska either. Which is one reason we are reporting on ski destinations that are “out of the way” for 2013. In short, ski enthusiasts miss a lot when they fail to discover places like this Czech ski paradise.

The Christmas Market in Prague is one of the best in Europe, boasting countless stalls, locally produced gastronomic delights and the chance to escape and experience a completely different festive season.

For travelers visiting the Czech Republic during the months of October and November, Lord of the Dance is performing newly choreographed performances with all new lighting effects at the O2 Aréna in Prague, among others.