Serbia

Amidst several mountain ranges, the Republic of Serbia thrives both naturally and culturally. Take a wine tour and enhance your senses with the fruit of the region. If you want to be pampered, visit one of the many spas or health resorts. Looking for an outdoor retreat? Rent a cabin in the mountains and enjoy hiking and mountaineering, free climbing or skiing. Want a family vacation? There are many chateaus to rent within travel distance to many of the horseback riding farms and fishing areas.

For those interested in winding down the wine route, there are six wineries peppering the region that offer a fabulous selection of wines that are known for their unique flavor. Although Coka Winery and Palic Cellar are the most popular wineries, the others have strong selections and diversities to their stock.

For those fishing enthusiasts, how amazing would it be to say that the last fish you caught was done from the rivers of the Danube River? This famous location boasts many types of prey, from bass to salmon. Even if luck has it that 'the big one gets away', you can the one that doesn't into the 'Gold Kettle of Danube' competition where you get the chance to cook your catch in competition with other anglers.

Come to any one of the five national parks to explore the natural beauty of Serbia. Find your way through many caves and view stalagmites and stalactites that are thousands of years old. As the area becomes more eco-friendly, it is increasingly easier to find natural preserves where the flora and fauna native to the Serb Republic are protected and visible to any who would like to walk or hike among them.

Find both history and culture in the palaces and monasteries located all over the region. Visit Sopocani, a monastery hidden among the mountains that will awe and inspire you with its collection of Serbian painting. Or view the frescoes that have survived in the Ljubostinja, whose architecture is told of in Serbian folklore. Serbia offer travelers the best of both world. Whether seeking the adventure and beauty of the outdoors or the reticence and art of any of the churches, take the time to visit the Serb Republic and enhance your view of the world.