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DISCOVER POLAND HEART OF EUROPE
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DISCOVER POLAND WELCOME
Dear Sirs, We are pleased to provide you with our
MICE Department presentation dedicated to Poland
as a destination for incentive trips and
events. Let us introduce ourselves we organized
our first incentive travel more than eighteen
years ago. Since then not only have we managed to
get acquainted with the ins and outs of the
Polish incentive travel market but we have also
found and tested the best solutions in this
area. We know that each moment of the incentive
travel has to make its participants believe that
the trip is excellent by all accounts. Incentive
travel requires a good script, a good director,
and good actors, that is why it should be taken
care of by professional emotion suppliers and
imagination engineers. We have faced this
challenge. Fly Away is more than a common travel
agency. It is also a group of professional tour
leaders, counselors, journalists and travelers
cooperating with us all the time and ready to
handle even the most surprising requests and
organize whatever you may dream of. We do hope
that you will find our offer interesting and we
will be more than happy to answer all your
questions. Yours faithfully, MICE Department
FLY AWAY TRAVEL MICE Department Address 26
Przylecka Str., 02-402 Warsaw, Poland. Tel. 48
22 332 77 30-37 Fax. [phone] Mob. 48
602 344 216 Web www.flyaway.pl E-mail
incentive_at_flyaway.pl Head of MICE Department
Ewa Mielczarek Tel. [phone] E-mail
e.mielczarek_at_flyaway.pl
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DISCOVER POLAND WHY POLAND
DISCOVER POLAND WHY POLAND
In last few years, after its accession to the
European Union, Polands popularity as a meeting
point in the centre of Europe has grown
considerably. Poland is a country that combines
cultural tradition of Western and Eastern Europe,
a country of great history and rich heritage. In
Poland you can find everything from golden sand
of its Baltic coast beaches to the north,
wonderful network of Masurian Lakes in the
centre, to rocky high Tatra mountains in the
south, from outstanding beauty of nature to
modern and dynamic cities, from art treasures and
world-known monuments to every day's life
pleasures like excellent cuisine, great cultural
offer and famous Polish hospitality. Poland is a
perfect destination also to those with a taste
for history and its mementoes - many Polish
tourist sights have already gained a worldwide
reputation and are an absolute must to see during
the journey to this part of Europe. Poland
provides unforgettable experiences for visitors
with even the most diverse interests, but we
would like to present Poland also as a fantastic
country for an incentive trip or event. Why
Poland is a perfect destination for incentive?
Poland is situated in the heart of Europe and
has easy access from different parts of Europe
and of the world. Dynamic development of Poland
has influenced also the wide range of hotel
venues base which is very convenient and
available at competitive prices. Poland
guarantees, besides its well-known highlights,
fresh and unique experiences.
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DISCOVER POLAND OUR SERVICES
OUR TEAM Ewa Mielczarek Head of MICE Department
Tel. [phone] E-mail
e.mielczarek_at_flyaway.pl Tomira Kudla Project
Manager Responsible for incoming projects Tel.
48 22 332 77 30 E-mail t.kudla_at_flyaway.pl Monik
a Szpigielska Project Manager Tel. [phone]
36 E-mail m.szpigielska_at_flyaway.pl Paulina
Beldyga Project Manager Tel. [phone]
37 E-mail p.beldyga_at_flyaway.pl

• We offer comprehensive service of
• organization of trainings, business meetings,
  conferences and congresses and other corporate
  events
• hotel and venue selection
• program and event planning
• incentive tours
• inbound tours from city breaks, art-cities
  tours, nature tours to special thematic programs
  of tours in Poland
• tailor made, special proposals of customized
  stay in Poland
• Our assistance starts with your request - we seek
  the best solutions to satisfy your need, so if
  you are looking for
• original ideas
• unique places
• help and assistance in selection of appropriate
  location
• budget planning
• coordination of activities related to the
  organization of events (accommodation, catering,
  technical equipment, transport)
• please do not hesitate to contact us.

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DISCOVER POLAND SUPRISING WARSAW
The capital of Poland is the biggest and the
fastes developing Polish city. Those who know the
city often agree that it is one of the most
fascinating cities in Europe, a city which
combines the influences of Western and Eastern
Europe, where tradition meets modernity and the
past coexists with the future. Maybe it is not so
easy to fall in love with Warsaw at first sight
but it is certainly difficult to forget this
truly unusual place. History has experienced the
capital of Poland very hard during the World
Ward II the city was almost totally destroyed and
was then rebuilt practically from scratch.
Warsaw is also a city of culture and music
after all it is the city of Chopin. Also
associated with communist times because of its
symbol the Palace of the Culture and Science and
the specific socrealism architecture, but Warsaw
changes each day and has many different
faces. Its dramatic history still is a part of
the city, but nowadays Warsaw with its
skyscrapers, animate business downtown, with its
parks and monuments, fine hotels and restaurants
and last but not least with its lively and
vibrant energy, is a modern metropolis. Warsaw is
a perfect destination to organize a big event or
a conference because of its venues for such
projects. The capital has many large and
luxurious hotels. The biggest conference/exhibiti
on venues are Gromada Airport hotel, EXPO halls
and the Palace of Culture (Congress hall).
IN SHORT Airport Frederic's Chopin
International Airport (WAW) is located 10 km from
the city center. Recommended hotels 5 star
accommodation MaMaison Le Regina Sheraton
Warsaw Radisson SAS Centrum Westin Warsaw
Hyatt Regency Marriott Sofitel Victoria Warsaw
Le Meridien Bristol Hilton Warsaw Hotel
Convention Centre InterContinental Warsaw
Rialto 4 star accommodation Polonia Palace
Jan III Sobieski Best Western Hotel Mazurkas
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DISCOVER POLAND SUPRISING WARSAW

• While in Warsaw
• classic sightseeing tour which includes the
  Royal Route, the Old Town Market Square, the
  Royal Castle, the former Jewish Ghetto area
• city game to discover the non-existent city
  hidden under the present one, an original and
  active way to get to know some secret places in
  Warsaw and an unusual journey in time in search
  of a former shape of the city
• boat cruise on the Vistula river
• Lazienki Park and Wilanow Park and Palace for
  those who have a taste for history
• communism tour which includes such highlights as
  the Palace of the Culture and Science and some
  examples of the controversial socrealistic
  architecture
• tour of Praga district with vodka tasting and a
  visit to an old vodka factory
• private concert of Chopins music in a historic
  palace

Outside Warsaw excursion to Zelazowa Wola,
Frederic Chopins birthplace situated about 1
hour drive from Warsaw romantic excursion to
Kazimierz Dolny, one of the most charming and
picturesque places in Poland full day
excursion to Torun, a beautiful renaissance city
listed on UNESCO heritage list, famous as the
city of Copernic and one of the best known Polish
food specialities gingerbreads relax in spa
resorts nearby Warsaw (Naleczow, Ciechocinek)
Nieborow Palace of Izabela Czartoryska Warka
place where Polish beer is produced
Bialowieza reserve for enthusiasts of nature
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DISCOVER POLAND MAGIC KRAKOW
Krakow is considered to be the most beautiful and
worth-seeing city in Poland. Charm of the former
royal capital, huge number of monuments,
night-life attractions and unique, magic and
friendly atmosphere made Krakow a hot destination
in the last few years. Time in Krakow is said to
flow differently and, indeed , you always have
time and possibility to taste life and stop for a
moment to enjoy its beauty. Krakow is an old
city, but has always been full of young people,
students and fun. It offers so much more than
monuments and tourist highlights there are the
best jazz clubs in Poland, fantastic theatres,
art galleries, world-known festivals (like Jewish
Culture Festival which takes place each year in
June in Kazimierz quarter), numerous bars, clubs
and coffee shops. Krakow still plays the role of
a cultural centre in Poland and with no doubt it
attracts also the highest number of tourists not
only with its wonderful architecture and
treasures of art, but also with a fascinating
ambience and spirit of the city. Major
attractions of Krakow are the largest Main
Market Square in the world with the Sukiennice
(the Cloth Hall) in the middle, enchanting St.
Mary Church with a unique masterpiece a wooden
altar made by Veit Stoss, one of the oldest
universities in the Europe Collegium Maius of
the Jagiellonian University, Royal Route with
Wawel Castle, Jewish district Kazimierz and of
course numerous museums, restaurants, parks,
gardens and all facilities which made Krakow a
perfect place to stay at least for a weekend.
IN SHORT Airport International Airport is
located in Balice, only 11 km from the city
center. Recommended hotels 5 star
accommodation Sheraton Krakow Grand Stary Radiss
on SAS Krakow Crown Piast Hotel Park Holiday
Inn Krakow City Center Hotel Sympozjum SPA 4
star accommodation Novotel Krakow Centrum Hotel
Copernicus Wentzl Amadeus Ostoya Palace Hotel
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DISCOVER POLAND MAGIC KRAKOW
While in Krakow classic sightseeing of the
city Old Town with rest of medieval city walls,
Barbican, Market Square, Wawel Castle former
Jewish district Kazimierz, nowadays famous
because of its special atmosphere. Kazimierz has
the reputation of the area which never sleeps -
being there you can enjoy a concert of Klezmer
music or drop in one of the bars with live music
open all-night-long city game in which uses in
an original way the fairytales and history of
Krakow boat cruise on the Vistula a shorter
one (1 hour) will let you admire the view of the
city from the river, the longest can take you for
example to the Tyniec Abbey on the trails of
Schindlers List. Krakow was the city where the
Oskar Schindlers story took place and it was
here that Steven Spielberg made his famous film
Outside Krakow an absolute must see while in
Krakow is the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a really
marvelous place to visit, an underground kingdom
of the salt mine oldest in the world visit in
the former concentration camp in Auschwitz sad,
but a must see place where during the World War
II Nazis founded their biggest factory of
death, nowadays The Holocaus Museum in
Auschwitz is a tragic witness to human tragedy
full day excursion to Zakopane, the most popular
mountain resort in Poland is an occasion to get
to know Tatra National Park excursion to Ojcow
National Park and the Eagles Nests Trail which
includes old Polish castles religious
itinerary on the footsteps of John Paul II
which includes a part from Krakow - his
birthplace Wadowice and sanctuary of Kalwaria
Zebrzydowska excursion to Czestochowa with a
visit in Jasna Gora Monastery - the pilgrimage
centre of Poland and one of the most sacred
places in Europe (2 hours off Krakow)
countryside experience day in the outskirts of
Krakow or in one of the National Parks near
Krakow - is a proposal for who is looking for
peace and relax. There are possibilities of horse
riding, balloon flight over the city, golf
course, rafting etc.
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DISCOVER POLAND AMAZING WROCLAW
The capital of Lower Silesia is situated on the
Odra river and is often called The Island City.
There is a good reason for it Wroclaw has 14
islands and 127 bridges. Its name had 50 variants
during the one-thousand-year history of the
place. The history, which is both complicated and
fascinating, turned Wroclaw into an important
multicultural place. Wroclaw has been a
cross-roads of Polish, Czech, Austrian, German,
Jewish and Ukrainian cultures and has been a part
of Polish, Czech, Austrian and German states.
The past left its marks on the unique atmosphere
of the city, but nowadays Wroclaw is considered
as one of the most dynamic and modern cities in
Poland. Wroclaw has an outstanding Old City
with beautiful monuments of Gothic, Baroque and
Art Nouveau architecture. It offers a wide
cultural offer and great hospitality which
touches everyone who visits the city and makes
them want to came back again. It is also an
important cultural and academic centre of the
region, full of life, students and with an
animated night life. It is also the fastest
developing Polish conference city and thanks to
the promotion of the city, the number of tourist
and visitors increases each year. The potential
of Wroclaw for MICE activity is unquestionable
thanks to big number of brand new hotels and
conference venues.
IN SHORT Airport International Airport is
located in Strachowice, only 10 km from the city
center. Recommended hotels 5 star
accommodation Sofitel Wroclaw Old
TownGrand Radisson SAS Hotel 4 star
accommodation Qubus Hotel Wroclaw Scandic
Wroclaw Wroclaw venues Edyta Stein House Impart
Art Center Old Stock Exchange Centennial
Hall Mieszczanski Brewery
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DISCOVER POLAND AMAZING WROCLAW

• While in Wroclaw
• Ostrow Tumski (the Cathedral Island), the oldest
  and most significant of Wroclaws island with its
  medieval churches St.John the Baptists
  Cathedral and Holy Cross Church
• University with its magnificent Baroque hall of
  Aula Leopoldina
• Market Square - large and picturesque with
  beautiful Gothic City Hall
• Panorama Raclawicka unique piece of art
• Peoples Hall
• Silesia is considered as an industrial region,
  but it is not only that. The other face of this
  land which is very mysterious and magical can
  surprise you. Lower Silesia is full of romantic
  castles which recall chivalrous stories, places
  of outstanding beauty like Klodzka Valley and
  spas.

Outside Wroclaw picturesque castles of Lower
Silesia, the best known of them is the castle of
Ksiaz (Fuerstenstein in German). The castle is
situated at just one-hour drive south west from
Wroclaw. This impressing 13th century fortress of
the Piast Dukes and later the residence of Von
Hochberg family is surrounded by a wonderful
15-acre park. unique UNESCOs wooden churches
of Peace in Swidnica and Jawor, built after the
Thirty Years War as a manifestation of a limited
religious tolerance in the Catholic Habsburg
monarchy. Karkonosze mountains (2 hours from
Wroclaw) Spas of Lower Silesia (Szczawno
Zdroj)
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DISCOVER POLAND BALTIC PEARL
Gdansk is a maritime city over a thousand years
old situated on the coast of the Gdansk
Bay. Gdansk has links with Sopot (a popular spa
resort) and Gdynia (an important seaport), and
together they form a conurbation known as the
Tricity. Gdansk has a great past of
Polish-German history with a significant period
when the town was a key member of the Hanseatic
League. In the 20th century Gdansk played again a
very important role in the countrys history
because it was the cradle of Polish Solidarnosc
and hometown of Lech Walesa. In 1980 Gdansk was
the witness of the birth of the Solidarity
movement which brought the end of communism in
Eastern Europe and since then it has often been
called a city of freedom. The newly opened
Roads to Freedom museum, which focused its
collection on the rise and fall of the 20th
century ideologies, has lately confirmed the
important role which Gdansk played in
Europe. Gdansk is one of the main touristic
goals for visitors in Poland, it impresses with
exclusive architecture of the Old Town, enchants
with a great variety of ambers the treasure
from the sea, and with rhythm of the modern fast
developing city. Nowadays Gdansk is not only an
important cultural and academic centre, but also
one of the best cities for investments.
IN SHORT Airport International Airport is
located in Rebiechowo, 19 km from the city
center. Recommended hotels 5 star
accommodation Hotel Podewils Dwór Oliwski 4 star
accommodation Hotel Hanza Hotel Gdansk Scandic
Gdansk Mercure Hevelius Gdansk In close
vicinity 5 star accommodation Sofitel Grand in
Sopot Hotel Rezydent in Sopot 4 star
accommodation Hotel Nadmorski in Gdynia
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• While in Gdansk
• sightseeing of the city which includes visit to
  St.Marys Basilica the largest brick Gothic
  church in the world, Old Town of Gdansk with its
  famous historic gates, the Neptunes Fountain in
  front of the Artus Court and the old wooden
  Gdansk crane
• it is also worth seeing the Shipyard Workers
  Solidarity Monument the place where the
  political changes which resulted in the collapse
  of communism in the Central Europe started
• visit in Museum of Amber and workshop dedicated
  to coastal treasures

Outside Gdansk full day visit of surroundings
of Gdansk Gdynia, Sopot and Westerplatte, where
the first shots of II World War were fired an
absoulute must see is also the impressive
Malbork Castle the largest fortress of the
Teutonic Knights, an outstanding relic of
medieval stronghold architecture full day tour
along the region of Warmia and visit to
magnificent Cathedral of Frombork where Nicolaus
Copernicus spent the latter half of his life at
the Tower and where he wrote De Revolutionibus
Orbium Coelestium. Can be arranged navigation on
the famous Elblag-Ostroda Canal surrounded by
picturesque landscape excursion to the Kaszuby
region (Kashubia) placed not far to the south,
noted for its specific folk culture and its own
local language. This area is nicknamed Polish
Switzerland because of its beauty, crystal-clear
lakes, forests and live folklore
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DISCOVER POLAND LAND OF THOUSAND LAKES
Masuria is a picturesque region of more than a
thousand lakes and thick forests. It is a holiday
destination number one for sailors, fishermen and
those who are just looking for tranquillity,
relax and marvellous, wild nature of north
Poland. It attracts water sport enthusiasts and
nature lovers, but apart from that, Masuria
offers also interesting historical places to
visit, like for example Teutonic castles,
beautiful churches and palaces as well as
Hitler's wartime headquarters in Gierloz. The
main towns of this area are Ketrzyn, Gizycko,
Mikolajki, Mragowo and Wegorzewo all the region
offers a range of various attractions. Mragowo,
located in the very centre of Masuria, hosts each
summer the Country Music Picnic and Borderlands
Music Festival, Mikolajki, called the capital of
sailors is a paradise for those who are seeking
active forms of spending time (cruises,
canyoning, cycling, trekking, horse back riding
and many more). An absolutely unique must see
is Bialowieza National Park one of the oldest
national parks in Europe and a home to the king
of the region the European bison. Another
recommended nature highlight is Biebrza Valley
famous for the largest inland marsh area in the
central part of the Europe. Masuria is a perfect
idea for organizing a green event, different
from those placed in the city. This kind of
events gives the possibility to admire the
fantastic nature landscape still untouched and
not spoilt by civilization and offers a wide
range of sport and activities to do during the
event. Hotel base is well developed and it is
still increasing opening of Sheraton Mazury
Lakes Resort located near Mikolajki is planned
for 2011.
IN SHORT Airport Frederic's Chopin
International Airport (WAW) is located 264 km
from Masuria. International Airport is located in
Rebiechowo is located 274 km from
Masuria. Recommended hotels 4 star
accommodation Kadyny Country Club Hotel Hotel
SPA Dr Irena Eris Wzgórza Dylewskie Mercure
Mrongovia Resort Spa Hotel Zamek Ryn
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DISCOVER POLAND LAND OF THOUSAND LAKES
While in Masuria full day tour of Masurian
Lakeland. This boat trip can be more nature or
cultural oriented. Nature itinerary includes
bird watching and cruise on Mamry lake with stop
on the island of cormorants. Cultural itinerary
leads along the Mamry lake toward Gierloz, where
we recommend the visit to Hitlers former
headquarters (now museum). Visit of Swieta Lipka
Convent to see the 17th century Baroque Church
famous for miracles (here can be arranged organ
concert) excursion to Bialowieza National Park
and full day contemplation of its flora and
fauna apart of the European bison, the forest of
Bialowieza is inhabited by elk, beaver, lynx and
ermine. Visit of a breeding farm which contains
European bisons, Polish Tarpan horses, elks and
wolves. excursion to Biebrza Valley, filled
with swamps, river arms and marshes. Possibility
of bird watching Biebrza is a bird paradise
with 250 species such as white-tailed sea eagle,
crane and corncrake excursion on trails of
Teutonic castles medieval fortress of Ketrzyn,
Nidzica and Ryn visit at animal reserve in
Kadzidlowo and face-to-face experience with
storks, beavers, deer, goats, wolves and wild
horses any kind of team-building activities
from paintball to racing and role playing games
short trip in local fishing boat on Narew
river, rustic dinner and bonfire can be arranged
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DISCOVER POLAND USEFUL INFORMATION
Poland (Polish Polska), is a country in Central
Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the
west the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the
south Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the
east and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast,
a Russian exclave, to the north. Poland is the
largest of the Central European countries which
joined the EU in May 2004. Poland is comparable
in size to Italy or Germany and with a population
of over 38 million it is among the most
influential and remarkable countries in Central
Europe. Poland has a truly fascinating history,
great cultural heritage and several areas of
outstanding natural beauty.
Language Polish Capital city Warsaw (1,6 mln
citizens) Territory total area of the country
312,685 km2 . Population over 38 mln
citizens Currency 1 zloty (PLN) 100 groszy (1
EUR approx.4,5 PLN) Time GMT 1 h Religion
Catholics 90,7, orthodox 1,4. Others 7,9 Part
of European Union from 2004 Climate Poland has
continental moderate climate
Visa requirements Citizens of the following
countries are not required to be in possession of
a visa when entering Poland for less than 90
days Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria,
Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile,
Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway,
Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom,
United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican,
Venezuela. Visas are required for citizens of
Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Since December of
2007, Poland has been a member of the Schengen
Agreement. For the whole territory of the
Schengen Agreement, there is no passport control
at the borders. Anyway, its always required to
carry ID when travelling abroad.
Distances between the major cities Warsaw
Gdansk 345 km Warsaw Wroclaw 342 km Warsaw
Krakow 293 km Main airports Warsaw (WAW),
Wroclaw (WRO), Krakow (KRK), Poznan (POZ)
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DISCOVER POLAND CONTACT
Being one of the longest standing Travel
Companies in Poland, Fly Away has wide ranging
and comprehensive experience in Travel
Management. We ensure that every customer
receives access to the very best service and most
up-to-date technology. We strive for the very
best Professional and Personal service. Fly Away
was established in Poland in 1990 and currently
has offices in Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw
and Katowice. Fly Away has two distinct business
departments, Business Travel Services and global
and domestic MICE Department.
Head Office ul. Przylecka 26 tel. [phone]
30-37 fax [phone] incentive_at_flyaway.pl www.
flyaway.pl mon - fri 9.00 - 17.00