Mountain Paradise (www.mountainparadise.co.uk 0845 602 5874) is offering summer packages at the new Grand Hotel Kempinski, the first five star property in Slovakia�s High Tatras from just �995 per person for a week.

Based on a departures in June, the packages comprise: return flights to Poprad from Manchester or Luton, airport transfers, seven nights accommodation on a B&B basis, mountain rescue insurance and five days of guided excursions. Guests can choose from a wide selection of excursions ranging from rafting in Pleniny National Park to a relaxing afternoon in the hot tubs of Poprad�s Aquacity or a visit to The Spis Castle - one of the largest castles of Central Europe and a UNESCO site.

The 111 roomed Grand Hotel Kempinski is situated an alpine lake in the picturesque village of Strbske Pleso and provides the perfect location for a summer break. Facilities include an all day dining restaurant offering international and Mediterranean cuisine as well as local dishes, a choice of bars and a Wellness Centre featuring a selection of spa treatments, an indoor swimming pool, steam bath, whirlpool, sauna and fully equipped fitness centre.

Despite being in the Euro zone, Slovakia represents excellent value for money with a pint of beer, a vodka, soft drink or large sandwich costing only �1, a main course in a restaurant around �3 and an ice cream just �0.50. Ends For further information or to discuss press trip ideas contact: Liz Blakeborough Matt Jevons Blakeborough Ltd Mountain Paradise Tel: 0117 924 0868 or 0781 308 9347 Tel: 0845 602 5874 liz@blakeborough.com matthew.jevons@mountainparadise.co.uk

Note to editors: Mountain Paradise was established in 2003 and is the only ATOL bonded specialist operating solely to Slovakia�s Tatra Mountains. The operator prides itself on customer satisfaction and personal service. All clients are met on arrival and shown to their accommodation.

The High Tatras are unspoilt and one of the smallest mountain ranges in the world. They are situated in the northern part of the Slovak republic on the border with Poland. The region is rich with flora featuring almost 1400 species of plants. However, the real ornament of the Tatras is the Cedar pine. It is an alpine species of pine tree, which grows on the steepest parts of hillsides.

Wildlife also abounds in the Tatras. Above the rocky relief of the Tatras you can often see a Golden Eagle and Chamois and Marmots are both endemic to the area. Wolves and brown bears can also be found in the Tatra�s forests.