The largest city in Slovakia, as well as being the capital, Bratislava lies on the River Danube and borders both Austria and Hungary.
The largest ski resort in Slovakia, Jasna, is found in the Liptov region, and if you enjoy winter sports then there are a wealth of trails here for all different abilities to try, including both skiing and snowboarding options.
The entire Slovak Karst region of caves has UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and if you like spelunking then you can not miss a trip to one of the spectacular caves in the region.
The charming city of Kosice was named the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and has a cosmopolitan feel to it that expertly mixes the old with the new.
Come to the town of Levoca if you are a fan of Renaissance architecture, which the city has in abundance, including the Roman Catholic Church of St James whose claim to fame is that it has the highest carved wooden alter in Europe.