Exotic escapes grow in popularity among Czechs at year’s end

More Czechs are spending Christmas and especially New Year’s Eve in exotic destinations abroad. According to estimates by the Association of Czech Travel Agencies, up to 170,000 people from Czechia are travelling to places such as Asia, Africa or the Caribbean this festive season, around 15 percent more than last year. The association says travellers should pay close attention to local weather conditions, including rainy seasons, when planning trips. It adds that travel agencies also share responsibility for informing clients. The association further recommends that all Czech travellers register with the Foreign Ministry’s DROZD system before going abroad.