To honour the famous composer Fryderyk Chopin's bicentenary this year, a tall ship named after the great man will arrive in London in just a few days' time.
In recent years Poland's appeal as a tourist destination has undergone a massive transformation. After all it wasn't all that long ago that Poland epitomised life behind the iron curtain: grey, dull and austere. But today the more apt watch words for this beautiful part of the world would be vibrant, energetic and perhaps above all else surprising.
Events across Poland celebrating the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin, will give the country a popularity boost according to the UK's leading travel companies.
In recent years Poland's appeal as a tourist destination has undergone a massive transformation. After all it wasn't all that long ago that Poland epitomised life behind the iron curtain: grey, dull and austere. But today the more apt watch words for this beautiful part of the world would be vibrant, energetic and perhaps above all else surprising.
Twenty one years since the fall of Communism, Poland is now a regular feature of top ten lists detailing the world’s favourite tourist destinations and city breaks, as well as best-value shoestring holidays. Derek Moore, from