If traveling in comfort and reliability take a back seat to seeing culture in the raw, go to Romania now. If you have only two weeks off a year and you're seeking a traditional worry-free vacation, go to Barbados. Airlines with connecting flights to Bucharest include Delta, Air France, Lufthansa, Alitalia, and Swissair. Always agree on a price with the driver before entering the cab. Renting a car is the most efficient way to travel beyond Bucharest.
Express trains are reliable, but have limited schedules.
The Castle of Arges is clearly visible at the horizon on the left cliff side. The Arges River is to the right. Most of the hotels in Romania are government run and charge at least twice what a similar accommodation would cost in the U.S. Hot water, if available, may only run at certain times of the day. But downhill skiers will find winter fun on the slopes in Poiana Brasov and beyond. The resorts are rarely crowded, and the snowfall is abundant.