I think you can get a better airfare than that if you search. I visited Poland two years ago and paid much less flying on LOT (had to leave out of Newark.) It's a great country to visit -- an interesting stage of transition. Cracow is a beautiful city, with two other must-see sites in the vicinity -- the incredibly powerful Auschwitz and the magnificent salt mine sculptures nearby. Amazing to see how Warsaw was rebuilt -- and now there are a lot of chic shops and great restaurants. Gdansk is likewise well worth a visit, both for the beauty of the town and the sites associated with Solidarity. Beautiful castles, pleasant countryside, and friendly people who like the US. Yes, it has its problems -- the legacy of Communism and the older people trapped in the change. But it is making great strides, and for Freepers who like to travel, it's a wonderful destination.
"Fly or not, never LOT"
or in Polish: "Polec LOTem, nie wrocisz z powrotem" - I came by those slogans honestly - over a bottle of Belvedere shared w. some LOT pilots.
I agree though, Poland is a great place to visit - the spirit of the people, their openness, hospitality, wit, creativity, make it a very special experience.
That's good to here. I was there in the early '90s and Warsaw was drab, Soviet, concreteblockland.
Everyone I have spoken to who have travelled to Poland say it is a beautiful country. Women are attractive too!