1.   The sprawling open spaces attract travelers seeking solitude and peace, but they are also inviting to those who want to mix in some active pursuits.

2.   While equity mutual funds tend to attract investors seeking high returns in the long-term, the stock market has had extended short-term lulls to test even the patient.

3.   Today the most-visited villages include Stary Smokovec, Strbske Pleso and Tatranska Lomnica, and their hotels still attract guests seeking treatment for respiratory diseases and tuberculosis.

4.   The plan is designed to attract companies seeking greater access to capital markets in Europe and Asia, they said in a joint statement.