The top spot in Lithuania for a spa break, Druskininkai – set among pine trees at a bend in the Nemunas River – has been a popular resort since the 19th century. During the Soviet period huge sanatoriums for medical treatment and recuperation were built alongside the more attractive early 20th century villas, but since […]
Spa breaks in the Baltics #2: Druskininkai, Lithuania
May 31st, 2007 · No comments yet · ShareThis
Categories: Lithuania, Spa & wellbeing, Tips
Baltic Visitor Tags: druskininkai, Lithuania, Luxury, relaxation, spa, spa-break, wellness
Spa breaks in the Baltics #1: Jurmala, Latvia
May 23rd, 2007 · No comments yet · ShareThis
Yesterday morning I went to an event run by the Slovak tourist board, promoting the country as a spa break destination. This got me thinking about the various opportunities within the Baltics, and over the next few days I will be posting a series of short pieces on the subject.
The top spot for spa breaks […]
Categories: Hotels, Latvia, Luxury, Spa & wellbeing, Tips
Baltic Visitor Tags: beach, hotel, Jurmala, Latvia, Luxury, medical-tourism, seaside, spa, wellness
Five great Latvian hotels
May 17th, 2007 · No comments yet · ShareThis
I have spent a lot of time in Latvia recently, and have visited a lot of hotels. Within Riga and Jurmala, accommodation tends to be overpriced although there are some very good places to stay. Elsewhere, the choice tends to be limited and there are a lot of acceptable but unexciting options for around 20Ls […]
Categories: Hotels, Latvia, Tips
Baltic Visitor Tags: budget, Hotels, Latvia, Luxury, palace
