For travellers, the best thing about Latvia is that it is so compact. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings, that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Families of storks happily give their seal of approval to the unspoilt nature, fresh air and clean water around them. In addition to Riga, its spectacular gateway, there are 6 other UNESCO world heritage listed sites. A

The legendary Bolshoi Theatre is a way and a symbol of Russian culture. Before you see with your own eyes the Russian classics – operas by Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Mussorgsky, Asafiev; outstanding ballets by Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Puccini and Beethoven, famous “Carmen” by Bizet – Baltma Tours offers during the excursion to visit the auditorium, to sit in the front row of the stalls, to see the Government, the Imperial and the Guest boxes, the upper rehearsal scene, the Beethoven

Housed in the old building with baroque and gothic features, the hotel stands in the heart of the old town. Nicely designed, beautifully refurbished, recently renovated and comfortably equipped the Stikliai hotel features 43 guest rooms and suites, 2 restaurants and a Lobby bar, meeting room with business centre, Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and on-site fitness room. The hotel belongs to Relais&Chateaux, joining the most exclusive hotels of the world. Rooms: total | 43 with apartments. Halls: