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

Once a year a quiet life of a spa town, in this case it is Kaliningrad, as if by magic is brightened by an influx of guest stars. Respectable people, chic outfits, the masterpieces of cinema , the red carpet, ubiquitous reporters, champagne with oysters and unlimited cocktail "Bellini” throughout the evening. The local Cannes Film Festival takes place in the entertainment complex "Universal ". It is a building designed by a famous German architect Siegfried

Hotel Astoria occupies an unrivalled setting in St Isaac's Square at the hub of St Petersburg's city centre. Complementing the beauty and heritage of St Petersburg, the 169 rooms at Hotel Astoria are carefully furnished with comfort and tranquility in mind. Contemporary facilities share a harmonious space with elegant decor, luxurious marble bathrooms. Rocco Forte's Hotel Astoria is not only the ideal resting place for leisure visitors to this historic city. Business travelers are welcomed with