Leave the cooking, cleaning and turkey preparations behind this year and discover the joys of going away for Christmas and New Year's. Our range of tours for 2002 includes a variety of travel options. Satisfy all your outdoor desires this winter at Le Meridien Moscow Country Club, just half an hour's drive from the center of Moscow. It offers top-class rooms and a healthy, relaxing atmosphere. With two pools, five tennis courts, three saunas and a gym, there's something to fit everyone's holiday entertainment needs. Whether you're seeking a moonlit New Year's trip or Christmas countryside expedition, you can find the trip that's right for you. At the Sloboda restaurant, you can sample some excellent food with service to match, all in a picturesque setting.

Another option is to head for the country club Usadba, a resort that has all the up-to-date comforts, as well as a convenient location. Outside there's skating, downhill and cross-country skiing - inside, foot-warming fires, family sing-alongs, and talks on holidays, presents and traveling. If you can't get to sleep after ringing in the New Year, go out and start counting the stars: In about 10 minutes you'll be fast asleep.

For those looking for old-fashioned, high-class comfort, the Lesnye Dali resort is situated on the banks of the Moscow River, in the heart of Moscow's greenbelt area. It's this New Year's quintessential dining experience, be it a romantic meal for two or a corporate party for your business colleagues. Lesnye Dali offers excellent food, long sessions at the tanning salon, billiards, horseback riding, dancing till dawn and other activities for corporate entertainment.
If you make up your mind to celebrate the Christmas holidays in St. Petersburg, you'll have to visit landmarks like St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Admiralty, the Summer Garden and the Hermitage. Almost anywhere in Petersburg, you'll feel as if you're walking in a Christmas card. One option there is a few nights at the beautifully decorated Grand Hotel Europe, which has welcomed many a famous face over the years. Situated on Nevsky Prospekt, it has rooms facing a beautiful park. The credo of the Grand Europe Hotel staff is to offer a warm welcome, delicious food cooked to order, attentive service and value for your money. Guests at the Grand Hotel Europe can choose from seven bars and restaurants.

On the other hand, if you stay at the Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel, all the city's major monuments will be within easy rich. The hotel's location is also close to the Moskovsky Train Station and 15 km from Pulkovo International Airport. Why not celebrate the New Year in one of the numerous restaurants at the Palace Hotel? We recommend you take your New Year's party to the Landskrona, the Palace's top-floor, top-quality restaurant with an open-air terrace, offering a panoramic view of St. Petersburg. The Russian-Continental cuisine and dancing to international bands performing there will definitely create a romantic start to your 2003.