| Some say that Riga is the new Prague. Others | | | | favourite national pastime! |
| consider it an up market alternative to | | | | |
| Amsterdam. Its shopping district is referred | | | | With an excellent nightlife easily rivalling |
| to as 'Little Paris'. The truth is that Riga, | | | | (and bettering) that in other Eastern |
| the capital city of Latvia, has always | | | | European cities, Riga makes for the perfect |
| boasted a rich and colourful heritage with | | | | stag/hen weekend away and offers you an |
| cobbled streets, beautiful architecture and | | | | unrushed, clean, green and affordable |
| exquisite boutiques and it is a melting pot | | | | alternative to Amsterdam. Shopping is great |
| of the very best that East and West Europe | | | | in Riga as you can pick up designer bargains |
| has to offer. With travellers now demanding | | | | along with handmade chocolates, which are |
| a wider variety of new and exciting | | | | unique to Riga. |
| destinations to visit, Riga, nestled between | | | | |
| Estonia and Lithuania and bordering Russia, | | | | For tourists who love history, the |
| provides the perfect platform to explore the | | | | architecture in Riga is sure to please. Riga |
| Baltic States. | | | | is known for its historical monuments and |
| | | | structures. Structures like The Melngalvju |
| With low air fares now widely available and | | | | House, The Small Guild, The Large Guild, The |
| an excellent choice of modern and traditional | | | | Large Guild, Latvian National Opera, The |
| hotels, Riga is fast becoming one of the most | | | | Freedom Monument and many more including |
| popular city break destinations ranging from | | | | churches like The Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's |
| short stays of 2 or 3 nights up to week long | | | | Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran |
| stays. Most hotels offer fantastic massages | | | | Church. |
| and on-site Casinos as gambling is a | | | | |