Premier Hotels & Resorts - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 183) Gulf of Baltic States Across the Baltic Sea from Sweden and separated from Finland by the Gulf of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, known collectively as the Baltic States, regained independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991, and in 2004 became members of the European Union. All three nations have since been included among Europe’s most fascinating destinations. Visitors here have endless ways to wile away their days, from exquisite culinary offerings and world-class hotels to historical sites and cultural attractions. Now proudly boasting new airports with direct links to many European countries, the three capital cities of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, respectively, draw international tourists who come to marvel at their medieval towns, dine in their restaurants, browse art galleries and craft shops and sample the unique hospitality each has to offer. For more information about the Baltic States, visit www.luxuryta.com/past.html. www.tourism.lt • www.visiteurope.com www.premierhotels.com Bothnia FINLAND Gulf of Finland TALLINN Baltic Sea ESTONIA RIGA RUSSIA LATVIA LITHUANIA VILNIUS POLAND BELARUS VILNIUS, LITHUANIA Narutis Hotel PALANGA, LITHUANIA Hotel Palanga Winter/Spring 2009 | PREMIER HOTELS & RESORTS 183 http://www.luxuryta.com/past.html http://www.tourism.lt http://www.visiteurope.com http://www.premierhotels.com
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