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Crimea for Vacation: Beyond CNN and the Political Stir

2016-10-13 by Phil Butler

Villa Elena Yalta

CNN and other mainstream media need westerners to feel like geo-policy has somehow ruined the Crimea peninsula for tourism. Since voting to return to being Russian, the people of this fascinating part of the world have weathered a political blitz, sanctions, and outsiders doing everything possible to misrepresent the reality there. Here is a candid […]

Tags: Beach destinations, beaches, Crimea, Crimea beaches, Crimea parties, Russia travel, Russian travel, Sevastopol, Villa Elena Yarta, Yalta

10 Reasons to Visit Crimea This Summer

2016-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sunbathing on Crimea

If you are at a loss as to where to go on vacation this Summer, then make a trip to Crimea, trust us, you will never forget the hospitality and wonders abounding there. The Crimean peninsula is another whole world packed into one scenic, cultural experience.

Tags: Aptek, Aptek Children's Center, Crimea, Massandra Beach, MRIYA Resort and Spa, Respect Hall Resort and Spa, Yalta

Crimea Cruise Excursions Crank Up for Summer

2016-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Коктебелю

According to news from Simferopol, offshore cruises have begun off Crimea for a tourist season officials expect will see 6 million visitors to the peninsula.

Tags: Crimea, Simferopol, Swallow's Nest, Yalta

Italian Firms Seek Investments in Crimea Vineyards

2016-04-12 by Phil Butler

By now the world is well aware of the dispute over the Crimea peninsula. However one thinks politically, its clear today that for nations like Italy, a Russian speaking primarily Russian seems as Russian as Russian can be. New investors intend to develop 500 hectares of land to create an agro industrial park on the peninsula, is a huge positive note for people on the peninsula.

Tags: Crimea, Crimea agriculture, Crimea investing, Crimea wines, wines

Mriya Resort & SPA Wins for MITT Showing

2016-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

MITT

Mriya Resort & SPA, in Russian Crimea, has just won the “Best Stand” award at the 23rd Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). The resort, one of 1,800 participating companies, was joined by tour operator, BSI Group, and the UAE’s Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority as winners.

Tags: Crimea, Europe spas, hotels, MITT, Mriya Resort & SPA, spas

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