Russia

Russia offers an extraordinary range for one country: the Black Sea coast with its subtropical parks and beach resorts, the alpine ski villages of Krasnaya Polyana, the imperial architecture of St Petersburg and the vast, silent landscapes of Lake Baikal.

Our focus is Sochi — the year-round resort where the sea and the mountains are forty minutes apart. Between May and October it is a beach and spa destination; from December to April the Caucasus slopes above Krasnaya Polyana and Rosa Khutor become a full alpine season.