The Alentejo Coast, Portugal
Up to 24 kids can take this holiday together, and the many activities to be had during this holiday include canoeing, surfing and cycling. Of course, a local guide is present in order to direct the group around Portugal. As a bonus for UK residents, direct flights from London to Portugal may be obtained.

The Julian Alps, Slovenia
This holiday is unique in that it features a real life treasure hunt. Mini rafting, white water rafting, and mountain climbing are all a part of this adventure holiday. Direct flights from London to Ljubljana are available.

Turkey
A walk along the famous Saklikent Gorge is among the highlights of this exciting adventure holiday. Kayaking in the Mediterranean Sea is another of the highlights. Up to 20 people may embark on this adventure holiday at once.

The Ardeche River, France
The Ardeche River is Europe’s largest canyon, and this adventure holiday features canoeing Canadian style in the Ardeche River, as well as exploring the many caves of the area. Rock climbing under the instruction of professionals is also included in this holiday.

All of the above itineraries are available from Activities Abroad Teenage Holidays at http://www.activitiesabroad.com/.

They take place in regions that are known as auroral zones, which, from space, look like loops.  Typically these fall over a few specific locations: Greenland, Scandinavia, Siberia, Alaska and Canada.  Nevertheless, they do tend to change in relation to the amount of solar activity, either widening their scope or heading in a southern direction.  This means they can even be seen, albeit rarely, in Scotland.

For the best view of the Northern Lights, the atmospheric conditions need to be as clear as possible.  It also helps when there is more solar activity, which means that the spring or autumn is considered to be the best time to make the trip.

It is possible to take trips to any one of the areas and see the lights, with some places even offering wake up calls if they occur.  Travellers can also take advantage of the time away to take part in other activities that they can enjoy even if the lights cannot be seen.  An example of this is whale watching, which is not only an out of this world experience, but places holidaymakers in a great location for a sighting of the intensive aurora should they occur.

Vladimir The Great ruled the country and he succeeded in turning the country’s population into Christianity. The first church made of stone (called Desyatinnaya) was built. In the11th century the territory of the city was growing really fast. It was the peak of the city’s construction. At this time the whole population of the city consisted of about 50 thousand people. It was quite big for the medieval city. For example, the whole population of London of that time consisted of about 20 thousand people. In the 12th century, Kiev was the capital of one of the strongest and most beautiful countries in the world.

History saw prosperity and then declinein the city. In the 13th century the whole of Kiev Russia was ruined and robbed by Tatars. Only two thousand people from the city’s population survived the holocaust. Then Kiev was under the Tataro-Mongolian Golden Horde, under the authority of The Great Lithuanian Kingdom and Poland. The center of Russia moved to Moscow, situated in the north-east, and south-west Russian lands were called Ukraine. In 1648 the pact for reunion of Russia and Ukraine was signed. Since the collapse of Soviet Union in December 1991, Kiev became the capital of independent Ukraine.

The famous Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov wrote about Kiev: “In the spring gardens began to blossom with white, the whole Tsarskiy garden was in green, sun attacked windows, setting them on fire. And The Dnepr River! And the sunsets! The Vydubetskiy Monastery on the slope. A green sea ran to the multi-colored tender Dnepr. Dark blue nights above the water, electric cross on the top of Saint Vladimir Cathedral hanging in the height… Beautiful and happy city. Mother Of All Russian Cities.”

Kiev is the city of invaluable historical and cultural monuments, a city of great events and outstanding people.

Dnipro

Bakkara Art-Hotel
A cozy Bakkara Hotel is located on the picturesque Dnipro River embankment, not far from the city centre and the main city attractions. The Bakkara Hotel belongs to the Accord Hotels Group. The guests will appreciate irreproachable service, comfortable accommodation and home care.

Lybrid
The Lybid Hotel, located in the city center, on Peremohy Square, was completely reconstructed in 2002 and now offers its guests the most modern technology and varied services. The hotel is in close proximity to the Central Railway Station and the major attractions of the Ukrainian capital.

Rus
The Rus Hotel is located in the heart of Kiev, near Kreschatik Street, the city`s incomparable sights and fine restaurants. At the same time the Rus is surrounded by green parks, unusually for a city center. Comfort, hospitality and a wide range of conference facilities await the guests of the hotel.

Hyatt Regency
Five-star Hyatt Regency Kiev Hotel is located in the heart of Kiev. Many government offices, business and culture centers, theaters, restaurants and shops are situated close to Hyatt Regency Kiev Hotel. Both business and tourist guests will appreciate high-qualified service and helpful multilingual staff of the hotel.

Riviera
Four-star Riviera Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Kiev, at Podol historical district of Ukrainian capital. This hotel offers accommodation in cosy and comfortable rooms of various categories. Meeting facilities of the hotel include modern-equipped meeting room for 70 persons and negotiation room.

Ukrania
The Ukraina Hotel is located in the very center of the Ukrainian capital. The high-rise building of the hotel was built under the special project and meant for businesspeople. It is surrounded with the places of interest and sights of Kiev and offers its guests the highest standards of accommodation and service.

Sofiyivka
The National Dendrological Park is rated as the number one attraction in Uman which is a city in the central part of Ukraine, about 200 km south of Kiev.  This park houses the collection of all of the best gardening designs of the 19th century. With more than two thousand different varieties of plants, being in this beautiful Ukraine attraction is like walking into a fairy tale.
National Dendrological park – “Sofiyivka”

Kievska Street 12/a
Uman, Cherkassy Region, Ukraine
Phone +38 04744 38204

Balaklava Bay
One of the best bays in the Black Sea and protected from any storms by surrounding mountains, Balaklava Bay is an attraction that should be on your list of places to see when taking a holiday in Ukraine. It can be found in the southwest part of the Crimean Peninsula. The bay itself isn’t very long at only 1.5 km and its width is only half of a km. The top nearby attraction in this area is the Balaklava Naval Museum Complex. It is a museum which was converted from an underground submarine base which was a top secret military base during the Cold War.

Balaklava Naval Museum Complex
Tavricheskaya Embankment, 22
Sevastopol , Ukraine
+380 (692) 63-75-92 (Administration)
+380 (692) 63-75-93 (Tour Division)

Saint Sophia Cathedral
This church is an important architectural monument. Saint Sophia Cathedral is one of Kiev’s best known landmarks. The cathedral was built over the course of nine centuries and is a terrific example of Byzantine and Ukrainian Baroque architecture.
Saint Sophia Cathedral
24 Vladimirskaya street
Kiev, Ukraine

The Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet
This theater is the oldest  in all of Ukraine.  The history of the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater begins all the way back in 1810. The building facade was designed and constructed in accordance with the Italian baroque style. The most beautiful part of the theater is its hall, which was made in the rococo style.
Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet
1 Tchaikovsky Street
Odessa, Ukraine

Swallow’s Nest
This is a decorative sea castle which is located on the south seashore of the Crimean Peninsula between Yalta and Alupka. It is not a very large structure, but is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Crimea and it is known to be a symbol of the city in addition to having a reputation as a very romantic place to visit. The castle has an Italian restaurant inside for its guests.
Swallows Nest
Crimea, Ukraine