Elegance Awaits in Latvia

Riga to Cēsis by battery-electric train: Latvia's quiet revolution in zero-emission travel

29/06/2026

Dzintari Concert Hall and the Jūrmala Festival: a week of world-class music steps from the Baltic Sea

Plan a refined summer trip to the Jūrmala Festival at Dzintari Concert Hall. Discover the pine-framed Great Hall, programme highlights, where to stay, dining tips and practical advice for tickets and seating.

28/06/2026

Riga to Cēsis by battery-electric train: Latvia's quiet revolution in zero-emission travel

Discover how Latvia’s new Riga–Cēsis battery-electric (BEMU) trains transform luxury travel, with quieter journeys through Gauja National Park, hotel-friendly schedules and a low‑carbon rail experience from Riga.

Hotel Ezeri on Sigulda's lakeside: where forest bathing meets the spa menu

Spa & Wellness

02/07/2026

Hotel Ezeri on Sigulda's lakeside: where forest bathing meets the spa menu

Discover Hotel Ezeri near Sigulda, Latvia: an intimate lakeside spa hotel by Gauja National Park with family friendly rooms, forest bathing, sauna complex, and easy access from Riga for wellness weekends.

Gauja by kayak: paddling the valley from Cēsis to Sigulda with a luxury lodge waiting at the finish

22/06/2026

Gauja by kayak: paddling the valley from Cēsis to Sigulda with a luxury lodge waiting at the finish

Plan a refined two day Gauja River canoe trip between Cēsis and Sigulda in Latvia’s Gauja National Park, with exact route details, logistics, spa hotels and family friendly soft adventure tips.

Līgo night in Latvia: where luxury hotels stage midsummer bonfires, folk songs and Jāņi cheese on the longest evening

Cultural Immersion

18/06/2026

Līgo night in Latvia: where luxury hotels stage midsummer bonfires, folk songs and Jāņi cheese on the longest evening

Plan a luxury stay in Latvia for Līgo and Jāņi, with bonfires, folk songs, Jāņi cheese and curated midsummer celebrations at top hotels in Riga and beyond.

Liepāja before the spotlight: checking into Latvia's next European Capital of Culture while it still feels local

14/06/2026

Liepāja before the spotlight: checking into Latvia's next European Capital of Culture while it still feels local

Plan a romantic stay in Liepāja, Latvia with this guide to harbourfront hotels, characterful apartments and coastal districts, ahead of its 2027 European Capital of Culture year.

Latvia's foreign hotel bookings dropped 7% in early 2026: what the numbers mean for summer travellers

Luxury Travel Trends

12/06/2026

Latvia's foreign hotel bookings dropped 7% in early 2026: what the numbers mean for summer travellers

Foreign hotel bookings in Latvia fell 7.2% in early 2026. See how this shift affects luxury stays in Riga and Jūrmala, with pricing, availability and booking tips.

Riga's market-to-table movement: the chefs buying at Āgenskalns before the tourists arrive

Culinary Inspirations

12/06/2026

Riga's market-to-table movement: the chefs buying at Āgenskalns before the tourists arrive

Explore Riga’s Āgenskalns Market with an insider guide to its market-to-table movement, chef routines, and how luxury hotel guests can taste Latvia like locals.

Kalnciema Quarter and the Saturday wooden Riga: a practical guide to the city's other centre

12/06/2026

Kalnciema Quarter and the Saturday wooden Riga: a practical guide to the city's other centre

Plan a refined kalnciema quarter Riga Saturday with this insider guide to wooden architecture, markets, food, events and hotel choices across the Daugava.

Smoked eel, black bread, caraway: how Riga's chefs translate the Latvian pantry into tasting menus

25/05/2026

Smoked eel, black bread, caraway: how Riga's chefs translate the Latvian pantry into tasting menus

Discover how Riga’s top Latvian cuisine restaurants turn smoked eel, rye bread and caraway into refined tasting menus, and learn where to stay for easy access to markets, Michelin-listed kitchens and romantic dinners.

AirBaltic adds Warsaw and Gothenburg as Riga Airport pushes toward eight million passengers

17/05/2026

AirBaltic adds Warsaw and Gothenburg as Riga Airport pushes toward eight million passengers

How new airBaltic routes from Riga for 2026 are turning the Latvian capital into a practical four-night hub for business-leisure trips, with short transfers, flexible weekend schedules and growing links to Jūrmala and coastal Latvia.

Inside Hotel Jurmala Spa: the 200-treatment wellness atlas of the Baltic coast

Spa & Wellness

18/05/2026

Inside Hotel Jurmala Spa: the 200-treatment wellness atlas of the Baltic coast

Plan a Hotel Jūrmala Spa wellness escape in Latvia with this practical guide to pools, saunas, pirts rituals, treatment picks, seasons, rooms and booking tips for couples and solo travellers.

Pullman Riga Old Town hotel: a refined base for exploring Riga

17/07/2026

Pullman Riga Old Town hotel: a refined base for exploring Riga

Detailed review of Pullman Riga Old Town hotel in Latvia: 154 rooms, spa with pool, Harper Woolf restaurant, parking, pet policy, and central Jēkaba iela location in Riga Old Town.

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Latvia: an elegant stay opposite the opera house

14/04/2026

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Latvia: an elegant stay opposite the opera house

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Latvia offers 141 elegant rooms, spa, fine dining and opera house views in the historic centre of Riga, ideal for luxury travellers.

Liepaja coastal elegance for luxury stays in western Latvia

12/03/2026

Liepaja coastal elegance for luxury stays in western Latvia

Plan a luxury stay in Liepaja, Latvia’s elegant Baltic Sea city. Compare districts, hotels, culture, Karosta heritage, and premium experiences for discerning travellers.

Elegant riga hotels for a refined stay in Latvia’s capital

10/03/2026

Elegant riga hotels for a refined stay in Latvia’s capital

Plan a refined stay in riga hotels with insights on luxury services, wellness, business facilities, prices, and key statistics for Latvia’s vibrant capital.

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga for refined stays in Latvia’s art nouveau heart

09/03/2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga for refined stays in Latvia’s art nouveau heart

Explore AC Hotel by Marriott Riga in Latvia’s art nouveau district, with modern rooms, AC Lounge, conference spaces, and LEED Gold sustainability for refined stays.

Hotel a riga: refined stays in the heart of riga latvia

05/03/2026

Hotel a riga: refined stays in the heart of riga latvia

Plan your hotel a riga stay with expert insights on luxury hotels, spa retreats, art nouveau districts, and the best restaurants in riga latvia city centre.

Pullman Riga Old Town: refined stays in the heart of historic Riga

03/03/2026

Pullman Riga Old Town: refined stays in the heart of historic Riga

Explore Pullman Riga Old Town, a five star hotel blending heritage, spa, pool, and refined dining in the historic centre of Riga, Latvia.

From grand hotel Oslo to riga’s finest stays: how to book luxury with confidence