Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Does it have its own central heating? Communal heating systems are turned on in Octo-
ber and go off in April/May.
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Does the building have a concierge?
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Is the entrance well lit at night?
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How close to a metro station/city centre/beach is the apartment?
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Who should you call at 3am when the fuse box blows/key snaps in the lock/neighbours
flood you out?
Other Options
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Train stations
Many Ukrainian train stations have a small 'hotel' or
kimnaty vid-
pochynku
(resting rooms) designed for late-night arrivals or those departing early.
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Turbazy
Simple holiday resorts, most common in the Carpathians; some haven't
changed from the Soviet era.
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Sanatoriums
These health resorts can be found on the Black Sea coastline. Minimum
stay conditions apply.
Activities
The following outfits will get you active in Ukraine:
Active Ukraine
(
www.activeukraine.com
)
West-based agency specialising in hiking and
cycling, primarily in the Carpathians.
Aero-Kiev
(
www.aero-kiev.com
)
Paragliding outfit based in Kyiv, but it does most of its fly-
ing in Crimea.
Bikeland
(
www.bikeland.com.ua
) Ukrainian cycling initiative.
Onyx Tour
( 0652-256 348;
www.onixtour.com.ua
) The only tour company specialising
in caving in Crimea.
Outdoor Ukraine
(
www.outdoorukraine.com
) Arranges hiking tours in Ukraine's outdoor
hot spots.
Paragliding Crimea
(
www.paragliding-crimea.com
) You will soon be gliding high above
Koktebel in Crimea.
Sergey Sorokin
( 067 793 9100;
www.mt.crimea.com
)
Crimea-based guide Sergey
can arrange any kind of outdoor activity you choose.
Velocrimea
(
www.velocrimea.com
) Crimea is perfect for mountain biking, and these guys
will help you hit the right trail.
