Travel contract - Your safety | PTAC tips for travellers

Source: Leta Information provided by the Consumer Rights Protection Centre. The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC) reminds you that the contract with the package travel provider is the most important document that protects the traveller from misunderstandings and risks. Why is the contract important? A contract ensures that information is fixed on the essential elements of the contract - the price and what is included in the service: transport, hotel and other [...]

Ryanair will cancel seven destinations from Riga in the winter season

Source: Leta The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will reduce its flight schedule by 20% or 160 000 seats and cancel seven destinations from Riga in this year's winter season, Ryanair's Chief Commercial Officer Jason McGuinness told a press conference on Thursday. Among them, flights from Riga to Aarhus in Denmark, Edinburgh in the UK, Gdansk in Poland, Gothenburg in Sweden, Paris Beauvais Airport in France, [...]

A leisurely autumn in Sigulda: colours of nature, cultural events and new stops

Information was prepared by Monta Lūsare, Head of Tourism Department, Sigulda Municipality. Sigulda has always been an autumn destination, but this autumn the region invites you to do more - to enjoy the season leisurely, with all your senses, discovering both well-known places and new adventures. Nature walks and autumn landscapes Autumn in Sigulda means the colours of the Gauja [...]

An exciting autumn day in Riga with the family - detailed day plan

If you're looking for ideas for a holiday with the kids or wondering what to do in Riga with the kids in autumn, this article is just in time. Autumn brings a special charm to the capital - parks and streets are covered with colourful leaves, the city centre becomes calmer and there is a desire to spend more quality time with the family. From breakfast in family-friendly restaurants to exciting activities and family fun in Riga, there are plenty of options for both young and old.

A world-class celebration of wine and gastronomy: the autumn programme of the Riga Wine & Champagne Festival has been announced

Source. The annual Riga Wine & Champagne Festival, which traditionally pampers gourmets in Riga in spring and autumn, has announced the programme of events for its autumn session, which will take place from 20 to 23 November, offering wine and gastronomy enthusiasts an unforgettable world-class celebration. Highlights include the popular “Top 100 Wines and Chefs Parade”, which will [...]

“Novatours announces next summer's programme

Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Latvia's leading tour operator Novatours announces its 2026 summer travel offer, which will delight Latvian travellers with favourite destinations, a refreshed hotel feel, as well as particularly favourable early booking conditions. 11 destinations will be available for travel enthusiasts in summer 2026. Now, everyone can book a summer [...]

New nature exhibition on birds to open in Pape

Riga, 28 September, LETA. A new nature exposition on birds will be opened today at the Pape tourism information point “Dzintarvēji”, Dace Gailīte, senior marketing expert at the South Kurzeme Regional Tourism Centre, informed LETA. The opening event will be attended by the creators of the exhibition, project implementers and supporters. The new nature exposition on birds allows you to listen to their voices, get to know their nests and cages, see their feathers and other [...]

Valmiera region - among the tourist destinations of Šiauliai City Festival!

Information was prepared by Anita Tīlena, Deputy Head of Valmiera Tourism Board. On 12 and 13 September this year, Šiauliai - the Sun City of Lithuania - will celebrate its 789th birthday. During the celebrations, “Šiauliai Tourism Street 2025” will be organised, in which for the third year in a row the Valmiera Regional Tourism Board will also participate, presenting the tourism offer in Valmiera to the guests of the celebration. [...]

“airBaltic to Launch New Baltic Route with Five Weekly Flights in Spring

Latvian airline airBaltic plans to launch direct flights between Riga and Kaunas (Lithuania) five times a week in the coming summer season - from the end of March 2026 to the end of October 2026, the airline informs. Flights from Riga to Kaunas are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing at 23.20. [...]

Prepare your children for school - a shopping and entertainment guide for families

As the start of the school year approaches, many parents rush to buy everything they need for school - stationery, clothes, shoes, school bags and other school essentials. To make the preparation for school not only practical but also enjoyable, DFDS travel experts have put together a guide to their favourite shopping destinations in Klaipėda and Kiel, combining shopping for school with an exciting family adventure. [...]