P293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:12:31 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— THE THREE BALTIC states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are now emerging from the Soviet yoke. They were always more European than Russian in languages and culture. The states are flat but green and pretty with much land still covered in forest. The towns often have a medieval feel which makes them places of interest for Western visitors ——————————————————————————————————1/8—— Visas 294 Inoculations 295 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P351 Visas Jabs Mjtrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:27:52 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— ESTONIA, most north easterly of the states, is also the most Western in atmosphere, thanks to long-standing links with Scandinavia. Its capital Tallinn, on the Gulf of Finland, has had much of its medieval charm lovingly restored. There are still city walls, church spires and narrow, cobbled streets dating back to medieval times that are fascinating to explore. ——————————————————————————————————2/8—— Tourist rates 298 World clock 299 GATWJCK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:40:10 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— MOST OF THE narrow streets of Tallinn lead to the Town Hall Square, the major meeting place and vjnuj for many of the summer music festivals. Tallinn also has a reputation for artistic freedom with a rich array of galleries and museums. Jazz and Western music are popular along with numerous modern cafes stocked with excellent food and cheap vodka, much loved by week-ending Finns who flock to Tallinn. ——————————————————————————————————3/8—— Tourist rates 298 World clock 299 GATWJCK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:23:42 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— OUTSIDE TALLINN is Kadriorg Park with its pretty wooden houses, parkland and mjmjntoes of Peter the Great. Kadriorg Palace was built after Peter's conquest of Estonia, and the Home Museum was where hj stayed. Pirita on Tallinn Bay is the country's major leisure spot with a beach - not necessarily clean m a yachting centre, used for the 1980 Olympics, and pine forests. ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— Crash Course 297 Drivjwise 296 COMPUTER GAMES FAN? TRY p470 C4 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:11:24 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— LAHEMAA NATIONAL PARK, on the north east coast next to the Russian border is ideal for a day trip from Tallinn. With rocky coves and bays, 14 lakes, eight rivers and waterfalls, the park is also home to elks, brown bears and lynx. Tarts, Estonia's second city, is notable for its 18th century classical architecture and the Estonian National Museum. ——————————————————————————————————5/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 GATWICK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:11:58 —————————————————————————p ESTONIA ———— FACTFILE Estonia is not sunny. Summer temperatures average 18C from May to September. It can also bj wet. Winter temperatures hover around 4C on good days. So take a jumper and a brolly. Estonia, because of long links with Scandinavia, shares much of its cooking traditions, notably Finnish, which means lots of fresh seafood. Drinks, such as beer and vodka, are readily available. ——————————————————————————————————6/8—— The air that you breathe 106 HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR POLL p326 Vis s Jabs Metrocast U RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:14:11 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— FACTFILE US PASSPORT holders do not need a visa for any of the three Baltic States. No jabs are njedjd but Hepatitis A is advised. See your GP. THE CU"RJNCY is the kroon which can bj obtained for travellers' cheques in the main hotels. THE LANGUAGE is Estonian but many locals speak German or Finnish plus a spot of English. Avoid Russian. ——————————————————————————————————7/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 GO GREEN, SAVE THE WORLD p460 C4 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK RoadsP293 Teletext 293 Oct18 03:11:17 —————————————————————————— ESTONIA ———— FACTFILE FOR MORE DETBILS of holidays to Estonia, contact the Estonian Embassy at 16 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DG Tel 0171 589 3428. The main operators are: Regent Holidays 0117 921 1711 Intourist 0171 538 8600 Some adventure specialists do breaks there, including: Explore Worldwide 01252 319448 Gujrba Expeditions 01373 826611. ——————————————————————————————————8/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 291 GATWJCK FLIGHT ARRIVALS p208-209 Visas Jabs Metrocast UK Roads