Yalta, Ukraine

Because of its mild climate, Yalta was once a popular health and spa resort and a favorite vacation spot for the Russian czars. Many of their palaces remain, including the White Palace in Livadia. The best tours also stop at the Chekhov House museum and garden and the Vorontsov Palace, designed by Buckingham Palace's architect.

Language: Ukranian     Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)