Summer Sizzles On with 3 New Apartments in St Petersburg!

8/5/2011

Visit St Petersburg in the summer season and experience comfort in one of 3 new apartments in St Petersburg just added to our database.

St. Petersburg, Marata 8
One-room apartment in the city centre. Bedroom: double bed, couch, TV-set. Kitchen: microwave oven, electrical kettle, gas cooker, washing machine, refrigerator, coffee machine. Bathroom: shower cabin. Internet. Parking.
From $118 per night

St. Petersburg, Mayakovskogo 16
Two-room apartment near the city centre. Bedroom: double bed, wardrobe. Living room: fold-out sofa, TV-set. Kitchen: dishwashing machine, washing machine, coffee maker, electrical kettle, refrigerator. Bathroom: bath
From $125 per night.

St. Petersburg, Nevsky 32 (4)
This is a three-room two-bedroom apartment in the center of the city. It includes: one bedroom with double bed, second bedroom with two single beds, hall with a fold-out sofa, bathroom with a bathtub. Well-known sites located nearby: Kazan Cathederal, Russian Museum, Hermitage, and Savior on the blood Cathedral.
From $198 per night.

Stay in our hot property with a custom travel package!

Travel with benefits: 10% discount to all holders of American Express cards

5/10/2011

Welcome-to-Russia joined the American Express Selects program! Now, all Amex cardholders are provided 10% discount when booking apartments in the tourist centers in Russia and Ukraine.

Discount will automatically be deducted on your Card Amex while making payment on Welcome-to-Russia.com. More information about the bonus program can be found here .

Amex cards - reliable companions for experienced travelers, they provide a range of services aimed primarily on tourists. Bonuses from airline companies, discounts at hotels, and now - even discounts on online booking of the apartments on Welcome-to-Russia.ru in the tourist meccas of Russia and Ukraine (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Odessa, etc.)

Welcome-to-Russia’s new schedule during May holidays

4/22/2011

We have changed the schedule during the May holidays (Moscow time):

01.05.2011 – day off
02.05.2011 – from 10:00 to 19:00
07.05.2011 – day off
08.05.2011 – day off
09.05.2011 – day off

Welcome-to-Russia’s new schedule from the 28th of February to the 8th of March

3/1/2011

Welcome-to-Russia’s new schedule during the spring holidays from the 28th of February to the 8th of March (Moscow time):

28.02 9:00 – 18:00
01.03 9:00 – 18:00
02.03 9:00 – 18:00
07.03 – day off
08.03 – day off

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/24/2010

Welcome-to-Russia wishes you Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!
In 2010 we helped customers to have the smoothest possible journey to Eastern Europe.

-Over 1,000 tourists rented an apartment through Welcome-to-Russia;
-Our discount program enabled customers to make unbeatable savings;
-We launched a new service for booking flights и hotels;
-Our site was redesigned and usability enhanced;
-We became a member of the American Tourism Association ASTA!

Watch out for more New Year surprises from Welcome-to-Russia! We won´t stop in our endeavor to improve your travel experience.

In 2011 we aim to deliver new services, new destination cities, more apartments, and lots of discounts and bonus programs!

Welcome-to-Russia’s Holiday Schedule (Moscow time):

31.12.2010 09:00 - 13:00
01.01.2011 day off
02.02.2011 day off
03.01.2011 13:00 – 20:00
04.01.2011 10:00 – 17:00, 18:00 -20:00
05.01.2011 13:00 – 20:00
06.01.2011 09:00 – 16:00, 18:00 - 20:00
07.01.2011 day off
08.01.2011 day off
09.01.2011 13:00 - 22:00 10.01.2011 day off

Pay for purchases with Google Checkout!

11/17/2010

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new way of payment by Google Checkout on our website.

In order to make the payment process more convenient, we have added a variety of available payment methods. Now, in addition to bank cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) and payments through PayPal, you have an opportunity to pay for the order with the help of Google Checkout.

Google Checkout - a new payment system from Google, which allows you to make online purchases without having you repeatedly entering information about your credit card and you are not charged the commission, it means that the service is absolutely free for the customer!

Do not limit yourself when choosing a payment method, choose what fits you!

Ability to view the apartments on the map!

10/19/2010

Select an apartment has become even easier with the service "Flat on the map”

Now, choosing an apartment on the site Welcome to Russia, you can easily and quickly assess its location on the map.
Viewing the location is very simple: in the description of an apartment you need to click the link "View on the map” and the map will be loaded in a new window.

Having learned the exact location of the apartment, it is easier to estimate its distance from downtown, and you can plan your sightseeing, being close to your future place of residence.

Welcome to Russia goes to next higher level

10/13/2010

Welcome to Russia joined ASTA, American Society of Travel Agents.

ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Its members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell, such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. It is the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.

Joining the Association ASTA is another step toward increasing the confidence of customers about Welcome to Russia services.

This partnership will allow to meet international standards of the tour industry more fully, to increase integration with travel agencies worldwide, as well as to get the latest and most complete information on the tourism market in order to offer clients cutting-edge services for travelling.

Take advantage of new Live Support service!

9/30/2010

We do our best to improve the quality of our services and make our web-site as much convenient for your use as possible!

Don't want to waste your time looking for an apartment, is it necessary to buy an airline ticket urgently or you had any questions and wishes about our services? With just one click you can contact our support team for live assistance through live chat system and we will find a suitable apartment for you, will help you to book an airline ticket and we will answer all your questions!

Don’t hesitate to contact Live Support from Welcome-to-Russia and save your time for pleasant journey!

Book flights with Welcome to Russia!

8/30/2010

From now you no longer need to spend hours on searching for air tickets –book flights and apartments on Welcome to Russia website online!

To book a ticket fast all you need do is:

1. Choose Flights and select your desired date and route;
2. Pick a suitable flight;
3. Make a reservation.

Thatґs it – the ticket will soon be in your e-mail box!

All directions, favorable rates and fast booking will make your trip even more comfortable!

Hurry up and book today!