I've just noticed that there are no Russia holidays on the new website. I'm just curious as this is yet another holiday I would like to do over the next couple of years - have all 2015 dates been cancelled? Will it feature in 2016 or is it being rested for a couple of years?

Best wishes,

Bob

Sorry for the delay - you know me I like to give as much information as possible....

So, at the moment, we are not featuring Russia. We have found that travellers are more hesitant to visit this area at the moment - not only because of the coverage on the news of the Ukraine, but also because of the new Visa application process whereby fingerprints are now required and travellers have to visit the consulate in Edinburgh or London.

They are continuing to monitor the situation, whether it will return in 2016 all depends on the political situation and if we start to see travellers showing an interest in the destination again.

Kindest regards,

Julia

For the time being we are not featuring Russia as bookings dropped significantly after the coverage on the news of the Ukraine and the new Visa application process (finger prints are now required so you need to travel to the consulate in Edinburgh or London. )

Thanks for the reply. It is a little way down my wish list, so I'm happy for it to be rested for a couple of years or so, but if it doesn't reappear a few years down the road I think I'll have to start a mini campaign to get it reinstated! The new visa regulations sound a right pain and I can understand that might put people off, as well as the ongoing political situation.

Best wishes,

Bob

You will certainly have a problem getting a Russian Visa unless you are able to visit their consulate in London or Edinburgh! I know someone I have met on Just You holiday changed his Russian holiday this year to Sicily because of this.

Jaya

You know the holiday creators love a mini-campaign to get destinations included!

Kindest regards,

Julia

Hi Julia, I hope they do! Russia isn't top of my wish list just yet. I really want to do Australia, but finding a date is difficult especially with the Sept 2016 one "under review" - I presume this means it is unlikely to run! The other dates don't suit, so I'm looking into other options for next year. Am eagerly awaiting the new line up but won't book until it's complete in the Sept brochure. Ethiopia is pretty much at the top of my wish list, I wonder if JY will ever come up with a tour?

Best wishes,

Bob

Check but I heard this rule only applies to certain countries UK been one of them. It maybe easier with an Irish passport, not sure.

Mick.

Best wishes,

Bob

Cindy

Cheers,

Bob

Here's another who would dearly love to visit Russia and noticed it missing from the JY list of destinations. I'd like to visit both St Petersburg and Moscow, ideally using the train connecting the two.

Let's keep up the pressure on Julia to work her magic!

regards,

Rosey

How about it Julia?!

Thanks Cindy, here's hoping!

Cheers,

Bob

So glad you raised this, Bob. I was also hoping to visit Russia next year with JY. Let's hope they will reconsider if enough people show interest.

best wishes,

Rosey

Best wishes,

Rosey