We consider ourselves very lucky to have met Alex Polenov on our Caribbean cruise with Carnival Cruise Line. He was our guest administrator and was so helpful and polite that we became friends. Having expressed an interest in visiting Russia, he invited us to come to see him in St. Petersburg. We were delighted and took him up on it. It turned out to be our most memorable trip ever.

With Alex as our trip planner and Julia as our guide and translator, we experienced Russia in a most personal way. They showed us the public St. Petersburg and also the City from a local point of view. They took the very best care of us and made our visit interesting and unique. We have not stopped talking about our experiences since our return to the US. We count them as wonderful hosts and dear friends and would not hesitate to recommend their services.

For further details, please contact us at JNWINGELAAR@aol.com and by phone: (801)942 4030.

Here's a picture with our dear Alex, right near the amazing Savior on the Spilt Blood Cathedral.

We are standing on the bank of the Neva river and right behind us is a beautiful panorama of the Palace Embankment with the Winter Palace.