EASTERN EUROPE
Planning your trip to Moldova's wine country
GETTING THERE
From LAX, Lufthansa, United and
WHERE TO STAY
Leogrand Hotel, 177 Metropolit Varlaam, Chisinau; 011-373-22-20-12-01, www.leograndhotels.com. Doubles from $283.
Hotel Codru, 127 31 August 1989, Chisinau; 011-373-22-208-104, www.codru.md. Doubles from $157.
WHERE TO EAT
Grill House, 24 Armeana, Chisinau; 011-373-22-224-509, www.grillhouse.allmoldova.. Grilled meat and vegetables. Meals about $45.
La Taifas, 67 Bucuresti, Chisinau; 011-373-22-227-692, www.lataifas.allmoldova.com. Traditional Moldovan food. Meals about $30.
TOURIST AGENCIES
MoldovaTUR, 4 Stefan cel Mare Ave.,
Solei Turism, 64 Decebal, MD-2015; Chisinau 011-373-22-636-596, www.solei.md/eng/
MONEY
Moldova is not a member of the European Union, but many businesses accept euros. Also, do not assume that restaurants, especially outside Chisinau, will accept credit cards or that you will find ATMs.
TO LEARN MORE
Contact the Moldova tourist board, www.turism.md/eng.
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