Delta and most European airlines fly to Kiev's Borispol Airport. T+L A-List travel agent Greg Tepper, of Exeter International (800/633-1008; exeterinternational.com), can arrange trips to the region.
Kiev is magical in the summer—the city is filled with trees in bloom. It's the best time of year to take advantage of the many public squares.
Hyatt Regency. Doubles from $680.
Premier Palace Hotel. Doubles from $324.
Radisson SAS Hotel. Doubles from $481.
Decadence House. Dinner for two $100.
Khutorok Dinner for two $70.
Pinchuk Art Centre 1/3-2A Ul. Krasnoarmey skaya-Basseynaya; 380-44/590-0858.
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