Holidays on the beach New Year. Where to go for the New Year: at sea or in Europe. Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana

Doesn't have to be done at home. Russians traditionally have a holiday vacation of almost 2 weeks - and during this time it is quite possible to change the environment and relax. Some people always take a vacation in December in order to relax longer and cheaper. In view of the crisis that has broken out, the main criterion for the majority is cost - so that it is within the budget. The question of where to relax in the winter of 2017 needs to start being decided now. IQ Review collected the best destinations for winter holidays and looked at current prices to help readers choose a place for their New Year's holiday.

The cheapest air tickets for the New Year

Where to go on holiday in Russia in winter

Our country has a huge number of places where you can go to relax in winter. For those who don’t know where to relax in December, and so that it’s inexpensive, you can pay attention to the sights of the Motherland.

Winter in Russia

New Year's trip along the Golden Ring

For those who want to get to know the beauty of our land, its history and culture, the best option would be to travel along the Golden Ring. It doesn’t matter how you plan to spend your winter holiday - with children, in the company of friends or colleagues, or with your significant other - such a trip will be interesting in any case. True, the New Year holidays are unlikely to be enough - after all, for 8 (and these are just the main places!) cities you need much more time than 1-2 weeks. It is best to choose one city and get to know its beauty normally, rather than gallop through all of them, seeing only its most famous part.

The benefits of such a holiday include:

1. Travel without a visa or passport.
2. Cheapness.
3. The absence of a language barrier and all the difficulties associated with traveling to a foreign country (currency exchange, ignorance of rules and laws, different mentality, and so on).
4. The ability to quickly return home if necessary.
5. The ability to go on vacation by car rather than by public transport e.

A trip to the sea in winter

A trip to the sea coast is good and useful not only in summer - numerous boarding houses and health centers operate in the winter season. This winter holiday is most suitable for those who have health problems or want to prevent them. And just visiting some famous seaside cities is interesting in itself, without sunbathing and swimming. Such places include:

1. Sochi;
2. Almost the entire Crimean coast;
3. Adler;
4. Gelendzhik;
5. Anapa;
6. Kaliningrad region (Curonian Spit);
7. Tuapse.

Winter holidays on the lakes - list of the best destinations

Northern lights on Baikal

A trip to the shore of a lake can be no less interesting - there are many reservoirs of unique beauty in Russia. This kind of holiday should appeal to lovers of tourism and nature. Attention should be paid to the following points:

1. Baikal is a huge (more than 600 kilometers long!) lake and the protected forest surrounding it, every Russian should visit it at least once in their life. You can purchase an extensive tour that will take up to 8 days - just in time for the New Year holidays. Holidays on Lake Baikal are expensive; for two people with a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk you can spend 100 thousand rubles or a little less. The cost of a ten-day tour (only excursions and accommodation without air tickets) for 2017 is from 30 thousand rubles. Residents of the European part of Russia who want to relax beautifully, but cheaper, can be advised to other lakes that can be reached by car.
2. Seliger is a lake system in the Tver region, including more than two dozen lakes (with more than one and a half hundred islands). In summer, kayaking trips are popular there; in winter, Seliger is suitable for barbecue and winter fishing, or just for walks in nature. Another advantage is the proximity to large populated areas.
3. Lake Ladoga is the largest freshwater lake in Europe - near St. Petersburg. Fans of tourism and fishing come here all year round, as well as those who like excursions - the Valaam Monastery is located here.
4. Ilmen (or Slovenian Sea) - more than fifty different rivers flow into this lake in the Novgorod region. Holidays on its coast are suitable for lovers of fishing and tourism.
5. Big Yarovoye Lake - located in the Altai Territory - should be of interest to those who plan to improve their health. There are several large multidisciplinary sanatoriums on the lake coast. Like Baikal, Altai is a rather expensive holiday destination for residents of the Central Federal District and other regions on the other side of the Ural ridge. We can talk about a budget of 40-50 thousand per person with a flight from Moscow.
6. Teletskoye Lake - the protected area around this Altai lake attracts a huge number of tourists all year round.

It's time to visit major Russian cities where you have never been before

Many Russian cities are interesting in themselves - for their architecture, monuments, and museums. This change of scenery will suit absolutely everyone - you don’t need to think long about choosing a place, just buy a ticket to any metropolis - and an interesting pastime is guaranteed. Any city with a population of over a million can be easily reached by any means (by bus or train, by car or by flight), and upon arrival it is easy to find a place to stay (hotels, hostels or apartments for rent).

The most interesting options for a winter excursion:

1. Moscow - here you can find recreation for every taste: from shopping in countless shopping centers and boutiques to excursions to museums. However, living here is quite expensive, so such a trip can hardly be called budget for residents of the regions.
2. St. Petersburg - the northern capital is suitable for those who are attracted by excursions to historical and cultural places.
3. Kaliningrad - this city will definitely interest those who are attracted to European culture. One of the few opportunities to travel to Europe without a visa.
4. Nizhny Novgorod is one of the most important cultural centers in Russia. It has a huge number of architectural monuments, including numerous temples. Nearby there are no less interesting settlements - Murom, Boldino.
5. Yekaterinburg, the “capital” of Trans-Urals, cannot boast of such a large number of architectural monuments, but it has a considerable number of various museums and exhibitions. Did you know that the Yeltsin Museum is located here?
6. Volgograd is a must-go for those who love their Motherland and its history. It is here that one of the tallest monuments in the world is located - “The Motherland Calls”.

Each of these cities has a large selection of different excursions that are offered year-round.

We do not list prices, since most of the costs for this type of vacation are tickets, and the cost of the trip for residents of different cities will differ. You can check prices for air tickets right now using the built-in form.

Unusual excursion routes around Russia

If you don’t want to take a regular sightseeing walk, museums and shopping don’t appeal to you, but you want new sensations, you can pay attention to more original tours. Popular options include the following:

1. Trout farm in Adler, Krasnodar region. You can learn about the features of “artificial” breeding of this fish, as well as go fishing and try fish dishes.
2. High-altitude observation platforms in Moscow. If you don’t have enough time for walking around the capital, but want to see as much as possible, do it from a height of tens of meters.
3. Walks through the mystical places of Moscow - places where ghosts were seen, where various mystical events took place.
4. “Exit to the city” is an opportunity to visit unusual, but famous and important places in Moscow for free. Among the places there can be either the embassy of a country or someone’s private mansion - the list of excursions is constantly changing.
5. “Retro train” is a trip on an old (produced more than a century ago!) locomotive train around Moscow and the Moscow region, stopping at various interesting places at the request of the group (this could be Star City, the Museum of the History of Railway Transport, and so on).
6. Excursions to the roofs of various Moscow buildings from famous roofers. If the weather is bad, this option is no longer available.
7. Moscow Bar Tour - suitable for lovers of alcohol and pub crawls. The guides are experienced bartenders who show several of the most famous and interesting drinking establishments in the capital with tastings of various drinks.
8. A tour of the former glory of the Leningrad rock club - suitable for fans of Russian rock of the 80s and 90s. The main gathering places and concerts of famous rock bands are visited, with their history and biography told.
9. “Secrets of underground Moscow” - for dungeon lovers. The tour is led by diggers and takes place at a depth of 15 meters.

Inexpensive Russian ski resorts

Animals living in resorts

Some people want to spend the New Year holidays watching movies or chopping salads, while others don’t sit at home and want adventure and active recreation. The most common option is ski resorts. Moreover, you don’t have to go to the mountains to do this - the descent can be done in the capital.

Ski areas in Moscow and the region

1. Sparrow Hills
2. Sorochany
3. Yakhroma
4. Kurkino
5. Extreme Park "Freestyle"
6. Shukolovo
7. Fox Mountain
8. All-season ski complex “Snezh.com”

Where to ski in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg also has several places for alpine skiing:

1. Golden Valley
2. Malskaya Valley
3. Yucca Park
4. Tuutari Park
5. Okhta Park
6. Kavgolovo

Other places for skiing and snowboarding in Central Russia

In the central part of the Russian Federation you can ride the slope in the following places:

1. Shaksha
2. Demino
3. Kwan
4. Zhebrei
5. Krasnaya Glinka
6. Sviyaga

Ski places in Siberia

For residents of Siberia, there is also where to go:

1. Manzherok
2. Syrkashi
3. Sheregesh
4. Yugus
5. Tanay
6. Yurmanka
7. Belokurikha

Active winter holidays in the Urals

In the Urals, ski lovers can visit the following places:

1. Ak-Yort
2. Zavyalikha
3. Stack
4. Checkeril
5. Polazna
6. Uktus
7. Mratkino
8. Silenced

“Ready” New Year’s programs

If your destination doesn’t play a special role and you just want to change the scenery by spending your holidays in any place other than home, you don’t have to bother yourself with a long search by ordering a New Year’s program from any tour operator. Options may differ from each other; if you wish, you can even create an individual vacation plan. However, several common and popular programs can still be identified:

1. New Year in Karelia. These could be excursions to Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga, including trips on dog sleds or snowmobiles through the forest, a visit to the Karelian Santa Claus, waterfalls, as well as hikes through adits and drifts.
2. New Year in Vyborg Walk around the city, excursion to the castle and Olaf's tower, visit to the museum-reserve. During the New Year holidays, the city hosts several large performances, stylized in antique style.
3. New Year in Vladimir. Visiting famous excursion places in Suzdal, Bogolyubovo and Vladimir itself.
4. New Year in Crimea. It may include both a visit to a particular city and a sightseeing tour. Trips are usually made to Yalta, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, Massandra, Alupka.
5. New Year in Uglich. Excursion for 3-4 days, including a trip to several cities: Suzdal, Gorokhovets, Arzamas, Bogolyubovo, Nizhny Novgorod.
6. New Year in Yaroslavl and Kostroma. Includes visits to several monasteries.
7. New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Includes a visit to St. George's Monastery.

This is a budget option for a winter holiday, within 25 thousand rubles per person. Similar tours are available in almost every major Russian city. Most often, they last 1-5 days and include a tour of the most famous places (done during the day), and then a celebration in an establishment chosen according to the budget. People with family (children) do not choose such a holiday very often; most often, couples in love, as well as groups of friends and acquaintances, celebrate the New Year this way.

Winter holidays abroad

Despite a significant decline in the number of people going on vacation abroad, there are still plenty of people who want a change of scenery by visiting foreign countries. It all comes down to the budget - if you wish, you can arrange a full-fledged beach holiday in winter, returning to work in early January with a peeling nose and a bronze skin tone. Let's look at several options for different budgets.

Budget excursion tours

New Year's fireworks in Freiburg

If finances are limited to up to $1000

If you are ready to spend up to 65,000 rubles per person on a New Year's holiday abroad, you can go on excursion tours to any European city, having previously obtained a Schengen visa. Eg:

1. Prague - the cost of a 5-day tour starts on average from 25,000 per person.
2. Amsterdam - a week-long excursion will cost at least 45,000 per person.
3. Berlin is a little cheaper - for the same 7 days you will have to pay about 40,000 rubles.
4. Paris - you can admire the Eiffel Tower and other delights of the French capital for at least 35-40 thousand rubles for 7 days.
5. London - a week-long excursion tour will cost at least 40,000. London is further from Russia, therefore the flight is more expensive.

If the budget is even smaller

You can choose closer and simpler options:

1. Baltic Sea Cruise(includes visits to Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga). It can last from 2 to 6 days, the price is from 12,000 rubles.
2. Bus tour of the Baltics(Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lasting 4-5 days, will cost at least 14,000.
3. Various excursion programs to Finland from St. Petersburg- for 3-5 days of New Year's holiday you will have to pay at least 9-10 thousand rubles.

Beach holidays abroad for the New Year holidays

Those who want to swim in the sea, sunbathe and walk under the hot sun in shorts and a T-shirt in winter need to plan such a vacation in advance. Due to the popularity of budget resorts, hotel rooms are being sold out - it can be difficult to find a place in the fall. If you don’t plan your vacation in advance and buy tickets in December, you will overpay at least 1.5-2 times.

And the New Year holidays - the most popular dates - are the first to be booked. Buying a successful trip at the end of autumn is real luck. However, it is possible that it will be possible to snatch a last-minute trip - people who had planned a vacation, say, in May-June, could change their plans due to the crisis, and a place would become available.

Budget holiday options

The question of where to have an inexpensive winter holiday at sea abroad is probably the most pressing one. Here are the most popular options:

1. Egypt – Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh(these are the most popular destinations for the New Year 2017) - from 32,000 rubles per person for 7-8 days.
2. Goa (India)- from 60-64,000 rubles for 10 days.
3. Canaries- from 65,000 rubles for 8 days.
4. Vietnam- from 50-55,000 rubles for 8-10 days.
5. Thailand- from 70-75,000 rubles for 8-10 days.

Please note: the price of such tours does not include a ticket to the airport (Moscow or St. Petersburg). Additionally, you have to pay for food (at least partially) and, of course, excursions. Prices are indicated only for round-trip tickets and hotel accommodation (3* or similar class).

Dominican Republic in winter

Elite destinations

More expensive trips to warm countries include:

1. Mexico- from 80,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
2. Brazil- from 90,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
3. Cuba
4. Maldives- from 100,000 rubles in 7-8 days.
5. Jamaica- from 95,000 rubles for 7-8 days.

These are the best options for winter holidays for those who want to swim and sunbathe. Please note that in this case, such a price must be sought using special offers from tour operators, and the hotels will be budget. A holiday in a five-star hotel in Bali or the Dominican Republic for two people over 2 New Year’s weeks can cost about 7-10 thousand dollars including flights, if you don’t bother looking for a last-minute tour or buying tickets in advance.

Everyone has thought about celebrating the New Year abroad. But where to go and where is the best place to celebrate the New Year 2020? You can have an unforgettable vacation and fly to where it is warm, there are beaches and palm trees. Alternatively, you can choose a ski resort, ring in the year in a chalet by the fireplace, and go skiing the next day.

Where to spend the New Year inexpensively?

You can travel abroad for the New Year on a budget if you manage your finances correctly and start planning your trip in advance. Let's consider relatively economical options.

Fabulous Czech Republic

The Czech Republic and its capital Prague attract the attention of thousands of tourists every year. This is an amazing place where celebration awaits in every tavern, street and hotel. Christmas markets are not only an occasion to buy excellent goods at affordable prices, but also an opportunity to join the local culture.

☞ The price of New Year's tours to Prague starts from 40 thousand rubles for two adults for 7-8 days (if booked in advance).

Finland

The country, accessible to visitors all year round, is the birthplace of Santa Claus. You can go here with your children, giving them an amazing journey into a fairy tale. You can stop in Rovaniemi, where Santa's house is located, recreated from fairy tales. There is an amusement park nearby that will delight children.

☞ The cost of a trip to Finland for two for 5-6 days is from 32 thousand rubles.

Sunny Thailand

Thailand attracts attention with its clean beaches, warm sea, and amazing traditions. Every year tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the warmth in the middle of winter, stock up on positive emotions and get new experiences. A trip to Thailand for the New Year holidays will cost more than the rest of the year, but overall it will remain affordable.

☞ Cost for two for 7-10 days – from 70 thousand rubles.

Baltics

Feel free to go on vacation to amazing Riga, fabulous Vilnius, unusual Tallinn. Holidays here are celebrated widely, cheerfully and interestingly, but prices for food and entertainment are much lower than in other European countries.

☞ On average, in 4-5 days for two you can pay from 32 thousand rubles.

Germany

Prices are reasonable. The most popular holiday destinations for the Christmas holidays are Berlin, Munich, and Cologne, but you can also go to tiny towns where there is an equally festive atmosphere. Before the holidays, Germany holds fairs and Christmas markets, where you can make profitable purchases and at the same time get acquainted with German traditions.

☞ For two, a trip to Germany for 3-4 days will cost 40 thousand rubles and more.

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Mysterious Vietnam

To celebrate the New Year, such popular resorts as Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc, which are presented in European style and guests can expect decorated Christmas trees, Santa Clauses and a cheerful celebration, are suitable.

☞ A vacation in this place for two varies from 45 thousand rubles for 5-8 days.

Bulgaria

One of the most affordable options with excellent service. The main feature is alpine skiing in Pamporovo and Bansko. Celebrations are vibrant in Sofia with folk festivities.

☞ The cost of the tour is from 55 thousand rubles for 5-7 days for two people.

Estonia

Here tourists will be greeted by numerous concerts, fairs, and entertainment programs. Thematic New Year's celebrations are in demand, for example, stylized as the Middle Ages.

☞ The cost of a week's holiday for two is from 40 thousand rubles.

When planning a trip to Europe for the New Year holidays, remember that Christmas is celebrated here on a large scale, while the New Year is celebrated more modestly. Therefore, travel so that you can also get to the fabulous Christmas celebrations.

New Year 2020 at sea

New Year 2020 can be celebrated on the seashore under the warm rays of the sun. Where to go? Let's consider several options.

Egypt

The best places for winter holidays are Nuweiba, Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh. The Red Sea will delight you with air temperatures of up to 24 degrees, the water usually warms up to 23 degrees. The places are distinguished by their picturesque beauty. Starting from mid-December, the streets of popular resorts are decorated for the New Year holidays, with figures of Papa Noel - the Egyptian Father Frost - installed.

☞ Independent trip for two for a week - from 50 thousand rubles.

Israel

Guests are greeted by the city of Eilat, located on the Red Sea coast. The water warms up to 21-23 degrees, and the air temperature reaches 22-23 degrees. You can also go to the desert if you want to celebrate the celebration in an unconventional way.

☞ The cost of a trip to Israel is from 22 thousand per adult for 3-5 days.

UAE

Choose the resorts of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairah. The daytime temperature will reach 26 degrees. Local residents organize a secular holiday on December 31 with numerous fireworks, which were twice included in the Guinness Book of Records.

☞ The price of a holiday week-long tour is from $1,500 for two. Subject to early booking, this price will include accommodation, flights, transfers, meals, and insurance.

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Jordan

An amazingly beautiful place where you can relax inexpensively. One of the most popular resorts is Aqaba. Other benefits include friendly locals, low crime rates, scenic attractions, beautiful weather and fun celebrations. The air temperature during the day is up to 22 degrees, and the water temperature in the Red Sea is up to 23 degrees.

☞ The cost of a week-long tour ranges from 1.7 thousand dollars for two adults, subject to early booking.

Goa

The main resort of India with wonderful weather. The daytime temperature is up to 32 degrees, and the water temperature is up to 28 degrees. New Year celebrations take place on a grand scale. The Northern region is better suited for a good rest, while the southern part is in demand among wealthy tourists.

☞ Tour for two for a week - from a thousand dollars. The most expensive item of expense is flights.

Sri Lanka

The place is ideal for winter holidays - minimal daily temperature difference, low probability of heavy rains, air temperature 29-32 degrees, and water temperature 26-28 degrees. Local residents celebrate the New Year together with tourists, celebrating on a large scale on the coast with fireworks and entertainment programs.

☞ The cost of a week's vacation for two is from $1,500 if you choose a modest home, and from $2,000 if you want to stay in a three-star hotel.

Where to go abroad for Christmas holidays

Going abroad for the Christmas holidays is an excellent reason to have a good rest, admire the picturesque corners of the planet, and get acquainted with new sights. There are many fairy-tale places, some of which I mentioned earlier.

Andorra, Grandvalira

The place is suitable for lovers of active recreation, because it is a valley of ski resorts. In mountain villages, tourists are offered comfortable hotels where they can rent equipment for snowboarding and skiing. People usually bring back jewelry, stuffed olives, wine, cheeses, olive oil, tobacco, cigars, watches or electronics from a trip.

☞ Cost for two – from 40 thousand rubles for a week.

Cuba, Varadero

The place is often called paradise. The tiny town will delight everyone, and its highlight is its 20-kilometer beach, which is recognized by UNESCO as one of the cleanest in the world. Noisy parties are regularly held on the coast. From the trip it is advised to bring coral jewelry, spices, herbal tincture, coffee, rum, cigars, and machetes.

☞ Cost for two – from 50 thousand rubles for a week.

Vietnam, Phan Thiet

Here, the Christmas holidays will be held without the usual paraphernalia for us - only exoticism, heat, clean coastline, delights in local restaurants, crocodile farms. You can please your loved ones and friends with all kinds of souvenirs: crocodile leather products, pearls, green tea, coffee, wooden and stone figurines, fish sauce, silk.

☞ The cost of a vacation for two is from 100 thousand rubles for 8-14 days.

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To have a great New Year 2020 abroad, listen to these tips.

1. Please note that prices are constantly rising. If you are planning a holiday on New Year's Eve, book hotel rooms, plane tickets or tours in advance.
2. The most affordable options are sold out until October. It is important to book not only a hotel room or rent an apartment, but also choose a place for the meeting. If it's a cafe or restaurant, make a reservation. It happens that there are simply no places. This is especially true for popular resorts.
3. The closer the holiday, the higher the prices for the tour. If you want to celebrate well and not spend too much, everything should be ready a few months before the trip. Your vacation will definitely be bright and colorful.

Don’t forget to check out the New Year’s fairs, which will delight you with competitive prices on various goods.

The Federal Tourism Agency recommended that Russian tourists abandon plans to spend the New Year in Egypt. “There is no need to do this yet,” he said Head of the Federal Tourism Agency Alexander Radkov, who admitted that there is no alternative in terms of cost and flight time to the country of the pyramids.

New Year's trips are already an expensive pleasure, and after Rostourism advised compatriots to refrain from traveling to Egypt for the New Year holidays, tours to other destinations are sure to increase, experts warn. However, a vacation is something on which it is better not to save, but to overpay for your own safety and comfort. We have selected five popular countries in which you can relax, if not as cheap as in Egypt, but also warm, and most importantly, much calmer than in the country of the pyramids. By the way, if you think about the New Year holidays in advance and book hotels, plane tickets or tours now, you can save money, and the difference in prices between Egypt and Israel will not be so big.

India

Exciting ocean, warm sand, seductive smell of spices and lots of fresh and cheap fruit. A New Year's holiday in India is suitable for those who want to plunge into an atmosphere of exotic relaxation and at the same time get acquainted with the rich history of the country and visit the ancient Hindu temples. In addition, India is popular among diving enthusiasts - the beaches of Nicobar, Andaman and Lakshadweep islands are suitable for exploring the underwater world of this country.

Visa: To travel to India, Russian citizens need a visa, which can be issued at the visa center. The cost of the document is 3900 rubles. The visa is issued within 5-7 days.

Winter weather: Between October and March, Indian resorts experience favorable, warm weather. The average air temperature is from +25 to +30 degrees.

Travel time: You can get from Moscow to Delhi in 6 hours by direct flight.

Price: A week-long tour for the New Year in a three-star hotel in South Goa is offered on average for 70 thousand rubles for two. Meals - breakfasts.

Israel

Israel is one of the best alternatives to Egypt - the flight to this country will not take too much time, vacation prices are quite affordable, and Russian citizens do not need to apply for a visa. In addition, many Israeli resorts are located on the Red Sea coast. This direction is also supported by the fact that almost a quarter of the Israeli population speaks Russian fluently, which removes the difficulties of the language barrier.

Visa: Need not.

Winter weather: Winter on the Israeli coast is mild. At this time you can swim in the Red and Dead Seas.

Travel time: You can fly a direct flight from Moscow to Eilat in 4.5 hours.

Price: A seven-day tour in a four-star hotel in Eilat is currently offered for 51 thousand rubles for two (without meals).

Thailand

The popularity of Thailand among Russian travelers is growing every year - compatriots are attracted by the pleasant climate of this country, amazing nature, exotic cuisine, and, of course, the cleanest ocean. In addition, Thailand is famous for its low prices for food, jewelry, and clothing. True, trips to the resorts of this state are often not cheap, since most of the cost of the tour is air tickets. Russians living in the eastern part of the Russian Federation, from where it is not as far to fly to Bangkok as from Moscow, can have a relatively inexpensive holiday in Thailand.

Visa: Need not.

Winter weather: From October to March, the weather in Thailand is favorable for a beach holiday.

Travel time: The road from Moscow to Bangkok will take 9.5 hours, and from Irkutsk or Krasnoyarsk - 6.5 hours.

Price: The average cost of a trip to a three-star hotel in Phuket is 118 thousand rubles for two (flight from Moscow, breakfast).

Vietnam

In terms of exoticism and low prices, Vietnam is not inferior to Thailand, however, there are still significantly fewer tourists from Russia in this country than in Phuket and Pattaya. For residents of the eastern part of Russia, traveling to Vietnam will cost much less than for tourists from the central part of the Russian Federation.

Vietnam is good not only from the point of view of a beach holiday; the state is famous for its amazingly beautiful nature, cultural program and, of course, its cuisine. It should be noted that Vietnamese diving is considered one of the cheapest in the world.

Visa: If your trip to Vietnam does not exceed 15 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.

Winter weather: In December-January, Vietnam is dry and hot. The average air temperature is +30 - +35 degrees.

Travel time: The road from Moscow to Ho Chi Minh City will take on average 10 hours, and from Vladivostok only 5.

Price: 10 days in a three-star hotel in Hanoi will cost 107 thousand rubles for two (breakfast included).

UAE

In the United Arab Emirates, you can not only celebrate the New Year, but also have a good time shopping - at this time large-scale sales begin in the country. However, the UAE will be of interest not only to shopaholics and beach lovers; this country is famous for its oriental bazaars and Arabic cuisine, which attract tourists. By the way, the New Year is celebrated in the Emirates on a special scale - three years ago, the most expensive Christmas tree in the world, decorated with jewelry worth $11 million, was installed in Abu Dhabi.

Visa: To travel to the UAE, Russian citizens need to obtain a visa (the cost of the service at the visa center is $75).

Winter weather: In winter, the UAE is warm and dry. The average temperature is from +20 to +30 degrees.

Travel time: A direct flight from Moscow to Abu Dhabi or Dubai will take on average 5 hours.

Price: A week-long tour for the New Year in Abu Dhabi will cost 89 thousand rubles for two (three-star hotel, breakfast included).

Read about the situation in Egypt in the story >>

When planning to celebrate the New Year in Russia, keep in mind that there are few good hotels here, so many people start booking New Year's holidays in March (!), most bookings occur in October, and in November there are no decent hotels left. However, you can “catch” something interesting in December, when cancellations of reservations appear. It turns out that it’s better not to take risks and plan the New Year holidays in advance - let our list of the best places to celebrate the New Year help you with this:

1. Fabulous New Year in Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana

Sochi is an excellent choice for celebrating the New Year. The weather is warm, the streets are beautifully decorated, and there is a festive atmosphere all around. And, most importantly, there is something to see in Sochi and where to go: at the Ice Palace in the Olympic Village you can go ice skating, then go to the Amusement Park, visit the famous Arboretum, sail on a yacht or go to Krasnaya Polyana for alpine skiing. At the hotel, ask for excursions, for example, to Abkhazia to Lake Ritsa, Gagry, Pitsunda, or book an extraordinary one from the locals - this is much more interesting, but you also need to book in advance. However, many people travel around the surrounding area on their own, renting a car is cheap and you can choose not only the class of car, even a specific make and year of manufacture.

Where to stay in Sochi? Choose a sanatorium with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner included) and with all amenities. Don’t take a completely “soviet” one, so as not to spoil your holiday with the dull appearance of shabby walls and lack of service. According to reviews from vacationers, the best sanatorium in Sochi is the Avangard sanatorium - inexpensive, cozy, with excellent service and a heated pool.

The Avangard sanatorium in Sochi is one of the best. #Sochi

Irina: “We lived during the New Year holidays in the Primorsky building.” Just wow. The sound of the waves in your room. Sea air. Silence, calm. No fuss. The best location in the city, how many times we drove and walked – I haven’t seen anything better for relaxation and proximity to the sea.”

For those who love active recreation, we recommend Krasnaya Polyana. The easiest way to get to Krasnaya Polyana is by train from Sochi and Adler, from the railway. station. Even if you don’t like skiing, you can have fun skiing on cheesecakes. And be sure to climb the mountains – the views are magnificent!
Ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana: resort “Gorki Gorod”, “Gazprom”, “Rosa Khutor”.

Krasnaya Polyana for New Year in Russia

Do you want to get into a New Year's fairy tale? Then choose the fabulous Golden Tulip Rosa Khutor hotel - located in the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, just a 3-minute walk from the ski lift. Even if the weather is bad, there is something to do here: go to the fitness center, relax in the sauna with a swimming pool, or take massage treatments.

Spend New Year's holidays in Krasnaya Polyana can be quite inexpensive, if you know the places :) For example, take a look at the Inn Viktoriya hotel with cozy wooden houses where you won’t want to leave - see prices.

Outdoor heated swimming pool, Grand Hotel Polyana

Do you want to go skiing and then swim in a warm pool overlooking the mountains? Then watch our unique one and relax in comfort!

Here are some more inexpensive special offers:

Krasnaya Polyana, prices

Skiing, unforgettable excursions to the most beautiful places in Karelia, horseback riding through snow-covered forests, fun snowmobiling and even dog sledding - what could be better for a family holiday?

3. New Year in St. Petersburg

The main thing is to properly plan the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg. Keep in mind that the best time to visit the Hermitage and visit the museums is December 28, 29 and 30, while everyone is buying gifts. From January 1, there is no point in wasting time on exhausting queues at museums, where you can stand for several hours; instead, it is better to stroll along the beautiful streets. During the New Year holidays, there are concerts and shows on the streets, so you can walk endlessly. Want more experiences? Arrange for yourself

In the photo: celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg

Keep in mind that St. Petersburg on New Year's Day is a very popular place not only among Russians, but also among foreigners, so book your hotel well in advance - here is a list of the most, and - the best exquisite hotels, in which you seem to be transported to the era of Peter the Great, feeling the whole the splendor and splendor of those years. To fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, you can stay in an inexpensive hotel for several days, or in a luxurious one for at least one night. After all, as the first week of the New Year passes, so the whole year will pass - let at least a little luxury appear in life in the coming year.

4. With children to Veliky Ustyug for the New Year

Veliky Ustyug for New Year, Russia

Do you prefer to meet New Year at home with the whole family? Great! But then, during the New Year holidays, the whole company can go to Veliky Ustyug. Children will be delighted with a trip to the homeland of Santa Claus. You can’t do it all in one day, have fun in the company of fairy-tale characters, see Father Frost’s palace, walk along the “fairy tale trail”, so come to Veliky Ustyug for at least a couple of days.
There are a lot of people during the New Year holidays, so book your hotel in advance - see the best prices.

5. New Year in Altai

Perhaps only in Altai can you still spend the New Year in Russia inexpensively, but at the same time bright and extraordinary. And both as a family and as a couple. What to do? Go skiing and skiing, organize snowmobile races, admire the beautiful views, and in the evenings warm up in the sauna, then spend a pleasant time by the fireplace, taking a break from the bustle of the city.

By the way, many modern tourist centers have now been built in Altai - look - so your vacation will be not only active, but also comfortable. So far, not all Russian tourists know about Altai, so prices, even on New Year’s, are low, but the quality of vacation is quite high - have time to enjoy an inexpensive, high-quality vacation :)
In Altai there are picturesque, respectable eco-hotels located away from noise, where there are no crowds of tourists, and prices are incredibly low - 3-4 times less than Sochi.
For example, in this secluded eco-hotel of European level at Altai prices:

Of course, you won’t find tours and trips to the best places in Altai. Such pearls are not for “package” tourists; You need to book and travel on your own. To get to Gorny Altai from Moscow or other Russian cities, there are several options:
– fly to Gorno-Altaisk (closest, there are direct flights, see “search for air tickets” in the column on the left). Then take a taxi, or better yet, arrange with the hotel to pick you up;
– fly to Novosibirsk, then take a bus to Biysk, and then take a minibus, bus or taxi.

New Year's Eve at sea is a fairly popular alternative among many tourists to a somewhat boring holiday in their home country. Beach countries that are chosen as holiday destinations are, for the most part, very different in a cultural sense from European ones, and therefore an unusual phenomenon appears: the usual realities and traditions of New Year celebrations are superimposed on the unique flavor of sea capitals. Therefore, such a trip will not only allow you to relax, finally feeling the gentle breeze and soft rays of the sun, so very different from the scorching summer heat, but also fill this holiday with a new meaning, refreshing it. We'll tell you where you can relax by the sea for the New Year.

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The Turkish New Year in its main points resembles the one familiar to residents of Eastern Europe, but in a slightly different tone, because winter Turkey bears little resemblance to that hot and dusty country that is filled with thousands of tourists on summer weekdays. This Turkey is more relaxed, less scorching and richly decorated - what could be better than the subtle aroma of salty air combined with traditional pastries and colorful sweets?

The most popular among foreign tourists who want to spend the New Year holidays in Turkey is Istanbul, as the most Europeanized point of the country, and the cities of the so-called Turkish Riviera with their numerous tourist complexes. In addition, visiting Turkey at this time will provide an opportunity not only to spend the holiday itself in a slightly different atmosphere, but also to visit those points of the tourist program that were not ticked off during a similar trip, but in the summer due to the heat or intrusive crowds of tourists.

Maldives

The Indian Ocean invites you to immerse yourself in the world of the spicy East, the subtleties of its culture, covered with a light flair of myths. Unique nature, beautiful views, warm sea - all this strikingly contrasts with a similar time period, but in the European region, and therefore celebrating New Year's days, for example, in the Maldives will allow you to plunge headlong into a completely different world, refreshing the somewhat boring ritual of celebrating the familiar New Year of the year. Most often, the following islands of the Maldives archipelago are chosen for these purposes: Ari, Raa, Male or Baa. It is noteworthy that some of them have only one hotel or resort, which creates an absolutely indescribable atmosphere of soft seclusion filled with the sea breeze.

Seychelles

The Seychelles has long become a classic holiday destination in the Indian Ocean, implying comfort, top-class service, unique excursion programs, pristine beaches and colorful coral reefs. All this causes delight and satisfaction among all guests of the islands - the calm beauty of the oceanic expanses, but the presence of at least a light entertainment program in a festive flavor fills the already bright days with new impressions.

The New Year celebration can also be such an experience, which can be held in any form - as much as your imagination allows. Often hotels provide a special New Year's menu and invite performers who will be able to properly color the atmosphere, but it is also popular to celebrate the New Year on the deck of a personal yacht, which goes out to sea and follows a pre-selected route, which is guaranteed to become a beautiful backdrop for any holiday.

Philippines

The Philippines has hundreds of thousands of islands, each of which has its own flavor, and therefore you need to clearly determine the priority of interests and only then make a choice in favor of one or another place for spending a banal vacation or celebrating events like New Year's holidays. The New Year on the islands will always be different from the mainland holding such celebrations. And it’s not even the presence of the vast and fierce ocean that embraces the horizon, and not even the humid, really warm climate, into which the prospect of playing snowballs does not fit in any way. The Philippines remains the Philippines - the pictures change quickly, the companies are noisy and invariably cheerful, the New Year somewhere on the coast pleases with breezes and sweet cocktails.

Vietnam

New Year, like most other holidays, is celebrated in Vietnam according to drifting dates dictated by the lunar calendar. As a rule, these dates fall in February, but the New Year, which is familiar to the European version of the celebration, is celebrated here rather palely and only to please thirsty tourists. Therefore, visiting the original holiday, of course, will leave much more emotions, especially since their ideas are similar. In Vietnam, they don’t know about the importance of the role of Christmas trees, but no one here will argue with the importance of peach or tangerine blossoms.

The branches of these trees decorate every home. The streets are also decorated, although somewhat unusually - there is no usual illumination. It is replaced by small notes, usually on purple paper. Desires and requests are hidden in these notes. Some New Year's traditions in Vietnam may be especially interesting for foreign guests of the country, for example, performances in a puppet theater located on the water, cockfights known throughout the world, as well as unusual holiday food - pies or flatbreads, repeating the shape of a square and a circle. .

Indonesia, Bali

Indonesia belongs to the list of countries that decided to take advantage of the opportunity provided and integrate European holidays with their traditions into their cycle of life, however, this did not in any way affect the fact that the dates more familiar to them have been preserved and continue to be revered. Thus, Indonesia celebrates two New Years that are completely polar in their mood. The first is for Europeans in accordance with their tastes, the second is for the indigenous population of the country, and the latter is distinguished by a certain gloominess. The fact that the year changes from 31 to 1 is not accepted by all residents of Indonesia, and therefore one should not be surprised that celebrations on this night take place, as a rule, only in tourist areas, especially since they are held on a grand scale and in style .

For the aforementioned luxury, it’s worth going to the island of Bali, which turns into a huge masquerade on New Year’s Eve, and it turns almost compulsorily, since only those who have arranged for a costume in advance can take part in the carnival procession and the subsequent fun on the beach. A more classic New Year with candles and a Christmas tree can be found in Jakarta, which has imbued with European traditions and tried to transform itself as much as possible, although without the snow and the atmosphere of winter renewal. Extreme New Year is in great demand in Lombok, where the holiday with all its attributes is transferred to underwater space.

Dominican Republic

As a rule, the very sight of a kind grandfather with a fluffy beard and familiar purple clothes evokes trust and almost tenderness, because this image in distant childhood caused so much anxiety, fear and hidden delight! True, the Dominican Father Frost or Santa is more likely to cause laughter in any of the European guests, because a cozy pensioner with a whipped cream beard, a hat with pom-poms and shorts is more likely to cause a smile. What can you do - the Dominican Republic is a rather hot country, and therefore the New Year holidays here are held in a warm summer version - with a soft tan and a pleasant sea. The Dominican Republic adds a spicy touch to the “homey” New Year. This is manifested in everything, for example, the round dance of guests cruising around the Christmas tree is replaced by couples selflessly dancing sambo.

Participants in the festive processions also try to keep up - feathers, rhinestones and the loudest outfits to the rhythm of Latin American music. Traditional Dominican dishes that are served on New Year's Eve also turn out to be somewhat “hot.” Thus, delicious goat meat is encrusted with red wine, a ton of spices, garlic and onions, which does not make the dish less tasty, just unusual. But local cocktails, on the contrary, are quite bland in taste. The most popular are “Banana Mama” and “Coco Loco”, which are definitely worth trying. Coffee will also come in handy - real Dominican coffee, especially in the morning, when the hops have somewhat faded from your head and your body begins to ache pleasantly after dancing and participating in games.

India, Goa

India is a highly exotic and incomprehensible country for the majority of pragmatic inhabitants of the Western world with their far from abstract criteria of life, and therefore acquaintance with examples of architecture or any other material manifestation of culture causes impatience and delight, but intangible culture and traditions continue to meet with misunderstanding . New Year in the meaning familiar to Europeans is simply absent as such in India.

True, over the past years, the tradition of at least somehow designating the night from 31 to 1 has nevertheless appeared, but this happens in the attributes familiar to Europe and practically does not imply Indian influence. The same cannot be said about the local New Year, the onset of which falls on different dates depending on the region of the country. The Festival of Lights, whose origin is still not entirely clear, is celebrated on a special scale and can attract new guests to the country with its brightness - lanterns, bonfires, candles.

Cuba

Cuban rum and cigars - everyone knows about this legendary and almost classic duet, and most are not averse to trying this tart combination in person. Cubans, in their desire to spend the outgoing year, are not much different from Europeans - a glass of champagne, however, is often replaced with a glass of the same rum, instead of the ritual burning of a piece of paper with wishes written askew - a grape - one for each of the twelve strokes and one for each desire, and the usual Christmas tree is not so important, because you can decorate a palm tree. New Year in Cuba is squared, and sometimes even cubed.

So, instead of one tired Santa Claus or any other European enthusiast from children's fairy tales, three cheerful and quite benevolent crowned magicians are working here at once. True, Cuba also has its own New Year’s specialties, for example, writing “letters of happiness”, in which you can describe in more detail your own expectations for the coming year. These happy letters make up entire mountains, instead of snow, covering the bases of araucarias - trees that are green regardless of the season, which act as fir trees in Cuba. We should also not forget that Cuba is primarily a maritime country, and therefore the banal white sand, fairly warm sea and gentle sun, fortunately, have not been canceled.

On the unique Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka, eternal summer reigns all year round. Warm weather conditions will allow tourists to celebrate the New Year comfortably and unforgettably in this exotic place. In winter, the average air temperature here does not drop below +35 degrees, and the waters of the Laccadive Sea warm up to +25°C. Fashionable hotels with developed infrastructure are concentrated in the southwestern part of the island, where most vacationers flock.

The small, distinctive state attracts tourists with its mesmerizing natural beauty. These are snow-white wide sandy beaches with lush tall palm trees, impenetrable tropical jungles, waterfall valleys, mountain ranges, tea plantations and numerous gardens with fragrant plants. Monumental architectural monuments reflect centuries-old Buddhist culture. The structures and sculptural compositions of the island evoke spiritual rejoicing.

Taking a trip to distant Mexico is a great opportunity to celebrate the New Year in an unusual way on the amazingly warm Caribbean coast. The North American country will delight tourists with an ideal subtropical climate for a winter holiday. At the beginning of January, the air and sea temperatures exceed +25 degrees.
The tiring flight is more than compensated for by the popular resort city of Cancun, located on the Yucatan Peninsula.

This is a multi-kilometer long snow-white sand spit, washed by the turquoise azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Cancun is famous for its abundance of hotel and entertainment complexes, as well as the location of an architectural ensemble left over from the ancient Mayan tribe. During the New Year holidays, colorful carnival processions are held here to the accompaniment of melodic Mexican rhythms and various festivals with fireworks.

In the cold winter, the most popular tourist destination is the original exotic Thailand. The South Asian country attracts with its pristine tropical nature, golden beaches and unique cultural traditions. The “high” season begins in Thailand in December. Favorable dry weather sets in. The air warms up to +32 degrees. All this contributes to an increase in the flow of vacationers from all over the world, which entails a significant increase in prices.

The evergreen Thai island of Phuket has excellent conditions for a beach holiday during the New Year's holiday. This is the pearl of the Andaman Sea coast. Wide beaches are framed by hills covered with dense vegetation. The festive atmosphere of the New Year reigns in hotels and numerous entertainment complexes.

Hot Tanzania, untouched by civilization, will expand the palette of impressions of even the most experienced travelers. Traveling to this amazingly beautiful African country will be significantly different from the traditional festivities during the New Year holidays. Numerous national parks with organized safaris, picturesque savannas and warm waters of the Indian Ocean evoke a positive feeling. Throughout the winter holidays, the weather remains dry and hot. The air temperature is +35 °C.

The main resort in Tanzania is the island of Zanzibar. Guests are attracted by endless beaches covered with snow-white coral sand. There are numerous cozy bungalows along the coastline. Nearby there is a jungle with mangroves, inhabited by wild predators.

The North African Republic of Egypt hospitably welcomes holidaymakers at any time of the year. Moderately warm weather awaits tourists who want to spend the New Year holidays abroad. In winter, the temperature of air and sea water does not fall below +25 degrees. The weather conditions create a comfortable environment for swimming and getting a bronze tan. The country of pyramids and pharaohs amazes with the most ancient architectural monuments and the beauty of the underwater world of the Red Sea.

Among the desert, mountains and water surface is located one of the most famous Egyptian resorts - Sharm el-Sheikh. The picturesque bays of the sandy coast are built up with magnificent hotel complexes with vast, well-groomed grounds. The turquoise waters of the Red Sea are filled with corals and colorful fish. Sharm el-Sheikh is replete with entertainment venues, whose show programs create a festive aura of New Year's celebrations.

In the Indian Ocean lies the emerald island of Mauritius, where tourists can escape the cold winter of the Northern Hemisphere. This corner of the planet attracts with its unusually diverse and picturesque nature. Mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and snow-white beaches are harmoniously combined here. The coastline consists of blue lagoons, which are protected from large waves by coral reefs. The island is literally buried in thickets of mangrove forests, palm trees and flowering shrubs, which gives the landscape of the exotic region a captivating image.

Nature reserves where wild animals live make a pleasant impression. In Mauritius, the summer season lasts from November to April. During the day, the air temperature rises above +30°C. The transparent waters of the gentle and warm ocean warm up to +28 degrees. A trip to the tropical island of Mauritius will be a memorable New Year's gift for the whole family.

The UAE is a man-made Arabian fairy tale. The region of Arab sheikhs has long been associated with a high standard of living. Among the desert sands of the Arabian Peninsula are monumental architectural ensembles, fashionable hotel complexes and entertainment venues for every taste.
The UAE offers tourists an exciting New Year's holiday under the canopy of lush palm trees on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Winter weather conditions will delight you with moderate warmth. The average water and air temperature is +27°C.

A popular resort destination for the perfect beach holiday is Dubai. Snow-white wide beaches with clean fine sand, turquoise sea, various attractions and a multi-colored palette of landscapes create a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. Along the coastline there are picturesque parks with shady alleys.