Traveling for winter holidays to warm countries will allow you to celebrate your favorite holiday in an unusual setting, against the backdrop of palm trees and snow-white beaches.
Where should you go to relax in search of sunny weather and where can you swim in the sea on New Year's Eve?
Regions of the country where it is warm for the New Year and you can swim - Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba. The thermometer at night in the third decade of the month drops to 17°C, during the day it rises to 24°C. The water in these resorts warms up to quite comfortable for a beach holiday 23-25°C. Rains towards the end of December are unlikely.
Naama Bay is considered the most windless place on the coast.
From the middle of the month the streets, shopping centers are decorated with illuminations, installations, figures of Santa Claus, whom the Egyptians call Papa Noel. For hotel guests, banquets are arranged in tents or restaurants with an entertainment program. Air traffic with Russia is temporarily suspended, but. Traditionally, the cost of vouchers at the end of December increases to 30%.
Israel
Located in the south of the country, on the shores of the Red Sea. Locals consider the New Year period to be cool for a beach holiday: during the day the temperature rises to a maximum of 22°C, in the evening it gets colder, up to 10-12°C. The sea warms up to 23-25°C, the water is comfortable for swimming. Perfect time for a trip to the desert, park Timna or reserve Khaibar.
When choosing where you can go for the New Year inexpensively abroad by sea, it should be borne in mind that the flight to Israel takes less than 4 hours, there is no visa regime and language barrier. Tourists celebrate the holiday in the restaurants of the city. Those who want to relax to the fullest gather on the beach, watch the fireworks. Operators offer holiday tours for two from $1400 (accommodation, flights) for a week.
UAE
AT Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi on New Year's Day the air warms up to 26°C, at night it gets colder, up to 15°C. The water temperature in the Persian Gulf is invigorating (21-23°C) but acceptable for swimming. Even colder by a couple of degrees at the resort fujairah, in the Gulf of Oman. At this time of the year, sandstorms and showers are possible, but it is quite possible to relax.
Residents celebrate the New Year according to the Muslim calendar and arrange a secular holiday on December 31st. Fireworks in the capital are registered twice in Guinness Book of Records. Banquets are held in restaurants with the obligatory observance of the dress code. The price of a festive weekly tour for two (accommodation, flight) starts from $ 1.5 thousand with early booking.
Thailand
A popular option where to fly to the sea for the New Year, where it is warm and inexpensive - andaman coast. In December here, the month is favorable for a beach holiday. Daytime air temperature in Krabi, Pattaya, Phi Phi reaches 30°C, night - 22°C. The water in the sea warms up to 28°C. On the Koh Samui high humidity, possible showers and storms. It often rains in Phuket, but the resort remains a favorite among compatriots.
Thais celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar. On December 31, grandiose festivities with carnival processions take place in Bangkok, Huahine. Known for incendiary parties Pattaya. With early booking, you can relax relatively inexpensively, from $ 1,500 for two with a flight and accommodation.
Jordan
For European tourists, the problem has been solved where to go for the New Year 2021 inexpensively to the sea - to the resort Aqaba. The direction is completely undeservedly not popular with domestic tourists. This country has a low crime rate, friendly locals, interesting sights.
AT Aqaba in December there is no rain, the temperature during the day reaches 22°C, at night it drops to 10°C. The water in the Red Sea warms up to 23°C. Jordan is a country where it is worth combining a beach holiday for the New Year and where to go for treatment. Hot thermal springs are located half an hour from the Dead Sea. Main Spa with hotel complexes where you can stay inexpensively. Weekly will cost from $ 1.7 thousand with early booking.
Vietnam
The best resort for a New Year's holiday - Phu Quoc. It is dry here: the average daytime temperature reaches 30°C, the nighttime temperature is 26.5°C. The water in the South China Sea warms up to 28-29°C.
Compatriots for a beach holiday are in demand for inexpensive tours to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet despite the restless sea. Noisy celebration takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, in the resorts, hotels arrange New Year's dinners. The cost starts from $ 1700 for two without meals and a banquet.
goa
Going to the main resort of India is a great idea where to go to the sea for the New Year. During the day the air warms up to 32°C, at night the temperature drops to 10 degrees. The water in the Arabian Sea is the most comfortable for a beach holiday - 28°C. The inhabitants of the state are predominantly Catholics, it passes in a big way. In coastal bars, discos and fire shows are arranged. The hotels organize banquets with performances by local dance groups.
The southern part of the coast is chosen by wealthy tourists. The northern region is a place where you can really relax on New Year's Eve 2021 abroad, inexpensively getting a quality beach holiday. The most expensive expense item for a trip is a flight, from $ 1.9 thousand in both directions. Renting a bungalow or a room in a guest house for 8 nights will cost from $200.
Sri Lanka
In the first month of winter, the humidity on the coast is relatively low, the temperature difference between night and day is 3-7 degrees. The chance of showers is much lower by . Day at the resorts Wadduwe, Tangalle, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Marawile air temperature reaches 29-32°C, water - 26-28°C.
Sri Lankans celebrate the New Year according to the Vedic calendar and together with tourists on December 31st. Discos and fireworks are arranged on the beach. The main entertainment events take place in Colombo. The trip will cost from $ 2,400 for two people with accommodation in a three-star hotel. If you stay in a modest apartment, you can really relax for $ 1,800.
New Year is a unique, special holiday that you want to spend in such a way that this event will be remembered for a lifetime. What will the coming 2018 be like, what will it bring into our lives? The two fiery years that have passed under the sign of the Monkey and the Rooster are being replaced by the Yellow Dog, whose element is the Earth. This animal is distinguished by calmness and diligence, but it also loves to relax, therefore, in order to have a great next year, you must first celebrate it properly. Where to go for the New Year 2018 to relax inexpensively and on a budget?
Some Russians prefer to follow the beaten path, choosing already completed New Year and Christmas tours offered by travel agencies and tour operators. Such tours include visits to one or more cities (countries) with special programs and pre-planned visits to attractions. However, it is more convenient for most of our compatriots to organize their own vacation, and they are engaged in purchasing tickets and finding accommodation on their own.
The preferences of Russian tourists have changed for various reasons. Today, Turkey, Germany and Austria are no longer so popular, Italy, Spain, France, Poland are not so popular. Experts explain the change in priorities by the introduction of economic sanctions against Russia, the instability of the political situation. It is for this reason that Russians have discovered the exotics of Vietnam and Thailand, the delightful beaches of Cuba and the Maldives. Compared to previous years, the popularity of domestic tourism has increased significantly: Sochi, Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Kaliningrad.
Experts predict that on New Year and Christmas in 2018, more than 80 percent of our tourists will prefer to rest within Russia, and only about 20 percent will celebrate holidays abroad. Meanwhile, a few years ago these figures were equal and amounted to 50/50.
Sochi - the pearl of Russia
Sochi, the most comfortable place in Russia in winter, remains a popular holiday destination for Russians. There is almost no snow here, the air temperature is always above zero degrees, the sun is shining, and palm trees and subtropical plants delight the eye with greenery. New Year's Eve can be spent in a club, restaurant or at a banquet in a hotel, and the rest of the days you can enjoy an active holiday in famous ski resorts such as Krasnaya Polyana or Rosa Khutor. 
The cost of living in Sochi, however, as in all major tourist centers, depends on the star rating of the hotel, location (distance from the city center), services provided, type of housing. A double room in budget guest houses can be found for 1200 rubles, prices in five-star hotels start at 13 thousand rubles. Tickets from Moscow to Sochi cost an average of 7,700 rubles (one way).
The northern capital of Russia - St. Petersburg
New Year and Christmas in St. Petersburg are always celebrated pompously and very cheerfully. Tourists are attracted by the opportunity to admire the sights of the city, get acquainted with its architecture and history, as well as immerse themselves in the New Year's atmosphere, have fun from the heart and take part in festive festivities, for example, go to a concert on Palace Square, traditionally ending with magnificent fireworks. There are many restaurants where you can celebrate New Year's Eve in a warm family atmosphere or a noisy youth company.
Air tickets from Moscow to St. Petersburg can be purchased from 5500 rubles.
A night in a three-star hotel in the city center will cost from 2,500 rubles, in more prestigious hotels - from 4,000.
The third capital of Russia - Kazan
An excellent option would be to rest in Kazan, an amazingly beautiful city, where historical sights are successfully combined with modern architecture. The city has a developed infrastructure and a unique ethno-confessional environment. Kazan offers tourists a lot of entertainment for every taste. Children will love the huge water park "Riviera", adults who prefer outdoor activities - ski resorts.
You can fly to Kazan from Moscow from 4400 rubles. A double room in the center costs around 2000 rubles, but you can look for cheaper options. In large hotels, the cost of living will be from 4500 rubles.
The capital of our Motherland - Moscow
In 2017, for the first time, Moscow entered the top ten best cities in the world recommended for tourists to visit. Rest in the capital is becoming not only more and more in demand, but also affordable. Two years ago, renting a room cheaper than 8,000 rubles was unrealistic, but today its average cost is just over 3,000. This is due to the fact that Moscow is preparing for the World Cup, many new hotels more democratic.
Numerous entertainment programs and concerts will be held for Muscovites and guests of the city, on Red Square you can listen to the chiming clock live and admire the amazing fireworks, ski resorts and ice rinks will be at the service of outdoor enthusiasts.
Visiting Santa Claus in Veliky Ustyug
Have you decided where to go for the New Year 2018 yet? New Year's holidays will be unforgettable for you if they take place in the patrimony of Father Frost Veliky Ustyug - a small town located 450 kilometers from Vologda. Here you can see many temples, merchants' yards, monastic ensembles and old houses. This is an ideal option for families with children, because the organizers have prepared for the children a lot of exciting activities that allow them to plunge into a real New Year's fairy tale:
- festive festivities;
- theatrical shows;
- sightseeing tours;
- a visit to the fabulous post office;
- excursion to the palace of Santa Claus;
- skiing in the winter forest.
You can get to Veliky Ustyug in any way: by train, bus, plane. Flights due to limited flights should be booked in advance. The cost of a hotel room is from 1000 rubles. The cost of a three-day basic tour is around 15 thousand per person.
Paradise Canary Islands
A romantic and relatively inexpensive option to meet 2018: the ocean, exotic nature, indescribable Spanish flavor and black volcanic sand. The infrastructure is well established in the Canary Islands, in particular, the ferry service, so it is possible to visit several islands at once. In December-January, the Canary Islands have wonderful comfortable weather (+ 25 degrees), without stuffiness and heat.
You can get to the islands from Moscow, St. Petersburg. Air tickets are relatively inexpensive - from 35 thousand rubles, the main thing is to purchase them in advance.
A seven-day tour with accommodation in a three-star hotel for the New Year 2018 will approximately cost from 100 thousand rubles. The cost of a double room on New Year's Eve is from $50.
New Year on the Island of Freedom
Where to go in January 2018? Of course, to Cuba - to one of the most attractive places on earth where you can spend the New Year holidays. In the winter months, ideal weather reigns here: warm, but not stuffy, cloudless, calm sea. Locals are always friendly to guests, rare cars drive around the streets, which can only be seen in movies.
Recreation, entertainment and living on the island of freedom are relatively inexpensive, but you will have to pay a tidy sum for air tickets - from 60 thousand. However, if you're lucky, you can "catch" inexpensive tickets (around 40 thousand). This should be done 3-4 months before the intended trip.
A tour for two costs an average of 150 thousand: 7-8 days in a 2-3-star hotel. The cost of a room in a decent hotel on New Year's Eve will be about 80 dollars.
Maldives and Seychelles
These islands of the Indian Ocean are a true paradise for those who want to hide from the outside world, relax and enjoy the beauties of exotic nature. Tourists are surrounded by clear sea, bright sun, white beach, palm trees, privacy and relaxation of the highest level.
Previously, only very wealthy people could afford the Maldives and Seychelles. Today, the situation has changed, and budget vacations have become available to tourists. For example, a double room on New Year's Eve will cost $60 per night (2-3 star hotel). More presentable hotels (5 stars), moreover, located close to the beach, will cost more - from 140 thousand rubles per night.
Air tickets from Moscow during the New Year period become much more expensive. If they usually cost within 30 thousand rubles (round trip), then in December the price tags soar to 50 thousand, and in January they reach 90,000.
exotic thailand
Asian countries are distinguished by cheaper, but no less high-quality holidays, which is why most of the Russian tourists are striving there. Thailand offers guests luxurious New Year's programs, exotic gala dinners, for outdoor enthusiasts - surfing, diving. Bangkok becomes the center of events, when the capital sparkles with New Year's lights, huge Christmas trees are set up on the streets, fire shows and various exotic festivals are held. On the resort beaches (Phuket, Pattaya), New Year's celebrations are held on a no lesser scale.
Winter in Thailand will please you with summer days, when the air temperature rarely drops below + 30 degrees. The sea is suitable for swimming, so this is an ideal place to relax with children - so this is a great option for where to fly for the New Year 2018.
The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Bangkok will be 35 thousand rubles in both directions (if you buy tickets in advance), prices for decent hotels in the center of Bangkok start from 1500 rubles per day.
Snow covered Switzerland
If you want to relax in Europe, go to Switzerland, this country has a huge advantage over other European countries - winters are snowy there. It is better to go for Christmas, and not for the New Year, since this holiday is practically not celebrated there, and choose a large city where Christmas festivities and fairs are held. If you prefer active rest, then magnificent ski resorts are at your service.
Air tickets Moscow - Zurich cost from 20 thousand, to fly to Geneva is more expensive. The cost of living in a not too status hotel in Zurich is 6,000 rubles, in a five-star hotel - from 10,000 for one night for two.
Magical Prague
It is no coincidence that our compatriots are very fond of New Year's Prague: during this period it is especially beautiful. It looks like an illustration to a fairy tale: shop windows sparkling with multi-colored lights, Gothic buildings, proud Charles Bridge, musical performances, delicious sweets and drinks sold right on the street, fireworks. However, the Czech capital is especially attractive due to prices - they are much lower than in other European countries.
The weather in the Czech Republic during this period is mild: at night there may be a slight frost up to 4 degrees, during the day - a warm temperature just above zero.
Tickets in the direction of Moscow - Prague cost from 9 thousand, but on New Year's Eve prices soar. New Year's Eve in a good five-star hotel can be spent for 5 thousand (for two).
How to save money on a trip
If you are a beginner, and not an experienced tourist who has traveled all over the world, experts recommend that you pay attention to some of the nuances that will help you save money on your trip:
- Book tickets and hotel rooms in advance, in summer or early autumn, as on the eve of the New Year the tourist flow increases, therefore, the opportunity to purchase hotel rooms and tickets at an attractive price decreases.
- If the very moment of meeting the New Year in a certain place is not important for you, you just want to plunge into the festive atmosphere and relax, then order tickets in such a way that you return home before December 31 or fly out on January 1-2. Ticket prices are significantly lower these days.
- If you are a shopaholic and your goal is grandiose Christmas sales in Europe, you should get there on the 20th of December in order to return to Russia in early January.
Have a nice holiday!
We will tell you where to go for the New Year itself in December. We found 4 beach destinations and 4 classic European places with a New Year's atmosphere.
On New Year's Eve, someone wants change and new sensations, while someone expects to use several weekends in a row and have a good rest.
While the whole country is cutting Olivier and preparing herring under a fur coat, you can fly to the other side of the world, where it is warm, gentle sea and gentle surf. However, on a New Year's beach holiday, the options do not end there. In search of the famous Christmas atmosphere, you can look into Europe, where Gothic temples soar up, and beautiful garlands are lit on the windowsills of old houses.
In this text, we have collected 8 popular destinations for you. In addition, we calculated the approximate cost of a vacation in these resorts. We took into account economical flights from Moscow for two tourists and accommodation in a 4 * hotel for a period of 7–8 days. You just have to decide where exactly you will spend this winter holidays.
Sri Lanka
The island is attractive for its picturesque beaches. Suitable for a relaxing holiday. The Negombo resort is located close to the airport, housing and food are inexpensive, so it is crowded.
Bentoto is considered the main resort. Tourists come here mainly on tour packages. Young people hang out in Hikkaduwa. There are many cafes and restaurants in the town with a beach 10 km away.
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Visa
- You can apply for a visa online. The cost is 35 dollars or 2,103 rubles. Children under 12 years of age will be issued free of charge. The visa allows you to stay on the island for 30 days;
- You can do it through the Consulate. Issued within 3 working days. But the length of stay is higher - 90 days. Cost - 4,800 rubles;
- And you can do it upon arrival in Sri Lanka. At the Colombo airport, they put a stamp at the Visa on Arrival counter. Cost - $ 40 or 2,401 rubles.
Weather
Pros:
- A country of contrasts - on the territory of the island there are mountains, jungles, kilometers of beaches;
- The coast is clean, picturesque and not crowded;
- Hotel workers and guides often speak Russian. The locals speak English;
- There are various excursion programs;
- The country has a low crime rate;
- Comfortable resort for families.
Minuses:
- Expensive and long flight;
- There is one airport on the island and the road to remote resorts will take up to 5 hours;
- There are interruptions in water supply;
- The food is exotic and spicy;
- The roads are bad;
- The sea is sometimes restless;
- The high cost of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;
- The nightlife is not developed.
Pros:
- Food and accommodation at quite reasonable prices;
- The hotel rooms have air conditioning;
- The beaches are mostly clean and equipped;
- There are exotic entertainments: taxi rides - tuk-tuk, elephant riding, crossing the river on bamboo rafts;
- Excursion programs will not let you get bored;
- The locals know a little Russian;
- Many massage parlors offer professional Thai and relaxing massages.
Minuses:
- Long flight - from 10 hours;
- Unusual for tourists high humidity;
- Crowded beaches;
- Medical services for tourists are expensive. Necessarily .
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Cuba
Liberty Island in winter beckons Russians with snow-white sandy beaches, clear water and socialist flavor. The most popular resorts: luxury Varadera and Havana, where they managed to combine urban skyscrapers, architectural monuments and beach infrastructure. For a relaxing vacation, it is better to go to the Holguin resort, which is famous for the Emerald Coast.Visa
For citizens of Russia there is a visa-free entry. To visit the country, fill out a migration card. You can stay on the island for up to 30 days.
Weather
The climatic conditions in December and January are wonderful. During the day, the average temperature is +28 0 С, in the evening it drops to +18 0 С. The water in the ocean is warm +26 0 С. Rains at this time of the year are rare.
Pros:
- Clean white beaches;
- The water near the shore is warm, the entrance is gentle - good conditions for children;
- The hotels have an all-inclusive system;
- In hotels, children under 12 years old are accommodated free of charge;
- The hotels employ nannies, animators;
- Cheap and tasty food in local restaurants.
Minuses:
- Long flight - takes from 11 hours;
- Wild beaches that are not attached to hotels are not safe. Sea urchins, moray eels and other marine animals live there;
- Services for tourists are much more expensive than for local residents;
- Wi-Fi will have to look.
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In a hot country, the beaches are considered the best. Punta Cana resort is popular among Russians. It is the most budget one. At the same time, there are plenty of entertainment for tourists. Boca Chica is a resort for lovers of activities. Nearby there is a coral reef where diving is practiced. Often there are sport fishing tournaments. The resort of Juan Dolio is also attractive for lovers of water activities. But in the sea you need to be careful, there are many dangers in the form of marine life and sharp pieces of coral.Visa
Russians do not need a visa. You can stay in the country for 30 days. Upon arrival, fill out the migration card, pay the tax fee.
Weather
The weather is comfortable. During the day, the temperature is +30 0, at night it drops to +21 0 C. The water is warmed up to +28 0 C. Rains are rare, mostly after 14:00 or at night.
Pros:
- clean and uncrowded beaches;
- cheap food;
- the sea is shallow, with a gentle slope - suitable for safe swimming for children;
- hotels have an all-inclusive system;
- The resort is geared towards children. The hotels have animation parks, children's pools and a menu for kids;
- There are coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea, so there are many diving centers in the country.
Minuses:
- long flight - from 12 hours;
- the cost of airfare and accommodation is high;
- there is a language barrier;
- expensive medical services;
- developed sex tourism;
- the local population is intrusive and clingy;
- there are many mosquitoes, termites and sand flies.
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The European direction remains popular. Citizens of Russia go to ski resorts. In Europe, they are well developed and are available for any budget.
France
Christmas and New Year in a European country will be magical. In Paris, holidays are held on a grand scale, carnivals are held. Suitable for those who like to wander around the city, especially couples in love.Ski resorts are popular in winter. There are more than 200 such places in France. The most famous are Maribel, Chamonix, Val Thorens. Courchevel is a prestigious ski resort. It's an upmarket place, but well worth the price.
Visa
To get to France, apply for a Schengen visa. Issued at the Visa Application Center or at the Consulate in Moscow. The cost is 35 euros or 2,386 rubles.
Weather
December in France is warm. The temperature in the capital is +7 0 C. It often rains. It gets colder in January, but sub-zero temperatures are rare. At ski resorts, the temperature is -2 0 C.
Pros:
- on Christmas Eve, cities come to life and are transformed;
- variety of excursion programs;
- sales are on in all stores in France. Discounts reach 70%;
- inexpensive Christmas markets;
- festivals are taking place.
Minuses:
- before the holidays, the cost of tours rises several times;
- the weather is changeable, it can either snow or rain;
- New Year's decorations begin to be removed on January 1;
- some attractions are closed to the public;
- prejudice against Russians.
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Italy
The country is attractive at any time of the year. If you prefer walking around the city, go to Rome or Milan. On the eve of the holidays, the cities are festively decorated. And after the holidays, there are sales in stores.If you prefer winter sports, head to the Alps. There are 25 ski resorts in Italy. Often Russians can be found in Val diFasse, Bormio, Val diFiem. There are trails of varying difficulty.
Visa
You need to apply for a Schengen visa type "C". Issued at the Visa Application Centers, the Embassy in Moscow and the Consulate in St. Petersburg. The cost is 35 euros or 2,386 rubles.
Weather
Winter is warm. There is little rainfall. In the central part of the country, the temperature during the day is +7 0 C. At night it can be minus. Snow and rain are rare here. Snowfall is frequent in the Alps. The air temperature during the day is -1 0 С.
Pros:
- cities are preparing for Christmas events, as this is the main holiday of the country;
- ski resorts offer many winter activities;
- in the mountains there are trails for tourists with different levels of training;
- the hotels have activities for children. In some hotels in ski resorts, accommodation for babies under the age of 8 is free;
- there are fairs until Christmas;
- holidays last until January 6;
- On the first Saturday of January, there are sales in stores. Discounts reach 80%.
Minuses:
- it is difficult to get to the ski resorts on your own;
- high cost of flights and accommodation;
- many attractions are closed;
- there is a language barrier.
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Czech
The country is at any time cozy for tourists. On Christmas and New Year's Eve, Prague comes alive. Fairs and festivals are held. In winter, tourists spend time in thermal resorts. In Karlovy Vary, you will be able to improve your health and have fun. There are ski resorts in the Czech Republic, but they are not as popular as in other countries. You will meet compatriots in Harrachov, Spindleruv Mlyn, Jachymov.Visa
You need to get a visa type "C". Issued at the Visa Application Centers, Embassy and Consulate. The cost of Schengen is 35 euros or 2,386 rubles. Valid for 3 months.
Weather
Winter in the Czech Republic is relatively warm. The average air temperature during the day is +2 0 C. At night it drops to 0 0 C. It rains in December, and snow falls in January.
Pros:
- the flight to the country takes little time, and you can get to the ski resorts by bus;
- varied excursion program;
- there is no language barrier;
- delicious traditional cuisine;
- in the Czech Republic, ski resorts are classified as budget vacation options;
- fairs are held on the eve of holidays.
Minuses:
- on the eve of the holidays, prices for flights and housing are raised several times;
- the streets of the cities are crowded;
- small selection of 4* and 5* hotels.
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Austria
In Austria, urban and ski holidays are developed. At Christmas, grandiose balls are held in Vienna. Salzburg is a small Austrian city with a large number of attractions. Suitable for lovers of sightseeing tours. And Innsbruck has the status of a city-museum. From here you will reach the mountains and spend time at the best ski resorts in the world.Visa
To visit the country, apply for a Schengen visa. They do it at the Visa Application Centers, through travel agencies and at the Austrian Embassy in Moscow. The Consulate in St. Petersburg does not issue visas. Valid for 3 months. The cost is 35 euros or 2,486 rubles.
Weather
It's warm in December. In the capital, the air temperature is up to +7 0 C. It is colder in the mountains. In January, the temperature drops to -7 0 C. It snows at night. Sunny during the day.
Pros:
- there are many ski resorts in the country - about 800 places;
- well-developed infrastructure;
- the resorts have slopes for skiers of all skill levels;
- Christmas balls are held during the winter holidays. They are considered the best in Europe;
- diverse excursion programs;
- after the winter holidays, there are sales in stores. The discount reaches 80%.
Minuses:
- Price;
- even during sales with the maximum discount, goods are more expensive than in other European countries;
- Difficulty buying medicines Medicines can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription;
- Few parking spaces, expensive to travel by car.
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As a rule, children look forward to the winter holidays no less than the summer ones. After all, winter is a truly fabulous time, especially for New Year's travels. Every day there are more and more opportunities for an exciting and unforgettable family winter holiday. The choice of a place for such a trip depends on financial capabilities, interests and the exact time of the proposed departure. Many travel agencies offer a wide variety of offers for a good holiday for every taste and pocket. So, according to your desire, you can pick up a tour to warm and sunny countries or to ski resorts, where there are beautiful landscape slopes.
Where can you relax on New Year and Christmas holidays?
Relax on the beach
If you want to change the gray winter environment, then a beach holiday in warm countries will be the best option for you. There you and your children will be able to soak up the warm rays of the sun on the colorful coast. If you decide to go to a place where it is always sunny and warm, then such a popular country as Egypt will be an excellent place. It has a large influx of tourists, but there will certainly be a place for your family. The temperature of the Red Sea in winter in Egypt averages 22 degrees. The most popular resort in this country is Sharm El Sheikh. Here, almost all hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis. In addition, you can have fun in water parks, dolphinariums, discos and excursions.
Admire the oriental flavor? Then your family needs to visit Thailand, which impresses with its hospitality and reverent attitude towards children. In this country, divine views and truly heavenly corners. Thailand is a country where the tourist season lasts all year round, and you can choose a resort that your heart desires. If quality service and beautiful nature are important to you, then one of the most colorful countries for a winter holiday will be the island of Cuba.
Latin American beaches are ready to receive guests all year round. Here you will definitely find a resort for every taste. In winter, the temperature of the Caribbean Sea reaches 26 degrees. In addition, while relaxing in Cuba in the winter, your family members will have a unique opportunity to visit the numerous carnivals, dances, and also try local drinks and food. In general, there are a lot of countries for relaxing on the beach in winter, but those listed above are the most proven and really interesting.
Ski holidays
Winter holidays have a lot of advantages. There are ski resorts in almost all popular tourist countries, where you can breathe clean cool air, and, of course, go skiing or take walks on flat skis. A lot of countries offer a skiing type of holiday, but Bulgaria will open up wide opportunities for you to have a wonderful winter holiday. In addition, they cannot but rejoice at the moderate prices for ski resorts in Bulgaria. Moreover, the affordable cost of the tour in no way affects the quality of service and maintenance. The most popular resorts in Bulgaria are: Vitosha, Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets.
Ski holidays in Turkey are also considered one of the best. Reasonable prices and excellent quality of service are appropriately combined in this country. A wonderful place in the winter resort of Turkey is Kartalkaya. Going there, you can enjoy perfectly clean snow and twenty equipped ski slopes. In addition, you should pay attention to such resorts as Uludag, Sarykamysh and Palandoken. If you want to have endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and sports, then you should stop on a tour to Austria. This small country has a huge variety of ski resorts with pistes of all levels of difficulty and glaciers, which allows them to work all year round.
Holidays in Europe
Would you like to get acquainted personally with magnificent views, castles and other sights of Europe? No problem. In any travel agency, you will pick up an excursion or even a wellness tour to your taste and pocket. Excursion tours are a great opportunity to get acquainted with the culture, traditions and gorgeous views of European countries in one trip. Tours to Europe can be of very different duration and intensity. So you can go on Christmas holidays to Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece and many other European countries. It all depends on your financial capabilities and personal preferences.
Holidays in Russia
If you don’t want to leave Russia, but in the present state you are waiting for a frosty winter to go on a trip, then you can plan your winter holidays without leaving the country. So, you can go to snowy Siberia, where you will find a rich excursion program and a lot of active entertainment. Your best winter vacation can be in Karelia, on Baikal or in amazing places in Kamchatka.
How much does a winter holiday abroad cost?
If we talk about warm countries, then a vacation there in the winter will cost you an average of $400 to $600. The cost of a holiday in ski resorts depends on its duration and starts from $600. As for sightseeing tours in Europe, everything here depends on the chosen route and on the countries themselves. All details and price ranges can be found in any travel company. The most budgetary winter holidays are trips to Russia. Where you go is a personal choice.
When you decide on the desired tour or sightseeing trip around Europe, you should immediately order tickets (vouchers), book tours and pay for them. The advantages of booking a tour early are, firstly, the guarantee that you will get to the best and most popular hotel and, secondly, you will save a significant amount, since on average you can get about 30% off the entire cost of the tour.
Give your child the opportunity for new experiences and an unforgettable vacation abroad or in Russia. The fabulous places of the globe will obviously not leave you or your children indifferent.
The New Year holidays are the perfect time to travel: everyone is in a festive mood, there are enough days off, there are many destinations. It remains only to call a good travel agency in advance and arrange a dream holiday for the whole family at the best price-quality ratio. The only difficulty, albeit a very pleasant one, is to choose the right tour for the New Year and Christmas. What should it be:
- beneficial;
- interesting;
- comfortable (in terms of choice of transport, time of departure, range of services);
- saturated (someone loves excursions, someone dreams of soaking up the rays of the hot sun in January, someone has been waiting for a meeting with the real Santa Claus since childhood).
Where can you find all this? At Atlantis Travel, of course. With us you can buy a tour with a flight from Moscow, plan excursions around the capital, book a bus trip around Russia and much more. You just need to decide on the type and content of the New Year's holiday. There are plenty to choose from for early booking or on the eve of the trip (last minute deals).
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Visiting Santa Claus
Those who are planning a trip with children should choose "fabulous" tours. After all, the New Year's fairy tale has two heroes - Santa Claus and Santa Claus. You can meet the first one during your vacation in Lapland(Amazing festivals, an exhibition of ice sculptures, performances, excursions are waiting for you, it is likely that the kids will even be able to ride the legendary sleigh pulled by deer).
And you can meet Santa Claus at his house(not all the same, he should come to the children, and you can reciprocate). He is in Veliky Ustyug (Russia). And Atlantis Travel also organizes family trips there.
Bus tours in Europe
Do you want to spend holidays abroad on a budget and in an exciting way? Then go to European bus tour. Snow-covered Poland, smiling France, stylish Switzerland, beautiful Slovenia - a real kaleidoscope of discoveries and relaxation awaits you in the best traditions of the famous European service. Everyone will like such holidays - newlyweds and students, married couples, friendly companies, housewives, businessmen.
Rating of popular cities for boring city tours
| Prague | Paris | Istanbul |
| Riga | Tallinn | Vilnius |
| Vein | Rome |
Budapest |
| Yerevan | Baku | Tbilisi |
| Amsterdam | Madrid | Barcelona |
To warm countries at sea without a visa
What could be more unusual than a beach holiday for the New Year and Christmas? And it doesn't have to be expensive. There are author's tours, which will cost reasonable money, and leave unforgettable impressions. Top 9 countries where you can go from Moscow, even:
New Year and Christmas holidays in Russia
Do not want to go far from native traditions? Then your safe bet is New Year's tours in Russia. In the vastness of the vast homeland, there are many corners where you can have fun, bright, interesting to celebrate the New Year 2020.
- Missing New Year's Eve? Then you just need to recharge your batteries from the very heart of Russia. Unforgettable tours of the Golden Ring are the perfect choice for lovers of tradition. Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Ivanovo - this is not a complete list of cities that you can visit in order to collect the warmest emotions and be filled with a festive mood.
- Not enough time for a full race with a visit to 10-15 cities? This is not a reason to refuse a change of scenery. Where in Russia do the brightest emotions run wild during the winter holidays? Of course, in the capital. You can take day trips around Moscow and spend a truly unforgettable weekend.
- Do you want to take a deep breath, temporarily abandon all the troubles of everyday life and forget yourself in the amazing beauty of the surrounding nature? Then we invite you to meet the New Year 2020 in ski resorts Sochi or Crimea.
- For snow it is worth going to St. Petersburg.
- For color - Velikiy Novgorod.
Sightseeing tours to beautiful Kazan, group trips to the unusually diverse Karelia, holidays in Kaliningrad with its European entourage - these are the destinations in Russia that are inexpensive and will not yield to foreign ones in terms of fullness.
Excursion tours for the New Year - in anticipation of the beautiful
A city tour during the New Year holidays is a great opportunity to change the scenery, even if there is very little time for the winter holidays. As part of such a holiday, you can go both to the East and to the West. In the first case, stunning imaginations of Istanbul and Cappadocia (Turkey) await you.
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