Countries where it is warm for the New Year. Where to go for the New Year. Bus tours in Europe

Galina Chernenko

Director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk.

1. Plan your holiday vacation from at least December 24th or even earlier. Then you can choose the most favorable tour in terms of price-quality ratio.
2. Consider non-standard countries and cities for your New Year's holiday. In any case, you will be satisfied, because the New Year is an international holiday.
3. Choose tours based on the company you are going to relax with. For example, families with children will certainly like it in Finland, where there is a residence of the Finnish Father Frost and a school for little skiers.

• Air temperature: –10… –15 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for families with children, as well as for everyone who loves fairy tales.
• Cost of living: from 1,071 rubles per night in a hotel.
• : from 9,464 rubles.

Father Frost is registered in one of the oldest Russian cities, a famous center of family tourism - Veliky Ustyug. Visiting the homeland of a fairy-tale hero in winter is like returning to childhood.

The estate of Father Frost has its own library, observatory, bedchamber, small room for magical objects, attractions, a zoo, and a throne room where you can take a selfie with the famous grandfather. It is from here that he goes on his famous tour of Russia - to light the main city Christmas trees.

If you go to Veliky Ustyug as a wild person, keep in mind: entrance to the territory of the estate is paid. An entertainment package costs from 1,220 rubles.

A bonus is clean fresh air, gorgeous northern spruce forests, as well as a huge number of architectural and historical monuments that can be seen during a sightseeing tour.

2. Kondopoga, Russia

• Air temperature: –3… –5 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for everyone who loves active recreation, families with children.
• Cost of living: from 385 rubles per night in a hostel.
• Cost of the train from Moscow and back: from 4,704 rubles.

Vacations in Karelia are an active holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes. You can ride across the snowy plains on huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles, go to the Kivach waterfall, and also meet the Karelian Santa Claus, who organizes fun competitions like throwing felt boots.

Among other things, tourists in Karelia are fed delicious dried fish and water from healing ferruginous springs.

• Air temperature: 4–8 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for lovers of alpine skiing, but not sudden changes in temperature.
• Cost of living: from 190 rubles per night in a hostel.
• Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 12,300 rubles.
• : from 27,138 rubles.

Despite the congestion of the most popular Russian ski resort, places in hotels with interesting price tags can still be found. The main thing is to choose.

On the Black Sea on New Year's Eve it can be cool and windy. But this does not cancel out pleasant walks, gatherings in coastal cafes and active sports, including skiing and snowboarding.

Tourists from the regions can go on New Year's holidays on bus tours to Moscow. Their cost is 12–15 thousand rubles per person.

Galina Chernenko, director of the RossTour travel agency, Ulyanovsk

If you decide to go to Sochi, use Aviasales to save on buying tickets.

• Air temperature: 7–9 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?
• Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
• Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
• Cost of a week's tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.

Istanbul is not the most popular city during the New Year holidays. Therefore, the trip will be quite budget-friendly.

You will have plenty of time to walk along the beautiful streets of the ancient capital of empires, eat hearty dishes of Turkish cuisine, take a ride along the Bosphorus, see the sellers of oriental exotics and relax in the hammam.

• Temperature: 24–28 °C (water temperature from 21 °C).
• Visa: not needed if you will stay in the country for no more than 15 days.
• Who is it suitable for?: for exotic lovers and those who missed summer this year.
• Cost of living: from 165 rubles per night in a hostel.
• Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 46,763 rubles.

If you want to celebrate the New Year under the hot foreign sun, plan your flight on December 25–27, and back on January 1–2. At this time, you can choose a completely budget tour to Vietnam.

Despite the fact that the weather here can be capricious, tourists sunbathe, go fishing and excursions, and enjoy the evening breeze. The only reminders of the New Year are the elegantly decorated Christmas trees that the Vietnamese install in hotels and shopping centers.

• Temperature: 23–28 °C (water temperature 18–21 °C).
• Visa: required, but issued at the border upon entry.
• Who is it suitable for?: for those who don’t want to celebrate the New Year with snow and frost.
• Cost of living: from 1,394 rubles per night in a hostel.
• Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 23,271 rubles.

The budget holiday will be from December 25–28 to the beginning of January. New Year's Eve is considered a cold time of year here, but not for Russians. Among our tourists there are even those who risk swimming.

• Air temperature: –1… –2 °C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Who is it suitable for?: for those who like to walk and explore new cities.
• Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
• Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
• Cost of a week's tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.

During the New Year holidays, you can go to one of the European capitals - Prague. There you can see the main attractions: the ancient fortress of Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and the historical district of Lesser Town. But the main thing is that all this time you will be surrounded by the atmosphere of the holiday and the New Year in the most beautiful city in Europe.

• Air temperature: –25… –15 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who is it suitable for?: for lovers of nature and travel around Russia.
• Cost of living: from 250 rubles per night in a guest house.
• Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 21,500 rubles.

A small resort on the Halkidiki peninsula is suitable for a relaxing holiday and walks by the sea. In winter there are few tourists in the city, but traditional shops and fish restaurants are still open. Nea Kallikratia is located 40 km from Thessaloniki, so it would be easy to visit the big Greek city for a few days.

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

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 places 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

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

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).

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.

Where to go on vacation with your child for Christmas and New Year 2019/2020? We present the top 10 foreign countries in the world and 6 cities in Europe, ideal for spending an interesting New Year's holiday with your child. For every taste and budget: inexpensively or without saving, in Europe or at sea...

Being parents of three children and avid travelers, we will proceed from our own experience and care for the child. The 2019/2020 New Year holidays will officially last from January 1 to January 8, i.e. only 8 days. But with a strong desire, some parents will be able to extend their vacation and New Year holidays to 10-14 days, capturing some dates from December 28 to 31, 2019 or from January 9 to 12, 2020. We would not recommend taking a child from mid-winter to summer for a week, also with a long flight and a large change in time zones... But for a couple of weeks or more, it is quite possible to go with children to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam and etc.) or even to the Caribbean...

We will give priority to recommending countries with shorter flights, a slight time zone shift, as well as New Year's programs and amusement parks for children. Well, for adult men and women planning to vacation for the New Year without children or with teenage children, we advise you to pay attention to our next Rating of warm countries for the New Year

So, the top 10 countries and 6 cities for New Year holidays with children on the World map and how to get there: the best tours, prices for air tickets and accommodation... Plus discounts and tips from the blog "Traveller's Diary"!!!

The most important tip when buying a New Year or Christmas tour, as well as separate air tickets and hotels, is to book in advance! The earlier the better! Then prices will be noticeably cheaper, and there will be much more choice. Moreover, it is best to choose and buy online:

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• Apartments - on Airbnb -2100 rubles discount!
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This way you can really find the best deals and the cheapest prices. Yes, and don't forget about Airbnb coupon and other exclusive discounts from the blog "Traveler's Diary":

And, of course, you need to decide where exactly you want to take your child for the New Year holidays: to the sea, to a ski resort, or to the most fabulous cities in Europe for the New Year... Ask your child what he dreams of

New Year with children at sea

Dubai, UAE)

The New Year in Dubai is celebrated on an impressive scale! Here are the most grandiose entertainment events and New Year's fireworks! Children (and their parents) will be delighted by numerous amusement parks (the huge LEGOLAND, Ferrari Park, Wonderland amusement park, IMG Worlds of Adventure amusement park, numerous water parks: Wild Wadi, Dreamland, etc., the largest indoor ski complex Ski Dubai, etc.) . Adults are sure to enjoy the shopping and sales at The Dubai Mall. Dubai is the highest level of service and quality in hotels and restaurants. And of the countries we have listed in Europe and the Middle East, Dubai has the best chance of warm seas for comfortable swimming with children...

Weather for New Year in Dubai: dry and sunny, on average +25 during the day, water +22, but sometimes higher

Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Dubai start from 1,200 euros (90,000 rubles) for a family with one child:

: from 250 euros (19,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: ~ 5:30

Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru

Canary Islands (Spain)

The “Island of Eternal Spring” Tenerife, like Paris, is probably always a good idea As, indeed, is Gran Canaria... The southern coast of Tenerife and Gran Canaria are ideal for spending the New Year with children in the Canaries. Canarians are cheerful people and celebrate on a grand scale - large-scale shows, entertainment programs, carnivals and fireworks await you. The Canaries have several water parks, the best of which is Siam Park, and there are also amusement parks for children. The fairly high level of service will not disappoint.

Weather but New Year in Tenerife: partly cloudy, on average +23 during the day, water +20, but sometimes higher

Visa: needed (“Schengen”)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in the Canary Islands start from 1,600 euros (122,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 300 euros (23,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: 7 - 7:30

Accommodation per night: from 20 euros (1600 rubles) per Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru

Cyprus

Cyprus is an island where the sun shines 300-340 days a year! It will already be cool for swimming on New Year's Day, but excellent nature, bright sun and sea air will do their job for a great mood There are many water parks and amusement parks in Cyprus. The New Year is celebrated with fun, with fireworks and entertainment shows.

Weather for New Year in Cyprus: sunny, average +18 during the day, water +18

Visa: simplified electronic pro-visa is issued online (up to 90 days), or “Schengen”

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Cyprus start from 670 euros (50,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: ~ 4 hours

Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to RoomGuru

Türkiye

When going on a New Year's trip to Turkey, you should choose either Istanbul for festive fun, or the Mediterranean coast, or you can combine, say, Istanbul and Antalya in one trip, going to the sea after the New Year It will be noticeably colder and cloudier in Istanbul, but the New Year itself is celebrated on a grand scale! The ancient city at the junction of Europe and Asia celebrates the New Year on a larger scale every year and can surprise not only with the abundance of attractions, but also with grandiose fireworks, which are best admired from Taksim Square or the Galata Bridge. The whole city is buried in the lights of flickering garlands. New Year's market shopping at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar will not disappoint either. Istanbul restaurants prepare festive menus and entertainment shows. Celebrating the New Year on boats plying the Golden Horn and Bosphorus is very popular. There are quite a lot of amusement parks in Istanbul for families with children: FunLab, Jurassic Land, MoiPark, Bostanci Lunaparki, Pirates of Istanbul, ViaSea Aquarium... In the province of Antalya on the coast there are also many water parks and amusement parks for children, all hotels and restaurants prepare festive programs for all guests, and the pools of hotels in the middle and high price categories are often heated. Numerous saunas with hammams also warm up well, after which a Turkish massage will further convince you of the right choice of Turkey.

Weather for New Year in Turkey: partly cloudy, average +16 during the day, water +15 on the Mediterranean coast / in Istanbul +9 during the day

Visa: not needed (up to 60 days)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Turkey start from 450 euros (34,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 150 euros (11,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: ~ 3-4 hours

Accommodation per night: from 8 euros (600 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 16 euros (1100 rubles) to RoomGuru

Israel

As we have already mentioned, Israel does not officially celebrate Christmas; Jews usually begin Hanukkah on December 25th. But the secular New Year is celebrated, and thanks to the large diaspora of emigrants from Russia, Christmas is generally celebrated on January 7 In Israel, you will find a decent level of service and care for children, numerous wellness programs, excursions and a huge number of attractions! There are also excellent amusement parks in Israel for families with children, for example, Secretroom in Jerusalem or Superland in Tel Aviv.

Weather for New Year in Israel: partly cloudy, average +19 during the day, water +21

Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Israel start from 1,200 euros (90,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 200 euros (15,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: ~ 4:30

Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 40 euros (3000 rubles) to RoomGuru

Goa (India)

In Goa, as a former Portuguese colony, it is customary to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a European way: December 24/25 is Catholic Christmas, and on the night of January 1 is New Year. Concerts, discos, music shows, entertainment programs and fireworks are guaranteed! And, of course, there will be very hot weather and warm sea in Goa! If the north of Goa is noisier and more party-oriented, then the south of Goa is calmer and more suitable for families with children. Goa has a huge selection of accommodation options, from the cheapest and most unpretentious to the luxurious with a high level of service. There are only a couple of water parks in Goa, Splash Down being a more or less decent one. The most important entertainment for children in Goa is the sea, sun, sand and exotic nature!

Weather for New Year in Goa: sunny, average +29 during the day, water +27

Visa: required (can be applied online, at the Indian Embassy, ​​visa center or through a tour operator)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Goa start from 1,350 euros (102,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: from 7 hours

Accommodation per night: from 20 euros (1500 rubles) per Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to RoomGuru

Thailand

For a holiday with children for the New Year, the most ideal place in Thailand would be Phuket or Pattaya. In Thailand, New Year is celebrated three times: traditional, Chinese and Thai. The traditional one also runs from December 31 to January 1. Fireworks, colorful shows and entertainment programs await you. Unlike Goa, Pattaya has good water parks and interesting amusement parks: Ramayana, Cartoon Network Amazone, Mini-Siam and Mini-Europe, HarborLand, etc. Next door in Bangkok are the huge Siam Park and Dream World. as well as Safari World and Marine Park. In Phuket there are water parks Rawai Park, Splash Jungle Water Park, etc. In Thailand, winter is the peak season, excellent weather and warm sea. There is quite decent service and medical care here.

Weather for New Year in Thailand: sunny, average +30 during the day, water +28

Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Thailand start from 1,750 euros (133,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow to Phuket: from 570 euros (43,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: from 9-10 hours

Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 9 euros (700 rubles) to RoomGuru

Vietnam

An ideal place to relax with children in Vietnam for the New Year is Phu Quoc Island. There is almost always sun and calm sea here. It may rain in Nha Trang on New Year's Day, and there may be strong waves in Phan Thiet and Mui Ne. As in Thailand, the traditional New Year is celebrated everywhere and cheerfully, but mostly for tourists . Bright entertainment shows, music concerts and fireworks await you on the embankments. The largest and one of the best amusement parks in Vietnam, VinPearl ("Vinpearl") is located in Nha Trang. There is also an amusement park "Vinpearl" in Fukuoka. Prices in the country are even cheaper than Thailand, but the infrastructure is worse, and flights with transfers are longer.

Weather for New Year in Vietnam: sunny, average +29 during the day, water +26

Visa: not needed (up to 15 days)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Phu Quoc start from 2,300 euros (175,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow to Phu Quoc: from 650 euros (49,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow to Fukuoka: from 13 hours, with transfers

Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 10 euros (760 rubles) to RoomGuru

Hainan (China)

Perhaps the Sanya resort in Hainan is especially suitable for the New Year holidays with children. In Sanya you will find many hotels with a fairly wide range of service levels and prices, and many restaurants. Excellent wide beaches and clear sea. Hainan has several water and amusement parks for families with children. They are small, but the best of them are located in Sanya: Sanya Romance Park, Xidao Amusement Park, Aquaventure Water Park, Sanya Dream Water Park... And yet, the main charm of Sanya and Hainan is the sea, beaches and sun!

Weather for New Year in Hainan: partly cloudy, average +27 during the day (range from +20 to +27), water +24

Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Sanya start from 1850 euros (140,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow to Sanya: from 650 euros (49,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow to Sanya: from 13 hours, with transfers

Accommodation per night: from 30 euros (2250 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 60 euros (4500 rubles) to RoomGuru

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the most expensive and remote destinations in this review, but it is ready to boast of ideal beaches, the clearest turquoise ocean, a high level of service and care for children's holidays. And here there is amazing nature - flora and fauna! Unlike Southeast Asia or the Middle East, Christian Catholic holidays and of course Christmas are zealously observed in the Dominican Republic. The New Year is also celebrated on a grand scale. But in all this there is additionally a large admixture of unrestrained Latin American carnival! The Dominican Republic has several water parks, an aquarium and theme parks to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Dominican Republic.

Weather for the New Year in the Dominican Republic: sunny, average +30 during the day, water +27

Visa: not needed (up to 30 days a tourist card is issued for 10-15 dollars)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in the Dominican Republic start from 2,550 euros (194,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 800 euros (62,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: ~ 12 hours

Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to RoomGuru

When going to the sea for the New Year holidays with children, you need to understand that even in the warmest corners of Europe or the Middle East (Canary Islands, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Dubai) it will be warm and sunny like spring, but swimming in the sea is not guaranteed. At the listed resorts, the sea water temperature can fluctuate from +15 to +25 degrees, it doesn’t change from year to year, depending on your luck But, in any case, a light tan, warm sun, healthy sea air and sand castles on the beach are guaranteed

Another thing is the Caribbean or Southeast Asia (Dominican Republic, India, Thailand, Vietnam)! This is where the season will be and the air and water temperatures will be from about +25 to +30 degrees. The disadvantages of these destinations are higher prices, longer flights, and more time zone changes. However, we included these Southeast Asian destinations because for residents of Siberia and the Russian Far East, the flight will be noticeably shorter, there will be less time zone changes, and the airfare will be much cheaper! Well, the Dominican Republic itself is simply Paradise on Earth, including for children

With children for a Christmas New Year's tale

Finland

Finland is considered one of the best New Year's destinations, and Helsinki is a truly fabulous Christmas city. Catholic Christmas is celebrated on December 24/25, New Year's Day on the night of January 1, and the Feast of the Three Kings on January 6. These days, Finland will delight parents with children with fireworks, entertainment shows, New Year sales and Christmas markets. There are quite a lot of water and amusement parks in Finland, for example: Moominworld, Angry Birds Activity Park, Tykkimaki Amusement Park, and in Helsinki you will enjoy the Linnanmaki Amusement Park. In addition to Helsinki itself, when traveling on New Year's holidays with children, you should definitely take a trip to Lapland (to visit Santa Claus at his residence) to Rovaniemi, for example, on the Lapland Express.

Weather: snow, -3 in the afternoon in Helsinki / in northern Finland below -10

Visa: needed (“Schengen”)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Finland start from 1,400 euros (107,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 90 euros (7000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: 1:45

Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru

Denmark

Denmark is very unfairly kept silent when reviewing New Year's trips with children. Meanwhile, the canals of Copenhagen with the City Hall are one of the most fabulous places in Europe and the World, and in the Danish Billund there is the largest and very first Legoland in the World - an entertainment complex that will not leave any child of any age indifferent! In the aforementioned Copenhagen, for children there is a huge Tivoli amusement park, a Bakken amusement park, a fabulous Andersen Museum, a children's science and entertainment center Experimentarium City, a Guinness World Records Museum, a railway museum, an IMAX planetarium, a circus museum, and a huge ancient village. - open air museum and much more!

Weather: snow, 0 during the day

Visa: needed (“Schengen”)

Airfare from Moscow: from 170 euros (13,000) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: from 5 hours, with transfers

Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 70 euros (5300 rubles) to RoomGuru

Czech

Prague is one of the most fabulous cities in Europe, and snow-covered Prague is doubly so Prague is the most popular New Year's holiday destination in Europe among Russians. And it’s not just about low prices... On Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Prague will surprise you with its castles, palaces, bridges, a huge number of attractions, delicious cuisine in restaurants, grandiose fireworks and its Christmas markets, where it is simply impossible not to eat and eat buy souvenirs The amusement parks in Prague are not as great as the architecture and attractions, however, children and their parents will certainly enjoy the Aquapalace Praha water park or the Creative World amusement park.

Weather: snow, ~ 0 during the day

Visa: needed (“Schengen”)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Prague start from 1,100 euros (84,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 170 euros (13,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: 2:45

Accommodation per night: from 50 euros (3800 rubles) for Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru

Hungary

The most fabulous place in Hungary and one of the most fabulous cities in Europe is, of course, Budapest with its stunning architecture. The situation with amusement parks for children here is even worse than in Prague, but there is a wonderful indoor water park called Aquaworld. But even better than any water parks in Budapest are the baths (hot mineral springs) known throughout Europe: Gellert, Széchenyi, etc. Believe me, both adults and children will really enjoy this vacation! Prices in Budapest are even lower than Prague, also very decent Magyar cuisine and many attractions! And the New Year's fireworks over the Danube and the Parliament building are simply unforgettable.

By the way, we published several interesting articles on the blog about winter Budapest:

https://site/vengriya/kvartira-i-eda-v-budapeshte
https://site/vengriya/kupalni-budapeshta-gellert
https://site/vengriya/dostoprimechatelnosti-budapeshta

Weather: snow, -3 in the afternoon

Visa: needed (“Schengen”)

Flight from Moscow: 2:30

Accommodation per night: from 40 euros (3000 rubles) per Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 45 euros (3400 rubles) to RoomGuru

Germany

To spend the New Year holidays with a child in Germany, we recommend paying attention to Munich. Firstly, compared to Berlin, tours and air tickets are cheaper here, and it will be a little quieter. Secondly, Munich is located very close to Günzburg (halfway to Stuttgart), which in turn is home to the huge Legoland Amusement Park - every child’s dream! From here you can actually get to the amusement park "Europa Park" - the largest in Germany and the second after Disneyland Paris in Europe! It is located in Rust, almost on the border with France, less than 400 km from Munich. Well, Munich itself will impress with its architecture and Christmas atmosphere.

: from 45 euros (3400 rubles) for Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 55 euros (4200 rubles) to RoomGuru

France

Paris is always a good idea, as Audrey Hepburn once said... And even more so for the New Year Just imagine the Eiffel Tower in New Year's illumination! Since December, the entire city and its attractions begin to shimmer with multi-colored lights of light bulbs and garlands. And the New Year itself is best celebrated under fireworks on the Champs Elysees. New Year's holidays are accompanied by numerous shows, concerts, performances, festivals and fairs, and prices at sales in Paris at this time can pleasantly surprise The most romantic city in the World can boast not only the Eiffel Tower and attractions. Children and their parents will surely enjoy both the largest Parisian Disneyland and the Asterix amusement park...

Weather: +6 during the day

Visa: needed (“Schengen”)

Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in France start from 1,300 euros (99,000 rubles) for a family with one child

Airfare from Moscow: from 170 euros (13,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales

Flight from Moscow: 4 hours

Accommodation per night: from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 65 euros (5000 rubles) to RoomGuru

Christmas nuance... In all the European countries we have listed (including the Canary Islands) + in the Dominican Republic and partly in Goa, Catholic Christmas is celebrated (December 24/25) and the Feast of the Three Kings or Three Wise Men (January 6). In Israel, Christmas is not an official holiday - usually, Jews begin to celebrate Hanukkah on December 25, but due to the large Russian diaspora, Christmas, like in Russia, is still celebrated on January 7. In all other Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu countries, Christmas is not a holiday. But the traditional New Year from December 31 to January 1 is celebrated by all countries in our rating

*The prices indicated in the article are current for 2019/2020 at the time of writing.

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 >>

For many, the New Year is associated with a large bowl of Olivier salad, a huge, lush Christmas tree, decorated with a bunch of different toys, and the aroma of tangerines is in the house. At this time, snow is flying outside the window and there is wild frost. I want warmth, to go somewhere where I can swim in the sea for the New Year.

New Year's Eve at sea, where it's always fun and hot

Every year the tradition of celebrating the New Year at home is fading more and more. Many go to the seaside, others fly to the mountains to ski. It is not necessary to leave on the 30th and celebrate the holiday away from home. You can meet him with his family and fly away on vacation on January 1st or 2nd.

New Year in Goa

Goa cannot boast of its accessibility. A person with an average income will not be able to afford a holiday in an Indian state unless he has saved for several years.

Every tourist who has visited the beaches of Goa at least once recommends visiting this wonderful place. There is a wonderful dry and warm climate, the temperature during the day reaches up to 32 degrees and drops to 19 degrees at night. You won't have to take warm clothes.

Even in a colonized state fun will not be banned

For a long time, a small state in India was a European colony, as a result of which local customs and European traditions of celebrating the New Year began to be closely intertwined.

In Goa you will not be able to see Santa Clauses dressed up, mountains of snow and lush decorated Christmas trees. But don’t worry about this, all the festive surroundings of local traditions will be observed.

Goa boasts of its magnificent parades during festivals. Going for a walk on the night of December 31st, there will be no limit to your surprise.

Palm trees grow everywhere, decorated with various garlands and New Year's tinsel. Colorful and loud fireworks will be launched on the square all night long.

You will also be able to see ancient temples with lit candles.

The area has a welcoming and fabulous atmosphere. Local residents are very friendly and smiling towards foreigners. People do not have such complexes as others living in India.

Noisy company on New Year's Eve

For those who are used to celebrating holidays in a noisy company, Goa has many different bars and nightclubs. These establishments often host themed parties and striptease shows. But to get to this party, you will have to shell out a couple of thousand rupees from your wallet.

Also, do not forget about the strict dress code. No one is allowed in if they are drunk or on drugs, even for money. If you look untidy, you may not be allowed in either.

Once inside the establishment, you will find DJ sets, a wide variety of cocktails at reasonable prices and hot dancing.

To ensure that the New Year is not spoiled and does not consist of only unpleasant incidents, do not break the law. Clubs are likely to offer drugs. This is a criminal offense. Don't think that you, as a tourist, can get away with anything and end up with a fine. In India, any foreigner can get a prison sentence for buying drugs.

There are quite a lot of hotels in Goa, and in each you will be welcomed with open arms.

Each resort hotel has its own restaurant, where you can go not only on New Year's Eve, but also just sit on any other day.

On New Year's Eve, each establishment organizes an exciting show program for its visitors with pleasant music and exquisite cuisine.

While in India, be sure to try traditional dishes: kissmur (shrimp salad with grated coconut), tondak (fish fried in coconut oil), sukem (shrimp and shellfish in a batter of traditional spices).

Surprisingly, in the small state of Goa there are a lot of beaches where, together with other tourists, you can celebrate the main event of winter. On the night of December 31 to January 1, a resident of the state burns a rag effigy by the sea.

After burning, the strongest walk barefoot on hot coals. You can also find a secluded place on the beach and, in solitude, celebrate the New Year in a simply unforgettable way. Beautiful view, sound of the surf and sounds of fireworks.

When relaxing with a noisy group, you can rent a boat or a small yacht - it costs up to 10 thousand rupees per day. If you don’t want to just sail on a boat, then rent jet skis. True, you will have to pay up to 1 thousand rupees for one transport.

Any entertainment equipment such as water skis or boards must be paid separately. All this pleasure will cost 200 rupees per unit.

All these costs are simply petty compared to the pleasure received from the entire vacation.

New Year in Thailand

Thailand is a country where the season is not only in the summer, but also on the New Year. It is considered one of the most popular among tourists from all over the planet. Therefore, New Year's Eve is celebrated here on a grand scale.

On February 16, processions will be held in Thailand in honor of the Chinese New Year of the Yellow Dog. They will celebrate on the same scale as New Year's Eve on December 31st.

Lots of beautiful fireworks will be set off and dancing will be held throughout the streets.

Don't forget about the Buddhist New Year, which runs from April 13 to 15. There will be street celebrations, temple ceremonies and water pouring. According to the Buddhist calendar, the Thai year is 2561.

The question of what to do in Thailand is quite irrelevant at any time of the year. The Kingdom offers tourists such a huge selection of entertainment that another question arises: “Is there enough money for all the entertainment?”

You will also have to decide how you want to spend the main winter holiday: secluded, romantic or noisy.

Rest for the lazy

For those who do not like to celebrate the New Year in noisy companies, but want to just sit and celebrate quietly, restaurants have been built next to the hotels. True, you will have to pay up to 700 baht (approximately 1 thousand rubles) for entry.

But don’t be upset, this price already includes great performances from professional artists and dancers. Also an opportunity to watch huge fireworks displays and try many exotic dishes.

In almost every restaurant located near the hotel, a buffet is included in the entrance price.

Unfortunately, prices for rooms in hotel complexes are rapidly rising in early January. For a double apartment you will have to pay up to 8 thousand rubles per day.

In Thailand there is a principle: the further the hotel is from the sea, the cheaper the room will cost. This should be taken into account by those who came not only to walk the streets and clubs, but also to sunbathe. Having rented a room somewhere in the outback, you will have to spend a long time getting to the warm sea to swim in it for the New Year.

Before booking a hotel, find out if the room has air conditioning. The temperature in Thailand reaches +38 degrees during the day, and does not drop below +29 at night. Therefore, without a breath of fresh and cool air it will be quite difficult to survive.

Romantic New Year

Just you and your significant other, and several thousand other people around. This whole situation will not allow you to retire and celebrate in a romantic atmosphere. For such purposes, it is better to choose a hotel on an island separate from the kingdom.

During the New Year holidays there are very few tourists on the islands and this makes one think that the prices there are exorbitant.

But this is not true, it’s just that few people know that there are hotels and places to relax there.

The cost of living in a 5-star hotel per day will cost 4 thousand rubles. If you rent a bungalow built on stilts directly into the sea, you will have to pay a little more - 7 thousand rubles.

Owners of hotels, shops and restaurants deliberately reduce prices to attract more vacationers. After all, even at the height of the season there is rarely a tourist boom.

The price of your stay already includes three meals a day, wi-fi and a high level of service.

New Year in isolation

The most international party gathers in the Kingdom on the night from December 31 to January 1. Lots of booze, fiery dancing - this is only part of what awaits you on the holiday. There will be a countdown on all screens and fireworks will be launched once January arrives.

Fans of a noisy and hot party should head to the well-known “Sin City”. Hundreds of night establishments that specialize not only in the preparation of strong alcoholic drinks, but also in dance and music.

Pattaya has long become the capital of debauchery and entertainment for adults, which are particularly popular among Russian tourists.

Unfortunately, you can’t just get into any club in the city; you will have to pay up to 600 baht per person for entry. Do not forget that in any establishment alcohol or other drinks are extremely expensive.

Many people can spend up to 6 thousand baht per night just tasting different mixes of strong drinks.

Thailand is a fascinating country where it is always warm, and where you can go not only for the New Year.

New Year in Vietnam

Vietnam is rightfully considered a real tropical paradise for travel lovers. Visa-free entry into the country is open for residents of Russia, so there are more and more tourists from the Russian Federation every year who want to explore the mysterious world.

Vietnam is exactly the country where you can swim on New Year's Day. After all, all popular resort areas are located in the central and southern parts.

The temperature does not drop below 25 degrees even at night, let alone the thermometer during the day.

Residents of northern Vietnam are out of luck. During the day the temperature does not rise above +10, and at night it drops to +2 degrees. But don’t think that with such low temperatures you will be able to go skiing on New Year’s Day.

When you arrive in Vietnam, the first thing you need to do is buy an umbrella if you don’t want to get wet. The local climate brings heavy rainfalls that begin suddenly and also end unexpectedly.

But don’t worry that you won’t be able to sunbathe – in a couple of hours the beach dries up and you can go to the sea for a swim again.

In the center of the country there is a wonderful resort city - Nha Trang. In winter, it changes beyond recognition.

Garlands are hung everywhere, shop windows are decorated, you can even see artificial fir trees with Santa figures standing next to them. On New Year's Eve, restaurants and cafes will be crowded.

There will be fireworks, dancing and gift exchanges on the beaches.

In the south there are the resorts of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, places for lovers of extreme sports.

On some beaches, waves in the sea reach up to 4 meters in height. Many people come here specifically to go surfing or jet skiing.

Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand. All conditions for water fun and recreation are created there. A New Year's show program is organized for tourists in hotel restaurants. Those who want to have a party on the beach will have to negotiate with the owner of the beach. Usually they are hotel owners.

Vietnam is a country where you can warmly and inexpensively celebrate the New Year at sea. Prices for holidays rise slightly. The most expensive is rental housing. You will have to pay up to $80 for a night in a 5-star hotel. But if comfort is not a priority, then you can find rooms for $10.

If you stay at the hotel for a long time, you can get a discount.

Many merchants and establishments accept dollars and even rubles. Although officially you can only pay in dongs. To avoid unpleasant moments, it is better to acquire local currency.

When choosing a country by the sea, consider all the facts: how much the trip itself will cost, how much money to take with you, what currency is best to pay. Learn the local culture and laws. Nobody wants to go to jail because of a minor violation.