Where to spend the New Year holidays on a budget. Where to go for the New Year holidays in Russia and the world? Where to relax during the winter holidays in Russia
Are you choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations to relax on New Year in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.
The article presents both places where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2020, and countries where vacation cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested inexpensive options- at least there will be something to compare prices with.
For all directions the cost is indicated independent trip(plane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of travel packages for New Year's dates are also shown.
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The material is divided into three parts:
- Where to relax for New Year 2020 in Europe
- Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
- Where to go on New Year's holiday on the sea
The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations for celebrating the New Year in Europe, Russia and warm countries - see the table below.
Where do you personally plan to go on vacation for the New Year 2020?
What prices are given in the article?
For each destination we have indicated the cost of the holiday:
- air tickets: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which covers NG.
- hotels: average price per night for two people during the period December 28 – January 3.
- vouchers: cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flights are included in the price; type of food is indicated separately).
All prices are current at the time of writing.
Important: The closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for vouchers and independent New Year's travel (air tickets and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year, don’t delay your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.
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Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively
For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for inexpensive holidays during the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.
First, we will list cheap destinations, and below we will provide detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).
Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:
Detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as many others) can be found below.
Where to go for the New Year in Europe
Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree, holiday fairs, richly decorated shop windows and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!
Many European cities They prepare for the holidays already in November and early December, and in January huge sales begin in stores.
But please note: In Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time, it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.
Photo: © kiuko / flickr.com The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, returning at the beginning of the year. This way you will catch both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries– for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.
Don't forget that to visit most European countries A Schengen visa is required - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.
So, TOP 9 countries where to go for New Year 2020 in Europe.
France
Perhaps the most romantic place Where you can go for New Year 2020 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.
You can celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise on the Seine. There is an ice skating rink under the Eiffel Tower, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.
Paris is a great place to go for New Year's with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. There you can also find New Year's Eve: special performances are organized, attractions are open until one in the morning.
Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at prices starting from 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for New Year, then ticket prices start from 16,100 rubles. Search tickets to France →
Hotels. Cost of 2-3 star hotels new year holidays start from 3000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4* and Hotel Mistral 3* hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →
New Year's tours. You can go to France on a package tour for a price starting from 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).
Photo: © Lempismatt / flickr.com Netherlands
One of the most popular destinations, where Europeans go for the New Year - Amsterdam. During the New Year holidays, the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, New Year's fairs are held on the streets, and sales are held in shopping centers.
Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →
Hotels. Accommodation prices in the capital of the Netherlands during the New Year holidays start from 5,900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5 star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →
Photo: Amsterdam streets © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com Baltics
If you are looking for where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020, you can look at the Baltic capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.
Flights. Of the Baltic countries, it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct Moscow-Riga tickets for December cost from 9,100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.
From St. Petersburg you can inexpensively get to Tallinn by bus (from 2000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours travel time) or train (from 4200 rubles, 7 hours). From Moscow it is also cheaper, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.
Hotels. Hotel prices in the Baltic capitals for the New Year are even cheaper than prices in others European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga you can stay at good hotel 4 stars in the city center for only 4,300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but prices are about the same.
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In the photo: Christmas fairs at central square Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com Czech
If you are looking for where you can go on holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, so You can celebrate holidays here on a budget.
And in general, it’s hard to think of a more fabulous place to visit for New Year and Christmas - Prague in winter is amazing! On the Old Town Square, decorated with lights and illuminations, folk festivals are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.
Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31st, the more expensive it is. Find plane tickets to the Czech Republic →
Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels even cheaper. 4-5 star hotels with good reviews can be found for 4000-5000 rubles (for example, Mosaic House 4* for 4200 rubles). Find hotels in Prague →
Vouchers. Tours to New Year holidays– 2020 costs from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip includes the holiday itself. Vouchers before and after the New Year (at the end of December and beginning of January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.
Photo: view of New Year's Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com Germany
New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. Some of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year are Cologne, Munich, and Berlin.
There are Christmas markets and fairs on the streets, where you can try hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates a stunning New Year's mood!
Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start from 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Search for tickets to Germany →
Hotels. Accommodation in the capital of Germany during the New Year holidays will cost from 3000-3500 rubles / night for a three-star hotel. More expensive hotels (4 and 5 stars) in the city center cost from 6,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Berlin →
Photo: Christmas market in Germany © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com England
Christmas and New Year are celebrated noisily in London - the main festivities take place in Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.
After midnight, you can go to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But don't stay up until the morning, otherwise you'll miss it London New Year's Day Parade is the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.
Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find tickets to London →
Hotels. You won't find inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James’ Court Hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →
Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com Finland
If you are looking for where to fly for New Year 2020 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.
Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their family, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
You can rent either a lonely house in the middle of the forest or a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what type of vacation is closer to you.
Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who are choosing where to go for New Year with children, we can recommend the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.
In Helsinki, the center of the festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate the holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.
Flights. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9,300 rubles round-trip. Search tickets to Finland →
Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4,000 rubles per night; at this price there are options in the city center. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels with a convenient location starts from 7000-8000 rubles. Find hotels in Helsinki →
In Rovaniemi, hotels and cottages are expensive (from 10,000 rubles), but even in September, some of them no longer have vacancies for New Year's dates. Find accommodation in Rovaniemi →
Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com Switzerland
Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow there (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.
If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy celebrations and festive fun you should choose one of the major cities– Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.
If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but you have the opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain scenery.
The best option, in our opinion, is to celebrate Christmas in the city, and then go skiing or snowboarding to one of the Swiss resorts.
Flights. Plane tickets to Zurich for December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Find tickets to Switzerland →
Hotels. On the outskirts of Zurich, 2-3 star hotels can be rented for no less than 6,000 rubles; closer to the city center - even more expensive. The cost of more luxurious hotels is from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich → .
In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will cost 10-20% cheaper.
Photo: mulled wine is a mandatory attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com Italy
One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and the New Year goes out to celebrate.
On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.
Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before your trip, we recommend reading about Prices for food and groceries in Italy.
Tickets. You can fly to Rome for New Year 2020 for a price starting from 13,500 rubles. Search for flights to Italy →
Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy; even on New Year’s holidays you can find good accommodation at prices starting from 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →
Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.
Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com Where to celebrate New Year 2020 in Russia
Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020 in Russia? In general, the most budget-friendly holiday option for the New Year is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country has a lot to offer good options recreation.
Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, Palace Square They organize a concert, which ends with fireworks, and the townspeople walk along Nevsky Prospekt.
Many restaurants are open - you can book a table in advance and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.
Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →
Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel for a price starting from 1,500 rubles; in the city center prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good feedback at the SKY hotel). In more status hotels, prices for New Year's holidays start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels - Our Hotel 4* (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4* (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5* ( 7500 rubles).
Photo: Nevsky Prospekt in winter © Alexander Savin / flickr.com Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana
Those who prefer to celebrate the New Year actively can go to Sochi. The main night of the year is worth celebrating in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet in a hotel, and the remaining days can be spent at ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.
Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →
Hotels. In the city itself, during the holidays you can rent a room in a good hotel for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, at Park Inn by Radisson. If you are traveling to Sochi to ski or snowboard, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start from 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).
Photo: Sochi © Dmitry Karyshev / flickr.com Karelia
Another option for an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and somewhat resembles this country: you can celebrate the holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.
On other days, it is good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or engage in winter sports.
Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start from 8,000 rubles (round trip).
Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, for example the Radisson hotel chain (from 9,000 rubles).
Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com Kazan
A good option where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2020 would be a holiday in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent architecture and many attractions.
With children you can visit the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays, or go skiing to one of the nearby ski resorts.
Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow for a price starting from 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →
Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options for cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains such as Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of accommodation starts from 4,500 rubles. Search hotels in Kazan →
New Year's tours in Russia
The cost of New Year's trips to Russia at the end of December and beginning of January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that directly include holiday dates are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.
Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea
If you are tired of the cold, wind and snow, worth going to celebrate the New Year in warm countries , where you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In many of these countries, winter is the very middle of the tourist season, and you can enter them without a visa.
We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and where a vacation will cost a pretty penny.
Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com Thailand
One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. Nice place there will be both Bangkok and beach resorts Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.
The holiday is celebrated everywhere in Bangkok, but the coolest place is the square in front of the Central World shopping center, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the passing year.
Then you can go to the Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or go on a river cruise Chao Phraya– with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.
When going on holiday to Thailand, read our article Where is it better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose a suitable resort for your holiday.
If you are interested in an inexpensive beach holiday for the New Year abroad, you can spend the New Year holidays in Phuket. In December and January the weather is excellent, the sea is suitable for swimming, and there are all conditions for families with children.
For lovers of noisy parties, we recommend going to Koh Phangan for New Year 2020, where a grand New Year’s party is held on a kilometer-long beach, attracting 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation several months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.
Video from the Full Moon Party New Year:
Hotels. In Bangkok you can rent a room in an average three-star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Housing closer to the center is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor rooftop pool for 7,000-15,000 rubles (some of them leave a very strong impression - for example, SO Sofitel Bangkok). Finally, you can stay at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a gorgeous view of Bangkok for 6,500 rubles.
Photo: Fireworks in Bangkok © Prachanart Viriyaraks / flickr.com Maldives
For a secluded holiday, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels organize banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.
It’s worth going here for a beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, and relaxing in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.
Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Male during the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to the Maldives →
Hotels. If you consider accommodation options not on the beach, you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the kind of accommodation for which you are going to the Maldives for the New Year.
Accommodation on the island in the best houses located right among the azure water during the New Year holidays will cost no less than 15,000-20,000 rubles per day. Among the coolest such hotels are Velassaru Maldives and Kuramathi Island Resort.
Photo: sea in the Maldives © Ramon / flickr.com Vietnam
Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget during the New Year holidays is the Vietnamese themselves celebrate the New Year later, at the end of January or in February, but hotels, restaurants and clubs organize festive dinners and performances for tourists.
Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com Flights. Ticket prices to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) start from 31,300 rubles. Find tickets to Vietnam →
Hotels. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet you can rent a 2-3 star hotel for 1200+ rubles per night, in more serious hotels prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →
On the island of Phu Quoc, the most inexpensive accommodation options cost from 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it just for fun? an option was discovered for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →
Dominican Republic
The New Year is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter the Dominican Republic is one of best countries for a beach holiday.
Most popular resorts:
- Punta Cana
- Santo Domingo
- Puerto Plata
True, tickets and tours to the Dominican Republic are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford a trip to this country.
Tickets. Flights from Moscow cost from 65,000 rubles, and a flight to the resort of Punta Cana costs the same as to the capital Santo Domingo. Find tickets to the Dominican Republic →
Hotels. The cost of living in popular Punta Cana starts from 2,500 rubles per night. But hotels with sea views are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →
Tours. Prices for trips to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start from 85,900 rubles per person (for an all-inclusive tour for 7 nights). At the same time, tours at the end of December and beginning of January can be much cheaper - from 40,000 rubles per person.
Photo: © Ronald Saunders / flickr.com Cuba
Cuba has great weather in winter and low prices. Tourists usually go to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.
Most local residents celebrate New Year's midnight with their families, but then go out into the street where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel and then go on the festivities. In Havana, their very center is in Cathedral Square.
Flights. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →
Hotels. Going on New Year's holiday to Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living at this resort starts from 5,100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore it is even more expensive. Find accommodation in Varadero →
In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly lower - from 3,500 rubles.
Vouchers. You can vacation in Cuba on a New Year's package in 2020 for a price starting from 62,900 rubles per person.
Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com Philippines
Where to holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours, and Domestic prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.
The island of Boracay with its snow-white beaches and warm sea is very popular - it always receives good reviews from tourists, but is considered quite expensive. For budget holiday you can go to the islands of Bantayan and Panglao.
In addition to the beaches, the Philippines is rich in Spanish architecture, attractions and natural beauty, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.
Flights. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for a domestic flight to Boracay is another 4,000-5,000 rubles. Find tickets to the Philippines →
Hotels. On the island of Boracay you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1,900 rubles for two. But it’s better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5 star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. The most best reviews Shangri La's Boracay Resort receives tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →
The other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan) have lower accommodation prices. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively even by Philippine standards– There are few tourists there, so prices are low.
Photo: beach and sea in Boracay © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com How to relax for the New Year cheaper
- The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). Wherever you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holiday are growing every day.
- If it’s not critical for you to celebrate the New Year abroad, but you want to plunge into European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year’s Eve. Such options can cost several times less than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
- Sales in Europe begin in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your New Year's holiday so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.
We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2020 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays!
Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and reviews!
Traveling for the 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 Day?
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 ten days of the month drops to 17°C, during the day it rises to 24°C. The water in these resorts warms up to 23-25°C, which is quite comfortable for a beach holiday. Rain at the end of December is unlikely.
Naama Bay is considered the most windless place on the coast.
From the middle of the month the streets shopping centers decorated with illumination, installations, figures of Santa Claus, whom the Egyptians call Papa Noel. For hotel guests, banquets are held in tents or restaurants with entertainment programs. Air traffic with Russia has been temporarily suspended, but... Traditionally, the cost of tours at the end of December increases to 30%.
Israel
Located in the south of the country, on the shores of the Red Sea. Locals They 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 becomes colder, to 10-12°C. The sea warms up to 23-25°C, the water is comfortable for swimming. The time is ideal for a trip to the desert, park Timna or reserve Khaybar.
When choosing where you can go inexpensively abroad for the New Year by sea, you should take into account that the flight to Israel takes less than 4 hours, there is no visa regime and the language barrier. Tourists celebrate the holiday in restaurants in the city. Those who want to fully relax gather on the beach and watch the fireworks. Operators offer holiday tours for two from $1,400 (accommodation, flights) for a week.
UAE
IN Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi On New Year's Day the air warms up to 26°C during the day, and gets colder at night, up to 15°C. The water temperature in the Persian Gulf is invigorating (21-23°C), but acceptable for swimming. It's even colder by a couple of degrees at the resort Fujairah, in the Gulf of Oman. At this time of year, sandstorms and downpours are possible, but it is quite possible to relax.
Residents celebrate the New Year according to the Muslim calendar and hold a secular holiday on December 31. Fireworks in the capital were registered twice in Guinness Book of Records. Restaurants host banquets with mandatory dress code compliance. The price of a holiday week-long tour for two (accommodation, flights) starts from $1.5 thousand with early booking.
Thailand
A popular option where to fly for the New Year to the sea, where it’s warm and inexpensive is Andaman coast. In December here, the month is favorable for a beach holiday. Daytime temperature air in Krabi, Pattaya, Phi Phi reaches 30°C, night – 22°C. The sea water warms up to 28°C. On Samui high humidity, showers and storms are possible. It often rains in Phuket, but the resort remains a favorite among compatriots.
Thais celebrate New Year according to the Chinese calendar. On December 31, grand festivities with carnival processions take place in Bangkok, Huahine. Known for incendiary parties Pattaya. If you book early, you can relax relatively inexpensively, from $1,500 for two with flights and accommodation.
Jordan
For European tourists the problem has been solved, where to go for New Year 2021 inexpensively at sea - to a resort Aqaba. The destination is completely undeservedly not popular among domestic tourists. This country has a low crime rate, hospitable locals, and interesting sights.
IN Akabe in December there is no rain, the temperature during the day reaches 22°C, and at night it drops to 10°C. The water in the Red Sea warms up to 23°C. Jordan is a country where you should combine a beach holiday for the New Year and where to go for treatment. Half an hour's drive from Dead Sea hot ones are located thermal springs Main Spa with hotel complexes where you can stay inexpensively. A week's stay will cost from $1.7 thousand if booked early.
Vietnam
Best resort For New Year's holiday – Phu Quoc. It is dry here: the average daytime reaches 30°C, nighttime – 26.5°C. The water in the South China Sea warms up to 28-29°C.
They are in demand among compatriots for a beach holiday. inexpensive tours V Mui Ne, Phan Thiet despite the rough sea. A noisy celebration takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, hotels at resorts host New Year's dinners. The cost starts from $1,700 for two without meals and a banquet.
Goa
Go to main resort 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 as comfortable as possible for a beach holiday - 28°C. The residents of the state are predominantly Catholic, and it takes place on a grand scale. Coastal bars host discos and fire shows. 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 abroad for the New Year 2021, getting a quality beach holiday inexpensively. The most expensive item on a trip is flights, from $1.9 thousand round trip. Rent a bungalow or room in guest house for 8 nights it 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 probability of showers is significantly lower at . Daytime at the resorts Wadduwe, Tangalle, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Marawile air temperature reaches 29-32°C, water temperature – 26-28°C.
Sri Lankans celebrate the New Year according to the Vedic calendar and together with tourists, on December 31. There are discos and fireworks on the beach. The main entertainment events take place in Colombo. The trip will cost from $2,400 for two with accommodation in a three-star hotel. If you stay in a modest apartment, you can really relax for $1800.
New Year for Russians is the most beloved and desired holiday. But I really want to take it in the middle of winter and fly away to where it’s warm for the New Year, where there’s a hot sun, a gentle sea, palm trees and amazing sunsets. Make your dream come true! At least once in your life, leave behind the pre-holiday worries, banish the winter blues, buy a plane ticket and go for new experiences.
Warm countries for the New Year
In this article, I have collected for you 11 warm countries where you can wonderfully celebrate the New Year. For ease of selection, average prices for hotels, air travel or package sea tours for the New Year are indicated under each country. Please note that not every country is cheaper to fly to on your own than with a package tour. Prices are average for the market for December-January.
Maldives for New Year
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In the middle of the Indian Ocean, a picturesque chain of 20 atolls is located Republic of Maldives. This great option, where you can spend a holiday at sea for the New Year 2018. It is summer all year round on the islands, and the change of year occurs during the most favorable dry period, when it is 27° in the air and 24° in the water.
The Maldives is a real paradise oasis where you can feel like Robinson Crusoe, because some islands are still uninhabited. Calmness, few people, white sand and clear turquoise water - what else is needed for complete relaxation?
Underwater caves and coral reefs will delight diving enthusiasts. There are no dangerous currents here, so even beginners can go underwater. There are dozens of dive sites around the hotels.
On New Year's Eve, a gala dinner is organized for hotel guests and entertainment until morning.
There are no cheap hostels in the Maldives, and therefore the most economical accommodation option is 1,600 rubles per night. for one person in a guesthouse, for two - from 2500 rubles.
Thailand for New Year
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The Kingdom of Thailand is the most popular destination where you can go to the sea for the New Year. Therefore, book your hotel in advance.
The conditions for a beach holiday are ideal, the sea is warmed up to 28°, and the air is 30°.
Thais love holidays and know how to spend them cheerfully and in a big way. On New Year's Day, guests will not be bored, no matter where they find themselves.
The most popular islands are Phuket and Pattaya. Comfortable hotels await tourists, and in combination with Thai exoticism, lush shady parks, and azure sea water, a vacation in the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” will be remembered for a lifetime.
In Thailand, prices are significantly lower than in the Maldives. Here you can find a bed in a hostel from 300 rubles/night, from 500 rubles. double room in a guest house. Average prices for popular hotels in the area are 1,500 rubles.
Philippines for New Year
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Christmas and New Year in the Philippines are one huge fireworks display! Festive events begin in mid-December.
The most high prices on the island of Boracay. Local residents celebrate the holiday noisily and cheerfully, with dancing, singing, ringing bells and flashing funny lights.
Those who love solitude will prefer Bantayan Island. There are fewer tourists here, prices are lower, and the silence is broken only by the sound of the surf. And the sea is warm everywhere - up to 28°, in the atmosphere 29°. Imagine how nice it would be to celebrate New Year on the beach - just paradise!
Even if it takes a long and expensive time to get to this paradise, it’s worth it! But it works for Russians visa-free regime, and this is a definite plus.
The situation with hotels in the Philippines is the same as in Thailand. Those. there are cheap hostels, there are inexpensive guesthouses, there are luxury hotels. The majority of tourists choose something in between for 1500 - 2000 rubles. per room.
Vietnam for New Year
In terms of hotel pricing, Vietnam is in the same category as Thailand and the Philippines.
Bali, Indonesia for New Year
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Bali or "Island of the Gods" is located in Indian Ocean and combines jungles, waterfalls, extinct volcanoes, rice fields on mountain terraces and, of course, snow-white sandy beaches.
New Year's Eve among blooming nature, on the ocean shore will leave the most vivid impressions. A festive banquet for vacationers is organized in hotels, on the beach, and in nightclubs.
The island has a subequatorial climate. In the water all year round it’s 26-28° - that’s where the sea is warm on New Year’s, and in the air it’s up to 30°.
Among the disadvantages of a holiday in Bali are an expensive and long flight, and even an underdeveloped transport network. You can't get around the island by taxi; it's a long walk, so the most convenient way is to rent a bike.
There are even cheaper accommodation options in Bali. Literally from 170 rubles. for a bed in a hostel. But the most popular hotels cost from 3,000 rubles per night. In any case, everyone will find an option for themselves.
Dominican Republic for New Year
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Worth crossing Atlantic Ocean to celebrate the New Year in the most popular country Caribbean. Even in winter, the water temperature in the sea does not drop below 27°, and in the air up to 30°.
Fantastically beautiful nature, the azure ocean, fine white sand that does not burn your feet, and the European level of service will turn your vacation into heavenly bliss.
On New Year's holidays, colorful fire shows and grand processions with fiery Latin American dances await you.
A visa-free regime remains for Russians.
You can also relax cheaply in the Dominican Republic, prices for hostels start from 140 rubles. For inexpensive hotels from 600 rubles. Lots of expensive and mid-range options.
New Year's seaside tours to the Dominican Republic also do not stand out in price from the average segment.
India, Goa for New Year
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Goa is another great option to spend New Year's holidays at sea. The resort occupies 100 km of magnificent beaches on the Arabian Sea coast. The average winter temperature here is 30°, in the water 28°.
Young people prefer to celebrate the New Year in North Goa with its noisy parties and dancing under the moon. The more respectable public prefers South Goa with clean deserted beaches, luxury hotels, old Hindu temples, where a colorful wedding ceremony can be organized for you.
It would seem that India is a poor country, and hotel prices start from 600 rubles. In popular hotels, rooms cost from 4,000 rubles.
Cambodia for New Year
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The New Year holidays in Cambodia are relatively inexpensive. The most significant part of the cost is the flight. Prices within the country are quite affordable. And wonderful beaches, warm sea, opportunities active rest make this holiday option attractive for exotic lovers.
Cambodia is another super-cheap country with hostel accommodation starting from 140 rubles. Prices for popular hotels average 2,000 rubles.
Sri Lanka for New Year
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“Blessed Land” is a great option for celebrating the New Year for active travelers. On the coast, despite 28-30°, the heat is not felt, thanks to the fresh sea breeze. The ocean is 28° and conditions are ideal for surfing and diving.
In addition to traveling around fairy island you can afford to fly to the Maldives for a few days. The price of the flight will pleasantly surprise you.
Overnight in a hostel in Sri Lanka from 230 rubles. Popular hotels cost around 1500 - 2000 rubles.
New Year's tours at sea in Sri Lanka are quite inexpensive.
UAE for New Year
Seychelles for New Year
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Real earthly paradise on 115 islands, where it is warm in NG, of which only 30 are inhabited, located in the Indian Ocean. Celebrate the New Year in one of most beautiful places on earth - an expensive pleasure. But everything is redeemed by incredible beauty wildlife, excellent beaches with warm clear water and comfortable weather (29°).
Rooms in popular hotels start from 6,000 rubles, and the cheapest accommodation starts from 3,000 rubles.
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Thank you Russian government, which once decided to make the first ten days of the new year a weekend.
Out of habit, adults, like children, began to call them vacations. Now there is an opportunity to carry out New Year's decade with benefit, going on vacation with your child. The top list of the most popular places in the world for families with children has already appeared.
Where to spend the holidays - top most popular places
Most of our fellow citizens can only afford a vacation in. That's why in the top five rankings includes Veliky Ustyug, Sochi, Moscow. Mostly parents with children or children's tourist groups come to these cities.
Moreover, they live in Sochi on average for a week, and in St. Petersburg or Moscow for 5 days. This is due to the cost of food, excursions, etc.
Among foreign cities top head, Prague, .
But there is more top five most desired for a New Year's trip to countries. These are European Finland, France, Czech Republic, Norway, as well as asian thailand, .
Where to relax during the winter holidays in Russia?
- Homeland of Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Since the winter holidays fall on the New Year holidays, the child will not refuse to meet Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. Therefore, it is worth making a trip to the homeland of Father Frost and Kostroma, the homeland of the Snow Maiden.
- Veliky Ustyug– it’s not just a city, it’s a real New Year’s fairy tale. All the attractions here are associated with the name of the main resident of the city - Father Frost. He has his own Residence, post office, souvenir shop and entertainment complex “Father Frost’s Estate”. All these places are open to visitors during the holidays and, of course, are not empty.
- The birthplace of the Snow Maiden is considered Kostroma. The snow beauty lives in a fairy-tale mansion, where she meets with children every day during the New Year holidays. She is helped by Domovoy and Domovikha, the cat Bayun and other fairy-tale characters. There is a lot to see in the Snow Maiden's mansion. What is there worth one Ice Hall, where all the furniture and household items are made of ice.
A trip to Kostroma can take place according to an individually designed program, which includes a visit to the ethnographic museum, moose farm, Ipatiev Monastery and other memorable places.
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Tours to Europe - where to go?
This is where the options for Christmas entertainment are truly endless! And even though it is also winter in Europe, it is much warmer than in Russia. The streets of ancient cities are brightly decorated. There are shops with New Year's souvenirs on every corner. The atmosphere is festive.
- . Just the New Year's decorations in Paris and other cities make both children and adults dizzy. A visit to the Eiffel Tower, over which Santa Claus will fly on a sleigh, will be unforgettable for a child. Traveling to Paris with a child to visit.
- First of all, you can try to save money by air and train tickets . The less time left before the trip, the cheaper the ticket will cost. However, you can be left without tickets at all, since there are plenty of people who want to fly or leave for the New Year.
- Can save on accommodation too. For example, renting housing from a private owner. You can also join some online community where travel enthusiasts can invite you to visit them completely free of charge or offer to exchange apartments in different cities for a vacation.
- Having arrived at your final destination, you should not be fooled by the tempting offers of taxi drivers. They will all charge more early than if call a taxi by phone. The Internet will help you find out the taxi number in any city.
- A lot of money is spent on lunches in cafes and restaurants. Why spend extra money on food when you can spend it on entertainment? You can prepare food at home from products purchased at the supermarket, and take sandwiches and a thermos with coffee or tea with you for a walk.
- Save on phone calls You can if you buy a local SIM card. It's even better to use free internet and communicate via video conference.
True, on New Year there are long queues and high prices. And if a visit to this famous entertainment complex will not take place, you can always find a lot of other entertainment.
Where to meet with small children?
If we are talking about five year olds, then you can travel safely with them both by train and by plane. Therefore, you can safely choose any one for your vacation. Russian city, since New Year's matinees will be held everywhere. And there are snowy or icy towns, which are very attractive to children, in every city.
Not worth choosing for a holiday with a child cruise, since children tolerate acclimatization very poorly.
With younger children In winter, it’s generally better not to travel far from home, much less fly abroad on vacation. Firstly, the parents themselves will not have time to rest, and secondly, the child is still too small to understand something and receive unforgettable experience.
How to save money on your New Year's holiday?
Some hotels offer discounts for families, which you can also find out about on the Internet.
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TOP 10 places to go for winter holidays in 2020
Winter is not only a cold season, but also a reason to have fun and go abroad. Moreover, in our country there is such a wonderful time as the New Year holidays. They last more than a week and during this time you can fly around the whole Earth. But you don’t need to fly around the whole world, but you can find out where to go for the winter holidays 2020 and do it inexpensively. We have our own rating, and you can follow it or create your own that suits you and your companions.
In winter, when the weather is completely different in different parts of the world. You can go wherever you want. Do you like winter? Choose winter destinations. Do you like warmth? Then head south, and preferably to Asia. Do you want something exotic? Hurry in South America and to the Caribbean countries.
New Year holidays in winter places.
Naturally, when we talk about winter holidays, places that come to mind are places where there is snow in winter, where it is cold and beautiful. If you love the magical power of winter, then look where you can go.
First of all, pay attention to Finland. This country has been and will continue to be number one on the list of winter countries for a long time. Holidaying in Finland in winter means entering a fairy tale. At your service there are cabins in the forest near the lake. You can go skiing, walk through the winter forest and visit beautiful Finnish cities. Fresh air, beautiful landscapes and silence. You will remember such a vacation for the rest of your life.
The second country on the list is Switzerland. Holidays here are quite expensive. But if you decide to vacation in Finland, then you will end up in a country from a book. Alps, snow-capped mountain hills, beautiful landscapes and incredibly beautiful houses.
In winter, Switzerland is so beautiful that you want time to stand still and always be like that. In the evenings. When it gets dark, lights come on in towns and the streets are illuminated with light. At these moments you realize that you are in a place where fairy tales are born that the whole world reads.
Austria and Germany are two countries similar to each other. They love both here and there winter views sports If you also don’t mind watching how skiers compete, then come to any of these countries. You can cheer on the athletes, try delicious fried sausages and take part in folk festivities.
Winter holidays in hot countries.
Every year, almost a million Russians fly to warm countries for the New Year, where the sea is hot. They choose different directions, and always receive a charge of sun and warmth throughout the winter.
First in the ranking is Goa, where January is the peak time for beach holidays. Most Russian-speaking tourists gather here. Beaches of Goa on New Year's Eve they turn into places for Russians to celebrate the New Year. Only there are palm trees together, and sand instead of snow. People dance, rejoice and swim.
Thailand is also warm and hot. The country's resorts are full of tourists who do not notice the time. For them, the main thing is the beach and the sea. Many people don’t even realize that the New Year is about to come and continue to swim and have fun. What else to do when it’s +33 outside and the warm sea is nearby?
Many tourists fly to Vietnam to the resort of Nha Trang. It’s beautiful there in January, and tourists enjoy life. The snow-white beaches are full of tourists relaxing and sunbathing. The sun shines brightly and warms the air to +30 degrees. local parks entertainments offer their services, and there you can ride water slides, arrange car competitions and ride on an extreme ride.
New Year's Eve exotic countries.
Do you want to celebrate the New Year somewhere in exotic countries? Nothing could be easier if you go to Jamaica. The country always welcomes tourists. You will find yourself in the country of reggae and see how the local people live. For them, time is nothing. For them, the main thing is rest and tranquility. They love to spend their time on the beach doing nothing. Every Jamaican understands that the place where he was born is the best.
Another option is Cuba. Freedom Island has always treated tourists from our country with love. The only drawback is that it takes a long time to fly here, but this does not deter many people. Endless beaches, hotels on the ocean - this holiday will be the most unforgettable for you. Cuba is not a very modern country. Expensive shopping centers are not built here, there are no luxury areas for the rich. The whole cube is one Big city who lives by his own laws. You will be able to visit plantations and drive cars produced in the thirties. A lot of amazing things await you, and you will fall in love with Cuba, just as all the inhabitants of the country fell in love with it.
