Beach resorts for the new year. Where to go for the New Year

New Year– a family holiday, but this is not a reason to refuse tempting offers travel companies, celebrate the holiday on the seashore. This type of celebration is unusual and frightens Russians. Everyone is worried about the cost of travel - don’t be nervous, with timely planning and proper organization of your holiday, you can celebrate the holiday inexpensively.

How to celebrate New Year at sea

New Year is traditionally celebrated annually on January 1, when it is cold and blizzards sweep across Russia, but there are countries where there is no winter. Those who want to celebrate the New Year at sea can go to warm Asian-African countries. In summer it is too hot there, and in winter it is a convenient time for a comfortable and complete rest.

Now the trip is accessible, there are many visa-free destinations, so tourists do not need to spend money on paperwork and waiting for them. Early booking allows you to have an inexpensive holiday. If you follow the basic rules, you can save about 50% of the trip amount.

List of popular countries

When choosing the optimal direction, you need to take into account the following features:

1. Flight and other travel expenses.
2. Nutrition. It is better to choose hotels with all-inclusive services, because food in foreign restaurants is expensive.
3. Cost of living. The price varies not only depending on the destination, but also on the level of the hotel itself.

The amount of other expenses varies depending on the tourist’s requirements for the vacation itself. Visiting excursions and buying souvenirs is a separate expense item that needs to be taken into account when planning a trip.

Thailand

Thailand is the most popular resort region, located in South-East Asia. Well suited for an unusual New Year's celebration. The holiday is celebrated cheerfully and actively, local residents hold carnivals, in which everyone can take part.

The most popular resorts are Phuket and Pattaya. Holiday season– spring-autumn, because in summer temperatures exceed 40 degrees.

Attention!

Tours to Thailand are popular in winter, so it’s worth looking for a suitable destination in advance.

It’s easy to choose the best place to stay, taking into account the cost of living:

1. Phuket and Pattaya are the most popular holiday regions where the bulk of tourists fly. An all-inclusive vacation for two will cost $1,500-2,000 depending on the hotel. Not suitable for quiet family vacation.
2. Koh Samui is different untouched nature and clean beaches. Not a crowded resort because there are no direct flights. Tourists get there by boat. The cost of the holiday is somewhat lower, while the service is at a high level.
3. Phi Phi is a place for true romantics. Krabi province is distinguished by its untouched nature and quiet beaches. Places to stay are single bungalows with all amenities.
4. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. This city never sleeps, so it is suitable for celebrating the New Year in a noisy and cheerful company. The cost of a vacation exceeds $3,000 for 7 days for two.

Relaxing on the clean beaches of Thailand is why tourists come. Special excursions around the islands are conducted, and vacationers can see with their own eyes areas of nature untouched by man. Another purpose of the trip could be shopping - prices for clothes are tens of times lower than in Moscow, and the quality is higher. A popular line is gastronomic tourism - everyone can try popular delicacies. Active recreation is common; you can rent a bicycle and explore the stunning horizons. Sightseeing tours are in demand.

Vietnam

Vietnam is a country located in Southeast Asia. Its southern part is suitable for celebrating the New Year. Despite the fact that the indigenous people do not celebrate the European New Year in most hotels, entertainment events are held in accordance with all traditions. The program is paid, the cost of participation is 100-200 dollars per person.

The following regions are suitable for recreation:

1. Da Nang is a place for a complete family holiday. The largest water park in Vietnam is located here. The sandy beaches are clean and fully equipped. Surf lovers often come to Da Nang.
2. Phu Quoc is a quiet resort, it is called a corner of tranquility in Vietnam. It is located remotely from major centers, making access to hotels difficult. The average price of a night spent at the hotel is $150 per person.
3. Nha Trang – a resort for lovers active rest. There are cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs here. Popular among Russian tourists.

The purpose of the trip to Vietnam is a beach holiday and visiting exciting excursions.

Egypt

Residents of Russia often consider Egypt as an affordable option for celebrating the New Year at sea, but you shouldn’t expect the usual summer warmth in January. Thermometers can drop to 15 degrees at night, and average temperature air temperature during the day is no more than 25 degrees. The water temperature in January in the Red Sea is 20-22 degrees.

Egypt has a special atmosphere, local residents do their best to attract tourists, so since mid-December they have been decorating shopping centers and local streets with attributes familiar to Russians.

Attention!

The cost of tours in December increases by 30%; if you book early, you can save this amount.

Popular resorts for winter holiday:

1. Hurghada has a mild climate, making it suitable for families with children. The cost of a holiday is 20% lower than in Sharm el-Sheikh.
2. Dahab is a resort city that has poorly developed infrastructure. Divers and surfers come here. New Year is not celebrated in every hotel, so this information needs to be clarified when ordering a tour.
3. Sharm el-Sheikh is a popular resort. The sea is distinguished by its beauty - through the surface you can see corals and reefs off the coast. Free entry into the sea is not possible; passage on special tracks is recommended.

Winter in Egypt is the ideal time to go on desert excursions.

Indonesia

Indonesia is distinguished by its beauty and excites tourists with its marvelous nature, protected areas, volcanoes and exotic islands. Local residents have a friendly attitude towards vacationers.

All destinations are suitable for winter holidays, but it is better to pay attention to the following resorts:

1. Bali is a popular resort city in the country, it has a developed infrastructure, and there are hotels of various classes. The first line features restaurants of various cuisines from around the world. You can taste traditional Russian dishes.
2. Mentawai Islands - there are no expensive hotels and restaurants here, unlike Bali, but tourists can enjoy wildlife and see the life of real aborigines.
3. Borneo and Lombok are resorts for those who want to relax from the bustle of the city with all the benefits of civilization. There are many attractions and National Parks here.
4. Sumatra - like Bali, there are high-level hotels and expensive restaurants, but the cost of a holiday here is much lower.

Tourists from Russia more often come to the islands for beach holiday and sightseeing outlandish sights.

UAE

The United Arab Emirates is a country where skyscrapers rise from the body of sand into the sky, and ancient traditions have a direct influence on the development of skyscrapers. The country is suitable for New Year celebrations. The air temperature during the day warms up to 26 degrees, at night it drops to 16-18. Wada in the Gulf can be crisp during the morning hours, but during the day the temperature reaches a comfortable 26 degrees.

The indigenous people do not celebrate the European New Year, but they hold noisy and colorful events for vacationers. The holiday is traditionally held on the night of December 31 to January 1. The cost of holiday tours is 1500 - 3000 dollars for two with flight from Moscow and accommodation for 7 nights.

Popular resort towns:

1. Abu Dhabi - distinguished by clean sandy beaches and attractions. Here are cozy hotels, but the cost of living in them is high.
2. Dubai is a modernized city where the most high skyscrapers and building amazing designs. Lovers of shopping come here, but prices in stores are prohibitively high for people with average incomes.
3. Sharjah is a place in the UAE for a quiet family holiday. There are no noisy nightclubs and bars here.
4. Ras al-Hama - health Center UAE. There are hot springs here, and tourists come here to restore their health.

All resorts in the UAE are diverse in destinations, so every tourist can make a choice for himself.

Cambodia

Cambodia - despite the progress of civilization, is distinguished by exotic beaches and pure nature. Unlike other countries tourism infrastructure It is poorly developed here, but it is possible to find a hotel of the required level.

The main tourist center here is Sihanoukville. Vacationers come here to go on excursions and relax on clean beaches. In January you can see scuba divers and surfers training.

Attention!

When visiting Cambodia, you need to go on an excursion to Angkor Wat - a national pride that belongs to the list world heritage UNESCO.

How to save money?

Celebrating the New Year at sea, taking into account the need for a flight, is impossible, but observing simple rules You can save money while still receiving high quality services.

Basic rules for tourists:

1. Early booking of flights and tours. When using this service on a tour, you can save about 30-40% of its initial cost.
2. Last minute tours. The cost of staying at a hotel will be even cheaper than with early booking, but when choosing this type of savings, you need to check with the tour operator about the possibility of booking air tickets.
3. Before purchasing a tour, you need to study the prices on the market, using aggregators that display the prices of all tour operators.

Individual travelers should remember:

• before choosing a ticket, you need to analyze the prices of all airlines;
• hotel prices increase when booking a room on a holiday, but remain unchanged when checking in a few days before the New Year.

The majority of tourists say that celebrating the New Year at sea is memorable for a long time. If you follow the basic rules and properly plan your budget, you can go on a seaside holiday with your family for New Year 2019 inexpensively. To make a choice and go on vacation, you need to consider the possibility of purchasing a tour 1-2 months before the expected departure date.

The New Year holidays are an ideal time for travel: everyone is in a festive mood, there are plenty of days off, and there are many destinations. All that remains is to call a good travel agency in advance and arrange a dream holiday for the whole family at the best price-quality ratio. The only difficulty, albeit a very pleasant one, is choosing the right tour for the New Year and Christmas. What should it be like:

• profitable;
• interesting;
• comfortable (in terms of choice of transport, departure time, range of services);
• eventful (some people love excursions, some dream of soaking up the hot sun in January, some have been looking forward to meeting the real Santa Claus since childhood).

Where can all this be found? At Atlantis Travel, of course. With us you can buy a tour with flights from Moscow, plan excursions around the capital, book a bus trip around Russia and much more. You just need to decide on the type and content New Year's holiday. There are plenty of options to choose from for early booking or on the eve of your trip (last minute trips).

Advanced search for New Year's tours with air travel from Moscow

Visit Santa Claus

Those planning a trip with children should choose “fairytale” tours. The New Year's fairy tale has two heroes - Santa Claus and Father Frost. You can meet the first one while on holiday in Lapland(amazing festivals, an exhibition of ice sculptures, performances, excursions await you, there is a high probability that the kids will even be able to ride the legendary sleigh drawn by reindeer).

And you can meet Santa Claus at his home(It’s not all right for him to come to the children, he can reciprocate). He is located in Veliky Ustyug (Russia). And Atlantis Travel also organizes family trips there.

Bus tours in Europe

Do you want to spend your holidays abroad on a budget and in an exciting way? Then go to bus tour around Europe. Snowy Poland, smiling France, stylish Switzerland, beautiful Slovenia - a real kaleidoscope of discoveries and relaxation in the best traditions of the famous European service awaits you. Such vacations will appeal to everyone - newlyweds and students, married couples, groups of friends, housewives, businessmen.

Rating of popular cities for fun city tours

Prague	Paris	Istanbul
Riga	Tallinn	Vilnius
Vein	Rome	Budapest
Yerevan	Baku	Tbilisi
Amsterdam	Madrid	Barcelona

To warm countries at sea without a visa

What could be more unusual than a beach holiday for New Year and Christmas? But it doesn’t have to be expensive. There are signature tours that will cost you reasonable money and leave unforgettable impressions. Top 9 countries where you can go from Moscow, even:

New Year and Christmas holidays in Russia

Don’t want to go far from your native traditions? Then your win-win choice is New Year's tours in Russia. In the vastness of our vast homeland there are many corners where you can celebrate the New Year 2020 in a fun, bright, and interesting way.

1. Not enough New Year's spirit? Then you just need to recharge your batteries from the very heart of Russia. Unforgettable tours of the Golden Ring are an ideal choice for lovers of traditions. Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Ivanovo - this is far from full list cities that you can visit to gather the warmest emotions and be filled with a festive mood.
2. Don’t have enough time for a full trip visiting 10–15 cities? This is not at all a reason to refuse a change of scenery. Where in Russia the most vivid emotions run rampant? winter holidays? Of course, in the capital. You can take day excursions around Moscow and spend a truly unforgettable weekend.
3. Do you want to take a deep breath, temporarily abandon all the hassles of everyday life and lose yourself in the amazing beauty of the surrounding nature? Then we invite you to celebrate the New Year 2020 at ski resorts Sochi or Crimea.
4. It's worth going to for snow Saint Petersburg.
5. For the color - in Velikiy Novgorod.

Excursion tours to beautiful Kazan, group tours to the unusually diverse Karelia, holidays in Kaliningrad with its European surroundings - these are destinations in Russia that are inexpensive and are not inferior in content to those abroad.

Excursion tours for the New Year - in anticipation of the wonderful

A city tour during the New Year holidays is a great opportunity to change the scenery, even if there is very little time for the winter holidays. As part of such a vacation, you can go both to the East and to the West. In the first case, stunning Istanbul and Cappadocia (Türkiye) await you.

No matter how much time is left before the New Year and Christmas holidays, you need to plan your vacation and book accommodation now. Let's look at where to go inexpensively for the New Year and where you can have a good time.

Saint Petersburg

Why you should go: New Year in St. Petersburg is celebrated on a grand scale. You won't find such lights, fireworks and laser shows in the provinces. Nevsky Prospekt becomes pedestrian, New Year's fairs are open, and Palace Square lights up so brightly, as if another revolution has begun there.

How is the weather: During the winter holidays there can be a slight frost of up to -10 ° C, or maybe near zero. In any case, it is better to insulate yourself to protect yourself from the winds from the Gulf of Finland.

Things to do: watch daily light shows on Dvortsovaya, relax on Nevsky and be amazed at the variety of lights, visit museums that offer discounts for children and walk around other iconic places St. Petersburg.

Moscow

Why you need to go: the country's main Christmas tree on Red Square, Christmas markets, colorful fireworks, large-scale celebrations - in Moscow you can have a great New Year with your family. Both adults and small children will be happy with the capital.

What's up with the weather: at the end of December - beginning of January in the capital it is quite comfortable: a little minus during the day, and a little colder at night. Sometimes there are thaws with rain.

How to have fun: First of all, go to Red Square and feel like you are in the center of national celebrations, while going skating at the skating rink and shopping at the fair. Folk festivities also take place in other places: Gorky Park, VDNKh, Poklonnaya Gora. Performances are staged for children on Pushkinskaya Square and Tsvetnoy Boulevard. If you get tired of the noise, you can go to one of the many Moscow parks.

Sochi

Why you should go: here you can relax, enjoying the fresh air and relative warmth, and, if desired, ride a alpine skiing in Krasnaya Polyana.

Weather on holidays: Sochi is warm and humid because there is a sea nearby, which does not cool down so quickly, and mountains that block the winds. During the day on the shore it is approximately +5... +10 °C, in Krasnaya Polyana from +2 °C to -5 °C.

Things to do: The main events take place in the port, on the South Pier square. Fireworks rise into the sky no worse than those at the Olympics. And walking through city parks and streets, you can understand that New Year trees between palm trees and cypress trees are magnificent. If you are celebrating the New Year with children, go to Sochi Park, which is modestly called the local Disneyland.

Kazan

Why you need to go: to see how Russian and Tatar traditions merge into one - New Year's.

What's the weather like? Winters in the Volga region have differences, but on New Year's days there are usually no surprises, and the temperature stays around -5... -10 °C.

Things to do: go to the main Christmas tree of the city in Millennium Park, where you can also ride the skating rink and buy souvenirs. There is an ice town near the Eriyat puppet theater. Of course, it’s worth taking a walk along the pedestrian Bauman Street and the Kremlin, which is incredibly beautifully illuminated.

Veliky Ustyug

Why go: look into the residence of the main Father Frost of the country, which was built legally, so no one filmed it with drones.

What's up with the weather: Winters here are frosty, reaching −20 °C, but is this really an obstacle for those who want to get into a New Year's fairy tale?

Things to do: The country residence of the grandfather with a real, not glued-on, beard is located about 30 minutes from the city, on Sovetsky Prospekt. The house was built in a beautiful forest, there are also attractions here, and excursions through the world of Russian fairy tales are organized for children. Of course, there are entertainment programs and New Year's performances. In addition to the estate, you can also enjoy the city itself, full of merchant mansions and ancient temples.

Veliky Ustyug is quite popular among tourists, so we advise you to make early bookings for the New Year 2020.

Ski resorts

Why you should go: You will celebrate the holiday and go in for sports. In addition, the atmosphere at the resorts is calmer than in major cities with their New Year's bustle. Such places are some of the best for a New Year's trip.

Where to go: Sheregesh, Kirovsk, Dombay

Which resort to choose: the most comfortable resort - Sheregesh in Kemerovo region. There are 10 routes with different altitude levels. The snow does not stick together, which will especially appeal to freeriders.

Dombay is located in Caucasus mountains, on the territory of Karachay-Cherkessia. The local mountain valley is so beautiful that it brings pleasure not only from skiing, but also from contemplating the neighboring mountains, forests and gorges. The trails here are varied and suitable for skiers of different levels.

The base in Kirovsk is located within the city of the same name in the Murmansk region. The slopes are well maintained, the lifts are new. Here you can not only spend time on the slopes, but also go to the city to celebrate the New Year there properly.

Kaliningrad

Why you should go: be in a festive atmosphere against the backdrop of ancient European-style architecture.

What's the weather like? quite warm, around zero, it may snow or rain. There is a breeze, so bring warm clothes.

How to have fun: The main festive events are held on Victory Square: concerts, New Year's performances, fireworks, fairs. However, this is not even the main thing, because in Kaliningrad there is a placer interesting places. No matter how fun you celebrate the New Year, be sure to go to the Cathedral, where the Kant Museum is located. It is also worth going through various gates: Royal, Brandenburg, Sackheim. It is unlikely that you will pass by the Amber Museum, the exhibits of which will give odds to any New Year's garland.

Minsk

Why you need to go: comfortable weather, inexpensive holiday, a visa for Russians in Belarus is not needed, and although the streets are fun, they are also calm - of course, with such and such a president.

How is the weather: There are no severe frosts, mostly from −5 to +5 °C.

Things to do: take a walk around central regions and squares that are literally flooded with festive lights. The building of the National Library is especially beautifully illuminated. The New Year tree is placed on Oktyabrskaya Square. There you can walk through the glowing balls, buy souvenirs and have something tasty and warming to eat.

Where to go for New Year with children? As an option - Nesvizh and Mir, which surprise with ancient castles. After walking in the fresh air, we recommend eating hot homemade sausages and, of course, potatoes. You can go to Belovezhskaya Pushcha— the Belarusian Santa Claus lives there, who entertains children as best he can.

New Year 2020 at sea

Why you need to go: this is a good chance to escape from winter - to where it is warm.

How is the weather: It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to swim on the Russian coast, but you’ll be able to take a walk in warm and comfortable weather.

Where to relax: the most suitable option is Crimea, where there are two seas at once - the Black and Azov. Recently opened here road bridge, and now you can get here not only by ferry.

In Crimea it rarely falls below 0°C, and local beauty and excursions never disappear even in winter. Throughout the peninsula, the New Year is celebrated on the same scale as in the rest of Russia. For example, on the Yalta embankment they put up a Christmas tree and dancing fountains, hold concerts and light fireworks.

Altai

Why you should go: imbue yourself with an amazing atmosphere of peace and feel the energy of an extraordinary nature.

How is the weather: There may be a slight frost around −10 °C, but there can also be real cold.

Things to do: in Altai you can recharge your batteries for the whole next year. Tourists usually book tours for the New Year, which locals call Chaga Bayram, or White Holiday. You can celebrate it in a traditional way (with a Russian steam bath, horseback riding and sleigh rides, games in the snow and a New Year's banquet), as well as in an extreme way (for example, going to the mountains).

The Belokurikha ski resort is also located in Altai. This is a great place to celebrate the New Year with friends. The total length of the slopes at the resort is about 7 kilometers, and all of them are surrounded by beautiful coniferous trees.

Baikal

Why go: see the purest, deepest and mysterious lake planets.

How is the weather: quite frosty, can reach −22 °C.

Things to do: there is never a dull moment when traveling to Baikal: you can communicate with seals in the nerpinarium, take helicopter rides over the lake or go skiing on Mount Sobolina. As for folk festivals, you can visit them in Irkutsk and in the village of Listvyanka.

Novosibirsk

Why you need to go: in the capital of Siberia everything is on the level.

How is the weather: quite fresh (reaches −20 °C), but sunny days at this time more than in other winter months.

How to have fun: Lenin Square with ice sculptures and slides becomes the center of public festivities. You can also take a walk along Mikhailovskaya Embankment, where you can slide down the slide directly to the bank of the Ob River. Of course, the main attractions of Novosibirsk do not disappear during the New Year holidays: the Opera and Ballet Theater, the planetarium, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and other iconic places.

Karelia

Why go: feel the unique natural energy among thousands of lakes and waterfalls.

What's up with the weather: There are about as many sunny days as cloudy ones. The average temperature is −5 °C. ideal conditions for a New Year's fairy tale: an average of -9 ° C and quite a lot of snow.

How to have fun: During the holidays, the capital of the Volga region looks magical. Minin and Pozharsky Square, as well as Gorky Square, are beautifully decorated. Celebrations are also held near the Chkalov Stairs - one of the symbols of the city. From here you can go down to Rozhdestvenskaya Street, which corresponds to the holidays both in name and in essence: a cozy holiday town is being set up here, treats and souvenirs are sold.

Ekaterinburg

Why go: one of best cities countries, lots of entertainment and opportunities to celebrate the New Year alone or in company.

What's up with the weather: It is cool (up to -15 °C), but there is little precipitation and there are thaws.

Things to do: the center of the celebrations becomes the square of 1905, where they create an ice town with figures not only fairy-tale heroes, but also local celebrities - for example, famous Ural rockers. You can also take a walk along the pedestrian street Vayner and admire the sights dusted with snow: the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Sevastyanov House and the Vysotsky skyscraper.

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

Where to spend the New Year inexpensively?

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

Fabulous Czech Republic

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

☞ Price New Year's tours to Prague starts from 40 thousand rubles for two adults for 7-8 days (if you book in advance).

Finland

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

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

Sunny Thailand

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

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

Baltics

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

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

Germany

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

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

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Mysterious Vietnam

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

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

Bulgaria

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

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

Estonia

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

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

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

New Year 2020 at sea

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

Egypt

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

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

Israel

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

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

UAE

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

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

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Jordan

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

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

Goa

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

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

Sri Lanka

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

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

Where to go abroad for Christmas holidays

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

Andorra, Grandvalira

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

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

Cuba, Varadero

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

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

Vietnam, Phan Thiet

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

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

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

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

Don't forget to check out the New Year's fairs, which will delight you favorable prices for various goods.

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, airfare or package tours at sea for New Year. 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, the hotel offers a gala dinner and entertainment program until the 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 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 for Russians there is a 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 - 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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Relatively inexpensive New Year holidays in Cambodia. The most significant part of the cost is the flight. Prices within the country are quite affordable. Wonderful beaches, warm sea, and opportunities for active recreation 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 the fabulous 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 the incredible beauty of wild nature, 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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