In this article we tell you where you can relax by the sea in winter. We briefly compare and talk about 10 destinations where it is better to relax abroad in winter.

Comparative table of countries where it is better to relax at sea in winter

	Visa	Temperature		Price level	Flight time from Moscow
		air	water
	No (28 days)	+30 °C	+28 °C	Short	9 hours (direct flight)
	No (15 days)	+30-33°C	+24-27°C	Short	9 hours (direct flight)
	No (30 days)	+30 °C	+27°C	Average	10 h (direct flight)
	No (30 days)	+27-30°C	+26 °C	Average	11-13 h (direct flight), approx. 17 h (with transfer)
	Yes	+30 °C	+27°C	Short	7 hours (direct flight)
	Yes	+30°C	+28°C	Average	8.5 h (direct flight), approx. 10 hours (with transfer)
	No (30 days)	+29-30°C	+27°C	Short	from 16 hours (with transfer)
	No (30 days)	+30°C	+28°C	High	8h45 (direct flight)
	No (30 days)	24-26°C	+23-25°C	High	5h 15 (direct flight)
	No (30 days)	+27-28°C	+25-27°C	Average	13 h (direct flight)

Visa for Russians in Thailand it is not necessary if you do not plan to stay in the country for more than a month. You can read about a visa to Thailand in our article “”.

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Prices. Despite the exchange rate of the ruble and increased prices during the peak tourist season, prices in Thailand remain quite acceptable. In the article "" you can see detailed review prices in the kingdom.

Prices for air tickets from Moscow to Bangkok start from 24-26 thousand rubles (round trip). From St. Petersburg to Bangkok the price tag for tickets is slightly higher, from 29-33 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

As for the prices of tours, it directly depends on the time of purchase of the tour and vacation dates. The most popular places holidays in winter time Phuket and Pattaya are considered, this is where most tourists with package tours go. In the article "" we compared prices for 2 main winter holiday destinations.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in Thailand

pros

• Great weather for a beach holiday
• Abundance of exotic fruits
• No need to apply for a visa
• Low prices for food, clothing and housing
• Developed tourist infrastructure

Minuses

• Lots of tourists
• Prices rise due to high season
• Long plane flight

Vietnam

In winter, you can have a great holiday at sea in the southern part of Vietnam. The weather at this time is pleasant with warmth and plenty of sun.

Weather. In winter in the south of the country the air warms up to +30-33°C. The water temperature is set at +24-27°C.

Prices for air tickets from Moscow to Vietnam in winter start at 26,500 rubles. (There and back again). The highest prices for air tickets are set at the end of December. It is best to purchase tickets in advance. We use the air sales service or skyscanner to find cheap air tickets.

Since the end of November, prices for tours have been gradually creeping up. At the beginning of December you can find tours from 29-30 thousand per person, and closer to January the price of a tour may increase by 10-20% and continue to grow. The cost of tours changes every hour, so the prices in the article are approximate. Prices for specific dates can be found and compared from different tour operators using special services, and.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in Vietnam

pros

• Southern resorts are designed for beach holidays
• Cheap diving
• Low prices for transport, housing and food

Minuses

• The development of tourism infrastructure is slightly behind
• Prices go up during the holidays in winter

Useful articles about winter holidays in Vietnam

Malaysia in winter is a tropical fairy tale for Russian tourists. In winter you can relax here on the clean sandy beaches surrounded by mountain and plant landscapes.

Weather. In winter, the air temperature stubbornly remains at +30 °C, and the water temperature does not drop below +27 °C.

Resorts. The most best beaches The islands of Langkawi, Pangkor, and Penang are considered holiday destinations. Popular resorts for beach holidays are Pangkor Laut and Tioman Island.

Visa for Russians it is not needed if the duration of the trip to Malaysia is less than 30 days. The stamp is placed upon arrival at the country's airports.

Prices. Compared to Thailand, prices for some things, services and products in Malaysia are higher (about 1.5 times). Malaysia is mostly a Muslim country, so all alcoholic beverages here are quite expensive (with the exception of the islands of Langkawi and Labuan).

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In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to Malaysia start from 30-33 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

Tours to Malaysia are less popular among Russian tourists than Thailand or Vietnam. The cost of a 7-day tour from Moscow to Malaysia for two is from 107,308 rubles. You can compare prices on any of the services and.

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Advantages and disadvantages of holidays in Malaysia

pros

• The climate is suitable for winter holidays
• The population speaks good English
• Relatively high level of security
• Picturesque country
• Friendly attitude towards tourists (+virtually no divorces)

Minuses

• Prices are slightly higher than in neighboring countries
• Long flight

If you don’t know where to go abroad to the sea in winter, then the Dominican Republic is perfect for a vacation, including a vacation with children. Winter in the Dominican Republic begins best time for relaxation with hot sun and lack of winds. Many tourists call a holiday in the Dominican Republic a visit to paradise.

Weather. In winter, the air temperature during the day stays at +27-30°C. The water temperature is around +26°C.

Resorts. Some of the most popular resorts in winter are Punta Cana, La Romana and Boca Chica. For holidays with small children, the resorts of Boca Chica or Punta Cana are best suited. You can see the description of the resorts and their location on the map in the article

Visa For Russians, a 30-day stay will not be required. For citizens of Belarus or Kazakhstan, a preliminary visa will be required.

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Prices. Food prices here are higher than in Russia. In the Dominican Republic, prices for dairy products and bread are high, however low prices for local fruits. Also, the prices for excursions (from $50 per person) are not particularly encouraging.

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to the Dominican Republic start from 64 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

A hotel room can be rented from $30 (in the most modest hotels); in luxury hotels you can stay for $280. We are looking for housing in the Dominican Republic hotellook.ru or airbnb.

Winter tour to Dominican Republic can be purchased from 111 thousand for two. It is better to purchase tours with all-inclusive meals. Prices from different tour operators are compared on websites, or. On these sites you can find reviews from tourists.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in the Dominican Republic

pros

• Summer all year round
• Clean beaches and clear sea
• Some resorts are well suited for families with small children
• Exotic fruits

Goa, India

In winter, Goa is a favorable place for a seaside holiday. In Goa they welcome you on a grand scale New Year and Catholic Christmas. The resort attracts tourists with affordable prices and an exotic climate.

Weather. During the day, the air temperature can remain at +30 °C, and the sea can warm up to +27 °C. Unlike summer, winter in Goa has a less humid climate, which makes it easier to tolerate the heat.

Visa you need a permit to visit Goa, so you will have to spend a little time getting it done before leaving for India.

Prices. In general, Goa has low prices. In the north of Goa, prices in stores are lower than in the southern part of the resort. In cafes and shops, prices are quite reasonable and can please budget travelers.

Note: prices rise sharply before the winter holidays in Goa.

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to Moscow start from 27-28 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

Goa can be divided into Young and Northern. The north is dominated by young people, budget hotels and shops. Distinctive feature North Goa- This a large number of entertainment and low housing prices. South Goa is mostly home to large 5-star hotels with an appropriate price category.
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The main pros and cons of winter holidays in Goa

pros

• Comfortable climate for relaxation
• Low prices
• Lots of entertainment
• No language barrier (population speaks English)

Minuses

• Theft, fraud and pushy traders
• Not suitable for families with children

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an exotic abode, where the best time to relax is in winter. From December to April, Sri Lanka experiences favorable weather for excellent beach and sightseeing holidays.

Weather. During the day the thermometer shows +30°C. In winter, the water in Sri Lanka warms up to +28°C.

Resorts. The best resorts for winter holidays are considered popular resorts Negombo, Hikkaduwa, Bentota and Wadduwa.

Visa For Russians it is mandatory to register. An electronic ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) visa can be applied for online.

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Prices. Inexpensive in Sri Lanka public transport. However, excursions and accommodation are relatively expensive. Prices for groceries in stores and meals in cafes can accommodate a wallet of any size.

in winter air ticket prices from Moscow to Sri Lanka start from 26 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

In winter, prices for tours start at 66 thousand rubles. for 2 for 7 nights. See prices for tours on the website, or.

Pros and cons of winter holidays in Sri Lanka

pros

• Great weather in winter
• The population speaks English
• Just get a visa
• Cheap public transport
• Natural diversity

In winter, the high tourist season begins in the Philippines. The weather has stabilized since the beginning of December and the Philippines is turning into an exotic holiday destination. The country offers a variety of holidays from relaxing beach holidays to active and extreme holidays.

Weather. The air temperature in winter in the Philippines is +29-30 °C. The water warms up to +27°C and lasts until the end of winter.

Resorts. The most popular resorts among tourists are Boracay, Panay, Bohol, Cebu and Palawan.

Visa not needed for Russians. The maximum period of stay in the Philippines without a visa is 30 days.

Prices. In general, the Philippines has low prices for food and housing.

In winter, prices for air tickets from Moscow to the Philippines start from 31-33 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

A standard hotel room can cost from 400 pesos ($9). On average, hotel rooms cost from 700 pesos ($15). Look for cheap accommodation hotellook or airbnb.

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Pros and cons of holidays in the Philippines

pros

• Beach holiday in winter
• Low prices for food and accommodation
• Developed active and extreme recreation
• Constantly developing tourism
• Many attractions

Minuses

• Long and expensive flight
• Lack of developed infrastructure in some regions
• Slow Internet

For those who are not strapped for money and don’t know where to go on holiday at sea in winter, we suggest you pay attention to holidays in the Republic of Maldives. Holidays in the Maldives are primarily about beach holidays and diving. The Maldives is often chosen as a honeymoon destination.

Weather. In winter, the weather in the Maldives is as pleasant as ever. The air temperature is +30°C, and the water temperature is +28°C. The best weather for holidays occurs from mid-December to mid-spring.

Resorts. The most popular resorts in the Maldives are Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Raa Atoll and Addu Atoll. South Male Atoll is great for both romantic getaway for two, and for family vacation with kids. Ari Atoll is famous for diving.

Visa for Russians it is not necessary if the period of rest does not exceed 30 days.

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Prices. Food prices here are high (relative to previous countries). The highest price tag is in cafes and restaurants at hotels and in places where tourists gather.

There is nothing left until the New Year. It's time to ask yourself where to go new year holidays in 2020, so that the impressions remain the most positive.

Therefore, we have prepared several options at once - across Russia and to Europe, at sea and in the Moscow region. For every taste and budget. Here are 15 cheap places to go New Year holidays in 2020. Prices are based on traveling as a couple.

Where to go for New Year 2020 in Russia

1. Karelia

Price: from 30 thousand rubles.

In a snowy and frosty winter, why not go to a place where there is even more snow and frost? And in Karelia there is plenty of both. And it’s better not to sit in a log house, watching TV and listening to the snow falling from the spruce paws, but to do something more interesting.

For example, go on snowmobiles to the museum-reserve of Russian wooden architecture, to a sled dog farm or to a winter zoo. These types of activities typically span 3-4 days, so even the busiest people can easily fit them into their busy routines. And there will be a lot of impressions - the main thing is that the weather does not let us down.

Price: from 40 thousand rubles.

Russia and New Year in the pool? No, this is not a joke, we are completely serious. We are talking about hotels in Krasnodar region, which are located next to hot ones, and even mineral springs. The impressions will be unforgettable - hot, steamy water and snow-covered shores.

It is worth adding that hotels vary from quite budget options, which are affordable for the average Russian, to palaces of a healthy lifestyle shining with gold and marble. It is worth adding that the swimming pool can be combined with excursions, active recreation in the form of mountaineering walks or skiing.

3. Heart of the North

Price: from 55 thousand rubles.

Are you tired of the age-old bast romance, are you fed up with hot countries, do you want something truly wild and exotic? Russia is wide, and there are plenty of such places in it.

For example, you can go to the Far North, where you can celebrate the beginning of the new year in a real tent in the company of authentic reindeer herders. The cultural program is large and vibrant - you will not only get the opportunity to look at the world through the eyes of people living in completely different conditions, understand how they lived and what they believed in, but you will also master the complex art of lassoing reindeer and riding reindeer sleds. We don't promise that these skills will be useful to you in the future, but learning new things is always interesting, right?

New Year 2020 in Europe

If you have planned a trip to Europe as a holiday for the New Year holidays in January 2020, it is worth considering an important fact. The main holiday during which all European events take place is Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th. But on New Year's Day, there are fewer people in Europe, there is more air, but the opportunities to have fun and have a great time will be diminished.

The most convenient trip is from the beginning of the twenties of December and for about two weeks; this way we will be able to celebrate both Christmas “their way” and the New Year our way.

1. Czech Republic - cheap, but not cheerful

Price: from 30 thousand rubles.

Where to go inexpensively for the New Year in 2020? To the Czech Republic, the country of beer, bagels and low (compared to other European cities) prices. That is why it is so popular among tourists.

Prague itself is a city of magical beauty, but in combination with snow it creates a downright enchanting impression. During the holidays in Prague there are various events– you can easily find places where you can have fun, have a tasty drink and a snack.

2. Italy

Price: from 45,000 rubles.

Are you tired of snow and frost, but at the same time don’t want sudden climate changes? Great option- Italy. It compares favorably with other European countries in that although Christmas is a family holiday there, Italians love and know how to celebrate New Year.

And since Italy is a country of rich culture, at the moment of the change of year, not banal folk festivals are held there, but entire orchestras perform. It is worth adding that in addition to culture, Italy is also distinguished by its excellent cuisine. There you can try some of them. You just need to agree on a table now.

3. Finland

Price: from 60 thousand rubles.

Finns are generally not known for their love of mass entertainment, and Christmas and New Year are considered family holidays in the country. You shouldn't expect big mass celebrations with fireworks from reserved northerners.

Therefore, it is best to rent a separate house in Finland and go there with family, friends and loved ones. There are many options for this very separate housing - from secluded houses in the depths of the forest, where deer stumble, to relatively (by Finnish standards) populated ski hotels or spa centers. Whichever is more to your taste.

By the way, if you want to go to Helsinki for a holiday, keep in mind that museum workers and staff also rest there on holidays. So the locals cultural sites will likely be closed, with restaurants slamming their doors just before midnight.

Holidays during the New Year holidays 2020 at sea

We immediately warn those who are aiming for a beach holiday and warming up all parts of the body at a resort under the southern sun - “cheap” and “New Year” are hardly compatible concepts. And it’s not even about the price of the tours themselves (you can find them at quite budget prices), but about the price of tickets. It is they who chop off most of the money set aside for the trip.

1. Cyprus

Price: from 20 thousand rubles.

Although only especially hardy Russians can swim in the winter Cypriot sea (17 degrees), it is still worth going there. Cypriots are amazingly friendly and hospitable people who love and know how to celebrate in such a way that even seasoned tourists warm their souls in the waves of goodwill emanating from them. Let us add that the island loves Russian-speaking tourists and knows how to communicate with them.

The entertainment is traditional - carnivals, carols, round dances, a lot of people with fireworks, songs, dances and laughter. Let us add that “their” winter is not “our” harsh and snowy winter. In December-January, their orange and tangerine trees bear fruit quietly, and the daytime temperature is about 20°.

2. Vietnam – without a visa

Price: from 100 thousand rubles.

One of the most favorite destinations during winter. In Vietnam beach season is in full swing, and the number sunny days will plunge the Russian into euphoria. Sun and sea come with inexpensive food and plenty of delicious fruit. It is important that short trips (up to 15 days) to Vietnam do not require bureaucratic red tape.

It is worth noting that Vietnam is inexpensive, since it has not yet developed a developed tourism infrastructure(although it is developing at an intensive pace). But weather and the terrain (long, gently sloping sandy beaches and lush, vibrant tropical greenery) make you forget about the shortcomings. By the way, you won’t be able to go diving – the sea can be rough during the winter months.

3. Caribbean

Price: from 190 thousand rubles.

But here is an option for those who prefer higher hotels, brighter sun, and sparkling clean beaches. The country will open its hospitable arms to them Caribbean, primarily the Dominican Republic.

The weather there is magnificent - low humidity, sun, no precipitation, sea 27-28° - excellent conditions for scuba diving and other sea activities. And the Latin temperament gives the New Year an unforgettable, exotic and bright coloring.

Where to go during the New Year holidays 2020 with children

1. Empress Kostroma

Price: from 13,900 rubles.

Everyone knows where Father Frost lives - in Veliky Ustyug. And the habitat of his granddaughter or daughter, Snegurochka, is Kostroma. She has two houses of her own there.

The first is the official residence, like the governor's. There the snow maiden carefully keeps all the gifts she has received over a long period of her life. Excursions are available for those who want to admire them.

And the second is intended for the entertainment of guests - New Year's performances are held there, and other folklore elements also live (and work) there.

2. Low beam

Price: from 15 thousand rubles.

There are many places to go on New Year's Eve with children in Russia. One of the most popular options is recreation centers in the Moscow region. They are especially loved by parents with very young children. Such a holiday has many advantages:

• drive nearby (which is important if the child has not yet reached the age of responsibility);
• all the benefits of civilization are at hand;
• At the same time, you can finally rest and relax by entrusting your child to experienced animators for a while.
• As a rule, in family holiday homes there are pleasures for the body (baths, spas, massages, etc.) and pleasures for the soul (fishing, outdoor and board games).

3. Land of magic

Price: from 70 thousand rubles.

It is in Scotland that Hogwarts Castle is located, where the events of “Braveheart” took place, and also the towering bulk of Doune Castle, where the filming of “Game of Thrones” took place. And Edinburgh is the heart of Scotland, where every square meter of surface is filled with history and romance.

If you want to travel abroad with your children so that they will remember this trip for a long time, take them to Edinburgh. True, there are not many tours there, so you will have to think about the trip yourself.

Traveling for New Year 2020 by car

1. From St. Petersburg to Moscow – and back

Price (gasoline only): about 2500 rubles.

We recommend that Moscow residents go to St. Petersburg, and Moscow residents go to the northern capital. Why from Moscow and by car? Because along the way you can admire the beauty of snow-covered nature, and also, depending on the route, visit other interesting places. The M10 highway passes by such Russian gems as Tver and Torzhok, not far from Valdai and Veliky Novgorod.

Price (gasoline only): about 3,000 rubles.

Kazan is confidently becoming one of the most popular cities among travelers by car. It successfully combines a high level of comfort, an abundance of attractions, attractions for tourists in the form of local festivals and holidays, plus Tatar exoticism.

On New Year's Eve, in the capital of Tatarstan, holidays, contests, competitions are organized, and an ice town is being built, where children love it.

3. By car to Europe

Price (gasoline only): about 7,000 rubles.

To plan your New Year's trip to Europe well and competently, you need to know a few things.

• First of all, think through the route - sit for a couple of hours with a map, decide what you want to see and how far to go. Some limit themselves to a ring of several cities (for example, Prague - Vienna - Prague and from there on a plane home), others think about larger trips through several countries.
• Secondly, you should think in advance about the places where you plan to spend the night and book hotels or a campsite in advance.
• Thirdly, there are autobahns - toll highways; You will have to move mostly along them.
• Fourth, you need to prepare everything Required documents. It’s a lot of hassle, yes, but you are not bound by anything and can move freely as you please, without obeying the guide’s instructions.

It's no secret that the New Year is considered the most important holiday of the year for Russians. They are waiting for it, preparing for it mentally and physically much in advance, and preparation is carried out everywhere: from kindergartens to the State Duma. Many people equate the New Year with the beginning of a new life, new promises and changes for the better. Everyone decides for himself how he will celebrate this grand holiday. Long holidays are coming at work and school, which means it’s time to change the scenery and visit long-planned destinations, recharge with new emotions and spiritual strength for further achievements, and just relax.

Not just to relax, but to celebrate the holiday itself in new country- an incredible adventure and an unforgettable experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture of the area, learn special traditions and become part of the holiday. Many vacationers, on the contrary, bring Russian celebration culture to the masses and introduce foreigners to Slavic identity. Such a mixture of customs as part of the New Year celebration will remain in memory for a lifetime.

It’s quite difficult to decide on a direction for the New Year, since there are actually a lot of tours. You can go to conquer the peaks on ski resorts, it’s warm and cozy to wander through the ancient streets of Europe and enjoy childlike joy at fairs, or you can celebrate a holiday on the beach, which in itself is exotic for a Russian person.

New Year's tours at sea

Almost the entire territory of Russia is covered with snow on New Year's Day. It's hard to imagine a holiday without frost, blizzards and white flakes outside the window. What an unforgettable experience it will be to celebrate the New Year under the scorching sun in the hot sand and gentle sea. It’s funny to see how hotels and palm trees are decorated for the New Year instead of traditional fir trees. Although, hotels in the most popular destinations still display spruce trees so as not to violate the traditions of visitors.

Thailand

Vietnam

Just like in Thailand, the New Year in Vietnam on January 1 is a significant holiday for tourists. The Vietnamese New Year (Tet) takes place here according to the lunar calendar and has floating dates. During the traditional New Year holidays, Vietnam delights vacationers with gorgeous sandy beaches, decorated with shopping centers, Santa Clauses and other holiday paraphernalia. If you are lucky enough to celebrate the New Year in Vietnam, then be sure to go to the embankment (no matter whether it is Nha Trang, Phu Coc, Phan Thiet or Mui Ne), as this is where concerts, folk festivals, dances and the countdown to the start of the new calendar year are organized.

Where to go to the beach: Nha Trang, Phu Coc, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.

Weather: the air warms up to +27 °C, and the water to +24 °C. At this time of year, precipitation is unlikely, but quite possible. They are unlikely to ruin a holiday by the sea due to their short duration and rarity.

Other helpful information about Vietnam:

Prices for New Year tours to Vietnam: from 100,000 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Vietnam here:

Bali

The end of December and the beginning of January is the best time for a beach holiday in Bali, as the amount of precipitation is gradually declining, but it is still possible. The Balinese celebrate New Year in the spring, and on December 31st they hold celebrations exclusively for tourists. On holiday, you should rush to the beach, where there are big fireworks displays.

Where to go to the beach: Nusa Dua, Kuta, Denpasar, etc.

Weather: water and air warm up to approximately +29° C, water temperature - +28° C.

Other useful information about Bali:

Prices for New Year's tours in Bali: from 120,000 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Bali here:

Sri Lanka

Cuba

New Year's celebrations in Cuba are particularly large-scale, since January 1 is also Liberation Day. Once you go outside, you simply cannot avoid the holiday. Parades, processions, and carnivals take place everywhere. Everyone dresses up in the brightest dresses, drinks rum and is wholeheartedly proud of the country.

Where to go to the beach: Havana, Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, Varadero.

Weather: The average air and water temperature is +25 °C - +28 °C. The rainy season is already over.

Other useful information about Cuba:

Prices for New Year's tours to Cuba: from 150,000 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Cuba here:

Less popular due to the high cost, but no less interesting, are New Year’s tours to countries such as:

Christmas and New Year in Europe

Christmas Europe has a special, childishly magical charm. Colorful fairs in medieval squares attract millions of visitors at Christmas. You should go to Europe before December 25 in order to catch the most important holiday of the year, for which Europeans prepare with all responsibility. On Christmas, church services are held in Gothic cathedrals and ancient basilicas, the streets are filled with the smell of pine needles and cinnamon, and the festive bustle everywhere does not subside: everyone is in a bustle buying gifts for family and friends. New Year in Europe is not celebrated on the same scale as Christmas, but in any case, the winter holidays and the special atmosphere will remain in the memory forever.

Finland

Other useful information about Finland:

Prices for New Year's tours to Finland: from 55,500 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Finland here:

Czech Republic, Prague)

Prague takes on an absolutely magical appearance during the Christmas holidays. It seems that every square meter of the city is decorated with bright light bulbs, garlands, and glass beads. A lush, elegant fir tree is installed on each square and fairs are set up around them, where you can walk endlessly. It’s definitely worth taking a gastronomic tour and trying local New Year’s dishes: wine sausage, “vanochka” and “nut nests.” At every turn during the cold season they sell hot mulled wine, punch or honey, so there is no chance of freezing or catching a cold.

Where to go for New Year: Prague.

Weather: Daytime temperatures are around +2 °C.

Other useful information about the Czech Republic:

Prices for New Year's tours to the Czech Republic: from 50,500 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to the Czech Republic here:

France Paris)

One more popular destination on New Year's Day is Paris. From the beginning of December, the city plunges into a pleasant pre-holiday bustle. Thanks to illumination, the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks acquire a new and vibrant image. Throughout the month, the city hosts colorful themed fairs, festivals and concerts. As a rule, Parisians come out to celebrate the New Year itself Champs Elysees. This is where the countdown takes place, and a multi-ethnic crowd of thousands of people is having fun and rejoicing. You should definitely check out the Christmas sale: the prices may pleasantly surprise you.

Where to go for Christmas: Paris.

Weather: The air in the capital warms up from 0 °C to +8 °C.

Other useful information about France:

Prices for Christmas tours to France: from 74,200 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to France here:

Italy

Exactly like others large countries Europe, Italy is immersed in bright lights and fairs throughout December. Mostly people go to Italy during the Christmas holidays for shopping. IN major cities You can purchase absolutely any item at almost cost. Experienced travelers advise going to sales in Italy with empty but large suitcases. Among the Italians themselves, the Christmas tradition of throwing old things out the window has sunk into oblivion, but another one has appeared - acquiring everything new.

The New Year itself is celebrated in large cities on a grand scale. Everyone goes out to the central, richly decorated squares, music plays everywhere, New Year's strong drinks flow like a river, the countdown takes place and the fun does not subside until the morning.

Where to go: Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Pisa.

Weather: Italy's weather at Christmas makes it difficult for travelers good gift— the average air temperature is +8 °C, and in some places it warms up to +15 °C.

Other useful information about Italy:

Prices for Christmas tours to Italy: from 57,800 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Italy here:

Estonia (Tallinn)

Christmas holiday trips to Tallinn are becoming increasingly popular. The romance and European fair atmosphere is present here as in other countries, and prices for tours are much lower than, for example, to Germany. Quiet and calm Tallinn is filled with noisy tourists from different countries who want to fully experience the magical atmosphere of the holidays. Everything here is the same as in other large European cities: a fir tree is erected in the central square, tents with national treats and holiday souvenirs are set up, and restaurants and hotels offer New Year's dinners and entertainment programs in the atmosphere of the 14th century.

Where to go: Tallinn.

Weather: At Christmas the average temperature is -2°C.

Other useful information about Estonia:

Prices for Christmas tours to Estonia: from 81,000 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Estonia here:

Greece

A popular destination for the New Year is Greece, as it is there that the celebration is taken very seriously. Every Greek firmly believes that the coming year will bring positive changes. Since mid-December, everyone has been busy preparing for the holidays: both physical and moral. Residents of Greece flock to churches, decorate houses and streets, and on the eve they prepare traditional dishes of pork, chicken and turkey, which can be tasted in any restaurant. IN New Year's Eve travelers and local residents they go out onto the city streets, dance sirtaki, drink a lot of wine and sincerely rejoice at the beginning of a new life.

Where to go: any major city.

Weather: the air warms up to +14 °C.

Other useful information about Greece:

Prices for New Year's tours to Greece: from 44,000 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Greece here:

New Year “oriental style”

The East, as you know, is a delicate matter and in every eastern country New Year is celebrated on different dates and with different traditions. Even the chronology is radically different from the European one. We can say that for Asian countries the arrival of the New Year is a purely traditional holiday, but in tribute to tourists, each country organizes a secular New Year, which is celebrated on January 1.

Israel

Most popular country At this time of year, Israel is the beginning of the beginning. New Year is celebrated several times in Israel: in accordance with religious and secular traditions. On January 1, the secular New Year comes to the country, the traditions of which were adopted from Russia. During the holidays, you should definitely go to where it all began - to the religious shrines of Christianity and make a wish at the Western Wall, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and watch the sunrise at sacred mountain Zion. From Catholic to Orthodox Christmas, many social and entertainment events take place in the country.

Where to go for New Year: Jerusalem, Bethlehem.

Weather: the air temperature warms up to +17 °C. Swimming is no longer comfortable, but long walks in the fresh air are unlikely to overshadow anything.

Other useful information about Israel:

• Visa - no need

Prices for New Year's tours to Israel: from 72,500 rubles*

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United Arab Emirates

To celebrate the New Year on a grand scale and have a great vacation on the beach, you should definitely go to Dubai. Secular celebrations on January 1 are not accepted on the streets here, but concerts, shows, discos and parties are sure to await you in the establishments. The exception is street fireworks, which are recognized as the best in the world in terms of beauty and scope.

Where to go for New Year: Dubai.

Weather: The average air temperature across the country does not exceed +21 °C. For evening walks, a light jacket will be useful.

Other useful information about the UAE:

Prices New Year's tours in the UAE: from 51,200 rubles*

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Egypt

Currently, tours to Egyptian resorts are only available with a flight via Cairo, which negatively affects their cost. Charter flights expected to resume resort towns.

Even after the ban on flights to resort towns in Egypt, interest in it does not decrease. Conduct winter holidays not in the snow, but in the sand - each of us wanted at least once in our lives. Swimming in Egyptian resorts is no longer as comfortable as it is in the fall, but heated hotel pools will come to the rescue. On New Year's Day, hospitable hotel owners arrange luxurious feasts for tourists with entertainment program, competitions and fireworks. Shopping centers everywhere decorated with fir trees, balls and garlands. The spirit of the holiday will not leave travelers even on sandy beaches: many tourists and locals gather in beach bars for concerts and fun celebrations of the new calendar year.

Where to go: Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada.

Weather: up to +20 °C.

Other useful information about Egypt:

• Visa (on arrival)

Prices for tours to Egypt for the New Year: from 81,500 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Egypt here:

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Tunisia

An excellent opportunity to change the cold to the heat is a trip to Tunisia. Swimming in the resorts of Tunisia at this time is no longer so comfortable, but nothing will interfere with leisurely walks and celebrating the New Year in the open air. After all, Tunisia is the capital of thalassotherapy and every hotel has spa centers with heated pools. The main New Year's events take place in Sousse, Hammamet and Tunisia. On central squares Mass celebrations begin with fireworks, festivals, and music concerts. From the streets, the celebration gradually flows into bars and restaurants. There is one very nice one in Tunisia new year tradition, which tourists also follow with pleasure - to eat as many sweets as possible at night in order to spend the coming year in abundance.

Where to go for New Year: Hammamet, Monastir, Sousse, Mohdia, Djerba.

Weather: up to +16 °C.

Other useful information about Tunisia:

Prices for tours to Tunisia for the New Year holidays: from 105,500 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Tunisia here:

Japan

A trip to Japan will make the New Year exotic. From year to year, more and more tourists flock to the country rising sun. Christmas is not celebrated here, but the arrival of the calendar year is counted from January 1st. Preparations for the holiday begin in mid-autumn: streets and houses are decorated with garlands, souvenir markets begin operating and main sales open. It’s funny to note that the preparation for the holiday is very reminiscent of the Russian one: families stock up on gifts and figurines in the form of a symbol of the coming year, do general cleaning, set a rich table on December 31, dress up in their best clothes and celebrate the arrival of the New Year. This holiday cannot be called noisy, since the Japanese are accustomed to celebrating it quietly, calmly and with family.

As a rule, tourists and young people gather in central squares and then smoothly disperse to bars. Everything goes peacefully, quietly and without heavy alcoholic libations. On January 2, tourists have a unique opportunity to visit Imperial Palace, where they are allowed only twice a year.

Where to go for New Year: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, Sapporo.

Weather: in Sapporo - up to -3 °C, in Tokyo - up to +7 °C.

Other useful information about Japan:

Prices for tours to Japan for the New Year: from 140,000 rubles*

You can select and book a tour to Japan here:

New Year "American style"

An absolutely enchanting scale of Christmas and New Year celebrations takes place in the USA. As we know from films, no one believes in miracles, Santa and new life like Americans. And indeed, what a celebration in New York is worth, where hundreds of thousands of people gather in Times Square to watch the old tradition of dropping a glass ball. The huge LED ball slowly descends down the axis and then reaches the lowest point, the lights fade out and the year board lights up, which marks its beginning. You need to come to Times Square early in the morning to choose a good place, as world stars of the first magnitude celebrate the New Year with residents and guests of New York.

Let's decide where it's better to go to celebrate the New Year. We offer you a selection 10 best options, where you can fly inexpensively on holiday during the holidays in 2020. Get ready to celebrate the coming New Year in a place that will make you happy!

Forget about the herring under a fur coat, forget about setting off fireworks on a frosty night, forget, finally, these washed-out faces of stars broadcast from all TV channels! We've had enough of this fun. It's time to celebrate the main holiday of the year in a fundamentally different environment and a new place - so that the new year becomes truly new.

So, here, in good old fashion, we have put together for you a selection of the best places to go for New Year 2020. Each of these places is beautiful and one is better than the other for celebrating the most joyful holiday there. Choose your option and go on your journey!

Below we list non-standard directions. If you want classics, choose:

Advice: do not put off booking tickets and hotels until later - the closer New Year is, the higher the intensity of passions.

Attention: We present airfare prices for New Year's dates (late December - early January), and hotel prices are indicated for a double room on New Year's Eve.

How to find cheap flights? We recommend search engines Skyscanner and Aviasales. Check prices in both to find Best offer for your dates.

Hotel search. Use a service that compares prices among all leading booking systems - Roomguru.ru.

I. Where to go on New Year's Eve at sea in 2020?

Do you want the sea instead of snow? Nothing complicated. A selection of destinations where you can fly in winter to enjoy warm sea and the warming sun, very large: this is Asia (Vietnam, Bali, Philippines, India, etc.), South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Caribbean Islands. The Canary Islands and the Mediterranean region will be slightly colder, but still significantly warmer than in Russia.

1. New Year in the Canaries

Why here? An excellent option for going to celebrate the New Year 2020: romantic, not the most typical and relatively cheap. Includes the sea (more precisely, the Atlantic ocean), diverse nature Canary Islands, Spanish coloring, black volcanic sand on the beaches. Read more about holidays in the Canary Islands (prices, reviews, tourist tips).

In winter in the Canary Islands, the air temperature during the day stays at around +25°C, and the water is heated to +20°C - just right for comfortable rest, no heat or stuffiness.

Price issue. Getting to the Canary Islands is relatively inexpensive (the main thing is to buy tickets in advance): you can fly with traditional airlines from Moscow or St. Petersburg or fly on board low-cost airlines from Riga, Vilnius or cities in Finland (you can find tickets that in total will cost only 200-300 Euro). Read more about this in a separate article.

Prices for New Year 2020:

• Tours from Moscow to Tenerife for the New Year cost from 100 thousand rubles (7-8 nights, 3* hotel).
• Air tickets to Tenerife from Moscow and back on New Year's dates are more expensive than usual - from 35 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• The cost of a room for two in a 3* hotel in Tenerife on a holiday night starts from $53. Find a hotel →

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2. Happy New Year, Cuba!

Why here? Freedom Island is one of the best places to go for New Year 2020. In winter, the weather is wonderful: very warm (but not stuffy like in summer), the sea is ideal, and the sky is almost always cloudless. Cheerful and always cheerful locals, the best cigars in the world, almost antique cars driving around the streets.

Price issue. Holidays in Cuba (including New Year's) cannot be called excessively expensive: housing, food and entertainment do not cost much, but, alas, you will have to spend money on the flight. You can try to catch an inexpensive last minute tour on the website, and if you prefer exclusively independent travel, then you should start purchasing air tickets 2-4 months before your trip.

Prices for New Year 2020:

• You can find a tour to Cuba from Moscow from 150 thousand rubles for two (2-3* hotel, 7 nights).
• Usually tickets cost 60-80 thousand, but sometimes you can find about 45 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• In Havana you can find decent 3* hotels at prices starting from $80/night for New Year's dates. Find a hotel →

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3. New Year in the Maldives

Why here? This is one of the best places where you can hide from all worries and not worry about anything. A real paradise. Ideal for a complete lazy holiday. And the New Year holidays are perhaps the best time for this. Let the whole world remain somewhere far away, thousands of kilometers of ocean waters! Turn off your phone and forget about the Internet - why distract yourself from true pleasure?

Prices for New Year 2020:

• New Year tours to the Maldives cost from 280 thousand rubles for two (10 nights, 3-5*).
• A flight to the Maldives usually costs from 26 thousand rubles. But flying for New Year 2020 will no longer be as cheap - prices for flights at the end of December - beginning of January do not fall below 60-90 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• 3* hotels on Maldives(not on the shore) cost from $55. Find a hotel →

However, the Maldives is a traditional package destination, and if you don’t want to bother with organizing a vacation, it’s easier to buy a tour and - all documents will be sent to you by email.

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4. Seychelles

Why here? For the same reasons as the Maldives. Seychelles is a place for those who value privacy and comfort.

Price issue. As with the Maldives, the Seychelles has now become more accessible. Try to catch a last minute tour on.

Prices for New Year 2020:

• The cost of tours is from 180 thousand rubles. (if departures are on December 26-27) and from 200 thousand - for departures on December 30-31.
• A flight from Moscow to Mahe usually costs from 30 thousand rubles. (for a round trip), but during the New Year and Christmas holidays the price increases significantly - from 50 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• The price tag for 2-3* hotels in the Seychelles for the New Year period is from $60 per night, which is quite good for a holiday on the islands, and even during the holidays. True, such an inexpensive hotel will not be located on the shore itself - you will have to walk to the beach. Find a hotel →

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II. In pursuit of the spirit of Christmas: we are going to Europe for the New Year!

The sea is good. The sea is wonderful. There may be nothing better in the world than the sea, but one way or another during the New Year, many people really want to be in the center of the holiday and feel the Christmas spirit. If this is about you, then the best option where to go to celebrate the New Year 2020 will be Europe.

The magical New Year and Christmas atmosphere can be enjoyed in many European countries: Great Britain, France, Germany, Scandinavian countries - any place where people celebrate Christmas and snow falls will do.

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1. It’s inexpensive to travel to Europe for the New Year

Europe is not the cheapest region in terms of holidays, but even here there are several countries where you can relax relatively inexpensively during the New Year holidays and fully enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere. For those who want to relax on New Year and Christmas in Europe as cheaply as possible, countries such as Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Slovenia. Basically, Germany- also not the most expensive European country.

2. To Europe for Christmas and New Year, without regretting anything!

More expensive options where you can celebrate and have a great New Year 2020 and Christmas are France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, UK and Sweden. In the countries of the Alpine region (Switzerland, France and Austria) you can ski, visit Christmas markets, admire the decoration of shopping galleries and city streets in general.

In most cases, when people imagine the Christmas atmosphere, the image that comes to mind is London. The capital of England is truly one of the most suitable places to go here for New Year and Catholic Christmas. At this time, London turns into a real fairy tale! In fact, going on a trip to England is a completely feasible task for any person: getting a visa is not as easy as Schengen, but air tickets from Moscow to London are quite inexpensive (thanks to the low-cost airline easyJet). So Christmas London is much closer than you thought.

You can search for air tickets to the cities you are interested in using the Skyscanner and Aviasales search engines.

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Fresh ideas of where to go for the New Year 2020 at sea, in Europe abroad. Tours are inexpensive and interesting

There is a good Russian proverb that says: “Prepare a sleigh in summer and a cart in winter.” The meaning of the proverb is that in order to manage everything, not waste time and be profitable, you need to prepare for everything in advance. And when traveling and traveling abroad, this rule works even more so. When planning to travel somewhere, especially to a country far from Russia, you need to think about everything in advance. For example, read about the climate of a place, find out about the local weather, check prices, ask for reviews from those who have already been there, and so on. And it’s right that 99% of tourists prefer to search and book tours for the New Year 2020 in advance. Our information article will tell you where to go inexpensively for this New Year, where prices are not indicated, but there are interesting information about countries where it’s warm and sunny in winter, and also where you can go for a New Year’s fairy tale. Ready? Let's start looking at a small TOP.

It's no secret that most tourists prefer to celebrate the New Year in warm countries, where you can sunbathe, swim in the sea and get real pleasure. And that’s right, what’s the point in flying from cold and snowy Russia to an equally cold and snowy country? Although some people like it and we’ll talk about it below. In the meantime...

Where to go inexpensively at sea for the New Year 2020: tours, countries and resorts

Resorts in Thailand – without changing traditions.

For a long time now, resorts in Thailand have been leading the preferences of Russians in winter. And there are explanations for this. Firstly, it’s beautiful there, and many tourists, after a holiday in the country, begin to wonder how to buy a house there and how to stay for at least six months while it’s freezing in Russia.

Indeed - Thailand beautiful country with its own flavor. The local beaches are beautiful and unique. The sunset on them is no worse than on the beaches of Cuba. The fine sand is so soft that you don't need shoes. Walking barefoot on the sand is a pleasure that can’t be compared to anything else. Palm trees grow on the beaches, in the shade of which you can wait out the heat and take a short nap right on the shore of the endless sea.

The second reason for Thailand's popularity is prices. If you fly here from Moscow or from the European part of our country, you will be surprised, because the price of the flight will be higher than the price of the vacation itself. But residents of eastern Russia generally fly and vacation in Thailand for almost nothing. Fortunately, their flight does not take long, and the vacation is already cheap. In fact, a 12-14 day holiday in Thailand will cost you 40,000 thousand rubles. But it can be even cheaper if you choose a hotel not on the seashore, and not with all the entertainment.

The most famous and popular resorts in the country: Phuket and Pattaya. They receive up to 80% of all tourists in the country.

Vietnam is a new trend.

Another country South-East Asia, which is loved by tourists from Russia.
Vietnam is a new fashionable destination and a great place to spend time in the winter. After all, when there is frost and snow in Russia, then in Vietnam the heat is up to forty and there is a gorgeous warm sea.

The advantage of Vietnamese resorts over others is that they are young. Many of them are only a few years old, and some hotels and resorts are still under construction. After all, several years ago there was a war in the country, and now the construction of resort areas is in full swing.
And I must say that they make hotels and places to stay that are simply fantastic! But the local nature also helps. The scenery is so beautiful that you won't want to go back. Beaches with white sand, they stretch so far along the sea that they seem endless.

There is also a lot of entertainment in the country. There is a whole island with one huge amusement park. And you can only get to the island by cable car and it is the only one in the world cable car which passes over the sea!
We think it wouldn’t hurt to remind you about the country’s attractions, since there are thousands of them here. The local culture is very ancient and there are still temples in the country where they keep traditions instilled in the people thousands of years ago. Vietnamese houses with incredible roofs are especially popular among tourists - this is what distinguishes the country from others.

Goa is another India.
We are all accustomed to the fact that in India there is a lot of dancing, singing and love. But Goa is a completely different India, which is not like anything else.
The beaches of Goa are spacious and can comfortably accommodate everyone. The coast is completely sandy. Occurs White sand, dark and yellow. There is a lot of entertainment on the beaches, but the main thing is elephant riding. Tourists line up to climb and ride on the giant.

But even in this tourist center you still feel like you are in India. Museums, exhibitions, local people, culture and much more all remind you of this. And that's not a bad thing. After all, India is a country with rich history and its long traditions. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to learn something new about her.
Goa is divided into two parts: southern and northern. South part is richer and more beautiful, but the northern one is still under construction and local tourists mostly relax there.

Where to go abroad for the New Year 2020 in Europe.

Winter in Europe beach resorts resting. Even in Spain and Portugal it is cold to swim, and sunbathing is not always possible. But still, the flow of tourists to European countries in winter does not decrease. Where is everyone going?

Prague – the best place to celebrate the new year.

People flew to Prague to celebrate the New Year back in Soviet times. And after the collapse of the union, even more people began to fly here. The peak of popularity of the capital of the Czech Republic came in 2000, when half a million Russians flew here for Christmas and New Year. Now the demand has dropped a little. But still, one hundred thousand Russian tourists happily celebrate two Christmases and one New Year in Prague.

Especially for these holidays, a tall Christmas tree is erected in the capital and decorated with lights and toys. Shops offer discounted goods and souvenirs, and cafes and restaurants have a huge selection of varied food.
All the streets light up with lights for Christmas. A simple walk in the evening around Prague will allow you to plunge into a fairy tale and understand that this is truly a magical time.

Finland is close to our homeland.

It so happens that many Russians prefer to celebrate the New Year in neighboring Finland. It would seem - why, because it is very close to us. But in the country of a thousand lakes, everything is completely different.

As already said, Finland is a country of a thousand lakes. There is probably no place on earth with so many lakes. And the local forests are truly beautiful and magical. Tourists prefer to rent a house on the shore of a lake in the forest, where there is peace and quiet.
In winter in Suomi you can walk through the forest, ski, go fishing or attend mass events, of which there are thousands.

Milan – fashionable new year.

Young people who consider themselves fashionable prefer to come to Milan for the New Year. There are a lot of tourists here around Christmas, so you need to book your hotel in advance. And since there are sales in the city in winter, you can relax and buy a lot of beautiful and fashionable clothes. But what a vacation when price tags with discounts of up to 80 percent hang on every shop window!

There are many places in the world where the New Year will be celebrated in a special way. We have already listed some, but there are hundreds of other, no less beautiful places.
For example, Japan - there you will be one of the first to celebrate the New Year. And if you want real adventure, then fly to Australia. Every year the country takes first place in the beauty and duration of the New Year's fireworks. And this year they will probably break their record.
Another place is Cuba. New Year on the island of freedom you will never forget. And you will dream about sunrises and sunsets on the ocean all your life.
You should not refuse tours to Africa. For example, in Egypt it is hot and sunny, and in Tunisia and Morocco there are many palaces and historical monuments. So there is a choice of where to go, and it is great.