Where to go on vacation during the February holidays. Where will Russians go for the February holidays?
This year Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on Friday and this means that we have 3 days off ahead of us. And if you add half of the previous day to them, you can go on a full-fledged trip, especially considering that February is not the most tourist month, and prices for air tickets and hotels are an order of magnitude lower than during the January holidays. We found out where to spend an inexpensive February weekend.
Baku, Azerbaijan
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The capital of Azerbaijan was once compared to Paris, but now, thanks to skyscrapers, Baku resembles Dubai. Despite urbanization, the city does not lose its flavor: historical fortresses, palaces, and mosques have been preserved here.
In four days in Baku you can get acquainted with its main attractions: the palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower made of black stone and, of course, real oriental bazaars.
Price
Weather: At the end of February it is quite warm in the capital of Azerbaijan. The average air temperature is +8 … +14 °C
Visa: not required for travel up to 90 days
Brussels, Belgium
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If you have a multiple entry Schengen visa, you can travel to Brussels. Four days for a walk around the capital of Belgium and the European Union, you’ll have enough time to see the main attractions and try the main types of beer in local pubs.
If you wish, you can drive from Brussels in a few hours to Paris, Bruges, located just an hour and a half drive from the capital.
Price: flight + hotel (from 22 to 25 February) from
Visa: Schengen
Weather: average daytime temperature +6 … +10 °C
Vilnius, Lithuania
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The Baltic capitals have been called the cheapest for many years now tourist cities Europe. Vilnius is perhaps an ideal option for a short and budget trip.
In Vilnius, be sure to stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town and the artists' district of Užupis, go to the KGB Museum and the Church of St. Anne. You can also go to the town of Trakai, located near the capital, where the medieval castle of the same name is located.
Price: flight + hotel (from 22 to 25 February) from
Visa: Schengen
Weather: unlike Brussels and Baku, it is still cool in Vilnius in February. The average daytime temperature is −2 … +2 °C
Staraya Russa, Russia
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If your travel budget is limited, you can spend a long vacation in Russia. For example, in Staraya Russa, a small town in the Novgorod region, founded in the 12th century. A huge number of legends are associated with it, for example, there is a version that it was Staraya Russa that gave the name to the whole of Russia and that this place was the birthplace of Rurik.
The city was once the center of Russian salt production. This fishery is reminiscent of the natural mineral fountains of salt water that come out of the ground. At one time, Dostoevsky came to relax at local resorts: the house where he worked on “The Brothers Karamazov” has today been turned into a museum.
Price: round-trip train ticket - from , accommodation - from for a double room for three nights.
Visa: need not
Weather: at the end of February from −6 to −1 °C
Magnitogorsk, Russia
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As winter draws to a close ski season, so if you have not yet tried snowboarding and skiing, then there is the opportunity to spend a few days on the slope. Inexpensive ski holiday can be found in Magnitogorsk. In addition to skiing, you can go snowmobiling and ice skating here.
Price: round-trip flight from , accommodation - from for a double room for three nights.
Visa: need not
Weather: average temperature -10 to -5 °C
* Prices for flights and accommodation are indicated at the time of writing. The cost indicated in the material and the final price may vary.
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The end of winter and the beginning of spring are getting closer and closer. But first we will all celebrate the February holiday, namely February 23rd. As always, we will have a long weekend that needs to be filled with something. For example, you can go abroad to the sea or visit ancient castles in Europe. Where do you want to go for the February holidays 2017? Still have not decided? Then look at our options and choose the one that suits you best.
Visit ancient castles!
Most of our tourists go abroad to lie on the beach and soak in the warm water. Don't we have this? But tourists from Europe prefer excursion holidays to beach holidays! They travel from country to country and visit ancient castles. And some castles are over five hundred years old!
So if you don’t really like just lazing on the beach, then excursions to ancient castles are for you. Moreover, you can not only visit castles, but also live in them! Almost all castles offer tourists not just a tour, but also accommodation and entertainment programs! Just imagine sleeping in a bedroom where kings and queens once lived three hundred years ago!
You can also enjoy beautiful views and landscapes near castles. After all, all castles have their own gardens, forests and even ponds with birds. So don't miss the opportunity to visit the place where European civilization was born. And you will always have time to get to the beach.
Have you decided to choose the beach?
If you still choose the beach, then in February there are not many places for such a holiday. For example, you can visit Goa, where it is in full swing beach season. The air temperature is above +30 degrees, and the water does not drop below +27 degrees.
If Goa doesn't suit you, then you can fly further away, somewhere in the Caribbean. And there is plenty to choose from: Cuba, Maldives, Seychelles...
All these tourist countries and the islands will welcome you with open arms. Everywhere is beautiful, sunny and incredibly fabulous. They differ only in price. For example, vacationing in Cuba is cheaper than on the islands.
For treatment in February!
If after a long winter you feel that your body is weakened and lacks vitamins, then go for treatment to Israel or Bulgaria. These countries are beautiful health resorts and excellent spas. You can get treatment in them, and then take a walk to the mountains or to the sea.
You will be surrounded everywhere by fresh air, which is easy to breathe and will make your head spin.
February is far from the most popular month for traveling to other countries, because new year holidays And school break left behind, and summer is not yet about to come. But don’t despair, because the crowds of annoying tourists have already left the beaches, and prices in the last winter month are very economical. Some tourists go to explore Asia, others go to travel to European countries.
Snowy and cold February drives residents of our countries to hot regions, to the seashore or ocean. If you decide to go to, you should carefully consider the region to visit. After all, the weather will directly depend on the region of the country. Experts advise purchasing trips to the southeastern regions or nearby islands. An excellent choice would be or. A good alternative would be, or. During this period, there is not much precipitation, the sea is calm and warm, and the sun has managed to warm the air to 26 degrees. At night the thermometer does not drop below 20 degrees.
In any case, February is an amazing month that will give you both a beach holiday on the sea coast and luxurious ski tours with good snow cover. This is a month of romance, which can give you a holiday outside the country without a large influx of tourists.
0 February is the last month of winter. Everyone is already tired of it, of the cold and snow. And besides, February has a great holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day. And this is a great reason to go somewhere and relax. In this article we will look at where you can go and how to spend your weekend profitably. Read, look at photos and videos, and book your tickets quickly to be in time.
Where to go for the February holidays 2020: Russia or Europe? Or maybe at sea?!
The country has hardly forgotten the New Year holidays, and long weekends are coming again. And they are associated with Defender of the Fatherland Day. Russians will rest for four days on this holiday, and this is quite enough to go somewhere on vacation. In fact, there are many options for relaxing in February, but not all of them will suit you. Still, four days is both a lot and a little. You can’t fly far, but you can only vacation close in Russia. We will look at options for where to go for the February holidays 2020 in Russia or Europe. We’ll also tell you where the warm sea is so you can swim at the end of winter.
In February to Europe.
At the end of winter there are no countries in Europe where you can swim in the sea. Even warm Spain and Portugal will not please you warm sea and heat. But you can sunbathe in these countries. The resorts of Spain, especially in the south, are already spring-like warm. And the air is heated to +25 degrees. And in some resorts and cities in Portugal it’s even +30, but the sea is still cold and even in such weather it’s better not to go into it.
On ski resorts Europe season continues. The snow in the mountains does not seem to melt, and tourists are in no hurry to leave the slopes of the Alps. The most favorite place for downhill skiing is Austria. It is followed by France and Croatia. The ski resorts of these countries are always full of tourists and local vacationers. If you like silence and want to ride in a more relaxed environment, then you can visit Andorra. The small country does not receive many tourists, but it is calm and beautiful. The only drawback in Andorra is the high prices. Since the country is small, it does not receive too many guests, and we strive to earn as much as possible from them.
In some European countries, early spring already begins in February. True, the meadows and flowers are not blooming yet, but you can already feel the warmth and the sun warms differently, not like in winter. In February, on an excursion to Europe, you can go to Austria or Germany and see ancient castles. Most tourists at this time of year stay in mountain hotels, so hotels in cities are empty and not very expensive. All the tourists in the mountains are on the slopes, and you can enjoy walks in the quiet ancient cities, visit castles and have a relaxing time.
Italy is also suitable for excursions. And if you choose the south of the country, you can enjoy the warm sun and see how gardens and flowers begin to bloom in the cities.
Don't forget that you need a Schengen visa to visit Europe. Find out how much it costs and how to get it in the shortest possible time.
In February at sea.
There are not many countries at the end of winter. Where you can actually swim in the sea. These countries are located in southern Asia and in Caribbean. Almost 99% of Russians choose Asia because it’s less expensive to fly here and cheaper to vacation.
Peak tourist season in Thailand. The temperature reaches its maximum and becomes +35 and above. The sea slightly falls short of the same indicators and warms up to +29. The nights are hot and muggy, so get a hotel room with air conditioning so you can sleep peacefully rather than suffer.
Don't discount Goa, which is also hot and sunny. In February Goa resorts crowded with tourists. People fly here from all over the world to get to the gorgeous white sand beaches. If you decide to visit the Indian state in February, then you should book your trip in advance, otherwise you may either overpay or not get to the country on vacation at all.
Another place for beach holiday in February is Vietnam. The coasts of the country attract tourists more and more every year. Firstly, it is very beautiful here and the vast majority of the beaches are made by nature, not man. Secondly, holidays in the country are cheap, and almost all tourists can afford even a luxury hotel. And thirdly, these days the weather here is excellent, there is no rain, and the sun shines 12 hours a day.
In February in Russia.
In Russia in February there are snowstorms, a lot of snow falls and there may still be very coldy. But nevertheless, in the last month of winter you can relax in our country.
For example, visit the Altai mountains and enjoy the winter beauty. In Altai, almost all resorts are in the mountains, where there is fresh air and no noise from big cities. The following activities are available to you: dog sledding, fishing, hiking in the mountains and forests, snowmobiling and hunting.
If you love ancient Russian cities, then go to Yaroslavl or Kostroma. These cities are full of ancient churches, villages and attractions. And in general, a tour along the Volga is a very interesting idea. You will come across such beauties along the way that you will want to come back here again and again.
That's it New Year. There are still 2 months of winter left. But these will be tough months. How to spend them in order to take a little break from the snow, blizzards and cold weather? Let's figure out where you can go during the February holidays 2017 to relax. Basically, you can stay at home and spend time in front of the TV. But will this be of any use? So let's have a rest before the long summer season!
From harsh winter to warm sand.
Yes, in February you can not only bask near the radiator, but also bask in the sun, lying on the sand. Where is this possible? For example, in Goa! This is the closest resort to our country, and at the same time it is cheap. Goa will greet you with warm sun, air temperature up to +35 degrees and gentle sea.
There are other destinations where it is as warm as Goa. True, these places are far from our country, and a trip to them is quite expensive. But still, we will tell you what countries these are.
Firstly, this is the Maldives, which is beautiful at any time of the year. Clear water, corals, houses on the coast and even in the ocean! Maldives heavenly place for relax.
The Maldives and Seychelles are in no way inferior. The islands are just as beautiful. The same clear water, palm trees on the shore and constant sun. White sand and it all drives me crazy. Once you visit the Seychelles, you will want to stay here forever.
Excursions in February.
In Europe, it is not so cold in the last month of winter. In some countries, even the temperature is above zero and the cities come to life. It is in February that it is best to go to Europe on excursions. For example, you can go to Italy to Rome or Milan. Naples will also welcome you warmly.
If you prefer “old” Europe, then visit the Czech Republic and Prague in particular. At this time of year, it just “thaws out” from winter and becomes amazingly beautiful.
But it’s better not to go to Austria, France and other ski countries and resorts. The season is just ending for ski lovers and they are eager to ski for the whole summer. Therefore, all resorts in these countries will be filled with tourists with skis.
Where to go to get healthier?
Winter is coming to an end. You are tired, your body needs vitamins and rest. It's time for you to visit Israel or Jordan! In these countries there are a huge number of spa salons, medical hotels and there is a Dead Sea that heals!