Holidays for the New Year abroad. Where to go for the New Year: at sea or in Europe

New Year is a unique, special holiday that you want to spend in such a way that this event will be remembered for a lifetime. What will it be like in the coming 2018, what will it bring to our lives? The Yellow Dog, whose element is Earth, is in a hurry to replace the two fiery years that passed under the sign of the Monkey and the Rooster. This animal is calm and hardworking, but also loves to relax, therefore, in order to have a great time next year, you must first celebrate it properly. Where to go for the New Year 2018 to relax inexpensively and on a budget?

Some Russians prefer to follow the beaten path, choosing already packaged New Year and Christmas tours offered by travel agencies and tour operators. Such tours include visits to one or more cities (countries) with special programs and pre-planned visits to attractions. However, most of our compatriots find it more convenient to organize their vacation themselves, and they deal with purchasing tickets and finding accommodation on their own.

The preferences of Russian tourists have changed for various reasons. Today people are no longer so eager to visit Turkey, Germany and Austria; Italy, Spain, France, and Poland are not so popular. Experts explain the change in priorities by the introduction of economic sanctions against Russia and the instability of the political situation. It is for this reason that Russians discovered the exoticism of Vietnam and Thailand, the delightful beaches of Cuba and the Maldives. Compared to previous years, the popularity of domestic tourism has increased significantly: Sochi, Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Kaliningrad.

Experts predict that for New Year and Christmas in 2018, more than 80 percent of our tourists will prefer to vacation within Russia, and only about 20 percent will celebrate the holidays abroad. Meanwhile, just a few years ago these figures were equal and amounted to 50/50.

Sochi - the pearl of Russia

Sochi remains a popular holiday destination among Russians - the most comfortable place in Russia in winter. There is almost no snow here, the air temperature is always above zero degrees, the sun is shining, and palm trees and subtropical plants delight the eye with greenery. You can spend New Year's Eve in a club, restaurant or at a banquet at a hotel, and the rest of the days you can enjoy active recreation at famous ski resorts such as Krasnaya Polyana or Rosa Khutor.

The cost of living in Sochi, however, as in all major tourist centers, depends on the star rating of the hotel, location (distance from the city center), services provided, and type of housing. A double room in budget guest houses can be found for 1,200 rubles; prices in five-star hotels start from 13 thousand rubles. Tickets from Moscow to Sochi cost an average of 7,700 rubles (one way).

The northern capital of Russia is St. Petersburg

New Year and Christmas in St. Petersburg are always celebrated pompously and very cheerfully. Tourists are attracted by the opportunity to admire the sights of the city, get acquainted with its architecture and history, as well as immerse themselves in the New Year's atmosphere, have fun and take part in festive festivities, for example, going to a concert on Palace Square, which traditionally ends with a magnificent fireworks display. There are many restaurants where you can celebrate New Year's Eve in a warm family atmosphere or a noisy group of young people.

Flights from Moscow to St. Petersburg can be purchased from 5,500 rubles.

A night in a three-star hotel in the city center will cost from 2,500 rubles, in more prestigious hotels - from 4,000.

The third capital of Russia – Kazan

An excellent option would be a holiday in Kazan, an amazingly beautiful city where historical sights are successfully combined with modern architecture. The city has a developed infrastructure and a unique ethno-confessional environment. Kazan offers tourists a lot of entertainment for every taste. Children will love the huge Riviera water park, while adults who prefer active recreation will love the ski resorts.

You can fly to Kazan from Moscow from 4,400 rubles. A double room in the center costs around 2,000 rubles, but you can look for cheaper options. In large hotels, the cost of living will be from 4,500 rubles.

The capital of our Motherland is Moscow

In 2017, Moscow for the first time was included in the top ten cities in the world recommended for tourists to visit. Holidays in the capital are becoming not only more and more popular, but also affordable. Just two years ago, renting a room for less than 8 thousand rubles was impossible, but today its average cost is just over 3,000. This is due to the fact that Moscow is preparing for the World Cup, many new hotels are appearing, and accordingly, housing prices are rising more democratic.

Numerous entertainment programs and concerts will be held for Muscovites and guests of the city; on Red Square you can listen to the chimes live and admire the amazing fireworks; ski resorts and ice skating rinks will be at the service of active recreation lovers.

Visiting Santa Claus in Veliky Ustyug

Haven't decided where to go for New Year 2018 yet? New Year's holidays will be unforgettable for you if they take place in the estate of Father Frost Veliky Ustyug - a small town located 450 kilometers from Vologda. Here you can see many temples, merchant courtyards, monastery ensembles and ancient houses. This is an ideal option for families with children, because the organizers have prepared many exciting events for the children, allowing them to plunge into a real New Year's fairy tale:

• holiday celebrations;
• theatrical shows;
• sightseeing tours;
• visiting the fabulous post office;
• excursion to the palace of Father Frost;
• riding through the winter forest.

You can get to Veliky Ustyug in any way: by train, bus, plane. Due to limited flights, air tickets should be booked in advance. The cost of a hotel room is from 1000 rubles. The cost of a three-day basic tour is around 15 thousand per person.

Paradise Canary Islands

A romantic and relatively inexpensive option to celebrate 2018: the ocean, exotic nature, indescribable Spanish flavor and black volcanic sand. The Canaries have an excellent infrastructure, in particular ferry service, so it is possible to visit several islands at once. In December-January, the Canary Islands have wonderful comfortable weather (+ 25 degrees), without stuffiness and heat.

You can get to the islands from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Air tickets are relatively inexpensive - from 35 thousand rubles, the main thing is to purchase them in advance.

A seven-day tour with accommodation in a three-star hotel for the New Year 2018 will approximately cost from 100 thousand rubles. The cost of a double room on New Year's Eve is from $50.

New Year on Freedom Island

Where to go in January 2018? Of course, to Cuba - one of the most attractive places on earth where you can spend the New Year holidays. In the winter months, the weather here is ideal: warm, but not stuffy, cloudless, calm sea. Local residents are always friendly to guests; rare cars drive around the streets, which can only be seen in movies.
Relaxation, entertainment and accommodation on the island of freedom are relatively inexpensive, but you will have to shell out a tidy sum for air tickets - from 60 thousand. However, if you are lucky, you can “catch” inexpensive tickets (around 40 thousand). This should be done 3-4 months before the intended trip.
A tour for two costs an average of 150 thousand: 7-8 days in a 2-3 star hotel. The cost of a room in a decent hotel on New Year's Eve will be about $80.

Maldives and Seychelles

These Indian Ocean islands are a true paradise for those who want to escape from the outside world, relax and enjoy the beauty of exotic nature. Tourists are surrounded by clear sea, bright sun, white beach, palm trees, privacy and relaxation of the highest level.
Previously, only very wealthy people could afford the Maldives and Seychelles. Today the situation has changed, budget holidays have become available to tourists. For example, a double room on New Year's Eve will cost $60 per night (2-3 star hotel). More presentable hotels (5 stars), also located close to the beach, will cost more - from 140 thousand rubles per night.
Air tickets from Moscow become more expensive during the New Year period. If they usually cost around 30 thousand rubles (round trip), then in December the price tags soar to 50 thousand, and in January they reach 90,000.

Exotic Thailand

Asian countries offer cheaper, but no less high-quality holidays, which is why most Russian tourists flock there. Thailand offers guests luxurious New Year's programs, exotic festive dinners, and for lovers of active recreation - surfing and diving. Bangkok becomes the center of events when the capital sparkles with New Year's lights, huge Christmas trees are installed on the streets, fire shows and various exotic festivals are held. On resort beaches (Phuket, Pattaya), New Year's celebrations are held on an equally large scale.

Winter in Thailand will delight you with summer days, when the air temperature rarely drops below + 30 degrees. The sea is suitable for swimming, so it is an ideal place for families with children - so this is a great option for where to fly for the New Year 2018.

The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Bangkok will be 35 thousand rubles in both directions (if you buy tickets in advance), prices for decent hotels in the center of Bangkok start from 1,500 rubles per day.

Snowy Switzerland

If you want to relax in Europe, go to Switzerland, this country has a huge advantage over other European countries - the winters there are snowy. It is better to go on Christmas rather than New Year, since this holiday is practically not celebrated there, and choose a large city where Christmas festivities and fairs are held. If you prefer an active holiday, then magnificent ski resorts are at your service.

Flights from Moscow to Zurich cost from 20 thousand; flying to Geneva is more expensive. The cost of living in a not very high-status hotel in Zurich is 6,000 rubles, in a five-star hotel – from 10,000 for one night for two.

Magical Prague

It is no coincidence that our compatriots love New Year's Prague very much: during this period it is especially beautiful. It looks like an illustration to a fairy tale: shop windows sparkling with multi-colored lights, Gothic buildings, the proud Charles Bridge, musical performances, delicious sweets and drinks sold right on the street, fireworks. However, prices make the capital of the Czech Republic especially attractive - they are much lower than in other European countries.

The weather in the Czech Republic during this period is mild: at night there can be a slight frost of up to 4 degrees, during the day there can be a warm temperature just above zero.

Tickets in the direction Moscow - Prague cost from 9 thousand, but on New Year's Eve prices soar. You can spend New Year's Eve in a good five-star hotel for 5 thousand (for two).

How to save on your trip

If you are a beginner and not an experienced tourist who has traveled all over the world, experts recommend that you pay attention to some nuances that will help you save money on your trip:

1. Book tickets and hotel rooms in advance, in the summer or early autumn, since on the eve of the New Year the tourist flow increases, therefore, the opportunity to purchase hotel rooms and tickets at an attractive price decreases.
2. If the very moment of celebrating the New Year in a certain place is not important for you, you just want to plunge into the festive atmosphere and relax, then book tickets so that you can return home before December 31 or fly out on January 1-2. Ticket prices these days are significantly lower.
3. If you are a shopaholic and your goal is grandiose Christmas sales in Europe, you should get there on the 20th of December in order to return to Russia at the beginning of January.

Have a nice holiday!

How do we relax for the New Year 2020?

If you look at the calendar, the New Year holidays begin on January 1st and end on January 8th. We're having a long weekend again. But you can also extend this vacation for a few more days if you take an additional vacation, for example, from December 30 to 31 and add to them the weekend of 28 and 29, and in January a couple more days. Thus, at the beginning of 2020, it is quite possible to arrange a two-week New Year holiday. Isn’t it great to escape from winter for two whole weeks! Now that you have decided on your vacation dates, you need to decide what kind of New Year's tour you need?

New Year 2020 tours to Thailand

If earlier the rating of popular destinations was headed by Egypt, then the second place in our rating of beach New Year's destinations is occupied by Thailand. New Year 2020 tours to Thailand need to be booked in advance at good hotels. Over the past 3-4 years, many Chinese tourists have come there, so on high dates you may not be able to find a good hotel in Pattaya or Phuket at the last moment. Today, relatively inexpensive New Year's Pattaya, respectable Phuket, and heavenly Koh Samui. Combined programs with a visit to Cambodia or a stop for 2-3 days in Bangkok are possible. Book in advance and you will have a happy New Year!

New Year tours to the United Arab Emirates

New Year's tours in the UAE will bring pleasure not only to beach lovers, but also to connoisseurs of good shopping. Vacations in the Emirates mean respectable beaches on Jumeirah, super-modern shopping centers Dubai, a jeep safari through the Arabian desert, an aquarium on an artificial palm island and other varied entertainment. You can choose hotels in a less expensive, but alcohol-free Sharjah, and for those who cannot live without “All Inclusive” we recommend going to Fujairah or Ras Al Khaimah. Buying a New Year's tour to the United Arab Emirates will be a good decision!

New Year 2020 in hotels in Turkey

The top 5 preferences of Russians invariably include celebrating the New Year in Turkey. Of course, Antalya in winter is not a 100% beach destination. But according to our observations, over the last 8 years, the New Year holidays were rainy only twice. Usually the sun is shining, the temperature is 19-22°C, the water is about 17-18°C. But vacationers will be warmed by the fact that expensive Turkish hotels, including during the winter and New Year holidays, reduce their prices. And their infrastructure is so developed that it allows you to have a good rest even in bad weather. We have selected for you a dozen good hotels that will definitely have a good time!

New Year holidays in Vietnam.

Another exotic country with a warm sea, where direct charters from Moscow depart for the New Year, is Vietnam. Two resorts, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet, are popular among our compatriots. Phu Quoc Island was added last year. Nachang is closer to the airport and is a fairly large city with a long coastal strip, active nightlife, developed infrastructure, and fashionable hotels of world chains located across the road from the beach. Phan Thiet, on the contrary, is chosen by those who like a relaxing and more economical holiday; the hotels here are simpler, but most of them are located directly on the shore. The best beach in this area is Muine Beach, which is also popular among kite and surf enthusiasts. Phu Quoc will captivate you with its pristine nature and good beaches.

New Year 2020 in India in Goa.

New Year in India is usually celebrated by inquisitive travelers who not only want to lie on the beach, basking in the warm sun, but also want to get acquainted with exotic nature, penetrate Indian culture and experience the contradictory sensations of getting to know an unfamiliar civilization. The best place for such a meeting would be the Indian state of GOA. Hotels in the north will be more affordable, and we recommend tourists who are accustomed to greater comfort to go to the south of Goa.

New Year in distant Mexico.

After a short break caused by the crisis, the direct charter program to Mexico resumed. The flight from Moscow to Cancun, Mexico, will take almost 13 hours and you will find yourself on the snow-white beaches of the Caribbean Sea. For those who prefer multi-story, ultra-modern hotels and parties in nightclubs and cafes, we recommend choosing a hotel for your holiday in Cancun. And for fans of a relaxed holiday in two- or three-story bungalow buildings surrounded by slender coconut palms, there is a direct route to the resorts of the Riviera Maya.

New Year 2020 on exotic islands

If you need not just a New Year's holiday, but a status holiday, then you need to focus on popular expensive island resorts. Canary Islands, Maldivian archipelago or Seychelles, island Mauritius, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Bali island– all these countries and islands are beautiful and unique in their own way. Each place deserves the fact that it is there that you can celebrate the New Year, especially since direct non-stop flights fly from Moscow to some of these destinations. Holidays here are not cheap, but quality and a good level of service are guaranteed. Contact "Flagman" - our managers were in all these places, we will help you!

New Year 2020 in the Canaries

We recommend New Year's tours to the Canary Islands for lovers of European summer holidays. In this archipelago, especially in the southern part of the island of Tenerife, the tourism infrastructure is most developed. A large selection of hotels and apartments, well-groomed beaches, various amusement parks, many cafes and restaurants - everything is aimed at a quality holiday. This is one of the few destinations that can be reached during the New Year period on a non-stop flight. There will, of course, be fewer flight options than in pre-crisis 2015, but prices, as we predict, will not rise compared to last year.

New Year 2020 in the Dominican Republic

Tours for the New Year in Dominican Republic. The hotels in this country are large, the beaches are amazing with white sand, the ocean is endless, the sun is dazzling and hot, coconut palms are slender, and Dominican rum, Malibu, Pina Colada, tequila and other exotic drinks and cocktails are included in the standard all-inclusive set. It’s a long flight – almost twelve hours without landing, but such a vacation will be remembered for a very long time.

Let's welcome 2020 in Cuba

Tours for the Cuban New Year can be recommended to more active travelers who like to combine a beach holiday with an active excursion program. Old Havana, patriarchal Trinidad, a safari on military Urals and ZILs to Guanayar Park with swimming in mountain waterfalls, a visit to the Tropicana cabaret show and many other excursions will make your New Year's holiday Cuba a lasting impression for many years.

New Year in Sri Lanka - for advanced travelers

New Year's Eve Sri Lanka It is also suitable for active beachgoers who are interested in the history of ancient civilizations, and in childhood read Kipling's stories about Mowgli and Riki-Tiki-Tavi. A holiday on the beaches of Negomba and Bentota here is wonderfully combined with a visit to the ancient temples of Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa. And from your New Year's tour of Sri Lanka you can bring back several packs of the most aromatic tea, pleasing to the eye products of local artisans, as well as some sapphires, topazes and emeralds, which this amazing island is rich in.

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We are considering where to relax for the New Year 2020 abroad in warm countries. From the most budget options to downright expensive ones :)

Every time we think about how and where better to celebrate the New Year. Gather your family and celebrate the chimes next to the Christmas tree? Going to a party with friends?..

Or maybe go abroad, where it’s warm, there are a lot of palm trees and beaches? But if only it were that simple! December 31, together at sea requires expenses of 100 thousand rubles - minimum.

In terms of organizing your holiday: the easiest option is a trip. And we recommend looking for it on online aggregators. Firstly, it’s convenient, and secondly, their search method is immediate for all tour operators will not miss a single profitable New Year's tour:

By the way, Russia has a holiday from January 1 to January 8 during the New Year holidays. December 31st, alas, is a working day. We hope it's shortened!

Where is the best place to go for the New Year at sea?

So, you have decided to go towards the warm sea, golden beaches and gentle sun. The first question facing future travelers is which country to choose abroad so that it is affordable, and at the same time interesting and safe?

We have compiled a list of the most popular countries. Here's where you can celebrate the New Year abroad in 2020:

Summary table - where is it warmest for the New Year?

New Year in Thailand

We celebrated the New Year in Bali, and for the January holidays we were in Thailand

Russians have long chosen Thailand as a place where they can spend an inexpensive holiday at sea. Trips here are organized year-round, and the cost of the tour even in season is quite affordable - from 68-70 thousand rubles for two.

Pros of Thailand:

• + Departures – from most Russian cities
• + In stock - everything for which tours abroad are purchased for the New Year 2020 - sunny weather, clear blue sea and endless sandy beaches
• + Phuket is the best winter resort for a holiday with a child
• + Vivid show programs in hotels and bars
• + Excursions, both natural and culturally inclusive
• + Exotic fruits – mango, papaya, mangosteen, dragonfruit, durian

A New Year's holiday in Thailand will be of interest to both lovers of noisy parties and those who appreciate solitude. The latter can go to some small and sparsely populated Thai island and celebrate January 1 on a deserted beach - under the bright stars and the sounds of the surf.

When planning a New Year's trip abroad to the sea, it is worth considering some minuses:

• – December-January is the peak tourist season. The Thais, who are well aware of this, double their prices. Therefore, it is worth booking your tour 3-4 months in advance.
• – Almost everywhere there are a lot of people on the beaches, in entertainment venues, in markets and just on the streets.

New Year in Vietnam

Where else to relax on the warm sea during the New Year holidays besides the already familiar Thai resorts? Many people choose Vietnam. Its popularity is still gaining momentum, so a trip here is an extraordinary and interesting way to celebrate January 1st.

Here's what you can expect from the New Year in Vietnam:

• + affordable prices (for example, lunch in a good restaurant will cost $20–30)
• + bronze tan and warm weather
• + well-developed tourist infrastructure and decent service
• + and a New Year's atmosphere along with a festive mood! (the streets of many cities are decorated with garlands, carnivals, folk festivals and fireworks are held)

Doesn't the New Year in Vietnam promise any downsides? Unfortunately, there are drawbacks here too. In the south of the country, where most resorts are located, typhoons hit the coast from mid-October to the end of December. And in the central regions, where there are also many popular resorts, the rainy season lasts from August to January.

Which resort to choose: Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc - low season in Nha Trang.

• Prices for New Year's Vietnam start from 95,000 rubles for two for 10 nights.

Goa

Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020? Goa is the most affordable and warmest thing that can happen during the holidays.

Someone claims that the state for vacation is “cheap and cheerful,” someone is delighted with the local “five” (who can be counted on one hand), and someone reads reviews about terrible unsanitary conditions and crosses the destination off the list. But it’s definitely worth a trip, we’re going too :)

• For 7 or 10 nights, a tour to Goa costs from 90,000 rubles for two (depending on the departure date).

Türkiye

Is it true. Also in 5-star hotels, all inclusive and with animation. But not all complexes are open in winter; the choice is quite limited. However, in that article we tried to select the best options.

Another scenario for celebrating the New Year in Turkey is Istanbul. Cats, bagels, light snow (possibly) and the Bosphorus with seagulls - we are delighted with the city in any weather :)

The only thing that will “disappoint” in resort Turkey is the temperature outside is +10°C...+15°C. There is something to counter this – a heated pool! We have provided a list of good hotels open in winter in this article.

Which resort to choose: Istanbul, or Belek or Antalya.

• Türkiye for the New Year tour will cost a minimum of 50,000 rubles per week for 2 people. To a hotel with good reviews - from 80,000 rubles.

UAE

Christmas market at Festival City Mall and view of Dubai from 43 Level Bar
(6 to 8 happy hours)

Where to go for the New Year at sea without a visa? Since 2017, the United Arab Emirates has joined the list of states with easier entry for Russians. From now on, a visa to the UAE can be obtained at any border checkpoint upon arrival. It is enough to have a foreign passport with you, and you will be guaranteed the best New Year!

Tourists going abroad for the New Year to the sea will enjoy not only a beach holiday in the UAE. The magnificent weather (from +24°C to +27°C) and sunbathing on the beach will be complemented by a variety of entertainment. All the beauties and wonders of the country are at your disposal:

• Grandiose fireworks displays, which are watched live on the Internet and TV by the whole world.
• A real New Year's safari in the desert: the opportunity to celebrate the main holiday not in the Russian snowdrifts with Santa Claus, as we are used to, but in the sands of Rub al-Khali in the company of Bedouins and camels.
• The famous Shopping Festival in Dubai, where discounts reach 70%. Many people come here just for this.
• Festive dinners and shows in hotels and restaurants, exciting beach parties. we talk about specific places and entertainment for New Year 2020.

The cost of a trip to the UAE can increase significantly if you decide to indulge to the fullest. After all, the most expensive hotel in the world is located in the United Arab Emirates! Therefore, it is not surprising that wealthy citizens spend seven-figure sums on New Year's Eve in the UAE.

We were in Dubai for Christmas - they even put artificial snow in the air

Which resort to choose: the most biting is Dubai; cheaper – Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah

To summarize, we can conclude that the New Year holidays in the United Arab Emirates are affordable for almost anyone. And holiday entertainment can be either budget-friendly or incredibly expensive. Each of the seven emirates promises everyone who decides to celebrate January 1st abroad the best New Year!

• A holiday in the UAE with a package costs from 75,000 rubles for 7 nights for two. To Dubai - from 100,000 rubles.

Israel

We were in Israel in October and December - you can swim in the Dead Sea or Eilat even on New Year's Day

Our traditional New Year in Israel is celebrated by numerous emigrants from the USSR and Russia. And, of course, tourists who decided to celebrate January 1 at the resorts of the Mediterranean Sea or go on a winter holiday to the Dead Sea - to improve their health and gain strength before the long Russian winter.

The cost of the trip to Israel and the weather will depend on which place a tourist chooses for a New Year’s holiday. There are 3 seas in the country: the cold Mediterranean at this time, the warm Red Sea and the very salty Dead Sea.

In the immigrant community, the night of January 1st is noisy and fun. For the festive table, you can buy traditional New Year's dishes in Russian stores. Performances with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden are organized for children, young people go to clubs and bars to have fun, and middle-aged and older people “occupy” restaurants and cafes.

During the holidays, everyone who comes to Israel to celebrate the New Year will find something to their liking:

• beach relaxation (unfortunately, swimming in the Mediterranean Sea in December and January is still cold); but just a 6-hour trip from Tel Aviv and you will find yourself on the warm Red Sea
• therapeutic and recreational holiday at the Dead Sea
• visiting local shrines and attractions

Which resort to choose: Tel Aviv is for fun, Eilat is for the sea.

• Tours to Israel with capture on December 31 - from 75,000 rubles per week for two.

Maldives

Where can you go abroad for the New Year if all of the above routes have already been tried? In this case, you can fly to the Maldives!

Just imagine, a state located in the Indian Ocean and consisting of 1196 islands, only 199 of which are inhabited! Calm, peaceful and very warm winter holidays will be guaranteed to you. Of course, the cost of a holiday in the Maldives, even if the trip is booked in advance, is high.

The Maldives, where you can also travel without a visa, offers on New Year’s Day:

• wonderful weather (air warms up to +30°C, water up to +28°C)
• picturesque nature, unique fauna
• relaxing on snow-white beaches under the shade of palm trees and swimming in clear water
• entertainment program on New Year's Eve

• Holidays on the paradise islands are expensive: from 200,000 rubles for a 7-night tour.

The Federal Tourism Agency recommended that Russian tourists abandon plans to spend the New Year in Egypt. “There is no need to do this yet,” he said Head of the Federal Tourism Agency Alexander Radkov, who admitted that there is no alternative in terms of cost and flight time to the country of the pyramids.

New Year's trips are already an expensive pleasure, and after Rostourism advised compatriots to refrain from traveling to Egypt for the New Year holidays, tours to other destinations are sure to increase, experts warn. However, a vacation is something on which it is better not to save, but to overpay for your own safety and comfort. We have selected five popular countries in which you can relax, if not as cheap as in Egypt, but also warm, and most importantly, much calmer than in the country of the pyramids. By the way, if you think about the New Year holidays in advance and book hotels, plane tickets or tours now, you can save money, and the difference in prices between Egypt and Israel will not be so big.

India

Exciting ocean, warm sand, seductive smell of spices and lots of fresh and cheap fruit. A New Year's holiday in India is suitable for those who want to plunge into an atmosphere of exotic relaxation and at the same time get acquainted with the rich history of the country and visit the ancient Hindu temples. In addition, India is popular among diving enthusiasts - the beaches of Nicobar, Andaman and Lakshadweep islands are suitable for exploring the underwater world of this country.

Visa: To travel to India, Russian citizens need a visa, which can be issued at the visa center. The cost of the document is 3900 rubles. The visa is issued within 5-7 days.

Winter weather: Between October and March, Indian resorts experience favorable, warm weather. The average air temperature is from +25 to +30 degrees.

Travel time: You can get from Moscow to Delhi in 6 hours by direct flight.

Price: A week-long tour for the New Year in a three-star hotel in South Goa is offered on average for 70 thousand rubles for two. Meals - breakfasts.

Israel

Israel is one of the best alternatives to Egypt - the flight to this country will not take too much time, vacation prices are quite affordable, and Russian citizens do not need to apply for a visa. In addition, many Israeli resorts are located on the Red Sea coast. This direction is also supported by the fact that almost a quarter of the Israeli population speaks Russian fluently, which removes the difficulties of the language barrier.

Visa: Need not.

Winter weather: Winter on the Israeli coast is mild. At this time you can swim in the Red and Dead Seas.

Travel time: You can fly a direct flight from Moscow to Eilat in 4.5 hours.

Price: A seven-day tour in a four-star hotel in Eilat is currently offered for 51 thousand rubles for two (without meals).

Thailand

The popularity of Thailand among Russian travelers is growing every year - compatriots are attracted by the pleasant climate of this country, amazing nature, exotic cuisine, and, of course, the cleanest ocean. In addition, Thailand is famous for its low prices for food, jewelry, and clothing. True, trips to the resorts of this state are often not cheap, since most of the cost of the tour is air tickets. Russians living in the eastern part of the Russian Federation, from where it is not as far to fly to Bangkok as from Moscow, can have a relatively inexpensive holiday in Thailand.

Visa: Need not.

Winter weather: From October to March, the weather in Thailand is favorable for a beach holiday.

Travel time: The road from Moscow to Bangkok will take 9.5 hours, and from Irkutsk or Krasnoyarsk - 6.5 hours.

Price: The average cost of a trip to a three-star hotel in Phuket is 118 thousand rubles for two (flight from Moscow, breakfast).

Vietnam

In terms of exoticism and low prices, Vietnam is not inferior to Thailand, however, there are still significantly fewer tourists from Russia in this country than in Phuket and Pattaya. For residents of the eastern part of Russia, traveling to Vietnam will cost much less than for tourists from the central part of the Russian Federation.

Vietnam is good not only from the point of view of a beach holiday; the state is famous for its amazingly beautiful nature, cultural program and, of course, its cuisine. It should be noted that Vietnamese diving is considered one of the cheapest in the world.

Visa: If your trip to Vietnam does not exceed 15 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.

Winter weather: In December-January, Vietnam is dry and hot. The average air temperature is +30 - +35 degrees.

Travel time: The road from Moscow to Ho Chi Minh City will take on average 10 hours, and from Vladivostok only 5.

Price: 10 days in a three-star hotel in Hanoi will cost 107 thousand rubles for two (breakfast included).

UAE

In the United Arab Emirates, you can not only celebrate the New Year, but also have a good time shopping - at this time large-scale sales begin in the country. However, the UAE will be of interest not only to shopaholics and beach lovers; this country is famous for its oriental bazaars and Arabic cuisine, which attract tourists. By the way, the New Year is celebrated in the Emirates on a special scale - three years ago, the most expensive Christmas tree in the world, decorated with jewelry worth $11 million, was installed in Abu Dhabi.

Visa: To travel to the UAE, Russian citizens need to obtain a visa (the cost of the service at the visa center is $75).

Winter weather: In winter, the UAE is warm and dry. The average temperature is from +20 to +30 degrees.

Travel time: A direct flight from Moscow to Abu Dhabi or Dubai will take on average 5 hours.

Price: A week-long tour for the New Year in Abu Dhabi will cost 89 thousand rubles for two (three-star hotel, breakfast included).

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