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

Not just relaxing, but celebrating the holiday itself in a new country is an incredible adventure and an unforgettable experience that will allow you to plunge into the culture of the area, learn special traditions and become a part of the holiday. Many vacationers, on the contrary, bring celebrations to the masses of the Russian culture, acquaint foreigners with Slavic originality. Such a mixture of customs in the framework of the New Year's celebration will remain in the memory for a lifetime.

It's hard enough to decide on a destination for the New Year, since there are actually a lot of tours. You can go to conquer the peaks in ski resorts, wander warmly and comfortably through the ancient streets of Europe and enjoy childlike fairs, or you can celebrate a holiday on the beach, which in itself is exotic for a Russian person.

New Year's tours to the sea

Almost the entire territory of Russia in the New Year is covered with snow. It is difficult to imagine a holiday without frost, snowstorm 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 like New Year's instead of traditional fir trees. Although, hotels in the most popular destinations are still displayed, so as not to violate the traditions of visitors.

Thailand

Vietnam

Exactly as in Thailand, New Year in Vietnam on January 1 is an indicative holiday for tourists. The Vietnamese New Year (Tet) is held here according to the lunar calendar and has floating dates. During the traditional New Year's holidays, Vietnam pleases vacationers with gorgeous sandy beaches, decorated with shopping centers, Santa Clauses and other festive paraphernalia. If you are lucky enough to celebrate the New Year in Vietnam, then by all means go to the embankment (it does not matter Nha Trang, Phukok, Phan Thiet or Mui Ne), since it is there that concerts, folk festivals, dances and a countdown to the beginning of the new calendar year are organized.

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

Weather: air warms up to +27 ° C, and water up to +24 ° C. At this time of the year, precipitation is unlikely, but it is possible. They are unlikely to be able to spoil the rest by the sea due to their short duration and rarity.

Other useful information about Vietnam:

Prices for New Year's 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 are the best for a beach holiday in Bali, as the amount of precipitation is gradually decreasing, but it is still likely. Balinese people celebrate New Year's Eve in the spring, and on December 31st they hold celebrations exclusively for tourists. On a holiday, you should rush to the beach, where they arrange a big fireworks.

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

Celebration of the new year in Cuba is notable for its special scope, since January 1 is also the Liberation Day of the country. Going out into the street, the holiday simply cannot be avoided. Parades, processions, carnivals are held everywhere. Everyone dresses up in the brightest dresses, drinks rum and is proud of the country from the bottom of their hearts.

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

Weather: air and water temperatures average +25 ° C - +28 ° C. The rainy season is 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. The colorful fairs in medieval squares attract millions of visitors on Christmas Day. You should go to Europe before December 25 in order to catch the most important holiday of the year, for which Europeans are preparing with all responsibility. On Christmas Day, church services are held in Gothic cathedrals and ancient basilicas, the streets are filled with the scent of pine needles and cinnamon, and the festive bustle is unceasing everywhere: everyone buys gifts for family and friends in the hustle and bustle. New Year's Eve in Europe is not celebrated on such a grand scale as Christmas, but in any case, winter holidays and a special atmosphere will remain in your memory forever.

Finland

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Prices for New Year's tours to Finland: from 55500 rubles *

You can select and book a tour to Finland here:

Czech Republic, Prague)

Prague takes on an absolutely magical look during the Christmas holidays. It seems that every square meter of the city is decorated with bright lamps, garlands, glass beads. On each square, a lush, elegant spruce is installed and smashed around the fair, where you can endlessly walk. You should definitely arrange a gastronomic tour and try local New Year's dishes: wine sausage, vanochka and nut nests. Hot mulled wine, punch or "mead" are sold at every step during the cold season, so there is no chance of freezing and catching a cold.

Where to go for the New Year: Prague.

Weather: the daytime temperature is around + 2 ° C.

Other useful information about the Czech Republic:

Prices for New Year's tours to the Czech Republic: from 50500 rubles *

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

France Paris)

Another popular New Year destination is Paris. Since the beginning of December, the city has plunged into a pleasant holiday bustle. The illumination of the Eiffel Tower and other attractions takes on a new and striking image. The city hosts colorful themed fairs, festivals and concerts throughout the month. As a rule, Parisians go out to celebrate the New Year on the Champs Elysees. It is here that the countdown takes place, and the many thousands and multinational crowd have fun and rejoice. You should definitely check out the Christmas sale: the prices can be a pleasant surprise.

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

Just like other major European countries, Italy is immersed in bright lights and fairs throughout December. Basically, they go to Italy for the Christmas holidays for shopping. In large cities, you can buy absolutely any thing at almost cost. Experienced travelers advise going to the 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 a different one has appeared - to acquire everything new.

The New Year itself is celebrated in large cities on a large scale. Everyone goes to the central ornate squares, music is playing everywhere, New Year's spirits are pouring in, the countdown is running and the fun does not subside until the morning.

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

Weather: At Christmas, the weather in Italy makes a good gift for travelers - 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 57800 rubles *

You can select and book a tour to Italy here:

Estonia (Tallinn)

Trips for the Christmas holidays in Tallinn are becoming more and more popular. Romance and European fair atmosphere is present here as in other countries, and the prices for tours are much lower than, for example, to Germany. Quiet and calm Tallinn in the new year 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 cities of Europe: a fir tree is erected on the central square, tents are set up with national treats and holiday souvenirs, 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

Greece is a popular New Year destination, as this is where the celebration is taken 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 physically and mentally. 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 tried in any restaurant. On New Year's Eve, travelers and local residents take to the streets of cities, dance sirtaki, drink a lot of wine and heartily 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 "in the East"

The East, as you know, is a delicate matter, and in every eastern country the New Year is celebrated on different dates and with different traditions. Even the chronology is fundamentally 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

The most popular country at this time of year is Israel - the beginning of beginnings. New Year in Israel is celebrated several times: in accordance with religious and secular traditions. On January 1, a secular New Year comes to the country, the traditions of which were taken over from Russia. On holidays, you should definitely go to where it all began - to the religious shrines of Christianity and make a wish at the Wailing Wall, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and meet the dawn on the sacred Mount Zion. From Catholic to Orthodox Christmas, the country hosts many social and recreational events.

Where to go for the 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 darken anything.

Other useful information about Israel:

• Visa - not required

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

You can select and book a tour to Israel here:

United Arab Emirates

To celebrate the New Year on a grand scale and have a great vacation on the beach, you must definitely go to Dubai. Secular celebrations on January 1 on the streets are not accepted here, and concerts, shows, discos and parties are certainly waiting for you in institutions. The exception is street fireworks, which are recognized as the best in the world for their beauty and scope.

Where to go for the New Year: Dubai.

Weather: the average air temperature in the country does not exceed +21 ° C. A light jacket is useful for evening walks.

Other useful information about the UAE:

Prices for New Year's tours in the UAE: from 51200 rubles *

You can select and book a tour in the UAE here:

Egypt

Currently, tours to Egyptian resorts are available only with a flight through Cairo, which negatively affects their cost. The resumption of charter flights to resort cities is expected.

Even after the ban on flights to the resort cities of Egypt, interest in it does not diminish. To spend the winter holidays not in the snow, but in the sand - each of us wanted at least once in our life. Swimming in the resorts of Egypt is no longer as comfortable as in the fall, but heated hotel pools will come to the rescue. On New Year's Eve, hospitable hotel owners arrange luxurious feasts for tourists with an entertainment program, contests and fireworks. Shopping malls are 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 a merry celebration of the new calendar year.

Where to go: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada.

Weather: up to +20 ° C.

Other useful information about Egypt:

• Visa (upon arrival)

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

You can select and book a tour to Egypt here:

China

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 unhurried walks and the celebration of the New Year in the open air will not interfere. After all, Tunisia is the capital of thalassotherapy and every hotel has spas with heated pools. The main New Year's events take place in Sousse, Hammamet and Tunisia. In the central squares, mass festivities begin with fireworks, festivals, and music concerts. From the streets, the celebration is gradually spilling over into bars and restaurants. In Tunisia, there is one very pleasant New Year's 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 the New Year: Hammamet, Monastir, Suss, 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 land of the rising sun. Christmas is not celebrated here, but the arrival of the calendar year is counted from January 1. Preparation for the holiday begins in mid-autumn: streets and houses are decorated with garlands, souvenir markets begin to work and major sales open. It's funny to note that the preparation for the holiday is very similar to the Russian one: families stock up on gifts and figurines in the form of a symbol of the coming year, do a general cleaning, set a rich table on December 31, dress up in their best toilets and celebrate the arrival of the New Year. This holiday cannot be called noisy, since the Japanese are used to celebrating it quietly, calmly and with family.

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

Where to go for the 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:

American New Year

An absolutely enchanting celebration of Christmas and New Year is taking place in the United States. As we know from the films, no one believes in miracles, Santa and a new life as much as the Americans. And really, what is the celebration in New York, where hundreds of thousands of people gather in Times Square to watch the old tradition of falling glass balls. The huge LED ball slowly descends down the axis and then reaches its lowest point, the lights dim and the display lights up with the year, which marks its beginning. It is necessary to come to Times Square in the morning in order to choose a good place, since the New Year with the residents and guests of New York is met by world stars of the first magnitude.

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

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

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

Prices. Despite the ruble exchange rate and higher prices at the peak of the tourist season, prices in Thailand remain quite reasonable. In the article "" you can see a detailed overview of prices in the kingdom.

Air ticket prices 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 for tours, it directly depends on the time of purchase of the tour and dates of rest. Phuket and Pattaya are considered the most popular holiday destinations in winter; this is where most tourists go with package tours. In the article "" we have compared the 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

• Many tourists
• Prices go up due to high season
• Long plane flight

Vietnam

In winter, you can have a great vacation at the sea in the southern part of Vietnam. The weather at this time pleases with the warmth and abundance of the 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.

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

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

Pros and cons of winter vacations 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
• On holidays, prices go up in winter

Useful articles about winter vacations in Vietnam

Malaysia in winter is a tropical fairy tale for a Russian tourist. In winter, you can relax here on clean sandy beaches surrounded by mountainous vegetation landscapes.

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

Resorts... The best beaches for relaxation are the islands of Langkawi, Pangkor, Penang. Popular beach resorts are Pangkor Laut and Tioman Island.

Visa for Russians it is not necessary 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). For the most part Malaysia is a Muslim country, so all alcoholic beverages are quite expensive here (with the exception of the island of Langkawi and Labuan).

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 with Russian tourists than Thailand or Vietnam. Tour cost for 7 days from Moscow to Malaysia for two from 107,308 rubles. You can compare prices on any of the services and.

Advantages and disadvantages of vacationing in Malaysia

pros

• The climate is suitable for winter recreation
• The population speaks English well
• Relatively high level of security
• Picturesque country
• Friendly attitude towards tourists (+ practically no divorce)

Minuses

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

If you do not know where to go abroad in winter at sea, then the Dominican Republic is perfect for recreation, including for families with children. Winter in the Dominican Republic begins the best time to relax with the hot sun and no winds. Many tourists call their vacation in the Dominican Republic a visit to a piece of paradise.

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

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

Visa for Russians it will not be required within 30 days of stay. For citizens of Belarus or Kazakhstan, a preliminary visa application is required.

Prices. Food prices are higher here than in Russia. The Dominican Republic has high prices for dairy products and bread, but 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 at 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 accommodation in the Dominican Republic hotellook.ru or airbnb.

In winter, a tour to the Dominican Republic can be purchased from 111 thousand for two. It is better to purchase all-inclusive food tours. Prices from different tour operators compare sites, 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 good for families with small children
• Exotic fruits

Goa, India

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

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

Visa you need to visit Goa, so you have to spend a little time to arrange it before leaving for India.

Prices. In general, Goa has low prices. In the north of Goa, prices in shops are lower than in the southern part of the resort. In cafes, 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 start from 27-28 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

Goa can be roughly divided into Young and North. The north is dominated by youth, budget hotels and shops. A distinctive feature of northern Goa is a large amount of entertainment and low housing prices. South Goa is mostly large 5-star hotels with a corresponding price category.
Photo © Amit Chacko Thomas / flickr.com

The main pros and cons of winter recreation in Goa

pros

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

Minuses

• Theft, fraud and annoying merchants
• Not suitable for families with children

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the abode of the exotic, where it is best to have a rest in winter. From December to April, favorable weather is set in Sri Lanka for an excellent beach and sightseeing holiday.

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

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

Visa for Russians it is compulsory. Electronic visa ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) can be issued via the Internet.

Prices. In Sri Lanka, public transport is inexpensive. However, tours and lodging are relatively expensive. The prices of groceries in stores and food in cafes can be pulled by a wallet of any size.

In winter airfare prices from Moscow to Sri Lanka start at 26 thousand rubles. (There and back again).

In winter, prices for tours start at around 66 thousand rubles. for 2 for 7 nights. See the 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 varied vacation from a calm beach to active and extreme recreation.

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

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

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

Prices. In general, the Philippines has a low price tag 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 start at 400 pesos ($ 9). On average, hotel rooms start at 700 pesos ($ 15). Look for cheap accommodation hotellook or airbnb.

Pros and cons of vacationing in the Philippines

pros

• Beach vacation in winter
• Low prices for food and housing
• Active and extreme recreation is developed
• Constantly developing tourism
• Many attractions

Minuses

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

For those who are not constrained in funds and do not know where to rest in the winter at sea, we suggest paying attention to the rest in the Maldives. Holidays in the Maldives are primarily beach vacations and diving. The Maldives is often chosen as a honeymoon destination.

Weather... In winter, the weather in the Maldives is more welcoming than ever. The air temperature is kept at + 30 ° C, and the water temperature is + 28 ° C. The best weather for rest is from mid-December to mid-spring.

Resorts... The most popular resorts in the Maldives are Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Raa Atoll and Addu. South Male Atoll is perfect for a romantic getaway for two or for families with children. Ari Atoll is famous for diving.

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

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

Choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for New Year's holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

The article presents both places where you can relax for the New Year 2020 inexpensively, and countries where rest cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in inexpensive options - at least there will be something to compare prices with.

For all directions, it is indicated how much an independent trip costs (plane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of vouchers for New Year's dates are also shown.

Image source: © kiuko / flickr.com

The material is divided into three parts:

1. Where to relax for the New Year 2020 in Europe
2. Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensive in Russia
3. Where to go on New Year's holiday on the sea

The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations for celebrating the New Year in Europe, Russia and in warm countries - see the table below.

And where do you personally plan to go to rest on the New Year 2020?

What are the prices given in the article?

For each destination, we have indicated the cost of the rest:

• air tickets: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which include NG.
• hotels: Average price per night for 2 people from 28th December to 3rd January.
• vouchers: the cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flight are included in the price; the type of food is indicated separately).

All prices are valid at the time of this writing.

Important: the closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for tours and independent New Year's travels (air tickets and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year - do not postpone your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.

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Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensive

For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for an inexpensive holiday for the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

First, we will list the cheap destinations, and below we will give detailed information on each country (both for cheap and expensive).

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

Detailed information and prices of rest for each of these destinations (as well as for many others) can be found below.

Where to go for the New Year in Europe

Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree, holiday fairs, richly decorated shop windows and mass celebrations? Of course in Europe!

Many European cities are preparing for the holidays in November and early December, and in January grand sales begin in stores.

But notice: in Europe, the main winter holiday is Christmas, while New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time, it is better to go on vacation in the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend there one and a half to two weeks, returning at the beginning of the year. So you will find both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries - for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Do not forget that a Schengen visa is required to visit most European countries - it will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

So, TOP-9 countries where to go for the New Year 2020 in Europe.

France

Perhaps the most romantic place to go for New Year 2020 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at the Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.

You can also celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise on the Seine. An ice skating rink is set up under the Eiffel Tower, which can be accessed with a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris is a great place to go on New Year's Eve with kids. Disneyland is located in this European capital, where children will be pleased to be on vacation. There you can also see New Year's Eve: special performances are arranged, attractions are open until 1 am.

Tickets. Flights to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at a price of 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for the New Year, then the cost of tickets starts at 16,100 rubles. Search for tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4 * and Hotel Mistral 3 * hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper. Find accommodation in Paris →

New Year's tours. You can travel to France on a voucher at a price of 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).

Netherlands

One of the most popular destinations where Europeans go for the New Year is Amsterdam. During the New Year holidays, the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, New Year's fairs are held on the streets, and sales are held in shopping centers.

Flights. Flights from Moscow to Amsterdam start at 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Prices for accommodation in the capital of the Netherlands for the New Year holidays start at 5900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5-star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →

Baltics

If you are looking for an inexpensive place to go for the New Year 2020, you can look at the capitals of the Baltic states - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And the prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.

Flights. From the Baltic countries it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct tickets Moscow-Riga for December cost from 9100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.

From St. Petersburg, you can get to Tallinn inexpensively by bus (from 2,000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours on the way) or by train (from 4,200 rubles, 7 hours). It is also cheaper from Moscow, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.

Hotels. Prices for hotels in the Baltic capitals on New Year's Eve are even cheaper than prices in other European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga, you can stay in a good 4-star hotel in the city center for only 4300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4 *). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is slightly more expensive, but prices are about the same.

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Czech

If you are looking for where you can go on holiday for the New Year 2020 abroad inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than European ones, therefore you can celebrate the holidays here on a budget.

And in general, it is difficult to think of a more fabulous place to travel for New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is delightful! On the Old Town Square decorated with lights and illuminations, festivities are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31, the more expensive. Search for plane tickets to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels and cheaper. 4-5 star hotels with good reviews can be found for 4000-5000 rubles (for example, Mosaic House 4 * for 4200 rubles). Find hotels in Prague →

Tours. Tours for the New Year holidays - 2020 cost from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip directly captures the holiday itself. Vouchers before the New Year and after it (in late December and early January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.

Germany

New Year and Christmas are celebrated in Germany beautifully and on a grand scale. Some of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year are Cologne, Munich, Berlin.

The streets are home to Christmas markets and fairs where you can taste hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates an amazing New Year mood!

Flights. Prices for a flight from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start at 10,400 rubles (direct flight). Search for tickets to Germany →

Hotels. Accommodation in the capital of Germany during the New Year holidays will cost from 3000-3500 rubles / night for a three-star hotel. More expensive hotels (4 and 5 stars) in the city center cost from 6,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Berlin →

England

Christmas and New Years are bustlingly celebrated in London - the main festivities take place in Trafalgar Square and on the Thames waterfront. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. There is a fee to enter some places of the celebration, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.

After midnight, you can head to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But do not sit up until the morning, otherwise miss London New Year's Day Parade- the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Search for tickets to London →

Hotels. There are no inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even hotels 2-3 stars five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start at 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (the St. James' Court Hotel is popular, for example). Find hotels in London →

Finland

If you are looking for where to fly for the New Year 2020 with a group of friends, take a look at Finland.

Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their families, therefore a good option would be to rent a cottage for the period of Christmas and New Year's holidays.

You can rent both a lonely house in the forest, and a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on which type of vacation is closer to you.

Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who choose where to go for the New Year with children, you can advise the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.

In Helsinki, the center of festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate the holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.

Flights. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9300 rubles round trip. Search for tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4000 rubles per night, for this price there are options in the city center. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels with a convenient location starts from 7000-8000 rubles. Find hotels in Helsinki →

In Rovaniemi, hotels and cottages are expensive (from 10,000 rubles), but even in September in some of them there are no more vacancies for New Year's dates. Find accommodation in Rovaniemi →

Switzerland

Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along streets and houses.

If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy festivities and festive fun it is worth choosing one of the major cities- Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.

If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but there is an opportunity to enjoy the privacy and beautiful mountain landscapes.

The best option, in our opinion, is to celebrate Christmas in the city, and then go skiing or snowboarding to one of the Swiss resorts.

Flights. Air tickets to Zurich in December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Search for tickets to Switzerland →

Hotels. On the outskirts of Zurich, 2-3 star hotels can be rented for no less than 6,000 rubles, closer to the city center - even more expensive. The cost of more fashionable hotels is from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich →.

In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will be 10-20% cheaper.

Italy

One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for the New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and New Years go out to celebrate.

On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.

Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before the trip, we recommend reading about the Prices in Italy for food and products.

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for the New Year 2020 at a price of 13,500 rubles. Search flights to Italy →

Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy, even on New Year's holidays you can find good accommodation at a price of 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5000 rubles if close to the city center and main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →

Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices for New Year's tours, exciting holidays, start at 30,000 rubles / person.

Where to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2020 in Russia? In general, the most budgetary option for New Year's holidays is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country can offer very good options for recreation.

Saint Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, a concert is organized on the Palace Square, which ends with fireworks, the townspeople walk along Nevsky Prospect.

Many restaurants are open - you can pre-book a table and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.

Flights. Flights from Moscow to St. Petersburg start at 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →

Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel at a price of 1500 rubles; in the city center, prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good reviews from the SKY hotel). In more prestigious hotels, prices for New Year's holidays start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels - Our hotel 4 * (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4 * (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5 * ( 7,500 rubles).

Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana

Those who prefer to celebrate the New Year actively can go to Sochi. The main night of the year should be celebrated in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet at the hotel, and the rest of the days can be spent in ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →

Hotels. In the city itself, on holidays, a room in a good hotel can be rented for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, in the Park Inn by Radisson. If you are going to Sochi to go skiing or snowboarding, it will be more profitable to rent a house already in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start at 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).

Karelia

Another option where to have an inexpensive vacation for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and is somewhat reminiscent of this country: you can celebrate a holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.

On other days, it is good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or to do winter sports.

Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start at 8,000 rubles (round trip).

Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, such as a Radisson hotel (from 9,000 rubles).

Kazan

A good option, where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively, would be a vacation in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent architecture and many attractions.

With children, you can visit the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays, or go skiing to one of the nearest ski resorts.

Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow at a price of 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for New Year's holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options and cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains such as Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of living starts from 4500 rubles. Search for hotels in Kazan →

New Year tours in Russia

The cost of New Year's vouchers in Russia in late December and early January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that include holidays directly are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.

Where to go for the New Year 2020 by the sea

If you are tired of cold, wind and snow, it is worth going to celebrate the New Year in warm countries where you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In many of these countries, winter is just the very middle of the tourist season, and you can enter them without a visa.

We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go for the New Year at sea - both inexpensive and those where the rest will be a pretty penny.

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian New Year travel destinations is Thailand. Bangkok and Thailand's beach resorts Phuket and Pattaya are good places to celebrate.

In Bangkok, the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but the coolest place is the square in front of the Central World shopping center, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the outgoing year.

Then you can go to the Sirocco Mediterranean restaurant located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River - with cocktails and ten kinds of Thai dishes.

Going on vacation to Thailand, read our article Where is the best to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose the right resort for your vacation.

If you are interested in inexpensive beach holidays abroad for the New Year, you can spend New Year's holidays in Phuket. In December and January there is excellent weather, the sea is suitable for swimming, there are all conditions for families with children.

For fans of noisy parties, we recommend going to the Koh Phangan Island for New Year 2020, where a grandiose New Year's party is held on the kilometer-long beach, gathering 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation a few months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.

Full Moon Party New Year video:

Hotels. In Bangkok, you can rent a room in an average three-star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Closer to the center, housing is more expensive (about 2500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor pool on the roof for 7000-15000 rubles (some of them leave a very strong impression - for example, SO Sofitel Bangkok). Finally, you can stay at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a gorgeous view of Bangkok for 6,500 rubles.

Maldives

For a secluded getaway, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels hold banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for meeting the holiday in the Maldives.

It is worth going here for a beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxation in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.

Flights. Prices for a flight Moscow - Male for the period of the New Year holidays start at 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to Maldives →

Hotels. If you consider housing options not on the beach, then you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the accommodation for which you are traveling on New Years to the Maldives.

Accommodation on the island in the best houses, standing right among the azure water, during the New Year holidays will cost at least 15,000-20,000 rubles per day. Among the coolest such hotels are Velassaru Maldives and Kuramathi Island Resort.

Vietnam

Where to go for the New Year 2020 by the sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget during the New Year's holidays is the Vietnamese themselves celebrate the New Year later, in late January or February, but hotels, restaurants and clubs organize festive dinners and performances for tourists.

Flights. The cost of tickets to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) starts at 31,300 rubles. Find flights to Vietnam →

Hotels. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet, you can rent a 2-3 star hotel for 1200+ rubles per night, in more serious hotels prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →

On Phu Quoc Island, the cheapest accommodation options start at 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it a joke, there was also an option for 4 million rubles for 6 nights... Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

They celebrate the New Year in the Dominican Republic magnificently - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter, the Dominican Republic is one of the best countries for a beach holiday.

Most popular resorts:

• Punta Cana
• Santo domingo
• Puerto Plata

True, both tickets and tours to the Dominican Republic are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford a trip to this country.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow cost from 65,000 rubles, and a flight to the Punta Cana resort costs the same as to the capital Santo Domingo. Find tickets to Dominican Republic →

Hotels. The cost of living in the popular Punta Cana starts from 2500 rubles per night. But hotels with a sea view are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →

Tours. Prices for tours to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start at 85,900 rubles per person (for an all-inclusive tour for 7 nights). At the same time, tours in late December and early January can be much cheaper - from 40,000 rubles per person.

Cuba

Cuba has great weather and low prices in winter. Tourists usually travel to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.

Most of the locals meet New Year's midnight with their families, but then go out into the street, where the holiday continues. You, too, can celebrate the New Year at the hotel, and then go on festivities. In Havana, their very center is in the Cathedral Square.

Flights. Plane tickets to Havana start at 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →

Hotels. Going to Varadero for New Year's holidays is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living in this resort starts from 5100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore, it is even more expensive. Looking for accommodation in Varadero →

In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly less - from 3,500 rubles.

Tours. You can relax in Cuba with a New Year's ticket in 2020 at a price of 62,900 rubles per person.

Philippines

Where to relax for the New Year 2020 abroad inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours, and domestic prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.

The island of Boracay is very popular with its white beaches and warm sea - it always gets good reviews from tourists, but it is considered quite expensive. For a budget vacation, you can go to the Bantayan and Panglao islands.

In addition to the beaches, the Philippines are rich in Spanish architecture, sights and natural beauty, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.

Flights. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for an internal flight to Boracay is about 4000-5000 rubles. Find tickets to Philippines →

Hotels. On the island of Boracay, you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1900 rubles for two. But it is better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5-star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4400 rubles per night. The Shangri La’s Boracay Resort receives the best reviews from tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

On the other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan), accommodation prices are lower. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively, even by the standards of the Philippines- there are few tourists there, so prices are low.

How to relax on New Year's Eve cheaper

1. The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). Wherever you go, as the New Year approaches, the prices for tours and independent vacations are growing every day.
2. If you are not critical of directly celebrating the New Year abroad, but want to plunge into the European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year's Eve. Such options can cost several times cheaper than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
3. Sales in Europe start in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your holidays for the New Year so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.

We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2020 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a vacation spot for the New Year holidays!

Have you already planned your vacation? We will be glad to receive your comments, recommendations and feedback!

Don't know where to relax on New Year's?

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Where to relax for the New Year inexpensively at the sea

Holidays in visa-free countries can be both beach and sightseeing. The best countries for a seaside vacation in December-January:

You can also spend interesting time in Georgia and Turkey.

An overview of the weather, prices for holidays abroad, as well as attractions, see below.

Vietnam

From 130,000 rub. Ancient temples, beautiful views and endless beaches.

Vietnam is a great beach holiday, a rich excursion program, active entertainment, fun parties on the seashore and in metropolitan areas.

Visa

You can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days. On Fukuoka - up to 30. But you need to fly to the island by direct flight and not leave from there until the end of the vacation.

Resorts in the south are ideal for a beach holiday in winter. In January there is a pleasant soft sun, warm water and almost no rain. Phu Quoc is snow-white beaches, wonderful views, regularity. Nha Trang - active entertainment and vibrant nightlife. Tranquility and seafood delicacies - Phan Thiet.

Popular attractions:

• South - National Park, waterfalls and Stone Garden in Nha Trang, crocodile nursery and mineral springs in Phan Thiet.
• North - tea and coffee plantations, a mountain with temples, Halong Bay.
• The central part is a huge statue of Buddha, the Marble Mountains, the longest and highest cable car in the world.

Egypt

From 45 000 rub. Beach vacation in winter at low prices.

Popular resorts are ready to welcome young people and the wealthy public. You can swim all year round. But in winter, prices are much lower. Beach holidays are diversified by excursions to ancient cities and temples.

Visa

A visa up to 15 days is issued upon arrival.

What to do and what to see

Main attractions:

• Sphinx;
• pyramids;
• temples of Luxor.

The main resorts have everything for beach and outdoor activities. Clean sandy beaches, warm sea waters, boat trips and dozens of water activities. For those who do not like to sit still, excursions to Thebes, Cairo, and Nile cruises are organized.

Sphinx

On a note! Strong winds blow periodically in January.

Thailand

From 117,000 rub. Celebrate the New Year with Asian customs.

Thailand is a real paradise for beach lovers and adventure seekers. New Years are celebrated here noisily, cheerfully and on a grand scale as many as 3 times! Twice in January and one in April.

Visa

Tourists from Russia without a visa can stay in the country for up to 30 days.

What to do and what to see

The diverse Thailand offers entertainment for all tastes. Inquisitive travelers travel to the cultural capital of Chiang Mai. Fans of active and spectacular entertainment - in Bangkok. Beach lovers go to the main resorts and islands. The ideal time for swimming is from to.

Phi Phi Island

Popular resorts

• - vacation for any budget. Entertainment - diving, fishing, swimming on the beach, excursions in the sea or in the jungle. Best beaches: Patong, Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin.
• Krabi- these are the most beautiful beaches. The best beaches are Ao Nang, Hat Rei Le, Hat Tham Phra Nang. You can relax on the nearby islands of Phi Phi, Koh Samui and Hong.
• Samui suitable for a relaxing family holiday. The best beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut.
• Samet- for a measured rest. Entertainment - excursions to Pattaya and Bangkok, diving, Ao Prao observation decks. The best beaches are Hat Sai Kev, Ao Prao, Ao Nuan.
• Pattaya- the most budgetary and noisy resort. There is everything for wild fun - parks, bars, attractions, the Floating Market. To relax on the beach, it is better to go to the islands.

Dubai, UAE)

From 82,000 rub. An incredible fairytale city.

People travel to the richest city in the UAE for a comfortable stay, incredible views from skyscrapers, interesting excursions, vibrant festivals and unusual entertainment.

Do you want to go downhill skiing in the land of eternal summer or become a pearl diver for a while? See the city from an unreal height or go on an exciting safari tour? Then New Year's Eve in Dubai is for you.

Visa

A visa for up to 30 days is issued upon arrival in the Emirates.

Things to do

The main event of winter is the Shopping Festival with discounts up to 80%. It starts at the end of December and lasts for a whole month.

Sights:

• World Trade Center;
• Burj Hadifa - the tallest (828 m) skyscraper in the world;
• Sheikh Said's house of coral;
• artificial islands of Palm;
• a singing and dancing fountain.

Entertainment for children - zoo, water park, Wonderland amusement park, oceanarium.

On a note! The beach season in Dubai is spring and autumn. In winter, strong winds interfere with swimming.

Israel

From 58 000 rub. Beach vacation on the shores of the Red and Mediterranean Sea.

All areas of recreation are developed in Israel - beach, sightseeing, wellness, active, pilgrimage.

Visa

Russian tourists do not need a visa if the trip is less than 90 days.

What to do and what to see

People go to Israel to see the main religious shrines in Jerusalem and Haifa. Hang out in the clubs and beaches of Tel Aviv.

Top Beach Resorts:

• Tel Aviv - for youth;
• Netanya - for holidays with children;
• Herzliya - for wealthy tourists;
• Eilat is for divers and fans of water sports.

The Dead Sea Coast is a medical tourism zone. The most famous resort is Tiberias.

On a note! In winter, it is better to relax on the coast of the Red and Dead Sea.

Turkey

The beach season ends at. On New Year's Eve, people come here to see the sights and to the ski resorts - Uludag, Kartalkaya, Sarikamysh, Palandoken.

Visa

You do not need a visa if the travel period is less than 60 days.

Things to do

In summer in Turkey, you can spend your entire vacation on the beach with a clear conscience. In winter, tourists will find other entertainments:

• New Years celebration with fireworks and street concerts;
• excursions in Istanbul - visiting the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilic Cistern and others;
• rock monasteries in Cappadocia;
• antique buildings in Antalya;
• ruins of ancient temples, mosques and luxury restaurants in Ankara.

Georgia

From 85,000 rub. The eternal beauty of the Caucasus Mountains and Georgian hospitality.

In winter they come here for the sake of sightseeing. Treatments at the Borjomi mineral springs. Acquaintance with national cuisine.

Visa

Not needed if the trip is less than 90 days.

Things to do

In Georgia, you should definitely learn hospitality and the ability to say beautiful toasts. And also:

• visit cheerful Tbilisi, eternally blooming Batumi, ancient Kutaisi;
• go skiing on the slopes of Gudauri and Bakuriani;
• go to Mtskheta - the second Jerusalem;
• book an excursion to the Vardzia cave monastery;
• celebrate the New Year on a Georgian scale.

Where to go on New Year holidays abroad with a visa?

Those who want to celebrate the New Year in romantic Europe or colorful India will be interested in:

• Finland;
• Prague;
• Italy;
• Germany;
• Budapest;
• Portugal.

For information on where to apply for a visa, weather and prices for tours, read below.

Finland

From 76,000 rub. New Year's at Santa's.

Visa

Tourist visa required. The questionnaire is filled out on-line.

Things to do

Tourists travel to the country of thousands of lakes and hot saunas to:

• enjoy natural beauty and see the northern lights;
• visit museums and fortresses in Helsinki;
• go fishing on the Åland Islands;
• go downhill skiing in Koli;
• stay in a hotel made of ice;
• get into the huge Christmas sale;
• go to Lapland to the residence of Santa Claus and the Lemmenjoki National Park with wild deer, wolverines, foxes and eagles.

Prague, Czech Republic)

From 61 400 rub. A city that cannot be forgotten.

Visa

I need it. You can apply for it yourself at the Visa Application Center or through a travel agency.

What to do and what to see

In the largest city in Europe, you can discover something new every day. In Prague you need:

• stroll through the historic center with medieval streets;
• devote part of your vacation to shopping - in early January, prices for branded items are very low;
• walk along the Charles Bridge;
• take a photo against the backdrop of the National Theater and the largest fortress, Prague Castle.

Italy

From 66 500 rub. World center for fashion, art and leisure.

Visa

Needed (Schengen).

Things to do

The beach season starts in May. In winter, it is worthwhile to devote time to the cultural program:

• walk through the boutiques of Milan;
• visit the colorful Cinque Terre;
• admire the masterpieces of world art in the Vatican museum complex;
• take a gondola ride in Venice;
• enjoy the rural flavor of Tuscany;
• see the main sights of Rome - the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, Pantheon, Sistine Chapel and others.

Goa

From 75 500 rub. Popular destination.

India is a land of contrasts. Holidays in the main resort of the country differ in price and style depending on which part of it to stay in.

South is expensive, respectable, measured. The beaches are white, uncrowded and clean. The North is budgetary, democratic, full of noise and fun. The sand on the beaches is dark gray. In addition to a large number of motley audience from all over the world, you can always see dogs or cows here.

Visa

A visa can be issued upon arrival if the period of stay in the country is less than 15 days.

What to see

In South Goa must-see:

• Old Goa;
• Dudhsagar waterfall;
• spice plantation;
• nature reserve Kotigao.

From the Northern part of the state, you can also go on an excursion to the Old City and to the waterfall. And also visit the flea market in the village of Anjuna and the ancient fort of Aguada.

Germany

From 57,000 rub. Germany for those who value good service.

Visa

You can apply for it at the Embassy, ​​visa center of Germany or through a travel agency.

How to spend your time

In winter in Germany you can:

• visit museums and galleries in Berlin;
• wander through the castles and fortresses of Lower Saxony;
• admire the alpine slopes and Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria;
• imbued with the charm of Dresden;
• take a course of medical procedures in Baden-Baden;
• go skiing in Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Budapest

From 38,000 rub. The most beautiful city in Europe.

Visa

You need a Schengen visa. It can be issued at the Embassy in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

How to spend your vacation

Budapest is:

• walks through the old quarters in the Baroque style;
• cozy restaurants;
• the impressive parliament building;
• famous baths;
• the luxurious Royal Palace and the romantic Vaidahunyad Castle;
• the majestic Danube.

Dozens of architectural monuments, churches, old quarters and charming streets.

Portugal

Visa

Tourists from Russia need a Schengen visa.

What to do and what to see

In winter, it is better to relax in the south of the country. It is quite sunny there and almost no rain.

In Portugal worth visiting:

• its capital is Lisbon;
• the city of Porto with the huge church of São Francisco and the cathedral;
• the oldest university in Coimbra;
• ideal places for gastronomic tourism are the cities of Evora and Fara.

You can also go to the shrines in the religious center of the country Braga.

Where to go in Russia for the New Year holidays?

It is possible to spend an interesting vacation without leaving the country. V:

• Veliky Ustyug;
• Moscow region;
• Kazan;
• Karelia;
• Kaliningrad;
• Sochi;
• in Altai.

Read about the cost and entertainment below.

Veliky Ustyug

Small but great.

A visit to the residence of Father Frost is an obligatory item on the excursion program in Veliky Ustyug. The fabulous estate is located 13 km from the city. Walks along magical trails, riding on a fairy-tale oven, fun games and many other entertainments await children and adults.

What to see

• city ​​residence, fashion house and post office of Santa Claus;
• museum of New Year's toys and nature of the region;
• Museum of Local Lore;
• Archangel Michael Monastery;
• natural attractions in the vicinity - the Vaskin Klyuch waterfall, the dangerous river rapids of the Sukhona, protected forests.

The best option is to buy a tour for 3 days to the Fatherland of Santa Claus. The price includes railway travel, meals, excursions, theatrical performances, etc. Prices:

• from Moscow from 16,000;
• from St. Petersburg from 8 600.

Moscow suburbs

Hundreds of tourist sites.

Where to rest

There are more than 80 cities in the Moscow region, and each has its own flavor:

• Fans of alpine skiing can safely go to Volen, Sorochany, Yakhroma.
• Lovers of antiquities go to the oldest cities - Volokolamsk, Zvenigorod, Dmitrov, Kolomna.
• Those interested in history will love the Borodino Museum-Reserve, Serpukhov and Chekhov.
• Sergiev Posad is the center of Orthodoxy.
• Posad Pavlovsky is famous for downy shawls.

Prices

Depends on the duration of the trip, the type of accommodation and meals, the program. Prices from Moscow for tours:

• A day off with a visit to 4-7 cities - from 6,000.
• Holidays and events - from 7,000.
• Excursion multi-day - from 6 800.

Kazan

Pearl of Tatarstan.

Where to go

• Kazan Kremlin with the Kul-Sharif mosque and the leaning Syuyumbike tower;
• Tatar settlement;
• Bauman pedestrian street;
• National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Peter and Paul Cathedral.

A trip to the Temple of All Religions, to the Raifsky Monastery, Sviyazhsk will leave a lot of impressions.

Prices

A trip to Kazan for 7 days for one will cost at least 11,000:

• Accommodation - from 700 rubles in a double room.
• Meals - from 600 rubles per person.
• The way from Moscow there and back - from 4 800 by plane, from 1 900 by train.

Karelia

Unique nature and architectural monuments.

What to see

In winter in Karelia you can:

• Go skiing in one of the ski resorts.
• Visit natural attractions - Paanajärvi National Park, Kivach and Kostomuksha nature reserves.
• Go to historical and architectural complexes in the open air - Kizhi, Valaam reserve, Solovetsky archipelago.
• Look at the petroglyphs on the shore of Lake Onega.
• Visit the sights of Petrozavodsk and its environs.

The cost of a three-day tour from Moscow starts at 9,000 rubles.

Kaliningrad

Winter rest on the seashore.

What to see

The city has 3 districts. Each of them has its own attractions:

• Moskovsky - about. Kant, the Cathedral, the Fish Village, the church and the gate-museum.
• Leningradsky - Amber Museum, Royal Gate, barracks, a quarter of German villas.
• Central - old buildings, a zoo.

Altai

A place of unity with nature.

Altai is very large and the rest in it is diversified. Passive, excursion, active, adventure, wellness, event.

What to see

The main attraction is nature. Dense forests, fast mountain rivers, turquoise Katun, passes. The majestic mountains have been compared to the Alps and Tibet. Every year tourists come here in search of mystical Shambhala.

In Altai you can:

• Improve health at the resorts of Belokurikha and Lake Spring.
• Go downhill skiing - in the vicinity of Gorno-Altaysk and Lake. And I.
• Go on an excursion to Lake Teletskoye, to the Tavdinsky caves, to maral breeding farms, about. Patmos, Manzherok, Chemal.

Vacation prices

It is most profitable to buy tours. The minimum cost is from 21,000 rubles. Includes three meals a day, excursions, transfer. In some cases, you will have to pay extra for the flight to Barnaul - from 14,000.

Sochi

We go to the sea in winter.

If you didn't manage to get to Sochi in the summer, it doesn't matter. In December and January, the Black Sea resort is warm and there is little rainfall. Swimming in the sea, of course, will not work. But you can have plenty of fun in the water park.

Things to do

• Go with children to the amusement parks "Riviera" or "Sochi-Park", to the oceanarium, arboretum and the fabulous "Berendeevo kingdom".
• Buy a ticket for the performance of KVN teams. The first will take place on January 5 at the Zhemchuzhina Hotel.
• Book an excursion to museums and natural attractions.
• Master skiing and snowboarding in Krasnaya Polyana.

Price

Accommodation in a double standard room - from 1,500 per day.

Meals - from 600 rubles per day.

Round-trip flight - from 13,800 rubles.

1 visit to the water park - from 500 to 1,300 rubles.

Where to rest with your child?

For families with children, pay attention to the following areas.

Forward to a meeting with Santa Claus!

This is a small trip to the magical world. The city of Rovaniemi is a center of attraction for tourists in winter. In its vicinity is Santa Park and its village.

Children are waiting for:

• Meeting with Santa.
• Games and workshops with elves.
• Ride the magic train.
• Gingerbread Factory and other magical entertainment.

A traditional reindeer farm is definitely worth a visit in Lapland. Take a ride on a reindeer or dog sled. Going for a walk I need to dress warmly. In January, the thermometer can drop to -27˚С.

Important! Don't forget to apply for a Schengen visa.

In Russia

On the sea

Phan Thiet, Goa, Phuket or Koh Samui? What to choose?

Winter holidays at the sea promise a lot of pleasant entertainment and swimming in warm waves. The beaches in resorts for families with children are clean, sandy. The entrance to the sea on most of them is shallow. The infrastructure is well developed.

New Year is a holiday of miracles. Both children and adults are looking forward to it. The latter often begin preparations as early as the summer. Someone prefers to celebrate the New Year in a narrow family circle near the hearth, and someone prefers to combine a holiday weekend with a trip. Where can you fly for the New Year? In this article, we have collected everything for you the most interesting places on the planet where you can go with a soul mate or with children to spend the old year and meet the new, while getting a lot of impressions. After all, it is not for nothing that they say: how you will celebrate the New Year - so you will spend it!

Beach vacation

It's nice to celebrate the New Year on the shore of the warm sea in light clothes, while compatriots are launching fireworks and setting fireworks in earflaps at -25. Undoubtedly, sea vacations in the middle of winter are one of the most popular among Russians.

Egypt

Of all the resorts for the New Year holidays, Russians most often choose Egypt.

The direction is popular due to the absence of the sweltering heat. During the day it is quite warm here, you can swim and sunbathe, the temperature is comfortable, the nights are already cooler. This weather is more reminiscent of our Black Sea coast in September - the velvet season. During the New Year period, prices rise slightly, but compared to other resorts, the rest is the most affordable.

Israel

A good alternative to Egypt, although prices are slightly higher. It is better to go to Eilat: the swimming season is open here all year round.

The weather is not pleasing on hot days; wind, rain, and cloudy weather are possible here. But the Dead Sea does not lose its properties, and tourists take advantage of the opportunity and swim in any weather.

India, Goa

Asian beaches will welcome Russian tourists with excellent weather. India is perfect in terms of climate. In winter, the air temperature here ranges from 25 to 30 degrees, there is no heat, there is no precipitation. The weather is considered comfortable for swimming and sunbathing.

Cola Beach - South Goa

There are more and more Russian-speaking guides and service personnel every year, as Goa is gaining popularity among Russian tourists.

Who wants to celebrate the holiday in an atmosphere of relaxation and exoticism against the backdrop of an exciting ocean, welcome to India. Elephant trekking, crocodile farms, spice plantations, interesting shopping in local markets, snake shows and much more are just a small part of the entertainment besides swimming in the ocean.

Thailand

The direction is considered one of the most budgetary, and the weather pampers with warmth. The level of service is not worse than at expensive resorts.

Thailand is the very option when it is ideal to take children out of winter into summer, reinforcing them with vitamins and the sun before the long Russian winter and slushy spring.

The rainy season is already in the past, the water warms up to 26 degrees, the air temperature during the day is 25-30 degrees. For recreation, it is better to choose the southeast coast, there will definitely be no rain here. But on the west coast of the Malacca Peninsula, a rare rain can catch by surprise, but in general the weather favors a good rest. Tourists spend most of the day at the beach, diving and surfing. On holidays, festivals are also organized here.

Thai baht - money in Thailand

China

New Year's Eve on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan will be hot not only literally, but also figuratively: the most vivid emotions and impressions await tourists. Various water shows, entertainment, yacht parties are held here.

For those who love exotic, vacation in the Dominican Republic or Malaysia is suitable. These paradises offer a luxurious getaway, but the fees are correspondingly much higher. The list of leisure activities includes water sports: rafting, diving, surfing. Beginners should not be afraid: you can hire a personal instructor. The weather is favorable for excursions. In the Dominican Republic, you can visit underground caves, stroll through the national park, swim in beautiful reservoirs, explore ancient palaces.

Maldives, Bahamas

Paradise relaxation, excellent service, solitude, white sand and silence. Such a leisurely rest will restore the nervous system. It will be comfortable here for families with children, retirees and just married or loving couples looking for peace and solitude. Prices for such tours are the highest.

If a beach holiday is not for you, now is the time go on New Year's holidays to Europe... She greets tourists with amazing fairs. Fragrant mulled wine, gingerbread cookies, braziers decorated with pine needles are essential attributes of Christmas markets. The best time to fly to Europe is the twentieth of December, as Christmas is more widely celebrated here, not New Year.

Finland

To visit the residence of Santa Claus in Lapland is the dream of many children (and adults as well). New Year's holidays can be very active here. Cozy warm cottages are rented for overnight stay. Activities include outdoor games, reindeer riding, skiing and snowmobiling. The weather is not very different from the Russian winter: there is a lot of snow and the air temperature is not lower than -15. A truly winter fairy tale awaits you here.

England

London at the end of December is extraordinarily beautiful: illumination, fabulously decorated shop windows, festive fireworks over the Thames. Magic is in the air under the battle of Big Ben. The weather is relatively warm: humid during the day, the air warms up to +5 - (+ 7) degrees. The temperature is below 0 degrees at night. Here, as in St. Petersburg, it is better to carry an umbrella with you.

Italy

New Year in this country will be remembered for fun and scale. Tours are relatively inexpensive at the end of December. The holiday can be found in Venice, Rome, Milan - it will be equally good everywhere. There is a large selection of great spa hotels, medieval castles and cruises. You can take your time to see the sights, visit museums. At this time of the year, the weather is akin to the Russian autumn: the air temperature is up to +12 degrees, it can be rainy. There is usually no snow in Rome, unlike the northern part of Italy.

Czech

Many tourists go to Prague to celebrate the New Year. This medieval town is famous for its particularly beautiful fireworks on January 1st. It is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.

You can not only wander the streets, see the sights, but also spend time actively. In winter, many Czech castles are available to visit, and there are many outdoor ice rinks. For ski lovers there are trails in Karlovy Vary and on Lake Lipno. You can go skiing without leaving Prague: there is a ski center here.

As in other European cities, Christmas markets are open on every square in Prague, and from January 2, grand sales in boutiques and shopping centers begin. For shopping lovers it is a great joy - 50-70% discounts.

Germany, Berlin and Munich

Germany seems like a truly true Christmas fairy tale. Fairs and bazaars with appropriate attributes: everywhere there is the scent of ginger, mulled wine, the streets of the city are decorated with illuminated garlands. At the end of December, there may be no snow, and the temperature does not drop below -5 degrees. Nevertheless, the atmosphere of the holiday is felt everywhere.

France

The most romantic New Year in Paris will turn out to be quite costly at the start of the holiday weekend. At the end, prices fall.

The city is decorated with illumination, Christmas markets are everywhere and the smell of gourmet food. The best bazaars are located on the Champs Elysees. The weather in Paris is akin to our autumn: rare rains, high humidity, cloudy and damp, temperatures up to +5. Snow is rare.

Latvia

New Year's Eve in Riga is notable for the fact that here you can celebrate both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas... As in all European cities, they begin to prepare in advance, since November: they decorate the city with garlands, put Christmas trees in the squares.

At the end of December, the city is already covered with a light white veil. It's time to stroll through the medieval city and see the sights.

Ski tours are also gaining popularity with tourists from all over the world. Tour operators can offer winter tourism centers for every taste and budget. There are a lot of European ski resorts, but Salzburg, Tyrol, Zermatt and others are the most popular in Europe.

For winter sports enthusiasts, the ski slopes of Finland and Russia are also suitable. You can consider the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia. There is a ski slope for every budget.

Alps

The Alps are considered the benchmark for this type of recreation. There are tracks for beginners and professionals alike. It doesn't matter if there is no equipment - everything can be rented on the spot. Accommodation is possible both in a separate hotel room and in an alpine house with a sauna and a swimming pool for several people.

Slopes of turkey

In recent years, in the field of ski tourism, Turkey is in no way inferior to European resorts. Holidays in Turkey for the New Year will cost about 20% less than in Europe.

There are many advantages here.

1. The flight from Russia is closer and cheaper.
2. "All inclusive", as during the summer holidays.
3. The price of the lifts is usually included in the tour price.

Turkey is now opening up to tourists from a new perspective.

Slopes of the Caucasus

The slopes of the Caucasus will compete with the Alps. Distinctive features of local resorts are as follows.

1. Cheaper than European resorts.
2. Wildlife.
3. Less developed infrastructure.
4. Hotels and inns for different budgets.

The Caucasus is famous for three directions.

1. Elbrus region

There are several peaks at the disposal of skiers.

1. - the highest point for notorious extremals. Its Elbrus-Azau zone is distinguished by gentle slopes and is suitable even for beginners.
2. Gara-Bashi(the summit is lower than Elbrus) for climbers.
3. Cheget- a mountain with steep and difficult tracks (some of the most extreme in the world). Here the danger is the difference in heights and the likelihood of an avalanche.

The Elbrus region is far from Europe in terms of infrastructure development, but everything you need is there.

A small village with good trails, within walking distance from which there are lifts. There are trails for both children and extreme professionals - wild trails on the northern slope, which can only be reached by helicopter. Infrastructure is actively developing in Dombai, hotels and cottages are being built.

3. Krasnaya Polyana

The resort is the closest to the European level. For the 2014 Olympics, it was equipped with new lifts. We built a new road to the airport and 4 complexes with hotels and tracks. There are also eco-houses for several families. The most expensive is the Rosa Khutor complex.

Holidays in Russia

There are many beautiful places in our country where you can go for the New Year holidays with the whole family. It is advisable to prepare in advance: book rooms or cottages early, buy tickets. After all, closer to the end of December, they simply will not be.

Veliky Ustyug

New Year is a great opportunity to visit the residence of Santa Claus. There is a whole entertainment program for children, which can last for several days, because the territory of the possessions of the country's main grandfather is large enough. For families from afar, there are hotels and cottages where you can stay. It is beneficial to book a tour, which includes travel, accommodation, meals, excursion program and other activities. Such New Year's holidays will definitely be remembered by the child for the rest of his life.

Sochi

Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana have become a favorite place for Russians and guests of the country. Especially after the 2018 World Cup. Couples come here for outdoor activities and families with children. Sochi Park is open for visiting, where you can meet heroes of different fairy tales, visit attractions, a dolphinarium, ride on an ice rink around a festive Christmas tree. You can walk around the Olympic Village and visit the Olympic venues. Children will appreciate the Riviera Dolphinarium and Oceanarium.

Skypark offers scenic views from the longest suspension bridge in the world.

In Krasnaya Polyana, not only the ski trail is popular, but also the cable car, along which you can take an amazing sightseeing tour. You can also visit the Vorontsov Caves, the Monkey Nursery and many other interesting places.

Saint Petersburg

New Year in St. Petersburg is akin to the European one. They also organize Christmas markets in the squares, set up Christmas trees, and hold round dances. Concerts, dances, songs and, of course, festive fireworks over the Neva. The weather here varies from year to year: either the city is covered with snow, or it is raining. So don't forget the umbrella traditionally.

New Year's holidays are great for excursions around the Hermitage and palaces.

Karelia

The North of Russia is the best suited for celebrating the New Year in the family circle. This destination has become popular with tourists in recent years. Many recreation centers have appeared, comfortable cottages with baths and saunas are being rented. Quiet and relaxing holiday amid the beautiful nature of the north. Perhaps someone is lucky enough to see the northern lights. There is everything for an active holiday:

• ski slopes;
• snowmobiles;
• riding on cheesecakes;
• winter fishing.

Everyone will find something to their liking!

Altai and Baikal

Another area in Russia that has been rapidly developing lately. Few tourists know that spending the winter holidays in Russia can be active, bright and inexpensive. New tourist recreation centers are opening in Altai and Baikal. Eco-hotels and eco-cottages are located far from settlements, in picturesque places with clean air and pristine nature. The prices here are 3-4 times lower than in Sochi, and the rest is in no way inferior. You can bathe in the sauna and immediately dive into the snow, ride cheesecakes, ski, snowmobiles.

You can fly on New Year's Eve to almost anywhere in the world. But it is better to choose a vacation to your liking in advance, according to your taste and budget, book a hotel and tickets.

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