Where to celebrate the new year abroad on a budget. Where to go for the new year at sea. Milan - fashionable new year

Galina Chernenko

Director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk.

1. Plan a holiday vacation at least from December 24 or even earlier. Then you will be able to choose the most favorable tour in terms of price-quality ratio.
2. Consider non-standard countries and cities for the New Year's holiday. In any case, you will be satisfied, because the New Year is an international holiday.
3. Choose tours based on the company in which you are going to relax. For example, families with children will certainly enjoy Finland, where there is a residence of the Finnish Father Frost and a school for little skiers.

• Air temperature: -10… -15 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who suits: families with children, as well as anyone who loves fairy tales.
• Cost of living: from 1,071 rubles per night in a hotel.
• : from 9 464 rubles.

Santa Claus is registered in one of the oldest Russian cities, the famous center of family tourism - Veliky Ustyug. Visiting the homeland of a fairy-tale hero in winter is like returning to childhood.

The estate of Santa Claus has its own library, an observatory, a bedchamber, a lighthouse of magical objects, attractions, a zoo, a throne room where you can take a selfie with the famous grandfather. It is from here that he sets off on his famous tour of Russia - to light the main city Christmas trees.

If you go to Veliky Ustyug as a savage, keep in mind: the entrance to the territory of the patrimony is paid. An entertainment package costs from 1,220 rubles.

The bonus is clean fresh air, chic northern spruce forests, as well as a huge number of architectural and historical monuments that can be seen during a sightseeing tour.

2. Kondopoga, Russia

• Air temperature: -3… -5 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who suits: everyone who loves outdoor activities, families with children.
• Cost of living: from 385 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of the train from Moscow and back: from 4,704 rubles.

Vacation in Karelia is an active holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes. You can ride on the snowy plains on huskies, deer and snowmobiles, go to the Kivach waterfall, and also get acquainted with the Karelian Santa Claus, who organizes fun competitions like throwing felt boots.

Among other things, tourists in Karelia are fed with delicious dried fish and drink water from healing glandular springs.

• Air temperature: 4-8°C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who suits: lovers of skiing, but not sudden changes in temperature.
• Cost of living: from 190 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 12 300 rubles.
• : from 27,138 rubles.

Despite the workload of the most popular Russian ski resort, you can still find places in hotels with interesting price tags. The main thing is to choose.

On the Black Sea on New Year's Eve it is cool and windy. But this does not negate pleasant walks, gatherings in coastal cafes and active sports, including skiing and snowboarding.

Tourists from the regions can go on New Year holidays on bus tours to Moscow. Their cost is 12-15 thousand rubles per person.

Galina Chernenko, director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk

If you decide to go to Sochi, use Aviasales to save on buying tickets.

• Air temperature: 7-9°C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who suits
• Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
• The cost of a weekly tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.

Istanbul is not the most popular city during the New Year holidays. Therefore, the trip will be quite budgetary.

You will walk around the most beautiful streets of the ancient capital of empires, eat hearty dishes of Turkish cuisine, take a ride along the Bosphorus, see enough of the sellers of oriental exotics and relax in the hammam.

• Temperature: 24-28 °C (water temperature - from 21 °C).
• Visa: not needed if you stay in the country for no more than 15 days.
• Who suits: lovers of exotic and those who did not have enough summer this year.
• Cost of living: from 165 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 46,763 rubles.

If you want to celebrate the New Year under the hot foreign sun, plan to fly on December 25-27, and return on January 1-2. At this time, you can pick up quite a budget tour to Vietnam.

Despite the fact that the weather here is capricious, tourists sunbathe, go fishing and excursions, enjoy the evening breeze. The only reminders of the New Year are the elegantly decorated Christmas trees that the Vietnamese set up in hotels and shopping malls.

• Temperature: 23-28°C (water temperature 18-21°C).
• Visa: needed, but issued at the border at the entrance.
• Who suits: for those who do not want to celebrate the New Year with snow and frost.
• Cost of living: from 1,394 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 23,271 rubles.

The budget holiday will be from December 25–28 to early January. New Year's Eve is considered a cold season here, but not for Russians. Among our tourists there are even those who dare to swim.

• Air temperature: -1… -2 °C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Who suits: lovers of walking and exploring new cities.
• Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
• The cost of a weekly tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.

During the New Year holidays, you can go to one of the European capitals - Prague. There you can see the main attractions: the ancient fortress of Prague Castle, the Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and the historical district of Mala Strana. But the main thing is that all this time you will be surrounded by the atmosphere of the holiday and the New Year in the most beautiful city in Europe.

• Air temperature: -25… -15 °C.
• Visa: need not.
• Who suits: lovers of nature and travel in Russia.
• Cost of living: from 250 rubles per night in a guest house.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 21,500 rubles.

A small resort on the Halkidiki peninsula is suitable for a measured rest and walks by the sea. In winter, there are few tourists in the city, but traditional shops and fish restaurants still work. Nea Kallikratia is located 40 km from Thessaloniki, so it will be easy to go to the big Greek city for a few days.

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Holidays in visa-free countries can be both beach and sightseeing. The best countries for sea holidays in December-January:

You can also have an 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 rubles. 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 megacities.

Visa

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

The resorts of the south are ideal for a beach holiday in winter. In January, there is a pleasant mild 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 sea 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 Buddha statue, the Marble Mountains, the longest and highest cable car in the world.

Egypt

From 45 000 rubles. Beach holidays in winter at low prices.

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

Visa

Visa up to 15 days is issued upon arrival.

Things to do and 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, Nile cruises are organized.

Sphinx

On a note! Strong winds occasionally blow in January.

Thailand

From 117 000 rubles. Celebrate the New Year according to Asian customs.

Thailand is a true paradise for beach lovers and adventure seekers. The New Year is celebrated here noisily, cheerfully and on a grand scale as much as 3 times! Twice in January and once in April.

Visa

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

Things to do and see

In the many-sided Thailand there are entertainments for every taste. Curious travelers travel to the cultural capital of Chiang Mai. Fans of active and spectacular entertainment - in Bangkok. Beach lovers - to the main resorts and islands. The ideal time for swimming is from to.

Phi Phi Island

Popular resorts

• Holidays for any budget. Entertainment - diving, fishing, swimming on the beach, excursions by sea or into the jungle. Best beaches: Patong, Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin.
• Krabi 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.
• Koh Samui suitable for a relaxing family holiday. The best beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut.
• Samet- for a relaxing holiday. Entertainment - excursions to Pattaya and Bangkok, diving, observation decks of Ao Prao. The best beaches are Hat Sai Kev, Ao Prao, Ao Nuan.
• Pattaya- the most budgetary and noisiest resort. There is everything for wild fun - parks, bars, attractions, floating market. To relax on the beach, it is better to go to the islands.

Dubai, UAE)

From 82 000 rubles. Incredible city-fairy tale.

People go 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 skiing in the land of eternal summer or become a pearl diver for a while? See the city from an unrealistic height or go on an exciting safari tour? Then the New Year holidays in Dubai are for you.

Visa

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

Things to do

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

Attractions:

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

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

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

Israel

From 58 000 rubles Beach holidays on the shores of the Red and Mediterranean Sea.

In Israel, all areas of recreation are developed - beach, sightseeing, wellness, active, pilgrimage.

Visa

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

Things to do and see

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

The best beach resorts:

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

The Dead Sea coast is a zone of medical tourism. 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 explore the sights and ski resorts - Uludag, Kartalkaya, Sarykamysh, Palandoken.

Visa

A visa is not required if the duration of the trip is less than 60 days.

Things to do

In the summer in Turkey, you can, with a clear conscience, lie on the beach all your vacation. In winter, tourists are waiting for other entertainment:

• celebration of the New Year with fireworks and street concerts;
• excursions in Istanbul - visiting the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basil cistern and others;
• rock monasteries in Cappadocia;
• ancient buildings in Antalya;
• ruins of ancient temples, mosques and luxurious restaurants in Ankara.

Georgia

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

In winter, they come here for the sights. Treatment at the mineral springs of Borjomi. 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, ever-blooming Batumi, ancient Kutaisi;
• go skiing on the slopes of Gudauri and Bakuriani;
• go to Mtskheta - the second Jerusalem;
• order an excursion to the Vardzia cave monastery;
• celebrate the New Year with Georgian grandeur.

Where to go on vacation for the New Year 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.

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

Finland

From 76 000 rubles. New Year's Eve at Santa's.

Visa

Need a tourist visa. The questionnaire is filled out online.

Things to do

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

• enjoy the natural beauty and see the northern lights;
• visit museums and fortresses in Helsinki;
• go fishing in the Aland Islands;
• go skiing in Koli;
• stay in a hotel made of ice;
• get to the grand 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 rubles. A city that cannot be forgotten.

Visa

Need. You can apply on your own at the Visa Application Center or through a travel agency.

Things to do and see

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

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

Italy

From 66 500 rubles. World center of fashion, art and leisure.

Visa

Need (Schengen).

Things to do

The beach season starts in May. In winter, it is worth taking time for a cultural program:

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

goa

From 75 500 rubles. Popular destination.

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

The south is expensive, respectable, measured. The beaches are white, sparsely populated and clean. The North is budget, 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, you must visit:

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

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 rubles. Germany for those who appreciate good service.

Visa

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

How to pass the time

In winter in Germany you can:

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

Budapest

From 38 000 rubles 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 Vajdahunyad Castle;
• majestic Danube.

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

Portugal

Visa

Tourists from Russia need a Schengen visa.

Things to do and see

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

Things to visit in Portugal:

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

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

Where to go in Russia for the New Year holidays?

It is interesting to spend a vacation without leaving the country. IN:

• Great 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 point of the excursion program in Veliky Ustyug. The fabulous estate is located 13 km from the city. Walks along magical paths, riding on a fairy stove, 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;
• Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky 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 3-day tour to the Estate of Father Frost. The price includes railway travel, meals, excursions, theatrical performances, etc. Prices:

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

Moscow region

Hundreds of tourist sites.

Where to rest

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

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

Prices

Depend 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.
• Festive and event - from 7,000.
• Multi-day excursions - 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 Raifa Monastery, Sviyazhsk will leave many 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.
• Round trip from Moscow - 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 Kostomukshsky reserves.
• Go to the historical and architectural complexes in the open air - Kizhi, the Valaam Reserve, the 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 from 9,000 rubles.

Kaliningrad

Winter holidays on the seashore.

What to see

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

• Moscow - about. Kant, the Cathedral, the Fish Village, churches and museum gates.
• Leningradsky - Amber Museum, King's Gate, barracks, 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 diverse. Passive, sightseeing, active, adventure, wellness, event.

What to see

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

In Altai you can:

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

Holiday prices

It's best 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 a flight to Barnaul - from 14,000.

Sochi

We go to the sea in winter.

If you did not have time to get to Sochi in the summer, it does not 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.
• Order an excursion to museums and natural attractions.
• Learn 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 relax with a child?

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

Let's meet Santa Claus!

This is a little trip to the magical world. The city of Rovaniemi is the 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 master classes with elves.
• Ride on the magical train.
• Gingerbread factory and other magical entertainment.

In Lapland, you should definitely visit a traditional reindeer farm. Ride on a reindeer or dog sled. When I go 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 Samui? What to choose?

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

Thanks to the Russian government, which once decided to make the first ten days of the new year days off.

Out of habit, adults, like children, began to call them holidays. Now there is an opportunity to New Year's decade with benefit going on holiday with the child. The top most popular places for families with children in the world have already appeared.

Where to spend the holidays - the top most popular places

Most of our fellow citizens can afford to rest only in. That's why in the top five includes Veliky Ustyug, Sochi, Moscow. Mostly parents with children or children's tourist groups come to these cities.

Moreover, they live in Sochi on average for a week, and in St. Petersburg or Moscow for 5 days. This is due to the cost of meals, excursions, etc.

Among foreign cities top head , Prague, .

But there is more top five most wanted for New Year trip countries. These are European Finland, France, Czech Republic, Norway, as well as Asian Thailand,.

Where to relax on winter holidays in Russia?

1. Homeland of Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Since the winter holidays fall on the New Year holidays, the child will not refuse to meet with Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden. Therefore, it is worth making a trip to - the birthplace of Father Frost and Kostroma - the birthplace of the Snow Maiden.

• Veliky Ustyug- it's not just a city, it's a real New Year's fairy tale. All the sights here are associated with the name of the main resident of the city - Santa Claus. He has his own Residence, post office, souvenir shop and entertainment complex "Father Frost's Estate". All these places are open to visitors during the holidays and, of course, are not empty.
• The birthplace of the Snow Maiden is considered Kostroma. The Snow Beauty lives in a fairy-tale house, where every day during the New Year holidays she arranges meetings with the children. Domovoy and Domovikha, the cat Bayun and other fairy-tale characters help her. There is something to see in the Snegurochka's tower. What is worth one Ice Hall, where all the furniture and household items are made of ice.

A trip to Kostroma can take place according to an individually compiled program, which includes a visit to the ethnographic museum, moose farm, Ipatiev Monastery and other memorable places.

Where to go to rest in Russia - in the following video:

Tours to Europe - where to fly?

This is where the choice of Christmas entertainment is truly limitless! And even if it is winter in Europe, it is much warmer than in Russia. The streets of ancient cities are brightly decorated. On every corner there are shops with New Year's souvenirs. The atmosphere is festive.

• . Already from one New Year's decoration of Paris and other cities, both children and adults are dizzy. A visit to the Eiffel Tower will be unforgettable for a child, over which Santa Claus will fly on a sleigh. They go to Paris with a child to visit.

True, in the New Year there are long queues and high prices. And if a visit to this famous entertainment complex does not take place, you can always find a lot of other entertainment.

Where to meet with small children?

If it's about five year olds, then with them you can already travel safely both by train and by plane. Therefore, you can safely choose any Russian city for relaxation, since New Year's morning performances will be held everywhere. Yes, and snow or ice towns, which are very attractive to kids, are in any city.



You should not choose a sea voyage for a vacation with a child, as children do not tolerate acclimatization very well.

With younger kids in winter it is generally better not to go far from home, and even more so to fly abroad on vacation. Firstly, the parents themselves will not have time to rest, and secondly, the child is still too small to understand something and get unforgettable impressions.

How to save money on New Year's Eve?

• Try to save money first on air and train tickets. The less time left before the trip, the cheaper the ticket will cost. However, you can be left without tickets at all, as there are plenty of people who want to fly away or leave on New Year's Eve.
• Can save on accommodation. For example, rent a house from a private owner. And you can also join some online community where travel lovers can invite you for free or offer to exchange apartments in different cities for a vacation.

Some hotels offer discounts for families, which can also be found online.

• Arriving at the final destination, you should not be fooled by the tempting offers of taxi drivers. They all take more early than if call a taxi by phone. The same Internet will help you find out the number of a taxi in any city.
• A lot of money is spent on lunches in cafes and restaurants. Why spend extra money on food when you can spend it on entertainment? And you can cook food at home from products bought in the supermarket, and take sandwiches and a thermos with coffee or tea with you for a walk.
• Save on phone calls You can if you buy a local sim card. Better yet, take advantage of the free internet and video chat.

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Doesn't have to be done at home. Russians traditionally have a holiday vacation of almost 2 weeks - and during this time it is quite possible to change the situation and relax. Some generally always take a vacation in December to relax longer and cheaper. In view of the outbreak of the crisis, the main criterion for the majority is the cost - to be budgetary. The question of where to relax in the winter of 2017 should be decided now. I.Q. Review collected the best destinations for winter holidays and got acquainted with current prices to help readers choose a place for a New Year's holiday.

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Where to go on vacation in Russia in winter

Our country has a huge number of places where you can go to relax in the winter. For those who do not know where to relax in December, and to be inexpensive, you can pay attention to the sights of the Motherland.

Winter in Russia

New Year's trip along the Golden Ring

For those who wish to get to know the beauty of our land, its history and culture, the best option would be a trip along the Golden Ring. It does not matter in what composition it is planned to spend a winter vacation - with children, in the company of friends or colleagues, or with a soulmate - such a trip will be interesting in any case. True, the New Year holidays are unlikely to be enough - after all, 8 (and these are just the main places!) Cities need much more time than 1-2 weeks. It is best to choose one city and get acquainted with its beauty normally, than to gallop through all, seeing only the most famous part of it.

The benefits of such a holiday include:

1. Travel without a visa and passport.
2. Cheapness.
3. The absence of a language barrier and all the difficulties associated with a trip to a foreign country (currency exchange, ignorance of the rules and laws, a different mentality, and so on).
4. The ability to quickly return home if necessary.
5. Possibility to go on holiday by car instead of public transport e.

Trip to the sea in winter

A trip to the sea coast is good and useful not only in summer - numerous boarding houses and health centers are open in the winter season as well. Such a holiday in the winter is most suitable for those who have health problems, or want to prevent them. And just visiting some famous seaside cities is interesting in itself, without sunbathing and swimming. Such places include:

1. Sochi;
2. Almost all the Crimean coast;
3. Adler;
4. Gelendzhik;
5. Anapa;
6. Kaliningrad region (Curonian Spit);
7. Tuapse.

Winter holidays on the lakes - a list of the best destinations


Northern lights on Baikal

A trip to the shore of a lake can be no less interesting - there are many reservoirs of unique beauty in Russia. Such a holiday should appeal to lovers of tourism and nature. Attention should be paid to the following places:

1. Baikal is a huge (more than 600 kilometers long!) Lake and the protected forest surrounding it, every Russian should visit at least once in his life without fail. You can purchase an extensive tour that will take up to 8 days - just in time for the New Year holidays. Rest on Lake Baikal is expensive, for two people with a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk you can meet 100 thousand rubles or a little less. The cost of a ten-day tour (only excursions and accommodation without air tickets) for 2017 is from 30 thousand rubles. Residents of the European part of Russia who want to relax beautifully, but cheaper, can be advised to other lakes that can be reached by car.
2. Seliger is a lake system in the Tver region, which includes more than two dozen lakes (in which there are more than one and a half hundred islands). In summer, kayaking trips are popular there, in winter, Seliger is suitable for barbecue and ice fishing, or just for walks in nature. Another advantage is the proximity to large settlements.
3. Lake Ladoga - the largest freshwater lake in Europe - near St. Petersburg. Lovers of tourism and fishing come here all year round, as well as those who like excursions - the Valaam Monastery is located here.
4. Ilmen (or Slovenian Sea) - more than fifty different rivers flow into this lake in the Novgorod region. Rest on its coast will suit lovers of fishing and tourism.
5. Big Spring Lake - located in the Altai Territory - should be of interest to those who plan to improve their health. There are several large multidisciplinary sanatoriums on the coast of the lake. Like Baikal, Altai is a rather expensive vacation spot for residents of the Central Federal District and other regions on the other side of the Urals. We can talk about a budget of 40-50 thousand per person with a flight from Moscow.
6. Teletskoye Lake - the protected area around this Altai lake attracts a huge number of tourists all year round.

It's time to visit the major cities of Russia, where you have not been before

Many Russian cities are interesting in their own right - architecture, monuments, museums. Such a change of scenery is suitable for absolutely everyone - you don’t need to think about choosing a place for a long time, just buy a ticket to any metropolis - and an interesting pastime is guaranteed. It is easy to get to any million-plus city by any means (by bus or train, by car or by air), and upon arrival it is easy to find a place to stop (hotels, hostels or apartments for rent).

The most interesting options for a winter excursion:

1. Moscow - here you can find a vacation for every taste: from shopping in countless shopping centers and boutiques to excursions to museums. However, living here is quite expensive, so such a trip can hardly be called budget-friendly for residents of the regions.
2. St. Petersburg - the northern capital is suitable for those who are attracted by excursions to historical and cultural places.
3. Kaliningrad - this city will definitely interest those who are attracted by European culture. One of the few opportunities to travel to Europe without a visa.
4. Nizhny Novgorod is one of the most important cultural centers of Russia. It has a huge number of architectural monuments, including numerous temples. Nearby are no less interesting settlements - Murom, Boldino.
5. Ekaterinburg - the "capital" of the Trans-Urals cannot boast of such a large number of architectural monuments, but it has a considerable number of various museums and exhibitions. Did you know that the Yeltsin Museum is located here?
6. Volgograd - this is a must-see for those who love their homeland and its history. It is here that one of the highest monuments in the world - "The Motherland Calls" is located.

Each of these cities has a wide range of different excursions that are offered all year round.

We do not provide prices, since most of the costs for this type of vacation are for tickets, and the cost of the trip for residents of different cities will be different. You can check airfare prices right now using the built-in form.


Unusual excursion routes in Russia

If you don’t want to take an ordinary sightseeing walk, museums and shopping don’t attract you, but you want new sensations, you can pay attention to more original tours. Popular options include the following:

1. Trout farm in Adler, Krasnodar region. You can learn about the features of the "artificial" breeding of this fish, as well as go fishing and try fish dishes.
2. High-rise observation platforms in Moscow. If there is not enough time for walking around the capital, but you want to see as much as possible, do it from a height of tens of meters.
3. Walks in the mystical places of Moscow - places where ghosts were seen, where various mystical events took place.
4. "Exit to the City" - an opportunity to visit unusual, but famous and important places in Moscow for free. Among the places can be both the embassy of a country, and someone's private mansion - the list of excursions is constantly changing.
5. "Retro train" - a trip on an old (released more than a century ago!) Locomotive train around Moscow and the Moscow region with a stop at various interesting places at the request of the group (this can be Star City, the Museum of the History of Railway Transport, and so on).
6. Excursions to the roofs of various buildings in Moscow from famous roofers. If the weather is bad - this option is no longer available.
7. Moscow Bar Tour - suitable for lovers of alcohol and pub crawls. The guides are experienced bartenders who show you some of the most famous and interesting drinking establishments of the capital with a tasting of various drinks.
8. Excursion to the places of former glory of the Leningrad rock club - suitable for fans of Russian rock of the 80s and 90s. The places of the main gatherings and concerts of famous rock bands are visited with the story of their history and biography.
9. "Secrets of underground Moscow" - for lovers of dungeons. The tour is conducted by diggers and takes place at a depth of 15 meters.

Inexpensive Russian ski resorts


resort animals

Someone wants to spend the New Year holidays watching movies or slicing salads, while someone can’t sit at home and wants adventure and outdoor activities. The most common option is ski resorts. And for this it is not necessary to go to the mountains - the descent can be carried out in the capital.

Ski areas in Moscow and the region

1. Sparrow Hills
2. Sorochany
3. Yakhroma
4. Kurkino
5. Extreme Park "Freestyle"
6. Shukolovo
7. fox mountain
8. All-season ski complex “Snezh.com”

Where to ski in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, there are also several places for skiing:

1. golden valley
2. Malskaya valley
3. yucca park
4. Tuutari park
5. Ohta park
6. Kavgolovo

Other Skiing and Snowboarding Locations in Central Russia

In the central part of the Russian Federation, you can ride the slope in the following places:

1. Shaksha
2. Demino
3. Kwan
4. Zhebrei
5. Red Glinka
6. Sviyaga

Ski places in Siberia

For the inhabitants of Siberia, there is also where to go:

1. Manzherok
2. Syrkashi
3. Sheregesh
4. Yugus
5. Tanay
6. Yurmanka
7. Belokurikha

Active winter holidays in the Urals

In the Urals, lovers of skiing can visit the following places:

1. Ak-Yort
2. Zavyalikha
3. Stozhok
4. Checkeril
5. Polazna
6. Uktus
7. Mratkino
8. Silenced

"Ready" New Year's programs

If the destination does not play a special role and you just want to change the situation by spending your holidays in any other place than at home, you can not bother yourself with a long search by ordering a New Year's program from any tour operator. The options may differ from each other, if desired, you can even draw up an individual holiday plan. However, several common and popular programs can still be distinguished:

1. New Year in Karelia. These can be excursions to Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga, including trips on dog sleds or snowmobiles through the forest, visiting the tent of Karelian Father Frost, waterfalls, as well as hiking through adits and drifts.
2. New Year in Vyborg A walk around the city, an excursion to the castle and Olaf's tower, a visit to the museum-reserve. On New Year's holidays, the city hosts several large performances, stylized antique.
3. New Year in Vladimir. Visiting famous sightseeing places in Suzdal, Bogolyubovo and Vladimir itself.
4. New Year in Crimea. It may include both a visit to one city and a sightseeing tour. Trips are usually made to Yalta, Simferopol, Bakhchisaray, Massandra, Alupka.
5. New Year in Uglich. Excursion for 3-4 days, including a trip to several cities: Suzdal, Gorokhovets, Arzamas, Bogolyubovo, Nizhny Novgorod.
6. New Year in Yaroslavl and Kostroma. Includes visits to several monasteries.
7. New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Includes a visit to St. George's Monastery.

This is a budget option for a winter holiday, within 25 thousand rubles per person. Similar tours are available in almost every major Russian city. Most often they last 1-5 days and include a tour of the most famous places (conducted during the day), and then a celebration in an institution chosen according to the budget. With family (children), such a vacation is not chosen very often, most often this is how couples in love, as well as companies of friends and acquaintances, celebrate the New Year.

Winter holidays abroad

Despite a significant decline in the number of people traveling on vacation abroad, there are still plenty of people who want to change the situation by visiting foreign countries. Here everything depends on the budget - if you wish, you can arrange a full-fledged beach holiday for yourself in the winter, returning to work in early January with a peeled nose and a bronze skin tone. Consider several options for different budgets.

Budget sightseeing tours


New Year's fireworks in Freiburg

If finances are limited to $1000

If you are ready to spend up to 65,000 rubles per person on a New Year's holiday abroad, you can go on sightseeing tours to any European city, having previously obtained a Schengen visa. Eg:

1. Prague - the cost of a 5-day tour starts on average from 25,000 per person.
2. Amsterdam - a week-long excursion will cost at least 45,000 per person.
3. Berlin - a little cheaper - for the same 7 days you will have to pay about 40,000 rubles.
4. Paris - you can admire the Eiffel Tower and other delights of the French capital for at least 35-40 thousand rubles for 7 days.
5. London - a week-long sightseeing tour will cost at least 40,000. London is farther from Russia, respectively, the flight is more expensive.

If the budget is even smaller

You can choose options closer and simpler:

1. Cruise on the Baltic Sea(includes visits to Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga). It can last from 2 to 6 days, the price is from 12,000 rubles.
2. Bus tour in the Baltics(Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lasting 4-5 days, will cost at least 14,000.
3. Various excursion programs to Finland from St. Petersburg- for 3-5 days of the New Year's holiday, you will have to pay at least 9-10 thousand rubles.

Beach holidays abroad for the New Year holidays

Those who want to swim in the sea in winter, sunbathe and walk under the hot sun in shorts and a T-shirt need to plan such a vacation in advance. Due to the popularity of budget resorts, hotel rooms are sold out - in the fall it can be difficult to find a place. If you do not plan your vacation in advance and buy tickets in December, you will overpay at least 1.5-2 times.

And the New Year holidays - the most popular dates - are booked in the first place. Buying a successful ticket at the end of autumn is a real success. However, it is possible that it will be possible to snatch a last-minute ticket - people who planned a vacation, say, in May-June, could change their plans due to the crisis, and the place was vacated.

Budget vacation options

The question of where to relax in the winter at sea abroad inexpensively is probably the most relevant. Here are the most popular options:

1. Egypt - Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh(these are the most popular destinations for the New Year 2017) - from 32,000 rubles per person for 7-8 days.
2. Goa (India)- from 60-64 000 rubles for 10 days.
3. canaries- from 65 000 rubles for 8 days.
4. Vietnam- from 50-55 000 rubles for 8-10 days.
5. Thailand- from 70-75 000 rubles for 8-10 days.

Please note: the price of such tours does not include a ticket to the airport (Moscow or St. Petersburg). Additionally, you have to pay for food (at least partially) and, of course, excursions. Prices are for round-trip tickets and hotel accommodation (3* or equivalent) only.


Dominican Republic in winter

Elite destinations

Of the more expensive tours to warm countries, we can distinguish:

1. Mexico- from 80,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
2. Brazil- from 90,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
3. Cuba
4. Maldives- from 100,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
5. Jamaica- from 95,000 rubles for 7-8 days.

These are the best options for winter holidays for those who wish to swim and sunbathe. Please note that in this case, such a price must be sought on the special offers of tour operators, and the hotels will be budget. Holidays in a five-star hotel in Bali or the Dominican Republic for two people for 2 New Year's weeks can cost about 7-10 thousand dollars along with the flight, if you do not bother to search for a last-minute tour or buy tickets in advance.

Do you choose? We have compiled a list of 19 best holiday destinations for the New Year 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 holidays 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 destinations, it is indicated how much an independent trip costs (airline 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 inexpensively in Russia
3. Where to go on New Year's Eve on the sea

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

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

What are the prices in the article?

For each direction, we indicated the cost of the rest:

• air tickets A: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which capture NG.
• hotels: average price per night for two people during the period December 28 - January 3.
• vouchers: the cost of the 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 current at the time of writing.

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

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Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively

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

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

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

You will find detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as for many others) 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, ornate storefronts and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

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

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


Photo: © kiuko / flickr.com

The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, 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 - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

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

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

Paris is a great place to go for the New Year with children. Disneyland is located in this European capital, where children will be pleased to visit on vacation. You can also meet New Year's Eve there: special performances are arranged, attractions are open until one in the morning.

Tickets. Air tickets 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 from 16,100 rubles. Find tickets to France →

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

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


Photo: © Lempismatt / flickr.com

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.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - Amsterdam start at 12,100 rubles. Find tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Prices for accommodation in the capital of the Netherlands for the period of the New Year holidays start from 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 →


Photo: streets of Amsterdam © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

the Baltics

If you are looking for where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively, 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.

Air tickets. Of the Baltic countries, it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct Moscow-Riga tickets for December cost from 9,100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.

From St. Petersburg, you can inexpensively get to Tallinn 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 capitals of the Baltic States for the New Year 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 a little more expensive, but the prices are about the same.

Find hotels in the Baltics:


In the photo: Christmas markets on the central square of Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Czech

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

And in general it is difficult to come up with a more fabulous place for a trip to the New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is amazing! Decorated with lights and illuminations, the Old Town Square hosts festivities, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

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

Tickets. Air tickets Moscow - Prague cost from 9300 rubles. The closer to December 31, the more expensive. Search for flights 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 →

Vouchers. 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.


Photo: View of New Year's Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com

Germany

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

Christmas markets and fairs are organized on the streets, where you can try hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates an amazing New Year's mood!

Air tickets. Prices for a flight from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start at 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Find 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 →


Photo: Christmas market in Germany © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

England

Christmas and New Year are noisily celebrated in London - the main festivities take place on Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are set off from rafts on the river, as well as near the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.

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

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find flights to London →

Hotels. You won't find cheap hotels in London on New Year's Eve. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James' Court hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →


Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com

Finland

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

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

You can rent both a lonely house in the middle of the forest, and a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what 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 the festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate a 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.

Air tickets. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9300 rubles round-trip. Find tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4000 rubles per night, there are options for this price 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, some of them no longer have vacancies for New Year's dates. Looking for accommodation in Rovaniemi →


Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com

Switzerland

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

If you want to catch the holiday directly, 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 choose 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 solitude 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.

Air tickets. Plane tickets to Zurich for December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Find 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 luxurious hotels - from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich → .

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


Photo: Mulled wine is a must for Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

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 Year's Eve goes out to celebrate.

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

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

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for the New Year 2020 at a price of 13,500 rubles. Find 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 2000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and the 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 holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.


Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com

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 holiday option for the New Year is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country can offer very good holiday options.

Saint Petersburg

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

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

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to Saint 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 status hotels, prices for holidays for the New Year start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels are Our Hotel 4 * (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4 * (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5 * ( 7500 rubles).


Photo: Nevsky Prospekt in winter © Alexander Savin / flickr.com

Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana

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

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

Hotels. In the city itself, for the holidays, a room in a good hotel can be rented for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, in Park Inn by Radisson. If you are going to Sochi to go skiing or snowboarding, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation 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).


Photo: Sochi © Dmitry Karyshev / flickr.com

Karelia

Another option where it is inexpensive to relax for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and is somewhat reminiscent of this country: you can meet the 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 go in for winter sports.

Tickets. Airfare to Petrozavodsk starts from 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).


Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com

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 great 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.

Air tickets. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow at a price of 6600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2000 rubles per night (you can find good options and cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains like 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 tours 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 at 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 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 to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and those where the rest will cost a pretty penny.


Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for a New Year's trip is Thailand. A good place to celebrate would be Bangkok and the beach resorts of Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

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 Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of a skyscraper, or go on a cruise on the Chao Phraya River - with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.

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

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

Fans of noisy parties are recommended to go to Koh Phangan for New Year 2020, where a grandiose New Year's party is held on a kilometer-long beach, gathering 20,000-30,000 people. Accommodation is best booked a few months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.

Video from the Full Moon Party New Year:

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 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor pool on the roof for 7,000-15,000 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.


Photo: fireworks in Bangkok © Prachanart Viriyaraks / flickr.com

Maldives

For a secluded holiday, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels arrange banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating 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 seas.

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

Hotels. If we 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 kind of accommodation for which you are going to the Maldives for the New Year.

Living 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.


Photo: sea in the Maldives © Ramon / flickr.com

Vietnam

Where to go for the New Year 2020 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can have a budget holiday during the New Year holidays is the Vietnamese themselves celebrate the New Year later, at the end of January or in February, but hotels, restaurants and clubs arrange festive dinners and performances for tourists.


Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com

Air tickets. The cost of tickets to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) starts from 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 the prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →

On the island of Phu Quoc, the most inexpensive accommodation options cost from 1000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels - 5000-10000 rubles. Is it for jokes an option was also found for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →



Dominican Republic

New Year's Eve is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - 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.

The most popular resorts:

• Punta Cana
• Santo Domingo
• Puerto Plata

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

Tickets. Air tickets from Moscow cost from 65,000 rubles, and a flight to the Punta Cana resort costs the same as to the capital of 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 sea views are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →

Tours. Prices for trips to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start from 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.


Photo: © Ronald Saunders / flickr.com

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 celebrate New Year's midnight with their families, but then they go out into the street, where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel, and then go to the festivities. In Havana, their very center falls on the Cathedral Square.

Air tickets. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →

Hotels. Going to rest for the New Year in Varadero 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 lower - from 3,500 rubles.

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


Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com

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 as well domestically, prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.

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

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

Air tickets. 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 another 4000-5000 rubles. Find flights to the 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 - their prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. Shangri La's Boracay Resort receives the best reviews from tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

On the other mentioned islands (Panglao and Bantayan) accommodation prices are lower. Bantayan and 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 the prices are low.


Photo: Boracay beach and sea © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com

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 even in the summer). Wherever you go, with the approach of the New Year, prices for tours and independent holidays are growing every day.
2. If it’s not critical for you to meet the New Year directly abroad, but you want to plunge into 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 holiday 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 welcome your comments, recommendations and feedback!