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Everyone knows that last-minute trips can be purchased at a minimal cost in January and in the second half of it. Consider what will be relevant in 2019 in the tourism world for Russians.

Comparative table of countries suitable for holidays

When does everyone want to go abroad? Of course, when there is bad weather in your homeland or another holiday, you want to celebrate it somehow in a special way.

Let's try to display the most relevant and popular resort places in the world in the table and describe their advantages:

Where can you go with a child

I want to fly to the sea in winter not only myself, but also with children. To do this, parents must take into account many factors and components.

Of particular importance is safety issues, especially when it comes to seaside holidays. And this involves boat trips, beach attractions, etc.

According to statistics from surveys of parents, the first places for relaxing at sea with children include:

Average trip cost

The budget side of the upcoming trip is of considerable importance for our person. Not in the sense to save money, but to make it as profitable as possible and not to miscalculate with the tour, combining business with pleasure as much as possible.

So, how much will the trip cost in 2019:

Where can I travel cheaply without a visa?

When there is not enough time for red tape with documents ... where can you go on vacation in the winter and at the same time not worry about the lack of a visa?

And it is desirable that all this travel should not be very expensive for a Russian citizen.

The most acceptable are the countries of Asia and Africa, where in winter the Russian region is cold and drizzly, and in those areas the temperature reaches a pleasant plus.

Many travel companies at this time offer a huge price list of last-minute tours to seaside resorts.

In addition, they take over all paperwork including making visa-free travel.

If you are interested this offer, consider such options that allow you to stay in the country for some time without a visa:

This is far from complete list supposed countries for tourists, but the most common.

Advantages and disadvantages

• When to fly: in any winter month.
• The price of a ticket from Moscow for one in both directions: from 35,000, in the New Year - from 80,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Phuket from 1199 rubles / night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: up to 30 days.

Ao Nang beach, Krabi province

Thailand is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about where to relax in the winter abroad. Winter is the height of the season: there is no rain, the sun is shining, +30 in the air, and +28–29 in the water. Sing mango and papaya. The nightclubs on Bangla Road are in full swing. Along with good weather, tourists arrive in Thailand - the prices for flights and housing are going up.

New Year in Thailand is a holiday exclusively for tourists. With fireworks, a Christmas tree and festivities. Locals celebrate the Chinese and Thai New Year on a larger scale.

Phuket is a great choice if you want to scuba dive, lay down in comfort on the beach, and have crazy parties in the evening. There are excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling, full of beach cafes, massage parlors and parties for every taste. Family tourists with children will also have something to do: the island has aquarium (about $3-5), amusement park FantaSea with the theatrical show of elephants (about $ 55), water park Splash Jungle ($18-30). Stay in Nai Harn or Karon - these are the most calm and comfortable areas.

What to do in winter in Phuket

• Swim, sunbathe or snorkel on the quiet coastNai Harn or (entrance to the beaches is free) and feel like the hero of the movie "The Beach".
• Look at and temple and take a mandatory photo from the observation deck Big Buddha View Point (all locations are free).
• Walk in the evening along the party street Bangla Road and go to the ladyboy show Simon Cabaret (~ 18-30 $ / 1220-2035 rubles).
• Rent a motorbike (~ 6-10 $ / 405-675 rubles) and go around the whole island, counting the statues of Buddha along the way.
• Book a session of this Thai massage in a street salon (from $ 9 / 610 rubles per hour).
• Meet the sunset in the south of the island on the most beautiful observation deck Promthep Cape (Prom Thep Cape).
• Become a fruitarian for a week and try all possible exotics - jackfruit, mango, rambutan and durian - for the price of a kilogram of potatoes in Russia.

Vietnam, Nha Trang

• When to fly: in February.
• Ticket price from Moscow in both directions for one: from 56,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Nha Trang from 1299 rubles/night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: 15 days.

Halong bay

A hospitable country with tropical nature, delicious food, cheap diving and surfing. Compared to Thailand, the climate here is cooler, on the beaches fewer tourists, resorts are quieter. Vietnam is good for independent travel alone, family or group. Therefore, choose a hotel cheaper, but with a convenient location - you will not want to sit by the pool.

On New Year's Eve, all festive events are held for tourists in hotels. Maximum - a banquet and a countdown to midnight. Fireworks are rare in the country.

Nha Trang is the most developed, interesting and quite budget resort Vietnam. Winter is the low season, and good beach weather begins by February. In December-January it is still cool and windy, but tickets are the cheapest. Do not be afraid of bad weather: even in the off-season you can sunbathe (+25-28 in the air), in February - swim (in the water already +24-26), and on cloudy days - go on excursions. It rains at least three or four times a month, but more often at night.

What to do in winter in Nha Trang

• Spend the day lounging on the white sands of Paradise Beach.
• Go on an excursion to Dalat, view Khao Dai Temple and Linh Phuoc (entrance to the temples is free), Ba Ho waterfall and Yang Bei Park.
• Visit rice and coffee plantations, see how Luwak and Kuli coffee are made.
• try vietnamese cuisine: Pho soup (~ 1-3 $ / 70-204 rubles), marinated pork Bun Cha (~ 1.5-2 $ / 100-140 rubles), street spring rolls and egg coffee with condensed milk (~ 0, 5-2 $ / 34-140 rubles);
• Travel with children winpearl island (~ 28-38 $ / 1900-2580 rubles) and have fun yourself to the fullest, riding slides, electric sledges and carousels in the water park. You can get to the park by cable car (~ $ 0.3 / 20 rubles) or by ferry.

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

• When to fly: in December-early January.
• Ticket price from Moscow in both directions for one: for the New Year - from 120,000 rubles. In January, February - from 70,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Rio de Janeiro from 1099 rubles/night for two.

View of Rio de Janeiro

The famous Copacabana beach, carnival, legendary football - all this is Brazil. Winter is the perfect time to visit Rio. You can get a tan, swim, look at famous statue Christ and mountain sugar loaf. The air temperature almost throughout the country is +28–29, the same in the water.

The New Year in Rio is big: all the residents dress in white, come to the coast of Copacabana, throw flowers into the ocean and watch the fireworks. You will meet a holiday without chimes and Olivier, but right on the beach and to the sound of the waves.

Vacationing in Rio de Janeiro in winter is a dream come true: the ocean, tropical nature, authentic culture and countless attractions. The only negative is the peak season, hence the high cost of the flight. You can fly here alone, together, with a company. But with small children it’s not worth it: the flight lasts from 17 hours, plus acclimatization and jetlag - it will be hard for kids.

Ipanema beach

What to do in Rio in winter

• dance in new year's eve to the rhythms of salsa on the beach of Copacabana.
• Take a ride on a mini train to see with your own eyes the famous statue of Christ on Mount Corcovado (from $48 / 3255 rubles round-trip from the station on Rua Cosme Velho).
• Walk through the largest "in-city" rainforest in the world - Tijuca forest (the entrance is free).
• Jump in the ocean waves at Ipanema Beach (free admission).
• Go on a tour (from $ 10) or at least look outside at the famousMaracanã stadium , where the World Championships were held twice (1950 and 2014) and the 2016 Olympics opened.
• See the world's largest floating Christmas tree at 85 meters in Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas.
• Choose what tastes best: Brazilian coffee from the oldest patisserie Confeitaria Colombo or a mug of "Brahma" from the brewery"Lapa" .

Azerbaijan, Baku

• When to fly: New Year's Eve.
• Ticket price in both directions for one: from 17,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Baku from 949 rubles/night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: up to 90 days.

Flame towers in Baku

If you don’t want to spend a lot on a flight, but you want to escape from the table and TV, go to Baku. There is something to see in the city: ancient fortresses and palaces, the Flame Towers skyscraper, the Caspian Sea and the snowy Caucasus. In the capital of Azerbaijan, there are rarely frosts, the temperature on the coast is around +10, but it can be rainy.

In Azerbaijan, as in Russia, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Restaurants offer a special New Year's program with a Caucasian flavor, and you need to book early.

The capital of Azerbaijan is an excellent choice for a family holiday. On holidays it is interesting to walk around the center of Baku. The city is decorated with colorful garlands and installations, the main Christmas tree is set up in the National Seaside Park, and there will also be fireworks at night.

Walking around the city, dress warmly and often go to the cafe to warm up. There are many authentic teahouses serving nut jam, restaurants with national dishes- kutabami, dolma with lamb and cognac (only if you get very cold).

Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku

What to do in Baku in winter

• Walk through the fabulous town of "Little Venice" in the seaside park and ride gondolas there (free entry, gondola ~ 3.5-5 AZN / 140-200 rubles per person).
• Take a photo onFountain Square with Azerbaijani Grandfather Frost Mine Baba and his Snow Maiden Karkyz.
• Walk around Old Baku and remember the scenes from the movie "Diamond Hand";
• Try the traditional Azerbaijani pilaf with lamb, pumpkin, nuts, which is always cooked on New Year's Eve (for example, in a restaurant"Nargiz" , ~ 8.5 AZN / 340 rubles a portion).
• Leave the city for a couple of days to experience a special spa treatment - treatment with special oil at the resort Naftalan (from 157 AZN / 6250 rubles per night for two).

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Indonesia, Bali

• Ticket price for one from Moscow in both directions: on New Year from 80,000 rubles, in January-February - from 55,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Bali from 899 rubles/night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: up to 30 days.

Balangan Beach, Kuta

In terms of natural beauty and level of comfort, nothing can compare with rest on the islands of Indonesia. The easiest (and cheapest!) way to get to Bali is by direct flight: you can fly directly to Denpasar (the capital of the island). Here developed infrastructure, excellent hotels and magnificent beaches. If you are flying with children, choose the Sanur resort, if you want a noisy nightlife - the city of Kuta or Seminyak, if you like peace and quiet - the Canggu area.

If you are going to celebrate the New Year in Indonesia, do not be surprised that the locals do not remember about the holiday. The night from December 31 to January 1 is celebrated exclusively for tourists in hotels and noisy areas, while the Balinese themselves celebrate their Nyeppi New Year in the spring.

Winter is considered the low season in Bali, but at this time Russian tourists are very fond of visiting here. Rains happen, but, as a rule, in the mornings or at night, they do not interfere with a beach holiday. But if you are planning to scuba dive, then keep in mind: visibility in the water can be worse than in clear weather. Choose to relax calm beaches Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Sanur - there is usually less rainfall and calm water.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

What to do in winter in Bali

• Visit a popular beach Jimbaran , a mecca for surfers Canggu , deserted and quiet Nikko Beach and Balangan with constant waves to make up own top the best.
• see real rainforests, ancient temples and powerful volcanoes Kintamani, Gunung Batur.
• Spend the whole day at the water park waterboom (from $ 22 / 1490 rubles per person) and get a powerful adrenaline rush from an almost vertical fall on the CLIMAX slide.
• Go on an excursion to Ubud (on average ~ $ 30 / 2035 rubles per person): visit the monkey forest, see the Hanging Gardens and find that same Balinese old healer from the movie Eat, Pray, Love.
• Take a surf course (from $30 / 2035 rubles per lesson) and catch a wave in Kuta or Uluwatu;
• Buy branded items at a price three times lower than in Moscow in shopping centers in Kuta (for example, in Beachwalk Shopping Center).
• Try Balinese seafood skewers and overeat fruit.

Russia: Crimea (Yalta) or Krasnodar Territory (Gelendzhik)

• When to fly: New Year's Eve.
• Ticket price for one from Moscow in both directions: to Simferopol - from 14,000 rubles. To Krasnodar (there are no flights to Gelendzhik in winter) - from 10,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Gelendzhik from 1099 rubles/night for two and Yalta from 1199 rubles/night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: as long as you want.

In Yalta or Gelendzhik, even in winter, a resort atmosphere reigns. Of course, you can’t swim and sunbathe on the beach. But you can breathe fresh sea air, buy honey and churchkhela, walk along the mountain paths and pine forests, feed the seagulls and local cats. From December to February in these regions, humid cloudy weather, but there are sunny days and +15. You will not see snow: only on the tops of the mountains, and even then not always.

The celebration of the New Year is the same as everywhere else in Russia: people walk the streets, buy cheaper trinkets at Christmas markets, go to cafes and shopping centers. Only the main Christmas tree stands on the square near the sea, mass festivities and the countdown to the New Year usually take place right there.

Fly alone, as a couple, with children. As entertainment, you can ride a boat, drive on an excursion to the mountains, go to the zoo or have a beach picnic.

What to do at sea in winter

• Sitting on the beach with a thermos of hot tea, watching the sunset and listening to the seagulls.
• Rent equipment and try your hand at wind or kite surfing - windy weather makes for great fun.
• Go to Safari Park (from 1500 rubles) in Gelendzhik or Yalta Zoo (from 250 rubles) and feed all the animals with crackers (we did not advise you to do this).
• Get out for the whole day from Gelendzhik to Abrau-Durso to taste champagne (900 rubles per person), and then admire the magnificent views of the lake.
• Walk along the resort alleys, parks, sanatoriums and marvel at the silence around.
• Ride on a pleasure boat (~ 400 rubles per person), taking bread for seagulls with you - they will catch food right on the fly.
• Meet New Year's Eve on the main square near the Christmas tree, drink champagne and dance on the beach until the morning.

South Korea, Seoul

• When to fly: in any winter month.
• Ticket price for one from Moscow in both directions: in the New Year - from 50,000 rubles, in January-February - from 35,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Seoul from 1199 rubles/night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: up to 60 days.

A country tall skyscrapers, modern technologies and anime cult. In winter, the South Korean Alps are covered with snow caps, national parks become even more beautiful, there is an excellent ski complex built for the 2018 Olympics. Korea has a real winter, with snow and average temperature+5 to -5.

On the night of December 31 to January 1, no special festivities are expected in Seoul: Koreans celebrate their Seollal New Year in late winter or early spring. The best option for celebrating is to book a table in a restaurant, then walk around the city or look for continuation in one of the nightclubs, always with karaoke.

For one trip you can visit several cities. Stop in Seoul and travel from there. From the capital to the farthest city of Busan, only four hours by bus. Come here alone, with a company or family - there is entertainment for everyone in the country. Seoul - interesting city for walks. Ancient palaces of the rulers of Korea, antique shops, art galleries, thousands of cosmetic shops and nightclubs. Busan has great beaches, Jeju-do has romantic views, and Yongpyeong and Hyeondae-Songgu have skiing activities. Take a day trip to choigozip Hongdae ,~ 6-20 $ / 410-1360 rub. for dinner), where the food is prepared right in front of you, try the traditional Korean alcohol - soju.

Belarus, Minsk and Belovezhskaya Pushcha

• When to fly: New Year's Eve.
• Ticket price for one from Moscow in both directions: from 10,000 rubles.
• Hotels in Minsk from 2199 RUB/night for two
• You can rest without a visa: 90 days on an internal passport.

You'd be surprised how interesting it can be neighboring country winter: snowy fairytale castles, Belovezhskaya Pushcha with another residence of Father Frost, ski resorts. The climate of Belarus is similar to the Russian one, but the winter is milder, without strong winds and frosts. It is ideal for a holiday trip with children.

Will you celebrate the New Year in Belovezhskaya Pushcha- you will feel like a hero of the fairy tale "Twelve Months": there is silence and a dense snow-covered forest around. So that you do not get bored, the hotel staff will hold a night disco, a banquet, a meeting with the real Santa Claus and fairy-tale characters.

Stop in Minsk, and from there go on excursions. In Belovezhskaya Pushcha a whole entertainment center: fabulous forests with snow-covered edges and thousand-year-old oaks, the hut of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, the Museum of Nature with bison and other wild animals. You can stay directly in the hotel on the territory reserve - there are hotels of different levels of comfort. Prices for two for accommodation with breakfast in December - from 108 BYN / 3385 rubles. per night. Book a hotel in advance, in winter there is a rush. If you rest from December 28 to January 14, you can buy a tour package that includes meals and accommodation along with New Year's entertainment.

Celebration of the New Year is a recurring entertainment, and why not celebrate each time in a new way. Last year, you stayed at the festive table at home, and this year you will meet the first of January on the beach, hugging a Balinese palm tree, or eating Azerbaijani kutabs, or raising a glass of Korean alcohol. Just planplan your trip as soon as possible. If you want to celebrate at home, that's fine too. From mid-January, there is a lull and you can fly on vacation quite inexpensively. Dream. Book now. Rest. (And don't be cold!).

Traveling in winter has its own charm. Two main approaches can be distinguished here: to go somewhere, escaping from the cold, where it will be warm and sunny in summer; or completely immerse yourself in a winter fairy tale and find a place where it becomes almost real. It's up to you, but the benefits are obvious. In winter, tickets are cheaper, the flow of tourists is less, you can easily stop anywhere and get to museums without queuing. And of course when on the streets hometown dullness, ice and early twilight, it's so nice to go where you haven't been before, enjoy new experiences and a wonderful atmosphere. We have collected for you best countries and cities for winter travel In this article.

1. Funchal, Madeira

It's not just the beaches that are good on the island. There is a real expanse for those who like to walk in a beautiful area. Levada - business card Madeira. Such irrigation canals stretch throughout the island, giving tourists fresh air and hiking trails along rocks, waterfalls and forests. Due to the fact that the resort began to receive guests back in the 19th century, there are also many attractions - palaces, wine plantations, museums and cathedrals.

2. Prague, Czech Republic

The city will conquer them in winter. Every day, many events take place here completely free of charge: organ music concerts, performances by street artists, a puppet theater, excursions to medieval sights. Fairs are held on the main squares where you can taste local cuisine and buy souvenirs. Must try a traditional dish in the Czech Republic for Christmas - baked carp. He will replenish his strength after long winter walks.

3. Tenerife, Spain

Be sure to visit Loro Park - at the same time a zoo, an aquarium, botanical park and much more. It also works in winter. In winter, the temperature drops below 20 degrees, so you can swim and sunbathe, since the beaches here are clean, sandy and in large numbers. If you go to Tenerife just for the sake of the ocean, then it is better to settle on the south coast - it is the warmest.

4. Riga, Latvia

Latvia is ideal for family holidays. Old towns, some dating back to the Middle Ages, cobbled narrow streets where every building is already a historical monument, all this splendor in the snow and decorated with garlands and wreaths, fine pastries and hot drinks on street stalls, traditional meat dishes in a cafe, a lot of sights and cathedrals, where you can listen to an organ or a choir for free, watch children's performances. Starting from December, theatrical performances and folk festivals take place in Riga at every step. And the symbol of Christmas here is smoked meat in abundance of recipe options, so the feast is guaranteed.

5. Phnom Penh, Cambodia

At such a time, the climate is most comfortable here: it is warm, there are no monsoons that begin to rage in May. In the summer in Cambodia, you can go crazy with the heat. In fact, the kingdom is a paradise for tourists. For a penny you can taste the most outlandish tropical fruits, the beaches are mostly deserted, there are a lot of attractions, exotic cuisine is a mixture of the cuisines of Thailand and China, many islands around the perimeter, which are national parks and can amaze you with mango groves. By the way, Cambodia is the country where key scenes were filmed.

6. Bucharest, Constanta, Romania

For what? Yes, because in Romania you can also go to the mountains in winter, see all the romance of Transylvania in the snow, all these ancient castles surrounded pine forests and mountain ranges, take a walk in the old fortresses. Fans of skiing are especially eager to come to Romania. Again, the prices at such resorts are affordable, and the slopes are among the most beautiful and longest in Europe. Dracula's Castle, several UNESCO attractions, friendly locals, a noisy celebration of the New Year, huge portions of local dishes in any cafe - such a vacation will be remembered for a long time.

7. Nicosia, Cyprus

And there really is something to see. The area is literally saturated with the spirit of Greek mythology. Look at the stone of Aphrodite - a huge block in the sea, at the sanctuary of Apollo, at ancient monasteries and visit museums. If you are more attracted to beaches, then there is more sand, the sea is transparent and even in winter its temperature rarely drops below 18 degrees. And, of course, tourists are delighted with the local cuisine.

8. Budapest, Hungary

By the way, if you are not limited only to Budapest, then you definitely need to visit Lake Heviz. It has no analogues in the whole world. Even in winter due to thermal springs the water does not cool down - stable 25 degrees all year round. The lake is considered healing, it is transparent and blue, and there is beautiful nature around.

Long gone are the days when a vacation in the winter was perceived as a punishment from the authorities. And where was it to go inside the "Iron Curtain" in the native expanses of the USSR? Winter on the Black Sea, although not as fierce as in Salekhard, is still not conducive to swimming. All that remained was to walk along the embankments of Sochi or Yalta planted with palm trees, breathe in the iodine that the storm brings to land, and after the unobtrusive service of Soviet boarding houses, come home, having improved your health. But now the situation has changed radically. What new destinations have not been discovered by a Russian tourist! It turns out that there are blessed lands where the sun warms all year round, and where you can splash in the gentle waves at a time when blizzards rage at home and there is a bitter frost. Here we are going to review these tropical countries now. Here you will find tips and recommendations if you have not yet decided where to relax in the winter at sea.

Egypt

Let's start with the most democratic direction. Even a budget worker can afford Egypt. Week tour will cost a tourist three hundred and fifty - six hundred US dollars. The advantages, in addition to cheapness, can also be attributed to a short flight. But the main thing that attracts tourists from all countries to Egypt is the delightful Red Sea with its corals and tropical fish. The temperature in it never drops below + 20 degrees, and in December it still stays at + 23 C. Egypt is one of the countries where it is warm in winter at sea and hot in the depths of the mainland. This is easy to see when going on an excursion to Luxor. When it is + 22 C in Hurghada, the air temperature in the Valley of the Kings is five to eight degrees higher.

When is the best time to go on vacation to the sea in Egypt? This is the first half of December and February. In the first winter month, the sea has not yet cooled down, and spring begins to be felt in Egypt from the end of January. At Christmas, New Year and Valentine's Day, prices go up significantly, which is understandable. Suppose we have decided on the choice of time and country where we will spend our holidays at sea in the winter. Where exactly should we go? Egypt has two large resort, overgrown with satellite towns. These are Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. The first resort is located on the western coast of the Red Sea. From there it is good to make excursions deep into continental Egypt.

Sharm el-Sheikh is located much north of Hurghada, in the south Sinai Peninsula. It is cooler there in winter. But Sharm el-Sheikh is famous for its exquisite and luxury resort. In addition, its satellite is Dahab - the place where the most beautiful corals. Divers from all over the world come here to dive into the Blue Hole - an underwater abyss a hundred meters deep. And everywhere, in Hurghada, in Sharm el-Sheikh, vacationers are waiting for fashionable hotels with the All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive food system.

United Arab Emirates

Another country where a winter holiday at sea will not be disastrous for the family budget is the UAE. True, this country more expensive than Egypt(prices start at $600 per person), but it's worth it. True oriental luxury Newest technologies in the construction of intricate high-rise buildings, many water parks, dizzying shopping - all this can be found in the United Arab Emirates. The achievements of modern Western civilization here miraculously coexist with the strict norms of Muslim morality. Therefore, when leaving the gates of the hotel, you need to dress decently. The ban on smoking on the street and in public places is strictly observed here.

In some emirates, restrictions have also been introduced on the use of alcoholic beverages, and in Sharjah, alcohol is not poured even in bars - there is a strict “dry law”. It is unlikely that a European will be able to relax in the UAE in summer, because the heat there goes off scale for +50 in the shade. But winter is the most comfortable time. The air temperature during the day reaches +28 C, and the water - +22 C. However, the winter nights are cool here - take a jacket or a warm sweater with you. Popular resorts in the United Arab Emirates it is Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah.

Vietnam

In this country, you need to clearly know where to go to the sea in winter. After all, strongly stretched along Pacific Ocean from north to south, the state lies in different climatic zones. During the winter months in the north of Vietnam, the temperature can be compared with the weather in Sochi. Plus ten or twelve, it's drizzling, the feeling of cold is exacerbated by the locals, dressed in down jackets. It is much warmer in the center of the country, but the wet weather gets here as well. But from December to March, the peak of the season is South Vietnam. There is a dry monsoon. For those who do not like the scorching heat, the resorts of Phan Thiet and Nha Trang are suitable. In January, the air temperature here is comfortable for hypertensive patients + 25 C. The water can be one or two degrees cooler.

The hottest thing is on the island of Phu Quoc, almost at the borders with Thailand - there both the sea and the air reach + 27. The advantages of Vietnam include a rich excursion program, good shopping, excellent surfing. Since this country in Russia is not yet so promoted in terms of tourism, the flight there is usually long, with transfers. The transfer from the airport to the hotel also takes a long time. This must be taken into account when choosing where to fly to the sea with small children in winter.

India, Goa

There are legends about this region. Say, a European after a week in this tropical paradise I want to burn my passport of an EU citizen and meet old age here, enjoying the splash of waves, the fragrance of fabulous flowers and doing Ayurveda until the end of my days. Goa was the last to gain independence. Former colonizers, the Portuguese, left behind high European standards customer service and beautiful architecture. Conventionally, the state is divided into two parts. north goa discovered and chosen for themselves in the 70s of the last century by hippies. Now it is a resting place for informal youth. If you crave parties, foamy discos right on the beach, free love and wondering where to relax in the winter at sea, go to North Goa.

The southern part of the state is more fashionable and, as a result, expensive. Elderly people and families with children prefer to relax here. On the famous beaches of Goa Mobore, Benaulim, Colva and Vagator, in the winter months, truly summer heat reigns - the air is + 30 C, and the water is + 25 degrees. The lion's share of the trip budget is taken by the flight, so it makes no sense to go there for a week. Expect $600 per person.

Thailand

"Kingdom of Smiles" is another destination where flying to the sea in winter will be a win-win option. November is the end of the rainy season. In December, short, but stormy downpours can still grab vacationers on the coast of the Andaman Sea. Therefore, in the first month of winter, choose resorts Gulf of Thailand. These are the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Chang, Samet, Koh Phangan, as well as the mainland city of Pattaya. In December, the air temperature there is + 32 degrees. January is the "high" season in Thailand. The chance of rain is low everywhere. However, prices also skyrocket, especially during the Christmas and New Year period. The air temperature in the middle of winter is + 30, and water + 28 degrees.

In February, the influx of tourists does not weaken, because the country celebrates the Chinese New Year (the beginning of the month) on a grand scale. And closer to March, in some regions, tropical downpours may also occur. Where to relax in the winter at sea in Thailand in February? Choose the resorts of the Malay Peninsula (southwest of the country) - the islands of Lantau, Phuket, Phi Phi, Yaoyai, Samet, Krabi province. There is also little chance of rain southeast region- Koh Chang and Pattaya. In the last month of winter, the air temperature does not drop below + 21 degrees even at night. The main component of the price of a tour to Thailand is an air ticket, so the minimum stay is two weeks.

Maldives

An archipelago of atolls Indian Ocean- a first-class place to relax in the winter at sea, where to go will cost you a pretty penny. But you have to pay for excellent service and comfortable conditions. As a main bonus, vacationers in the Maldives are provided with a feeling of complete privacy. You can forget about the fuss and feel like Robinson Crusoe, or even better - Adam and Eve in paradise Eden. What is the weather like in the Maldives in winter? In December, short-term showers are still observed, which only refresh the heat. The most ideal weather for a holiday is set from January. This is the Iruwai (Northeast Monsoon) period. It continues until March, and in some years even until April. Not the slightest cloud in the sky, not a storm on the sea. Air - + 30 degrees, and water - well, like fresh milk (+ 28 ° C). Since the prices for tours in the Maldives are already high, there is no big jump in the peak season. Diving here loses to Egyptian, but the level of service is several times higher. Each atoll is its own unique and closed world, a paradise at the end of the world. A sea of ​​indescribable shades of blue and green, white sand, fabulous birds and ancient culture local residents create a delightful entourage for a relaxing measured rest. Mauritius and the Seychelles are similar in climate to the Maldives. In Bali, in the winter season, it is warm like in summer, but rains and tropical cyclones are possible in February.

Canary Islands

Don't underestimate Europe. Here, too, there are countries where it is warm in winter at sea. We do not consider here the south of Spain, the Costa Blanca, etc. It is warm there, but only seasoned swimmers can swim in the Mediterranean in winter. No, we will talk about the Canary Islands. They are located so close to the west coast of Africa that the climate is completely tropical. By the way, the archipelago has a good rest in the summer too: cool waters Atlantic Ocean soften the heat. So the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Forventura are waiting for vacationers all year round. The air temperature here in winter does not fall below + 18 degrees. In general, it is even higher - on average + 21 C in the shade. Well, the Atlantic, although refreshing with some coolness, is still not cold.

Winter Canaries give tourists a lot of new and vivid impressions. Saturated excursion program, which includes a trip to the mouth of the volcano and trips to small cozy towns, stormy night life won't let you get bored. If you are still thinking where to go to the sea in Europe in winter, it is to the island of Tenerife. After all, the local carnival is not inferior in popularity to the Venetian one. Holidays in the archipelago cannot be called budgetary: count on $ 1,200 per person per week.

Cuba

Another direction where flying to the sea in winter will be expensive, but the whole vacation will be very cheap, is Liberty Island. This is how the locals themselves call Cuba. For European tourists, this island country appears to be earthly paradise. Ten-year-old rum here costs about ten dollars. And in addition to it, real Havana cigars, a lot of Latin American music, incendiary nightlife of Cuban streets, beautiful beaches, virgin tropical jungle and excellent diving are waiting for you. The whole vacation blows like an unusually joyful and noisy carnival. Holidays in Cuba have the specifics that a tourist should stock up on a lot of local currency. Credit cards that belong to the American banking system, local patriotic ATMs do not want to accept in any way. And if you exchange US dollars for Cuban pesos, you will be charged a 10% commission.

But the weather in winter is especially pleasing. This country belongs to those promised lands where it is hot in winter at sea. Air and water, which becomes like steamed cream near the shore, warm up to + 26-30 degrees. The probability of typhoons is low, and the sky and sea compete in the deep blue. You can reduce the cost of a trip to Cuba by buying a "last minute ticket" at a travel agency.

Dominican Republic

This state occupies half of the island in Caribbean. But Russian travelers are not afraid of close proximity to the disadvantaged country of Haiti. In the Dominican Republic, tourists are waiting for magnificent white sandy beaches, diving, surfing, snorkeling and many other activities active rest. The level of service will not disappoint even the most biased and capricious tourists: here guests will find luxurious top-level hotels, wonderful animation and a rich excursion program. Having opted for the Dominican Republic in order to go to the sea in winter, you will not need to think about which part of the country to go to. All Island state- one continuous resort. Tourist season there lasts from November to April, so do not be afraid of bad weather. The air warms up in January to 25-30°C, and in February to + 32°C. The unusually warm sea becomes calm. The expanse of shallow lagoons is similar to a bath - + 25-27 degrees. However, if you are wondering where to go to the sea in winter with the whole family, you should seriously consider choosing hotels. Many of them do not accept clients under the age of sixteen or even eighteen. Often hotels specialize in organizing honeymoon for honeymooners or position themselves as "gay-friendly".

Americas: Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica

IN last years the choice of countries where to go to the sea in winter has significantly expanded for a Russian tourist. Cuba is gradually being forced out of the leader's seat by the continental states of Central and Latin America. Mexico is always beautiful, and especially with the increased level of service. This is the country where eternal spring. Rain is possible only at night. The air warms up to 26-35 degrees, and the turquoise-colored water with cream - up to + 24°C. The country's beaches are covered with small shell rock. It does not get hot under the sun, it is very pleasant to walk on it with bare feet. But devoting your entire vacation to a beach holiday would be unforgivable stupidity, because Mexico is a country with an interesting history. You can, of course, find resorts where the Mayan pyramids are visible directly from the beach, but it’s worth going to places of worship, such as the ancient city of Chichen Itza.

Brazil is known not only for the resort of Copacabana. In addition to the beaches, winter guests are welcomed here by the famous carnival. In Costa Rica, an ecological holiday awaits you. In this country there are no factories, traffic jams, but only the jungle, the sea and beautiful beaches. In winter, the air temperature is about + 27-28 degrees in the shade, and the water warms up to + 24°C.

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Where to rest

Go in the winter to where sandy sand, the sun burning the shoulders and the warm sea is a real dream. A good half of tourists from Russia choose to rest on the sea. When there is an irresistible desire to leave the snow-covered city, one of the main questions that confronts travelers is where to go to the sea in winter, because there are plenty of points all over the globe? We answer this question in this article.

Goa is one of the most popular winter destinations among Russians

Budget destinations for winter holidays

Where can you go to relax in the winter at sea inexpensively abroad? Unfortunately, there are not so many such countries, and the distance from Russia to them, as a rule, is not close, which means that the trip will not be the most budgetary. However, there are several states beloved by Russian tourists, where our compatriots annually go to “warm the bones” for a week or two, or even for wintering, since Judas travel is the most sparing for the wallet. These include:

Thailand is a favorite country for winter beach holiday the Russians. From December to April, the concentration of tourists on the shores of the state rolls over. Please keep this in mind when purchasing your ticket. All year round the air temperature is not lower than 29 degrees, and the water temperature is not lower than 26 degrees. In winter, the weather here is also dry, which guarantees an excellent beach holiday, excursions and a variety of leisure activities, both on land and in water. As for prices, you can have a last-minute vacation in a five-star hotel for two for 7 days for only 46,000 rubles per person.

For the most budget vacation go to the islands of Koh Chang, Koh Samet and Koh Tao.

Second place in the list of inexpensive champions winter holiday rightfully occupied by Vietnam. There are clean sandy beaches, rich cultural heritage and unique National cuisine valued all over the world. The weather here from December to February is moderate and not as hot as in Thailand: air temperature is about 27 degrees, water is about 25 degrees. This means that winter in Vietnam is ideal climatic conditions not only to lie on the beach, but to see the many pagodas, visit the Vinpearl amusement park and learn the sad history of the Ku Chi tunnels.

Both children and adults enjoy visiting the Vinpearl amusement park in Vietnam

Prices for tours to Vietnam is another extremely attractive side of traveling to this country. The cost of the tour is quite budgetary initially, and if you buy a last-minute tour, you can easily go to one of the three-star hotels for two whole weeks for only 30,000 rubles per person.

Another popular winter destination among Russians is India, and more specifically the states and. Here during the harsh Russian winter a real sultry summer reigns: the thermometer daily reports the air temperature not lower than 31 degrees, and the water - not lower than 27 degrees. Prices for tours to India are absolutely fabulous. If you take a last-minute ticket, you can fly away for 6 nights with accommodation in a double room of a three-star hotel for 25,000 rubles per person!

Features of sea tours with children

There are several factors to consider when traveling with children. Among the key ones: a short flight, the availability of comfortable conditions in the hotel (baby cot, high chair, special menu, nannies, animators) and, of course, a comfortable, safe and clean beach. Based on the above parameters, we designate a list of resorts where you can go to relax in the winter with children.

Ideal resort countries for a beach holiday with children of any age are and. The coastlines of both states are snow-white stripes along which tall palm trees grow. The water in the Indian Ocean, which washes the Maldives, and in the Caribbean Sea, which surrounds the Dominican Republic, is incredibly clear and clean, and has an amazing blue hue. The hotel fund of the countries is at the highest level, there are a lot of five-star hotels operating on the All Inclusive system. Service from year to year maintains the bar of quality. However, traveling to these distant states with a child has one drawback - a long flight. Direct flight from Moscow to - the capital Maldives, you can fly in 9 hours, and to the capital of the Dominican Republic, in 13 hours. But, unfortunately, all warm winter countries are far from Russia. And even to the usual Thailand will have to fly at least 8 hours and 50 minutes. By the way, Thailand a good option for holidays with a child.

Most maritime winter destinations are great for families with children

If you have chosen Thailand for a vacation with a child, carefully monitor his diet, as local kitchen sharp enough.

In addition, in winter, no matter how strange it may sound, you can go to breathe in the salty sea air in one of European states. But we draw your attention to the fact that such a trip can be chosen for the purpose of being in a warm and mild climate, but not for swimming.

So, where to go in winter in Europe? First on the list is the Canary Islands. For example, the air temperature in winter fluctuates around 20-23 degrees, and water - about 19-20, you should not swim at such indicators. The mild and dry climate is conducive to spending time near the water, but also for entertaining excursions.

At sea without a visa. Where can you relax in winter?

Buying a last-minute tour most often involves the nearest departure date, so the tourist simply may not have time to get a visa.

If you do not have an open visa to a country where the gentle sun and hot sand will meet you in winter, then it is better to consider visa-free destinations. But where can you go to the sea in winter without a visa? Here are the possible locations:

• Cuba,

• Vietnam,

• Indonesia,

• Dominican Republic,

• Maldives,

• China (Hainan Island).

On about. Hainan can combine business with pleasure: local medical centers are famous for effective treatment

The mentioned countries offer Russian tourists unhindered entry into their territories for periods established by law. Stay in resorts, Maldives and Dominican Republic possible within 30 days. You can rest without a visa in Vietnam for no more than 14 days, and on Hainan Island - up to 21 days. At the same time, when going on a trip to, it is worth bearing in mind that visiting other territories of the Chinese People's Republic in the absence of a visa is prohibited.

Thus, from the options where you can escape from the severe Russian frosts, every tourist will be able to find something suitable for himself. Especially if you buy a last-minute tour to a warm country: the rest will turn out not only pleasant, but also budget-friendly.