Tours to the Black Sea with children. Children's health resort - Crimea. How to get to the village of Ravda, Bulgaria
In summer, the cost of domestic flights increases in price as rapidly as those of foreign ones. Steady upward movement begins in May. In June, the flight costs 15% more than the average price, in July and August - already 30%. And only by mid-September, prices return to normal.
However, you can spend an unforgettable summer in Russia without emptying your wallet and without problems with visas. It is possible to save money while moving within the country on a summer vacation if you go on vacation in June - the cheapest month in most Russian beach destinations.
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Krasnodar region
This region of Russia is the southernmost, and therefore all its resorts (Anapa, Yeysk, Sochi, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and others), in general, bear little resemblance to each other, combine the opportunity to relax with children under the gentle southern sun, acquaintance with nature and sights of the Kuban, swimming in warm sea waters, good conditions for recovery and treatment.
Sochi
Where, no matter how this sea town carefree summer holiday, we go primarily with children. All summer (from May to October) you can swim in the Black Sea, along the way visiting 5 water parks (or at least some of them) and a lot of interesting places both inside the city and outside it. 
And, of course, you can’t bypass the Sochi Park amusement park, designed based on Russian fairy tales, which is not inferior to Disneyland.
Here, next to Sochi Park, children can be accommodated in the Bogatyr 4 * castle hotel.
It is convenient to visit the park and other Sochi attractions by picking up some other hotel nearby in Imeretinskaya bay(city block " Velvet seasons”): Burgas 3* in Kudepsta, hotel Zapolyarye 3*, Morskaya Dal 3* or one of the inexpensive mini-hotels.
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Gelendzhik
You can also enjoy the warm Black Sea in Gelendzhik, which, like Sochi, has become prettier for last years: cleanliness on the embankment, bike paths are laid, outdoor exercise equipment and playgrounds are everywhere.
In the Safari Park, leopards and tigers walk in well-groomed enclosures, and the largest water park in Russia, Zolotaya Bukhta, invariably delights children.
The beaches here are very different (both sand and pebbles). Housing is also no problem. Read more about holidays in Gelendzhik.
You can stay at the Firebird 3 * hotel, decorated in a fabulous style and located next to the sea, the safari park and the Begemot water park, or in the modern (albeit a little simpler than the previous version) Favorit Hotel (minus for families with kids far from the sea).
In the Gelendzhik Bay in the village of Kabardinka there are hotels " pine grove» 3* and «Pearl of the Sea» with advantageous accommodation for large families. And in resort area Gelendzhik - the Orchestra Horizont Gelendzhik Resort hotel in a pine forest (next to the Golden Bay water park, pebble beach, city embankment).
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Divnomorskoye is another wonderful resort in the suburbs of Gelendzhik with clear sea, pine relic forests, healing clean air.
Anapa
Air transportation to Crimea from many cities in Russia often turns out to be much more profitable than land transportation due to the subsidy program, which will be carried out this year by many companies. From May 15 to November 30, 2017, pensioners, disabled people and citizens under 23 years old will have a reduced fare for flights to Crimea from many Russian cities.
To a certain extent, such a program makes holidays in Crimea more accessible (of course, if accommodation is meant not in the most expensive hotels with animation, baby food, mini-club, nanny, but in cheaper hotels, which, by the way, also provide the necessary conditions and entertainment for kids).
Those who do not like planes can get to Crimea directly through ferry crossing in Kerch by train "Moscow-Simferopol" (it turns out a mixed route - Moscow-port Kavkaz (by train), from the port of Kavkaz to the port of Kerch (passengers and their train are transported separately by ferry), and from the port of Kerch passengers return to their seats on the train again and get to Simferopol station). This train runs every day.
For the convenience of train lovers, a “single” ticket has been introduced, which combines travel on several modes of transport: rail, sea, and road. Using a transfer ticket, you can get to 7 Crimean cities.
It is convenient for family tourists with children to travel by car. Along the way, you can see more interesting places. By the way, motorists can also book a ferry ticket in advance.
Booking hotels for holidays with a child (and such applications, as statistics show, in in large numbers come from mothers with children), keep in mind that not every hotel or guest house is ready to provide families with children with a comfortable stay.
Here's what experts advise to pay attention to:
- In the rules of residence in the description of the object, it must be indicated that the owner of the apartment is ready to receive children.
- The homeowner is willing to make special discounts for young tourists hosted on additional places, equip playgrounds and create conditions for children's entertainment in the yard, organize rental and transfer.
Most often, tourists traveling on their own with children are faced with the dishonesty of the owners, who, when a more profitable client appears, may refuse to receive guests who have previously booked accommodation without even warning about it in advance, or provide false information about the distance from the sea (you can check the location by map) and do not report, for example, that the road may be difficult for children (for example, going uphill, the presence of cliffs). It is advisable to find out about all this in advance in personal correspondence with the owner of the hotel, paying attention to the rating and studying the reviews.
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Where to go in the summer to the sea with children, best places for holidays with children personal experience, the beaches of Europe are the most suitable for traveling with children. The combination of comfort, affordability, price, budget, quality. Chose the best places in terms of price - quality - convenience for children.
Children are not a reason to sit at home on the couch, giving up sunbathing, Mediterranean cuisine and romantic family walks along the sea? In no case. In this review, we will forget about the traditional Turkey and Egypt, let's skip the pretentious Maldives and Seychelles, and we do not consider options such as Crimea or the Black Sea region due to a clear discrepancy between price and quality.
"... I will focus only on options for a beach holiday with children that I personally and my children have checked - no Internet speculation and other people's photos. All these places are united by three things - a small resort village, clean beach and budget accommodation for a family.
Type of journey- "car" or "aircraft plus car" from this and proceed.
The car is more budgetary and more interesting, the plane is faster and more comfortable, choose for yourself.
Bulgaria
At the resorts of Bulgaria, my youngest daughter rested for three years in a row and highly appreciated the local resort village Ravda and local small sandy beaches and dunes. The village of Ravda is located 30 km from Burgas Airport, next to the ancient Nessebar. It is youth and children's resort with high features and low price, thanks to which it occupies the first line of my rating beach spots recreation for parents with children.
How to get to the village of Ravda, Bulgaria
UIA direct flight from Kyiv to Burgas or on your own car, especially if you live in the south of Ukraine. Many people travel to Bulgaria by car even from Kyiv, I have an article about the features of driving in Bulgaria by car, maybe it will be useful to you.
You can book a ticket on the UIA website, but it is better to use the aviasales.r u aggregator and buy cheap airfare towards Kyiv-Burgas or Moscow-Burgas
How to find budget accommodation in Ravda, Bulgaria
Hotels Combined (Room Guru). In this case, I have the opportunity to compare prices on different booking sites.
- For example, all accommodation options in the village of Ravda , Bulgaria
- Booking.com - family hotels in Ravda
You can relax very cheaply and comfortably if you book an apartment in the village of Ravda through the Airbnb service, the price starts from 10-15 dollars for an apartment near the sea. Those who are not registered on the Airbnb website can do this follow the link and get a cash bonus on your first booking.
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Cyprus
Cyprus is considered by many to be a youth and party island, and this is nothing more than a stereotype. The party is concentrated only in Ayia Napa, and even then not everywhere. And Cyprus can be considered a universal island equally suitable for families with children, party-goers and pensioners. Just choose the right resort and time of year.
Place of rest in Cyprus with children: Protaras. It is in the Protaras area that sandy beaches with a shallow entrance to the water, the purest water and awesome infrastructure. Active party-goers will be bored here, and families and lovers good beaches- just right. The best beach in Protaras is the city's Sunrise Beach, which stretches along the entire village, adjacent to it is the iconic and cozy Fig Tree Beach. It is along these beaches that I recommend looking for housing.
How to get to Cyprus
Flight to Larnaca: budget Wizzair and UIA fly from Kyiv, if you take care of it in advance, you can buy tickets no more than $ 150 in summer season and no more than $60 in spring or fall. We buy tickets on the website aviasales.r u
From the airport, given that you are traveling with your family and luggage, it is better to use it - you can choose and order a car online on their website. You will be met with a sign and taken to the hotel.
How to get to Croatia
The nearest airport to Podgora is Split, it is better to look for tickets on the website aviasales.ru. If you live in Belarus or Ukraine, a car will be the best solution. After the border with the European Union, there are picturesque autobahns, however, you will have to pay for travel on them (about 50 Euros to Podgora, including travel through Hungary).
By car, drive about 1900 km. from Kyiv or an air flight to the city of Split ... getting there by your own transport is easy - there are excellent autobahns almost all the way, including the fresh Kyiv-Chop road, there will be no problems. 
Greece
How to find budget accommodation in Halkidiki
When looking for various accommodation options, I use an aggregator site Hotels Combined (Room Guru). In this case, I have the opportunity to compare prices on different booking sites.
- For example, all accommodation options in the village of Polichrono , all accommodation options in Kalamitsi, Greece
- family resorts are best found on Booking.com - family hotels in Polichrono village or Booking.com - family hotels in Kalamitsi
You can relax very cheaply and comfortably if you book an apartment in the village of Polichrono through the Airbnb service, the price is between 50-90 dollars for an apartment or villa with a sea view. If you don't have an Airbnb account, you can do it through my link and earn a nice cash bonus on your first booking.
Spain
As an alternative to the popular and noisy coast Costa Brava (Barcelona) relatively recently, we discovered a quiet family beach place - Oliva, which is not far from Valencia. The resort is often referred to as the Costa Blanca, although it is more correct to attribute the place to the Costa de Valencia.
Resting place - Oliva, Costa de Valencia
There is less green here than in Greece, but a beautiful sandy beach with a dune. The peculiarity of the area is that in the summer afternoon the wind blows from the sea, parents will have the opportunity to practice kite surfing. In the morning - silence, smoothness and God's grace. There are a couple of bars and cafes, but the place is more for those who prefer to cook on their own. There is a shop.
The peculiarity of the resort is that the entire coast is given over to apartments and campsites, ideal for families with children, there are no noisy large hotels.
How to get to Oliva, Spain, Costa de Valencia
Buy a cheap air ticket to Valencia, from there by rental car or taxi.
You can buy a ticket on the website www.aviasales.ru– prices, service, interface – everything we love.
It is best to book a car on - this is an analogue Booking.com they have one owner. Choose Valencia airport, time and rental period. Better to have a deposit credit card with a sufficient limit - 300-600 euros, the deposit is returned after the end of the rental period, everything works - checked.
Can get from Valencia airport by taxi- it can and is best ordered online at. You will be met by a driver holding a sign with your name and taken to your apartment in Oliva. We used their service in Cyprus - very convenient.
How to find and book a hotel/apartment in Oliva
When looking for various accommodation options, I use an aggregator site Hotels Combined (Room Guru)
- For example, all accommodation options in Oliva , Spain
- family resorts are best found on Booking.com - family hotels in Oliva , apartments in the village are usually rented out with a kitchen, a veranda and other family amenities.
- You can relax very budget and comfortably if you book an apartment in the village of Oliva through Airbnb service, price within 50 Euro for apartments or villas. If you don't have an Airbnb account, you can do this follow my link and earn a nice cash bonus for the first booking. One caveat - from the village to the coast about 3-4 kilometers - pay attention to the location.
France. Cote d'Azur
This is not a scary phrase for the budget. Cote d'Azur France is not always a priori expensive and pretentious. The former fishing village of Le Lavandou is 12 km away. sandy beaches surrounded by magnificent nature at relatively affordable prices. If you do not dine in expensive restaurants on the coast and do not live in local 3-4 star hotels, you can meet a decent budget and spend your vacation in high quality and style.
Resting place - the village of Le Lavandou, Provence, French Riviera
A wonderful place with a sandy beach and good infrastructure. There are many hotels both on the first line and in the depths, cafes and restaurants on the shore and in the village - the difference is in the view of the sea and the price. 
How to get to Le Lavandou
Buy a cheap air ticket for a direct flight from Kyiv to Nice with the UIA airline, from there on a rented car to Le Lavandou (120 km). There is something to see in the surroundings - a stop can be made in every village. Active parents will not be able to live by the beach alone
Find and buy tickets on the site www.aviasales.ru- there is often a lower price than directly on the websites of airlines.
How to find a cheap hotel in Le Lavandou
When looking for various accommodation options, I use an aggregator site Hotels Combined (Room Guru). In this case, I have the opportunity to compare prices on different booking sites.
conclusions
If I was on a budget, I would choose Bulgaria. The best sea - of course in Greece. Small pebbles and ice cream - in Croatia. Cote d'Azur - for lovers France And Provence. Spain– great for several families and companies.
Websites I Use to Optimize Travel Costs
Aviasales- budget flights around the world
RoomGuru- search budget housing, hotels and apartments around the world and through all popular booking sites, including Agoda, Booking.com and other popular booking systems
Booking.com- habitual and convenient search and booking accommodation around the world
– car rental worldwide with free cancellation, good prices
Site for buying bus tickets in Europe and CIS countries
For families with children at sea, we have selected the most comfortable and cozy hotels. There is everything here so that the smallest guests, and the younger children, and teenagers find something to their liking, and parents would feel like they are on vacation. Special children's menus and pools, special animation program, nannies for babies and toddlers, mini clubs and playrooms, all the necessary furniture and equipment, in a word, during your vacation in our hotels you will find everything you need.
Pay attention to children's camps in Austria and Spain! During the summer or winter shifts, the guys will raise the level foreign language learn to ski or play football, improve their health and make great new friends. And hotels for families with children are a great opportunity to spend time with the whole family! Travel with TEZ TOUR to one of the following countries:
Austria
Excellent hotels for families, where there is everything you need to spend a fun vacation. Ski schools, equipment rental, interesting excursions, special pools, menus, professional staff services. Pay attention to the Alpine cottage: the guys are waiting in the camp for winter and summer shifts with an excellent entertainment and sports program!
Andorra
The best way conduct family holidays in Andorra - go together to the mountains: on skis or bicycles, or maybe on foot! Much attention is paid in the mountainous principality children's recreation, there is beautiful park Naturlandia and Ice Palace where even in summer you can do winter sports! Andorra hotels have everything you need for a quality holiday with children.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria - unique place for holidays with children. The country is almost in the same climate zone, which is central part Russia, so that children easily acclimatize and feel good on vacation by the sea or in the mountains. Many water parks, amusement parks and family-oriented hotels will help you to spend an unforgettable vacation. And in ski schools there will always be Russian-speaking instructors.
Hungary
Hungary is a great country for families with children. Here you will find interesting museums And amusement parks, excellent opportunities for wellness holiday and incredible thermal springs and lakes, excellent cuisine that even small gourmets will enjoy, and quality hotels that provide everything you need for a family vacation.
Greece
Greece has everything you need for a quality, interesting and impressive holiday with children. The attitude towards young guests in Greek hotels on the islands or the mainland is even more welcoming than to their parents. Special meals, animation, swimming pools, special attention of the staff to families are provided. Interesting excursions will reveal to your children the myths and legends of Hellas.
Dominican Republic
Luxurious nature and gentle Caribbean Sea - what could be more interesting for young travelers? They will find something to tell their friends about after an impressive trip. Parents are waiting for comfortable hotels, where every little thing is thought out and designed for comfortable rest with kids. babysitting service, entertainment programs, children's clubs and discos - relax without worries!
Egypt
The closest winter beach destination to Russia is perfect for families with children. Hotels for any budget, warm sea, hot winter sun, children's pools, mini-zoos, waterslides- in a word, in Egypt you will find many interesting options for family holidays. In addition, you can relax here at any time of the year.
Israel
Holidays with children in Israel is a great time that the whole family will remember for a long time. Offers comfortable hotels And clean beaches, resorts of three warm seas and beautiful sanatoriums, landscaped parks and entertainment centers, zoos and children's clubs, in a word, everything to make children and their parents happy!
Indonesia
The best beaches Indonesia - gentle sun, warm sea, white sand, great playgrounds and amusement parks are waiting for you! Qualified hotel staff will make sure that the rest with children was exceptionally successful. In Bali you will find amazing zoos, lush nature and a million pleasant activities, neither adults nor children will be bored.
Spain
Quality rest in fine hotels and many additional services for those who are going to travel with children - that's what awaits tourists in Spain. Choose a hotel on the islands or in Catalonia, on the coast or in the mountains, everywhere you will be surrounded by comfort and care. And football fans can go to Kid `s camp to Barcelona, raise the level of your game and visit the legendary Camp Nou!
Italy
In Italy, everything is ready for the rest of little travelers: both in hotels on the sea and on ski resorts. The older kids will discover amazing cities and treasures of Italian culture, visit amusement parks and various festivals. In Italy, everyone will be interested - from kids to teenagers. And hotels will provide everything you need for a comfortable stay for your family.
Cyprus
Lots of water parks and recreational activities will help you spend an unforgettable family vacation in Cyprus. Quality and cozy hotels, children's clubs, special menus and restaurants, playgrounds, water slides, babysitting and a special animation program - in Cyprus there is everything that parents and children will need for a happy holiday.
China
Ideally clear sea, spacious sandy beaches and even warm climate will meet you on resort island Hainan. Best hotels for holidays with children, they will provide everything necessary for a comfortable pastime, and Chinese health centers will help maintain the health of young guests. All the best for a family holiday - in the resorts of China!
Cuba
In Cuba, parents with children will be met by magnificent hotels, amazingly clear sea and beautiful beaches. Here you can forget about bad weather - eternal summer reigns on the island, and your vacation will pass like in a fairy tale! Children are expected in special clubs, discos and entertainment programs, and parents do not have to worry about leisure or everyday trifles.
Latvia
Very often, doctors recommend relaxing with children in a temperate climate, and yet you really want to take the kids and schoolchildren to the sea! Rest in Latvia is a great opportunity to combine advice and desires. Spend your holidays on the Baltic coast! Large selection of hotels, spacious beaches, excellent service and lack of extreme heat- at your service.
Mauritius
The warm ocean and fabulous beaches, respectable hotels, where everything is ready for a wonderful family vacation, are waiting for you! A special menu and services of professional educators, playgrounds and amazing zoos, special attention to the little guests of the amazing island will be remembered for a long time! Holidays in Mauritius will give a charge of health, the best impressions and many pleasant memories.
Maldives
Luxurious holiday Maldives will impress both adults and children. Great Resorts where everything is thought out to the smallest detail, unusual nature, gentle waters indian ocean lagoons, children's pools and clubs, babysitting services and a special menu - your vacation will be calm and pleasant. A unusual journey will be a wonderful family memory!
Mexico
Great hotels, bright, original culture With special attention to the children unusual excursions and stunning amusement parks will be remembered by the whole family for a long time! In Mexico, you will find comfortable and reasonably arranged rooms, special menus and pools, animation for children, as well as interesting clubs designed for young travelers of all ages!
UAE
UAE hotels are designed for a respectable and affordable family vacation. All sorts of services and services will help parents to relax calmly, and children - interestingly. Unusual rides, amusement parks and a host of fun festivals and events are designed to give family travelers the best UAE holiday experience.
Portugal
The best beaches and resorts in Portugal will provide families with children wonderful holiday. The spacious beaches of Alargue and Cascais, comfortable hotels with everything you need for a holiday with kids and excellent entertainment programs for schoolchildren and teenagers, magnificent SPA centers for adults and educational program excursions!
