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How do we rest for the New Year 2020?
If you look at the calendar, then new year holidays start on January 1st and end on January 8th. We're having a long weekend again. But this vacation can also be extended for a few more days if you take an additional vacation, for example, from December 30 to December 31 and add weekends 28.29 to them, and in January a couple more days. Thus, at the beginning of 2020, it is quite possible for yourself to arrange a two-week New Year's holidays. Isn't it great to escape from winter for two whole weeks! Now that you have decided on the dates of the holiday, you need to decide which New Year's tour do you need?
Tours for the New Year 2020 in Thailand
If earlier the rating of popular destinations was headed by Egypt, then the second line of our rating of New Year's beach destinations is occupied by Thailand. Tours for the New Year 2020 in Thailand need to be booked in good hotels in advance. Over the past 3-4 years, a lot of Chinese tourists have come there, so you can’t find a good hotel in Pattaya or Phuket at the last moment on high dates. Today, relatively inexpensive New Year's Pattaya, respectable Phuket, and heavenly Koh Samui. Combined programs with a visit to Cambodia or with a stop for 2-3 days in Bangkok are possible. Book in advance, and you will have a New Year's happiness!
New Year's tours to the United Arab Emirates
New Year's tours in the UAE will bring pleasure not only to beach lovers, but also to connoisseurs of good shopping. Holidays in the Emirates are respectable beaches on Jumeirah, super-modern shopping malls Dubai, a jeep safari in the Arabian desert, an aquarium on an artificial palm island and other various entertainments. You can choose hotels in a less expensive, but non-alcoholic Sharjah, and for those who cannot live without All Inclusive, we recommend going to fujairah or Ras Al Khaimu. Buying a tour New Year to United Arab Emirates will be a good decision!
New Year 2020 in Turkey hotels
The top 5 preferences of Russians invariably include the meeting of the New Year in Turkey. Of course, Antalya in winter is not a 100% beach destination. But according to our observations, over the past 8 years, the New Year holidays have been rainy only twice. The sun usually shines, the temperature is 19-22°C, the water is about 17-18°C. But the fact that expensive Turkish hotels in winter and during the New Year holidays, including lower prices, will warm vacationers. And their infrastructure is so developed that it allows you to have a good rest even in bad weather. We have selected for you a dozen good hotels that will definitely be good!
New Year holidays in Vietnam.
Another exotic country with a warm sea, where direct charters from Moscow go on New Year's Eve, is Vietnam. Among our compatriots, the two resorts of Nha Trang and Phan Thiet are popular. Phu Quoc Island was added last year. Nakhang is closer to the airport, is quite Big City with a long coastline, with an active nightlife, developed infrastructure, with luxurious hotels of world chains located across the road from the beach. Phan Thiet, on the contrary, is chosen by lovers of a quiet and more economical holiday, the hotels here are simpler, but most of them are located directly on the coast. The best beach This area is considered to be Muine Beach, which is also chosen by lovers of kiting and surfing. Phu Quoc will conquer with its pristine nature and good beaches.
New Year 2020 in India on Goa.
New Year in India is usually celebrated by inquisitive travelers who not only want to lie on the beach, basking in the warm sun, but also want to get acquainted with exotic nature, imbue Indian culture and experience conflicting sensations from meeting an unfamiliar civilization. The best place the Indian state of GOA will serve for such a meeting. Hotels in the north will be more affordable, and we recommend going to the south of Goa for tourists accustomed to greater comfort.
New Year in distant Mexico.
After a short break caused by the crisis, the direct charter program to Mexico resumed. The flight from Moscow to the Mexican Cancun will take almost 13 hours and you will find yourself on the snow-white beaches of the Caribbean Sea. For those who are closer to high-rise ultra-modern hotels and parties in nightclubs and cafes, we recommend choosing a hotel for a holiday in Cancun. And fans of a measured rest in two-three-story bungalow buildings surrounded by slender coconut palms have a direct road to the resorts of the Riviera Maya.
New Year 2020 on exotic islands
If you need not just a New Year's holiday, but a status holiday, then you need to focus on the popular expensive island resorts. Canary Islands, Maldivian archipelago or Seychelles, Island Mauritius, Dominican Republic, Cuba, bali island– all these countries and islands are beautiful and unique in their own way. Each place deserves the fact that it is there that you can celebrate the New Year, especially since direct non-stop flights fly from Moscow to some of these destinations. Rest here is not cheap, but the quality and good level of service is guaranteed. Contact "Flagship" - our managers have been to all these places we will help you!
New Year 2020 in the Canary Islands
Tours for the New Year in the Canary Islands, we advise lovers of summer European holidays to buy. In this archipelago, especially in the southern part of the island of Tenerife, the tourist infrastructure is most developed. A large selection of hotels and apartments, well-groomed beaches, a variety of amusement parks, many cafes and restaurants - everything is aimed at quality rest. This is one of the few destinations that can be reached during the New Year period on a non-stop flight. There will certainly be fewer flight options than in pre-crisis 2015, but prices, as we predict, will not rise compared to last year.
New Year 2020 in the Dominican Republic
Relatively more affordable prices will be tours for the New Year in Dominican Republic. The hotels in this country are large, the beaches are amazingly white sand, the ocean is endless, the sun is dazzling and hot, the coconut trees are slender, and Dominican rum, Malibu, pina colada, tequila and other exotic drinks and cocktails are included in the standard all-inclusive package. It's a long way to fly - almost twelve hours without landing, but such a vacation will be remembered for a very long time.
Welcome 2020 in Cuba
Tours for the Cuban New Year can be recommended to more active travelers who like to combine a beach holiday with an active excursion program. Old Havana, patriarchal Trinidad, safari in the military Urals and ZILs to Guanayar Park with swimming in mountain waterfalls, a visit to the Tropicana cabaret show and many other excursions will make the New Year's vacation Cuba the brightest impression for many years.
New Year in Sri Lanka - for advanced travelers
new year on Sri Lanka also suitable for active beachgoers who are interested in the history of ancient civilizations, and as children read Kipling's stories about Mowgli and Riki-Tiki-Tavi. Holidays on the beaches of Negomba and Bentota are wonderfully combined with a visit to the ancient temples of Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa. And from the New Year's tour of Sri Lanka, you can bring yourself a few packs of the most fragrant tea, pleasing to the eye products of local artisans, as well as some sapphires, topazes and emeralds, which this amazing island is rich in.
Ice rinks are flooded, the city tree is frozen in anticipation of round dances, the snow cover is preparing to reflect colored lights, and the television program is filled with funny programs. The New Year is just around the corner again, and its premonition envelops the soul with childish hopes for miracles, fulfillment of desires, fabulous events. Only now friends decided to go to hot countries to celebrate the holiday with the whole family. Yes, and work colleagues turn up their noses, savoring stories about how they plan to dress up a palm tree, instead of a Christmas tree, somewhere in the southern regions.
And you feel the vile tentacles of envy stretching to your throat. But you worked for a whole year, and you could also afford such exoticism. After all, it is interesting to try what the New Year is, met on a tropical beach. Well, if only a limited budget stops you, and the thirst for travel has already firmly settled next to the anticipation of the holiday, let's try to choose a place on the map where the sea New Year will not become a heavy burden for your family wallet.
Philippines
The snow-white sand of the Philippine beaches resembles pictures from advertising booklets, and the gentle sea sparkles invitingly in the sun, and you understand that you have not come in vain, that, it turns out, this is what you dreamed about somewhere in the depths of your soul. Mild summer weather and comfortable water temperature only confirm your guesses. The most popular among tourists is the island of Boracay, famous for its vibrant nightlife, excellent surfers and good conditions for diving. Bamboo is decorated here for the holiday, instead of a Christmas tree, the area is full of bright ribbons and garlands, and hundreds of fireworks are launched into the sky.
The most expensive component of a trip to the Philippines is air travel. Tickets from Moscow to Manila and back will cost 53,000 - 70,000 rubles. In terms of accommodation, budget hotels offer rooms starting at $10 per night. In three-star hotels, you can relax at a price of $20, and in four-star hotels - from $37. We will not study the pricing policy of elite hotels, because we have a budget holiday.
A good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the southern resorts of Vietnam (it is rather cool in the northern part of the country in winter). For a classic beach holiday by the calm sea, it is best to choose Fukuoka at this time of the year. And those who appreciate high waves and strong winds, ideal for kiting, can safely go to Mui Ne. Well, diving in the country is well organized and, moreover, it is surprisingly inexpensive. Vietnam is not a country where December 31st is a special day. But don't let that bother you. Employees of the tourism sector have already penetrated the essence of our favorite holiday, so that in any hotel, restaurant or cafe, visitors will find a fun and entertainment-rich program.
In principle, it is quite possible to find a ticket to Vietnam at a low price. By the New Year, weekly tours for two to this country cost from 123,000 rubles and more. But if you are ready to organize your own vacation, it can come out a little cheaper: tickets from Moscow to Ho Chi Minh City and back cost from 52,000 to 76,000 rubles, and hotel accommodation prices are similar to those in the Philippines.
Bali (Indonesia)
The Indonesian island of Bali, the most popular among our compatriots, traditionally welcomes guests on New Year's Eve. Sometimes, however, it rains here at this time of the year. But the heat is stable, and if it doesn’t rain on New Year’s Eve, it’s best to spend it right on the beach, by the very blue sea. If the weather is bad, don't be discouraged - the local clubs are good enough for holiday fun. In addition to the warm sea and night parties, it is easy to find a variety of entertainment in Bali: kiting and diving, excursions and rejuvenation treatments, jet skiing and much more. The only negative is that traveling around the island by taxi is not cheap, so it is advisable to rent a bike.
To reduce travel costs, you can choose a flight to Bali from Moscow with a transfer in Doha (Qatar). The estimated cost of such round-trip tickets is 45,000 rubles and more. Prices in hotels are just a feast for the eyes: for five stars you will be charged from $33 per day, for four - $18, two- and three-star hotels cost from $10, prices in budget hotels start at $7.
Samui (Thailand)
There is no point in doubting the tourist popularity of Thailand. And there are plenty of places for recreation, including New Year's, here. You can, for example, take aim with such an idea at the island of Koh Samui, which has a great selection of beaches for every taste: quiet semi-wild coves, spacious beaches for many kilometers with rich infrastructure and plenty of entertainment, or those that are great for water sports activities. Despite the fact that Thailand does not celebrate the New Year with us, tourists have all the conditions for a perfect holiday here: from parties in many local restaurants to New Year's paraphernalia in stores. Well, let's not forget about the weather - there are no problems with this on Koh Samui in the New Year.
There are direct flights to Koh Samui from Moscow, however, a ticket to Bangkok or Phuket will be cheaper. There, by the way, you can also spend a day - another. Bangkok is known for its amazing shopping experience. But, in this case, you should take care of the hotel for the duration of your stay there. Prices for accommodation in Koh Samui hotels start from $30, although you can find them for $20. In general, one day on the island for two people costs an average of $100, including accommodation and meals in inexpensive cafes.
Another very real option for a budget vacation at sea is to turn your eyes to the Promised Land. During the New Year holidays, it is best to go to the Red Sea coast. For example, in Eilat, the beach season at this time is in full swing. Warm calm sea and clean beaches - what else do you need for true relaxation! The main entertainment here can be called immersion in clear sea water filled with the life of colorful fish and other interesting inhabitants of the depths. However, you can study them in the local aquarium. Or, on the contrary, you can dine in a restaurant-aquarium, through the transparent walls of which these same marine inhabitants will study you.
It's nice that tickets in the direction of Moscow - Eilat, along with the return journey, cost from 27,000 rubles during the New Year period. Prices in three-star hotels start at $50, but you can get a good hostel accommodation for as little as $20 per night.
Goa (India)
The main resort state of India, Goa, is chosen by tourists of various categories. The most unpretentious people choose a budget vacation on the northern coast of the state, comfort lovers go to the south, where hotels are more comfortable and the infrastructure is more saturated. But, in any case, prices in Goa are much lower than in many resorts in the world. In addition to celebrating the New Year on the beach, here you can enjoy the healing power of exotic nature, meditate or desperately have fun with like-minded people. In addition, you will have a great opportunity to get acquainted with local traditions, multifaceted culture, sights and exotic cuisine.
The flight from Moscow to Goa and return back will cost you at least 58,000 rubles. The cost of a standard room in an inexpensive hotel is $20 and up.
They say that changing habits leads to changes in life. Even if you sometimes change the route of returning from work, you can suddenly notice new colors in life and feel movement in stagnant affairs and problems. It is possible that the meeting of the New Year in completely unusual conditions, with a mass of new emotions and impressions, will become a window into which luck will look into your house.
Of course, the New Year is a holiday that requires costs, and it will not be possible to celebrate it absolutely cheap, in any case. Prices for tickets, hotel accommodation and other holiday components are constantly growing, such is life. But let's hope that our research will give you confidence that life is good and full of pleasant surprises, and exotic pleasures are available not only to someone else, but also to you personally, your family and loved ones. With coming!
New Year is a unique, special holiday that you want to spend in such a way that this event will be remembered for a lifetime. What will the coming 2018 be like, what will it bring into our lives? The two fiery years that have passed under the sign of the Monkey and the Rooster are being replaced by the Yellow Dog, whose element is the Earth. This animal is distinguished by calmness and diligence, but it also loves to relax, therefore, in order to have a great next year, you must first celebrate it properly. Where to go for the New Year 2018 to relax inexpensively and on a budget?
Some Russians prefer to follow the beaten path, choosing already completed New Year and Christmas tours offered by travel agencies and tour operators. Such tours include visits to one or more cities (countries) with special programs and pre-planned visits to attractions. However, it is more convenient for most of our compatriots to organize their own holidays, and they are engaged in purchasing tickets and finding accommodation on their own.
The preferences of Russian tourists have changed for various reasons. Today, Turkey, Germany and Austria are no longer so popular, Italy, Spain, France, Poland are not so popular. Experts explain the change in priorities by the introduction of economic sanctions against Russia, the instability of the political situation. It is for this reason that Russians have discovered the exotics of Vietnam and Thailand, the delightful beaches of Cuba and the Maldives. Compared to previous years, the popularity of domestic tourism has increased significantly: Sochi, Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Kaliningrad.
Experts predict that on New Year and Christmas in 2018, more than 80 percent of our tourists will prefer to rest within Russia, and only about 20 percent will celebrate holidays abroad. Meanwhile, a few years ago these figures were equal and amounted to 50/50.
Sochi - the pearl of Russia
Sochi, the most comfortable place in Russia in winter, remains a popular holiday destination for Russians. There is almost no snow here, the air temperature is always above zero degrees, the sun is shining, and palm trees and subtropical plants delight the eye with greenery. New Year's Eve can be spent in a club, restaurant or at a banquet in a hotel, and the rest of the days you can enjoy an active holiday in famous ski resorts such as Krasnaya Polyana or Rosa Khutor.
The cost of living in Sochi, however, as in all major tourist centers, depends on the star rating of the hotel, location (distance from the city center), services provided, type of housing. A double room in budget guest houses can be found for 1200 rubles, prices in five-star hotels start at 13 thousand rubles. Tickets from Moscow to Sochi cost an average of 7,700 rubles (one way).
The northern capital of Russia - St. Petersburg
New Year and Christmas in St. Petersburg are always celebrated pompously and very cheerfully. Tourists are attracted by the opportunity to admire the sights of the city, get acquainted with its architecture and history, as well as immerse themselves in the New Year atmosphere, have fun from the heart and take part in festive festivities, for example, go to a concert on Palace Square, traditionally ending with magnificent fireworks. There are many restaurants where you can celebrate New Year's Eve in a warm family atmosphere or a noisy youth company.
Air tickets from Moscow to St. Petersburg can be purchased from 5500 rubles.
A night in a three-star hotel in the city center will cost from 2,500 rubles, in more prestigious hotels - from 4,000.
The third capital of Russia - Kazan
An excellent option would be to rest in Kazan, an amazingly beautiful city, where historical sights are successfully combined with modern architecture. The city has a developed infrastructure and a unique ethno-confessional environment. Kazan offers tourists a lot of entertainment for every taste. Children will love the huge water park "Riviera", adults who prefer outdoor activities - ski resorts.
You can fly to Kazan from Moscow from 4400 rubles. A double room in the center costs around 2000 rubles, but you can look for cheaper options. In large hotels, the cost of living will be from 4500 rubles.
The capital of our Motherland - Moscow
In 2017, Moscow made it to the top ten for the first time best cities world recommended for tourists to visit. Rest in the capital is becoming not only more and more in demand, but also affordable. Two years ago it was unrealistic to rent a room cheaper than 8 thousand rubles, but today its average cost is just over 3000. This is due to the fact that Moscow is preparing for the World Cup, many new hotels more democratic.
Numerous entertainment programs and concerts will be held for Muscovites and guests of the city, on Red Square you can listen to the chiming clock and admire the amazing fireworks, there will be ski resorts and ice rinks.
Visiting Santa Claus in Veliky Ustyug
Have you decided where to go for the New Year 2018 yet? New Year's holidays will be unforgettable for you if they take place in the patrimony of Father Frost Veliky Ustyug - a small town located 450 kilometers from Vologda. Here you can see many temples, merchants' yards, monastic ensembles and old houses. This is an ideal option for families with children, because the organizers have prepared for the children a lot of exciting activities that allow them to plunge into a real New Year's fairy tale:
- festive festivities;
- theatrical shows;
- sightseeing tours;
- a visit to the fabulous post office;
- excursion to the palace of Santa Claus;
- skiing in the winter forest.
You can get to Veliky Ustyug in any way: by train, bus, plane. Flights due to limited flights should be booked in advance. The cost of a hotel room is from 1000 rubles. The cost of a three-day basic tour is around 15 thousand per person.
Paradise Canary Islands
A romantic and relatively inexpensive option to meet 2018: the ocean, exotic nature, indescribable Spanish flavor and black volcanic sand. The infrastructure is well established in the Canary Islands, in particular, the ferry service, so it is possible to visit several islands at once. In December-January, the Canary Islands have wonderful comfortable weather (+ 25 degrees), without stuffiness and heat.
You can get to the islands from Moscow, St. Petersburg. Air tickets are relatively inexpensive - from 35 thousand rubles, the main thing is to purchase them in advance.
A seven-day tour with accommodation in a three-star hotel for the New Year 2018 will approximately cost from 100 thousand rubles. The cost of a double room on New Year's Eve is from $50.
New Year on the Island of Freedom
Where to go in January 2018? Of course, to Cuba - to one of the most attractive places on earth where you can spend the New Year holidays. In the winter months, ideal weather reigns here: warm, but not stuffy, cloudless, calm sea. Locals are always friendly to guests, rare cars drive around the streets, which can only be seen in movies.
Recreation, entertainment and living on the island of freedom are relatively inexpensive, but you will have to pay a tidy sum for air tickets - from 60 thousand. However, if you're lucky, you can "catch" inexpensive tickets (around 40 thousand). This should be done 3-4 months before the intended trip.
A tour for two costs an average of 150 thousand: 7-8 days in a 2-3-star hotel. The cost of a room in a decent hotel on New Year's Eve will be about 80 dollars.
Maldives and Seychelles
These islands of the Indian Ocean are a true paradise for those who want to hide from the outside world, relax and enjoy the beauties of exotic nature. Tourists are surrounded by clear sea, bright sun, white beach, palm trees, privacy and relaxation of the highest level.
Previously, only very wealthy people could afford the Maldives and Seychelles. Today, the situation has changed, and budget vacations have become available to tourists. For example, a double room on New Year's Eve will cost $60 per night (2-3 star hotel). More presentable hotels (5 stars), moreover, located close to the beach, will cost more - from 140 thousand rubles per night.
Air tickets from Moscow during the New Year period become much more expensive. If they usually cost within 30 thousand rubles (round trip), then in December the price tags soar to 50 thousand, and in January they reach 90,000.
exotic thailand
Asian countries are distinguished by cheaper, but no less high-quality holidays, which is why most of the Russian tourists are striving there. Thailand offers guests luxurious New Year's programs, exotic gala dinners, for outdoor enthusiasts - surfing, diving. Bangkok becomes the center of events, when the capital sparkles with New Year's lights, huge Christmas trees are set up on the streets, fire shows and various exotic festivals are held. On the resort beaches (Phuket, Pattaya), New Year's celebrations are held on a no lesser scale.
Winter in Thailand will delight you with summer days, when the air temperature rarely drops below + 30 degrees. The sea is suitable for swimming, so this is an ideal place to relax with children - so this is a great option for where to fly for the New Year 2018.
The cost of air tickets Moscow - Bangkok will be 35 thousand rubles in both directions (if you buy tickets in advance), prices for decent hotels in the center of Bangkok start from 1500 rubles per day.
Snow covered Switzerland
If you want to relax in Europe, go to Switzerland, this country has a huge advantage over other European countries - winters are snowy there. It is better to go for Christmas, and not for the New Year, since this holiday is practically not celebrated there, and choose a large city where Christmas festivities and fairs are held. If you prefer active rest, then magnificent ski resorts are at your service.
Air tickets Moscow - Zurich cost from 20 thousand, to fly to Geneva is more expensive. The cost of living in a not too status hotel in Zurich is 6,000 rubles, in a five-star hotel - from 10,000 for one night for two.
Magical Prague
It is no coincidence that our compatriots are very fond of New Year's Prague: during this period it is especially beautiful. It looks like an illustration to a fairy tale: shop windows sparkling with multi-colored lights, Gothic buildings, proud Charles Bridge, musical performances, delicious sweets and drinks sold right on the street, fireworks. However, the Czech capital is especially attractive due to prices - they are much lower than in other European countries.
The weather in the Czech Republic during this period is mild: at night there may be a slight frost up to 4 degrees, during the day - a warm temperature just above zero.
Tickets in the direction of Moscow - Prague cost from 9 thousand, but on New Year's Eve prices soar. New Year's Eve in a good five-star hotel can be spent for 5 thousand (for two).
How to save money on a trip
If you are a beginner, and not an experienced tourist who has traveled all over the world, experts recommend that you pay attention to some of the nuances that will help you save money on your trip:
- Book tickets and hotel rooms in advance, in summer or early autumn, as on the eve of the New Year the tourist flow increases, therefore, the opportunity to purchase hotel rooms and tickets at an attractive price decreases.
- If the very moment of celebrating the New Year in a certain place is not important for you, you just want to plunge into the festive atmosphere and relax, then order tickets in such a way that you return home before December 31 or fly out on January 1-2. Ticket prices are significantly lower these days.
- If you are a shopaholic and your goal is grandiose Christmas sales in Europe, you should get there on the 20th of December in order to return to Russia in early January.
Have a nice holiday!
New Year for Russians is the most beloved and desired holiday. But in the middle of winter I so want to take it and fly away to where it is warm for the New Year, where the hot sun, gentle sea, palm trees and amazing sunsets. Realize your dream! For once in your life, leave the pre-holiday chores behind, drive away the winter blues, buy a plane ticket and go for new experiences.
Warm countries for the New Year
In this article, I have collected for you 11 warm countries where you can celebrate the New Year wonderfully. For ease of choice, under each country, the average prices for hotels, air flights or package tours at sea for the New Year are indicated. Note that it is not cheaper to fly to every country on your own than with a tour package. Prices are average for the market for December-January.
Maldives for New Year
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In the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Maldives is located in a picturesque chain of 20 atolls. This is a great option where you can spend a holiday at sea for the New Year 2018. It is summer on the islands all year round, and the change of year falls on the most favorable dry period, when the air is 27° and the water is 24°.
The Maldives is a real paradise oasis where you can feel like Robinson Crusoe, because some of the islands are still uninhabited. Tranquility, few people, white sand and clear turquoise water - what else is needed for complete relaxation?
Underwater caves and coral reefs will delight diving enthusiasts. There are no dangerous currents here, so even beginners can go under water. There are dozens of dive sites around the hotels.
On New Year's Eve, the hotel organizes a gala dinner and entertainment program until the morning.
There are no cheap hostels in the Maldives, and therefore the most economical accommodation option is 1600 rubles per night. for one person in a guesthouse, for two - from 2500 rubles.
Thailand for New Year
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The Kingdom of Thailand is the most popular destination where you can go to the sea for the New Year. Therefore, book the hotel in advance.
The conditions for a beach holiday are ideal, the sea is warmed up to 28 °, in the air 30 °.
Thais love the holidays and know how to spend them fun and on a grand scale. In the New Year, guests will not be bored, wherever they are.
The most popular islands are Phuket and Pattaya. Tourists are waiting for comfortable hotels, and in combination with Thai exoticism, lush shady parks, azure sea water, holidays in the "Land of a Thousand Smiles" will be remembered for a lifetime.
In Thailand, prices are much lower than in the Maldives. Here you can find a bed in a hostel from 300 rubles per night, from 500 rubles per night. double room in a guest house. Average prices for popular hotels in the region of 1500 rubles.
Philippines for New Year
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Christmas and New Year in the Philippines - one huge fireworks display! Festivities begin in mid-December.
The highest prices on the island of Boracay. Locals meet the holiday noisily and cheerfully, with dances, songs, to the sound of bells and flashes of amusing lights.
Lovers of solitude will like Bantayan Island more. There are fewer tourists here, prices are lower, only the sound of the surf breaks the silence. And the sea is warm everywhere - up to 28 °, in the atmosphere 29 °. Imagine how nice it is to celebrate the New Year on the beach - just a paradise!
Let it be long and expensive to get to this paradise, it's worth it! But for the Russians there is a visa-free regime, and this is a definite plus.
The situation with hotels in the Philippines is the same as in Thailand. Those. there are cheap hostels, there are cheap guesthouses, there are luxury hotels. The bulk of tourists choose something in between for 1500 - 2000 rubles. for the number.
Vietnam for New Year
In terms of pricing for hotels, Vietnam is in the same category as Thailand and the Philippines.
Bali, Indonesia for New Year
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Bali or the "Island of the Gods" is located in the Indian Ocean and combines jungles, waterfalls, extinct volcanoes, rice fields on mountain terraces and, of course, snow-white sandy beaches.
New Year among blooming nature, on the ocean will leave the most vivid impressions. A festive banquet for vacationers is organized in hotels, on the beach, in nightclubs.
The island has a subequatorial climate. In the water all year round 26-28 ° - this is where the warm sea is on New Year's Eve, and in the air up to 30 °.
Among the disadvantages of resting in Bali is an expensive and long flight, and even an undeveloped transport network. You can’t run into a taxi around the island, it’s far on foot, so it’s most convenient to rent a bike.
There are even cheaper accommodation options in Bali. Literally from 170 rubles. for a hostel bed. But the most popular hotels cost from 3000 rubles per night. In any case, everyone will find an option for themselves.
Dominican Republic for New Year
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Worth crossing Atlantic Ocean to celebrate the New Year in the most popular Caribbean country. Even in winter, the temperature of the water in the sea does not fall below 27 °, and in the air up to 30 °.
Fantastic beauty of nature, the azure ocean, white fine sand that does not burn your feet, and the European level of service will turn your holiday into heavenly bliss.
On New Year's holidays, colorful fire shows, grandiose processions with incendiary Latin American dances are waiting for you.
Russians remain visa-free.
In the Dominican Republic, you can also relax cheaply, hostel prices from 140 rubles. For cheap hotels from 600 rubles. Lots of expensive and mid-range options.
New Year's tours at sea in the Dominican Republic also do not stand out in price from the middle segment.
India, Goa for New Year
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Goa is another great option to spend the New Year holidays at sea. The resort occupies 100 km of magnificent beaches on the coast of the Arabian Sea. The average winter temperature here is 30°, in the water 28°.
Young people prefer to celebrate the New Year in North Goa with its noisy parties and dances under the moon. A more respectable audience prefers south goa with clean deserted beaches, luxurious hotels, old Hindu temples, where a colorful wedding ceremony can be organized for you.
It would seem that India is a poor country, and hotel prices start at 600 rubles. In popular hotels, rooms cost from 4000 rubles.
Cambodia for New Year
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The New Year holidays in Cambodia will be relatively inexpensive. The largest part of the cost is the flight. Domestic prices are quite democratic. And wonderful beaches, warm sea, outdoor activities make this option attractive for lovers of the exotic.
Cambodia is another super-cheap country with hostel accommodation from 140 rubles. Prices for popular hotels average 2000 rubles.
Sri Lanka for the New Year
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"Blessed Land" is a great way to celebrate the New Year for active travelers. On the coast, despite 28-30 °, the heat is not felt, thanks to the fresh sea breeze. The ocean is 28° and conditions are ideal for surfing and diving.
In addition to traveling around the fabulous island, you can afford to fly to the Maldives for a few days. The price for the flight will pleasantly surprise you.
Night in a hostel in Sri Lanka from 230 rubles. Popular hotels cost in the region of 1500 - 2000 rubles.
Tours for the New Year at sea in Sri Lanka are not at all inexpensive.
UAE for New Year
Seychelles for the New Year
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A real earthly paradise on 115 islands, where it is warm on the NG, of which only 30 are inhabited, located in the Indian Ocean. To celebrate the New Year in one of the most beautiful places on earth is an expensive pleasure. But everything is redeemed by the incredible beauty of wildlife, excellent beaches with warm clear water and comfortable weather (29 °).
Rooms in popular hotels from 6,000 rubles, and the cheapest accommodation - from 3,000 rubles.
Intro image source: © jmhullot / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
Do you choose? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for a New Year's holiday 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:
- Where to relax for the New Year 2020 in Europe
- Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
- 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. And you can do it 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 Baltic States
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 good hotel 4 stars 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.
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In the photo: Christmas markets on the central square of Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com
Czech Republic
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 a lonely house in the middle of the forest, or 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 New Year 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.
St. 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 high-profile hotels, prices for holidays for the New Year start from 3,000-4,000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels are Our Hotel 4 * (4,500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4 * (5,500 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 square in front of shopping mall Central World, 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 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.
New Year's Midnight Most local residents meets in the family circle, but then goes out into the street, where the holiday 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 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!