Change winter decorations to summer ones immediately after new year holidays? Why not, yes! 🙂

We have collected the “hottest” countries (plus a few spare ones) where you can go to the sea in January and we will tell you:

• how is the weather in popular destinations;
• where to fly without a visa, and where there will be no special problems with obtaining it;
• at which resort it will be possible to break away;
• and where to relax by the sea in January inexpensively?

Basically, countries where hot weather reigns in winter are distant destinations - Southeast Asia, the Caribbean or the islands in the Indian Ocean. For a short period, up to 2-3 weeks, it is more profitable to visit them on a ready-made ticket, otherwise only the flight will “eat up” half of the budget. We buy tours online on trusted services, about 2-3 months before the trip, and look for them according to the following scheme:

Where to go on vacation at sea in January? Weather

Solving the “problem” of where to go to the sea in January 2020 also implies a look at the weather conditions. This table shows the most popular countries for a beach holiday in winter and shows the average temperatures.

It is really possible to organize a seaside vacation in January, taking into account any wishes: lovers will pick up a suitable tour active rest And aquatic species sports, excursions and SPA procedures, those who are used to traveling alone or with the whole family.

Thailand

View of Krabi from the observation deck in the jungle / Filming a blog in Phuket
and watch how the elephants are fed

The best beach holiday in January, according to most Russian tourists, is in Thailand. In winter, stable weather is established on the coast without rains and hurricanes, the sea calms down, which means that the tourist season is in full swing.

Unusual tropical landscapes, exotic fruits, delicious tom pits, pad thai and inexpensive accommodation encourage Russians, including us :), to while away the winters in Thailand. In addition, a vacation without a visa also saves you from unnecessary trouble.

• At the beginning of the month (until about the 10th) a 10-day tour to Thailand costs from 80,000 rubles for two. In the second half, the price tag is reduced to 72,000 rubles

Of course, during the January holidays, trips to Thailand have the highest prices. But you can still count on an inexpensive beach holiday:

1. by booking a tour in advance, 4-5 months in advance;
2. delaying to the last and, by a happy (very!) chance, snatching off a burning tour;
3. having bought a tour until December 24-25 and for 14 days;
4. or choosing Pattaya for your vacation - where local expenses are cheaper than anywhere else 🙂
5. if your tour to Thailand is more expensive than 100,000 rubles, you can save 2,000 rubles on the promo code AF2000Thowtrip.

Phuket in January

Sunset on Phuket beach

If during the day you prefer tranquility in the shade of palm trees on white sand to the sound of the sea surf, and in the evening - wild entertainment, then Phuket for holidays in January and February will be a good choice.

The weather is traditionally hot, rain or wind is extremely rare, the water is calm and clear. Nothing will stop you from getting the right dose of sun and returning home with a golden tan. The sea temperature in Phuket in January is +28°С…+29°С, and the air warms up to +30°С…+32°С.

Where to relax at sea in January is a little more budgetary than in Thailand? Consider neighboring Vietnam. All the components of a worthy beach resort"obvious": the European level of hotels, interesting local cuisine, a sufficient number of attractions so as not to get bored, and the lowest prices compared to other countries.

The best place to go on vacation in winter in Vietnam is Phu Quoc Island. The direction is not yet so hyped, and therefore here you can still comprehend unity with nature. The sea temperature in January is +26°C…+27°C. The weather is comfortable - around +30°C during the day, +22°C at night. There is almost no rain, and the wind is light and pleasant. By the way, quite recently direct regular and were opened to the island.

Other southern and southeastern regions of Vietnam are also suitable for recreation, in particular, Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. Unlike Fukuoka, they are already firmly chosen by tourists from all over the world.

• A trip to Vietnam will cost from 80,000 rubles for two for 10 nights

Mexico

View from the Mayan pyramid at Calakmul

Where to go in January to swim in the "unbroken" place? If you are not afraid of long journeys and high prices, go .. no, not to the Maldives, who will you surprise with them now? 🙂 We offer Mexico - this is where it is warm in January and there are few Russian-speaking citizens. Both coasts of the country are good: both the Pacific and the Caribbean.

Acapulco was chosen by Hollywood stars more than half a century ago. During this time, a modest fishing village has transformed into a prestigious tourist center with all the ensuing circumstances: classy hotels, luxurious restaurants and a high level of service.

Located on the other side of Cancun is recognized as one of the ten the best resorts world, plus, it is most suitable for family vacation with children (not taking into account the long flight). Still, the undoubted advantage of Mexico, in comparison with the Caribbean neighbors - Cuba and the Dominican Republic - is that here, outside the hotel, life begins, and not melancholy.

Reviews of tourists who were lucky enough to spend in the country new year holidays, come down to the fact that there is simply no cooler place. In mid-December, preparations for Christmas begin: biblical scenes are played on the streets, carnival processions and fairs are held. Mexicans know how to have fun from the bottom of their hearts and celebrate the holidays on a grand scale, so a positive charge can be provided for a long time.

• Prices for a beach holiday in Mexico in January "bite" - from 130,000 rubles for 10 days for two in the middle of the month

Zanzibar (Africa)

Zanzibar, Nungwi beach (our trip in 2014)

If you have visited many countries and want to dilute boring Southeast Asia, then here is an interesting option where to go to the sea in January 2020. To Zanzibar!

For Russians, the direction opened at the end of 2017, and in our opinion, tours from Moscow are acceptable. We were in Zanzibar two years earlier, on our own, and ended up with the same amount, only the living conditions were .. quite modest. 🙂

This route is most suitable for those who are looking for atypical countries where it is hot in January. Prices are also attracted to Zanzibar: they are, of course, higher than Thai ones, but lower than in the Emirates, plus, you are initially expected to bargain.

The tourist season lasts all year round. For the purest coastal waters, the whitest sand and the serenity of a secluded island, it is better to go north, where the stunning Nungwi Beach is located.

Forays into the capital of the same name are very exciting - in Stonetown (an old Arab-type district, where the streets are as wide as the shoulders of a slender man) there is the house where Freddie Mercury was born, an Anglican church built on the site of a slave market and preserving terrible cells with shackles, a pretty embankment with a traditional night market.

• Tours to Zanzibar from Moscow cost from 125,000 rubles for two for 7 days

China

Relatively inexpensive winter holidays in China. By this time, the high season ends, prices for tours in early January are reduced.

Nevertheless, the weather in the southern regions allows you to sunbathe on the coast all year round: a beach holiday in Hainan in January will bring no less pleasure than in other months. The resort is loved by the Russians, and it shows that the staff in Chinese hotels, shops and restaurants often speak Russian.

Hainan Island in January

The water in the waters of Hainan Island is around +24°C ... +25°C all year round, powdery sand and the blooming nature of the tropics are conducive to serene relaxation. The absence of a large influx of tourists will appeal to those who do not like pandemonium.

However, when heading to Sanya in winter, bring long sleeves for the evening. It can be cool at night, but still the climate remains comfortable in January. Rest without a visa in Hainan, we recall, is possible only as part of a tour group, which is drawn up by a tour operator. If you are flying on your own, you will have to deal with the documents.

• Prices for weekly trips to China start at 120,000 rubles for two. Departure from Moscow

Cuba

Tourist reviews definitely recommend “hot” Cuba for a visit. You can go here not only for a golden tan, but also for vivid impressions, flavored with a good portion of rum, because the day of the Cuban Revolution is celebrated on a grand scale here.

The beginning of the new year promises not the hottest weather. During the day, about + 25 ° С, the sea is warm + 24 ° С. For Cubans - a real winter, for a Russian person - summer is at its peak! Tune to the desired wave and excellent "all inclusive". 🙂

• Vacation in Cuba in January with a ticket costs from 120,000 rubles for two for 10 nights on the all inclusive system

Holidays in Varadero

Beach holidays are best served by the weather in Cuba in January in Varadero. The air here warms up to +28°C, and the number of sunny days exceeds the number of cloudy ones. The sea temperature in January rarely drops below +25°C.

Clean beaches, luxurious greenery, gentle waves are conducive to taking sea and sunbaths, but in the evening you will have to warm up a little. Or warm up with a glass of rum. 🙂

Maldives for January holidays 2020

If saving is not about you, then welcome to the Maldives. In January, the islands are not crowded (due to the isolation of vacationers), and the service is still of the highest level.

The weather is ideal for beachgoers: the water is +28°С, and the air temperature is +27°С…+30°С. But it is worth noting that in the second half of the month the elements are still more favorable.

Be prepared for the fact that the prices for tours during the New Year holidays are 2-3 times higher than on other days of this month. Although you can wait for a last-minute tour, the Maldives is a place where you can easily get abroad without a visa.

Tours are not cheap enough, but all reviews boil down to the fact that the quality corresponds to the declared price. Although in the Maldives you can spend your holidays relatively inexpensively. The atoll island of Maafushi welcomes tourists with beautiful beaches, and you can get to it from Male airport by ferry in 1.5 hours. The weather is great, like on other resort islands, but prices are an order of magnitude lower.

• Seven-day trips to the Maldives in January 2020 cost from 163,000 rubles for two people

Holidays in the UAE in January 2020

Walking around Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE

The direction of the Emirates remains popular in winter. However, tourists flock to the coast not because of the sea and the sun - the air temperature in the UAE in January averages + 21 ° C ... + 24 ° C; in principle, you can sunbathe at noon, but in the evening you will have to wrap yourself in warm clothes. They are attracted by New Year's festivities and grandiose fireworks, for which Arab sheikhs spare no expense.

The largest influx occurs during the January holidays, but even after a few days the hotels and beaches are not empty. Heat-loving water in January in the UAE will certainly not like it, because. the temperature is only around +20°C.

• Prices for tours to the UAE in January start from 51,000 rubles for two for 7 nights (second half of the month)

Tours to Dubai

Our favorite La Mer beach in Dubai

If you are planning a vacation in Dubai in January, then we advise you to buy tickets or a tour either on the last days of the outgoing year, or after the 10th.

On the night of December 31, hundreds of thousands of curious eyes from different countries to see New Year's fireworks. The amazing spectacle has been repeatedly noted in the Guinness Book of Records! Fireworks light up the sky over all of Dubai: the epicenters of the explosions are located at 25 points, and each is different in scale.

In the post-holiday days, vacation will cost an order of magnitude cheaper - by 8-10 thousand rubles. Only one minus: Dubai is a resort where a beach holiday in January will not bring much pleasure, because. Take a dip in the pool at the hotel.

Where is the cheapest place to go on vacation in January?

Where to go to the sea at the beginning of the year and spend a minimum of money? Here is a short list, and already on the links - our interesting articles about each country 🙂

1. North Goa. If you are willing to sacrifice comfort, then the cheapest and best holiday in January can only be found here!
   Weekly tour - from 60,000 rubles for two:
2. Thailand. This is a route for families with children, and for party-goers, and for fans of calm evenings by the sea.
   A ticket for 10 days - from 80,000 for two:
3. UAE. Inexpensive vacation in January, you can arrange here, despite all the chic-brilliance-monumentality.
   7 days for 2 people with breakfast - from 55,000 rubles:

How to save? Book in advance, in part because of the cool deals.

Where else can you go on vacation in January 2020?

Nusa Penida (Bali) - here we spent a whole month and met New Year

What other countries attract tourists? Welcome to:

• Indonesia - despite the obvious off-season, the island of Bali excites the dreams of any "winter" traveler, and the prices there are very reasonable. We personally spent the whole of January in 2018 on the island - the rains are frequent, but usually short :)
• Sri Lanka - holidays in Sri Lanka are chosen by surfers, windsurfers and kiters
• Dominican Republic - at the end of January, vacationers contemplate a unique spectacle - the migration of humpback whales. We dedicated to the resort of Punta Cana, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it before the trip.
• Madagascar is a place abroad where you can go to the sea to sunbathe on the beaches and watch the charming lemurs
• Seychelles - tours in January to the volcanic islands cost about the same as to the coral Maldives, but the excursion program is more interesting here.

How to relax in January 2020 - days off

At the beginning of January 2020, additional days off are added: the New Year holidays will stretch for as many as 8 days. Why not a great time to remember all the good things that happened that year, somewhere on a bounty beach?

Russians will officially rest from January 1 to January 8, and this is a great chance to fly abroad without a visa! In 8 days or 2 weeks you will have time to soak up the warm sea coast and get acquainted with national holiday traditions.

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Parents/grandparents, take note! beach holiday with children: the best sea, interesting excursions and entertainment, cost.

Organizing a vacation with a child at sea is another quest. Is it possible to immediately name a resort where it is not long to fly and where it is hot, but not very hot, the water is warm and without waves, the beaches are sandy with a smooth sunset and the airport is close?

So that your head does not hurt from the very beginning (there is still a choice of a hotel ahead), we have compiled for you a selection of great places where you can go to relax at sea with children, depending on the season.

By the way, on a family vacation it is more convenient to go on a tour. We advise you to look for vouchers for favorable prices on online services with the largest database of offers from reliable tour operators:

Tip: do not forget to use the filters and check the boxes next to items such as: children's entertainment, children's menu, etc.

In order not to celebrate every time, we will immediately give a list of countries where you can go to relax with a child at sea without a visa. Up to date for 2019.

• Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia (Bali)
• Maldives
• Turkey, Israel, Jordan, UAE
• Montenegro, Cyprus
• Tunisia
• Dominican Republic, Cuba

You can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport, having received an electronic permit in advance, in Goa and Sri Lanka.

Where to go on vacation in the summer with children?

In the summer, it is somehow not customary to fly with a child to the sea far away (unlike winter), and why, when the Black and the Mediterranean are “at hand”. Therefore, we will consider European countries + Turkey and Tunisia. However, you can also relax with children in Vietnam (Nha Trang and Hoi An) and Bali.

Beach holidays with children at sea

Beach holidays with children in the summer are the easiest to arrange: the holiday season opens in all European countries.

Where can you relax with your family in June, July and August? Tops the rating of popular resorts Mediterranean and Black Sea.

Turkey

First of all, this is an ideal example of a comfortable stay with children with all-inclusive and rich animation. But, it must be admitted, only for June. The climate in summer Turkey is not so mild - in July and August there is unbearable heat. This is confirmed by the reviews of tourists. Few listen - the warm sea decides. What else do you need to know

Where? Perhaps Alanya and Side are the most popular places for holidays with children: budget, sandy beaches. True, getting from the airport is far away - about 150 km, but the road is flat and takes about 3 hours. Another choice is Kemer or Marmaris (Aegean Sea).

What is the price? Turkey is one of the few countries where children's holidays can be organized inexpensively - from 60,000 rubles for 2 adults and a child for a week.

Greece

Excursion from Rhodes to the island of Symi

Greece is very diverse in terms of excursions, but suffers in relation to all inclusive.
The question of choice is more limited not by the area (there are beaches suitable for families with children everywhere in Greece), but by a hotel that would be adapted for families with children. In the second half of summer, maximum temperatures are set in the country, but because of the winds, the heat is more easily tolerated than, for example, in Turkey.

Cyprus

Why pay attention to Cyprus? All the possibilities to feed, buy and entertain the children. And do not tire your parents with the visa issue (done in 1-2 days) 🙂

A beautiful coast and a gentle entrance to the sea, a lot of hotels with a focus on children's recreation.

Where? Family tourists prefer Ayia Napa, Protaras and Limassol

What is the price? Vouchers in high season are sold from 65,000 rubles - 7 nights, child + parents.

Bulgaria

Of the advantages of Bulgaria, we can say the following: affordable prices, easy acclimatization for kids, no language barrier. However, the country itself in terms of service, entertainment and infrastructure is a level lower than the above directions.

Where? Sunny Beach resort is a constantly crowded place, because it is great for children, plus the cool Action water park. Albena is a "closed" hotel-type town with good beaches.

Tip: in Bulgaria it is better to choose hotels of at least 5 stars and an area away from Burgas (there is an oil refinery).

What is the price? From 60,000 rubles for three.

Spain

Head to the left of the central beach in Barcelona - there are fewer people

Holidays in Europe in the summer are most popular in Catalonia. Here, literally everything is adapted for family tourists, but you need to be careful with the weather - heavy heat comes from the middle of summer.

Where? An ideal place for children's holidays is the Costa Dorada with fine sand and gently sloping beaches. The mind-blowing amusement park PortAventura is a wonderful bonus for a child of any age.

What is the price? Starting prices for tours - from 75,000 rubles for a weekly vacation with a child. Provided you have a visa.

Montenegro

View from the fortress of St. John in Kotor (we climbed there for about 40 minutes)

In recent years, more and more tourists are attracted by the Adriatic Sea - wonderful ecology (pine forests and sea air) and a calm atmosphere. We recommend booking tours for July-August, although these are very crowded months - the sea will definitely warm up.

Croatia

Croatia is mainly about nature. There are more pebble or even concrete beaches, the service is nondescript and there is really no entertainment - everything replaces the sea and mountains.

Where? Istria or Dalmatia

What is the price? For three - from 70,000 rubles for 7 nights.

Tunisia

"French Africa" ​​with low prices and a convenient coast, although in July and August it is already too hot here. For children, a trip in the summer is most favorable in the second half of June-mid-July.

Where? Hammamet has the cleanest sea, excellent beaches and all the conditions for relaxing with a child - Carthageland amusement park is one of the interesting things. Djerba Island is also good, but there is nothing to do outside the hotels.

What is the price? From 80 000 rubles.

Where to go to relax in the fall with children?

After the summer school holidays, it's time to go on a trip for parents with kids. In September, the flow of tourists is already significantly reduced, and prices for vouchers are accordingly reduced. At the same time, the beach season in October and even in November in European resorts is just beginning to come to an end, and the weather is perfect for long trips. In autumn, you no longer have to hide from the summer heat and you can fully enjoy your vacation on the coast.

Where to go to relax in the fall with a child? If you want to sunbathe and swim:

• in Israel, the beach season is in full swing, plus here you will find wellness programs. The sea allows you to swim until the end of October - personally verified by us :)
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• Cyprus will meet with comfortable weather for water procedures and excursions
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• for a trip to Turkey, it is not even necessary to take a phrasebook, and the beach season will end no earlier than mid-November
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• in Greece it is very good in September and October in Rhodes, but in Crete it is better to have time to relax before October
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The UAE does not lag behind in popularity, but the flight takes longer.

Where to relax in the winter with a child at sea?

Where can you relax abroad in winter with children so that acclimatization is easy, and a beach holiday brings only pleasure? When choosing resorts for children, keep in mind: the climate of the country should be mild without high humidity and a strong difference in day and night temperatures, at least during this season, if you relax by the sea, the daytime air temperature should differ by only a few degrees.

Beach holidays with children in winter

Resorts where you can relax in the winter with a child are mainly located in Southeast Asia, i.e. involve a long flight. Where is the best place for a family vacation, and your children will not get bored?

• India, in particular Goa, is a place for a relaxing holiday on the ocean coast, surrounded by wildlife, without too much noise and fuss. Good for families with small children.
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• In Thailand, in addition to the snow-white beaches on the islands and the purest azure water, families with children are attracted by numerous amusement parks and exotic fauna.
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• The United Arab Emirates is the world's best water parks and super modern service of the highest level, a huge selection of entertainment for children and parents.
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• Christmas Prague and Berlin will enchant you with a fabulous atmosphere.

• In February, Spain will meet with comfortable weather for traveling around the country.
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• In the Alpine ski resorts, designed for families, there are specially equipped children's tracks and clubs, where experienced animators will play with a small child while the parents are skiing.

And if you decide to take your family out for the winter holidays, where is the best place to go? Holidays with children for the New Year 2019 are most affordable, probably, in Turkey, at this time it is very cheap compared to other seasons. But this does not mean that the quality of rest will suffer greatly, now we will talk about the features of such a trip.
The weather at this time of the year is mostly sunny and almost without rain, about +20 in the sun. You can fish, read on sunbeds on the beach.

Turkey in winter is not at all the same as in the season - no one sticks with their goods, there is no abundance of tourists and noise. You can visit the wonderful place Side in a relaxed atmosphere. This ancient Greek city is very popular with children, thanks to its favorable location, mild climate and interesting historical component, it has long been a target for numerous tourists and vacationers.

In terms of price / quality ratio - Turkey for the New Year is an excellent option. We advise you to buy tours for the New Year in advance (about the benefits early booking we wrote ):

Where to go on vacation with children in spring?

Holidays with children in the spring of 2019 can be spent both along excursion routes and by the warm sea.

Beach holidays at sea

At the beginning of spring, not all popular resorts are ready to accept beachgoers, and if you want to go on a trip with children to warm sea, be ready to fly in a few hours.

Czech Republic, Germany for preschoolers, you can easily organize excursions to places one way or another connected with their favorite fairy tales.

In Spain, at this time, you can relax economically and see all the sights in small tourist groups, and amusement parks and swimming pools compensate for the lack of the opportunity to swim in the sea.

In Cyprus, the beach season will begin in May, and in March and April you can get acquainted with historical sights and admire the flamingos in Larnaca.

And of course - Paris, with the famous Disneyland.

The Black Sea will allow you to relax at home no worse than abroad. To your pleasure, Crimea and the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory: Sochi, Anapa, Adler, Gelendzhik and many others, spread along the entire coast.

Holidays with children at sea in Russia has its pros and cons.

Pros:

• the place of rest can be reached by bus, car or train;
• you can rent housing privately at low cost;
• there will be no difficulties with medical care under the MHI policy;
• food does not differ from the usual, summer is the season for all southern fruits and berries;
• there will be no language barrier with staff and vacationers.

Minuses:

• rest in a European-level hotel at a price comparable to Turkey and even Spain;
• along the entire coast in the summer there is a large influx of vacationers;
• the level of domestic service and safety is inferior to foreign ones;
• in the summer season, the cleanliness of the beaches and the sea is not ideal.

In Crimea, holidays are more budgetary, but getting to the peninsula is somewhat more difficult.

What is necessary for a holiday with a child abroad?

What should be considered first of all when choosing a tour for a trip to the sea with a child?

• Flight time and distance of the resort from the airport. Ideally, you should choose direct flights or with a minimum of transfers and short waiting times, hotels to which the transfer takes no more than an hour.
• The presence of nearby attractions and entertainment complexes that are interesting for children of a certain age.
• Holidays on an all-inclusive basis with a children's menu or apart-hotels with their own kitchen. Do not be too lazy to grab a blender for babies 1-2 years old.
• Distance from the beach: immediately exclude hotels located more than 500 m from the sea. For children 3-4 years old, a longer distance can be tiring.
• The beach should be sandy with a smooth entry into the sea, located in bays protected from the wind to avoid waves.
• Special infrastructure on the territory of the hotel: children's clubs, swimming pools, slides, mini-disco, animators, developing programs. It is better if the children's pool is located next to the adult.
• Russian speaking staff at the hotel.

Looking for a discounted tour

• 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.
• 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.
• Order a session of a real 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.
• 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, there are fewer tourists on the beaches, and the 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 fairly budget resort in 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 Boon 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.
• 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 sunbathe, swim, look at the famous statue of Christ and Mount Sugarloaf. 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 on New Year's Eve to the rhythms of salsa on Copacabana beach.
• 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 entrance).
• 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.
• 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 - kutabs, 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).

In order not to miss the most-most places of the capital, read ours.

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.
• 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). There is a developed infrastructure great hotels and great beaches. If you are flying with children, choose the Sanur resort, you want a noisy nightlife- the city of Kuta or Seminyak, you love peace and quiet - 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 your own top of the best.
• See real rainforests, ancient temples and powerful volcanoes of 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 from 1099 rubles/night for two and 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 there is 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.
• from 1199 rubles/night for two.
• You can rest without a visa: up to 60 days.

A country tall skyscrapers, modern technology and the cult of anime. 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 an average temperature of +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. 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.

Ice skating with the kids at the Seoul Indoor Amusement Park Lotte World ” (~ 14-55 $ / 950-3730 rubles) and get under artificial snowfall.

Buy Korean masks and patches in the Myeongdong shopping district for yourself, your friends and all your relatives with a reserve for the next five years.

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 from 2199 RUB/night for two
• You can rest without a visa: 90 days on an internal passport.

You will be surprised how interesting it can be in a neighboring country in winter: snow-covered fairy-tale 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. A whole entertainment complex has been opened in Belovezhskaya Pushcha: 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..

Take a minibus (from the Central Station ~ 6.5 BYN / 205 rubles) for an excursion to Nesvizh (~ 6.5-13 BYN / 205-410 rubles entrance) and admire the ancient castles that look even more majestic in winter;

Ride a sleigh through the fabulous forest of Belovezhskaya Pushcha and take pictures in Estate with Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden (entrance to the hut ~ 6.5-9 BYN / 205-285 rubles).

Find Nastenka from the fairy tale "12 months" in Belovezhskaya Pushcha, warm yourself by the fire with her and dance around the tallest spruce in Europe.

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 plan 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!).

For the last couple of months of the year, any normal person is busy preparing for New Year's Eve. However, after it ends, the question arises - where to go in January. We answer right here and now.

Saint Petersburg

Holidays in St. Petersburg in January are as bright as in December, and in June, and in all other months. The warm and unique atmosphere of the city cannot be broken even by a cool breeze that comes from the Gulf of Finland.

Moscow

There is no such selection of cities for travel, in which there would be no Moscow. As is known, this best city Earth, and in January he once again proves his status. There is a beautiful skating rink on Red Square, and you can take pictures not only with Lenin's double, but also with Santa Claus. There is an opportunity to go to the Christmas market and buy something unique there, not limited to the standard earflaps with a red star.

For lovers of active entertainment, Vorobyovy Gory is suitable, where you can ski without regretting that you did not go to a specialized resort. And, of course, you should take a walk along the Arbat and Tverskaya, go to VDNKh and visit others.

Minsk

The capital of Belarus (and at the same time of Belarus) welcomes guests with relatively warm weather for winter and warm hospitality regardless. It is expressed in the fact that in the city you can walk along the streets decorated with bright lights and have a delicious meal in local cafes after a long walk.

Thinking where to go in January in Belarus? You can visit not only Minsk itself, but also the nearby castles - Mir and Nesvizh, as well as a trip to the ethno-complex "Dudutki".

Ski resorts

They are not only in Europe, but also in Russia. All the conditions for a carefree holiday have been created at domestic resorts: amazing nature and fresh mountain air, a variety of trails for experienced and beginners, good lifts and prepared snow, equipment rental, instructors, the opportunity to eat and warm up in nearby cafes.

One of the best Russian resorts is Sheregesh in the Kemerovo region. There are 15 tracks and developed infrastructure. If you are not particularly limited in your budget, go to Sochi, or rather, to Krasnaya Polyana, where the Olympics were held not so long ago. Another option is Kirovsk in the Murmansk region. More than 20 slopes are equipped here, and you can enjoy not only skiing, but also fascinating views of the Khibiny.

Kazan

The capital of Tatarstan is one of the best cities where you can relax in January 2020 inexpensively. On New Year's days, the already beautiful Kazan is transformed, it pleases with the illumination of the white-stone Kremlin walls and the Kul-Sharif mosque, the warm atmosphere on the pedestrian street of Bauman, the New Year tree in the Millennium Park and a large skating rink next to the Kazan Arena.

Other entertainments are also possible on January days and evenings - for example, walks around the ice town next to the Eriyat theater or visit ski complex"Kazan" in the vicinity of the city. And, of course, you should try Tatar cuisine. Even if you can’t pronounce all of their names the first time, this will not make them less tasty and satisfying.

Sochi

Winter is not only snow, blizzards and cold. On the Black Sea coast of Russia, it is relatively warm even in January. Of course, we are not talking about swimming (if you are not a walrus), but in general, a vacation in January is very possible. The local nature is conducive to this: the sea and mountains are beautiful at any time of the year, and palm trees, cypresses and magnolias that come across along the way make you remember summer.

If you are in the mood and love for skiing, you can go to Krasnaya Polyana to cut through the Olympic slopes with your ski tracks. In any case, it is worth climbing Mount Akhun, where one of the best viewing platforms in the entire Russian south is located. Also, do not pass by parks - Olympic and Sochi-Park. There is no need to explain what the first is famous for, and the second is Disneyland, only cooler.

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TOP 7 countries for a beach holiday in January: where to fly to the sea where you can swim and it will be hot

In the middle of winter in Russia it is cold and snowy, and even in the southern resorts of the country you cannot swim in the sea and sunbathe. But there are many places in the world where you can fly to the sea in January, where it will be hot. It is unlikely that it will be possible to have a cheap rest in the winter, since you will have to fly far and possibly overseas. But we tried to find countries and resorts that tourists from Russia can afford.

A few figures and information for reflection:

Beach holidays in winter are much more expensive than in summer. For example, in winter the cost of a ten-day tour for two costs more than one hundred thousand rubles, and in summer a tour to Turkey can be bought for 35 thousand rubles for two.

The most popular country in winter for Russians: Thailand. About two hundred tourists from Russia spend the winter here every year.

More than twenty thousand Russians spend the whole winter in Thailand, but the most popular vacation period is 10 days.

About 90% of Russians fly in the winter to rest in Southeast Asia and only 10% across the ocean to the countries of South America

After such dry numbers of statistics, you can move on to our TOP. As you already understood, it almost entirely consists of the countries of Southeast Asia, and this is not because we want to. This is because this is the current trend. But still, there will be other countries in the ranking that can be called unexpected.

Thailand

First place no surprises. Let it be trite and tired of many, but Thailand will be number one among Russians in winter for a long time. Everything is simple here: the cost of rest is one of the lowest on the market during this period of time, the climate in the resorts is wonderful, the weather is super, and in addition to a beach holiday, there are a lot of other options for entertaining yourself.
If you are flying to Thailand during the New Year holidays, then prepare your wallets, as the cost of tours these days is high. To save money, go to the islands after January 7th. Then you will save at least 30% of the cost of New Year's tours!
Of the minuses, one can single out the language barrier. But nowadays there are many Russians living in Thailand, and almost all of them work in the tourism sector. So you can easily learn everything and be able to ask any exciting question. National cuisine can also be a problem, so on the first days of arrival, try to eat in restaurants and cafes where Russian food is prepared. And when you get used to it, you will taste something exotic.

Dominican Republic

In second place, we put the distant, but beautiful Dominican Republic. Many people dream of relaxing on the paradise beaches of the country, but only a few fulfill their dream. Holidays in the Dominican Republic are expensive, and the cost of tours starts from one hundred thousand rubles for seven days. Add to this a long flight across the ocean, and plus the prices in the country are high for absolutely everything. For example, a tour of a few hours can cost you $250! Very expensive.

But there are also pluses. Firstly, the hotels here work on an all-inclusive basis. So having paid for the rest, you can not spend anything else if you do not want to take excursions and other entertainment. Secondly, all the beaches here are sandy, and the nature is so beautiful that you can admire it for hours. The Dominican Republic has a huge number of national parks, and this is a big plus. Everywhere cleanliness and order, everything around is beautiful and untouched by man.

Vietnam

Since Egypt is still closed to Russians, someone had to take its place, and this someone was Vietnam and its popular resorts. Beach holidays in the country are developing rapidly. Right on the coast of the sea, hundreds of luxury hotels, sandy beaches, and entertainment for every taste and budget.
The advantages of holidays in Vietnam are obvious: cleanliness on the streets and on the coast, a lot of fruits and they are cheap, gorgeous warm weather and warm sea, interesting exclusive excursions and much more.
Of the minuses, we highlight the fact that the Vietnamese prefer not to hang price tags on their goods, and each time the same product can cost differently. So here you have to walk around to buy something cheaper. And don't go to big cities. There is such a car traffic that there is an unimaginable noise and the city moves like a huge anthill. For recreation, choose small villages and away from noisy roads.

Thought we forgot about Goa? Of course not! During the day in Goa, the sun beats down so that you want to dig into the sand or run away into the impenetrable jungle. But at the same time, the sea is warm and calm. There are days when there are no waves at all on the sea and this is amazing.
It is easier to relax in Goa, because here English language very common. Local beaches are very wide and completely sandy. There are enough attractions in India, so in addition to the beach, you can also go on excursions.

Not all tourists like Goa. Some say the beaches are dirty. This is true, but this applies to free beaches. Which can be cleaned once a day. And if the beaches belong to hotels, then they are clean and beautiful. Tourists also note the peculiar local cuisine, which is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it is better not to risk and not try it. But the cost of tours is not high and you can really buy a ticket for 60-70 thousand rubles for two, but such luck is rare.

Mexico

Another country to fly to across the ocean. Beach holidays in Mexico are gorgeous, but the prices "bite". Tourists have a wide choice of resorts to choose from, but all prices are in dollars, like most goods in resorts. This is due to the fact that 80% of vacationers here are US residents, since the countries are neighbors. Therefore, holidays in Mexico are expensive.
The advantages of relaxing in local resorts are obvious: it is unforgettable, relaxing on the ocean, incredibly interesting excursions, new experiences and new cuisine.
There are disadvantages, and among them is that the beautiful life in Mexico is mainly in the resorts, but in the main the country is poor and, leaving the resorts, this immediately catches the eye. There may also be a language problem, but knowing English can improve this problem.

Sri Lanka

The country is in the ocean, so the entire coast is open ocean. In January, the island is warm and almost dry. In addition to a beach holiday, you can visit local temples. Admire the huge tea plantations, see the natural wealth and most importantly - here you can see real whales in the open ocean! This is worth flying so far for.

Emirates has long been one of the best countries for relax. But we put it in last place in our ranking not by chance. Firstly, in winter there are a huge number of tourists. Secondly, the country is rich and the prices here are high for everything. What can I say if the usual local ice cream costs about three dollars. Also keep in mind that the country is Arab and there are laws that should be respected and observed. So you will adapt to the country, not the country to you.
But the cities of the UAE are very beautiful and there are places to go and things to see. That is why there are such a large number of Russians in the Emirates every year.