Inexpensive tours in January. Tours to Thailand in January. Tours to Dubai

It is worth keeping in mind that every year more and more varieties of the all inclusive system are offered - Mini all inclusive, Max inclusive, Ultra All inclusive. One more nuance: Full Board is full board, that is, breakfast + lunch + dinner, alcohol is paid separately. And the ALL system is three meals a day + local alcohol + the possibility of snacks: lunch, afternoon tea, barbecue, cocktails and snacks on the beach, night dinner. You should know that the number of stars of the hotel directly determines the features of the all-inclusive meal plan.

What food options do last minute tours come with?

So, if you buy an all-inclusive package with accommodation in a hotel category:

• 2* or 3*, then the service package will include three meals a day (buffet) and local drinks; you will have to pay extra for imported alcohol. In budget hotels, the most common option is mini all inclusive service, which allows you to enjoy the service only from 10.00-21.00.
• 4*, you can count on a hearty meal (three times a day) with an extensive menu and the possibility of an additional choice of second breakfast or late dinner, as well as drinks and local alcohol. You will be welcome at the bar from 7.00 to 00.00.
• 5*, then you will be able to appreciate all the advantages of the Ultra All inclusive system - these are the expanded capabilities of the standard all-inclusive service. Premium class service is offered to guests in luxury hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Antalya, Alanya, Kemer and other famous resorts in Turkey and Egypt.

All inclusive

Buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner + additional meals available, free drinks throughout the day.

Bed & breakfast

Breakfast or buffet only

Bed & breakfast

Abbreviation for Extended Breakfast

Half board

Meals at the hotel “half board”, breakfasts and dinners

Change winter decorations to summer ones immediately after the New Year holidays? Why not! 🙂

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

• how is the weather in popular destinations;
• where to fly without a visa, and where there won’t be any problems getting one;
• at which resort you can have a blast;
• and where to relax by the sea in January inexpensively?

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

Where to go on a seaside holiday in January? Weather

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

It’s possible to organize a seaside holiday in January taking into account any wishes: a suitable tour will be chosen by lovers of active recreation and water sports, excursions and spa treatments, 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 the majority of Russian tourists, is in Thailand. In winter, stable weather sets in on the coast without rain or hurricanes, the sea calms down, which means that the tourist season is in full swing.

Unusual tropical landscapes, exotic fruits, delicious tom yam, pad thai and inexpensive accommodation encourage Russians, including us :), to while away the winter in Thailand. In addition, a visa-free holiday also eliminates unnecessary hassle.

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

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

1. by booking a tour in advance, 4-5 months in advance;
2. delaying until the last minute and by a happy (very!) chance snatching a burning tour;
3. by purchasing a tour until December 24-25 and for 14 days;
4. or choosing Pattaya for your holiday - where local costs are cheaper than anywhere else :)
5. if your tour to Thailand is more than 100,000 rubles, you can save 2,000 rubles using a promotional code AF2000Thowtrip.

Phuket in January

Sunset on Phuket beach

If during the day you prefer tranquility in the shade of palm trees on snow-white sand to the sound of the sea surf, and in the evening - vigorous entertainment, then Phuket for a holiday 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 January in Phuket is +28°С…+29°С, and the air warms up to +30°С…+32°С.

Where to relax by the sea in January is a little cheaper than in Thailand? Consider neighboring Vietnam. All the components of a decent beach resort are there: European standard 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 popular, and therefore here you can still experience unity with nature. The sea temperature in January is +26°C…+27°C. The weather is comfortable - about +30°C during the day, +22°C at night. There is practically no rain, and the wind is light and pleasant. By the way, just recently direct and regular flights 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 favored 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 an “off-the-beaten path” place? If you are not afraid of long trips and high prices, go... no, not to the Maldives, who will you surprise with them now? 🙂 We suggest 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, the modest fishing village has been transformed into a prestigious tourist center with all the attendant circumstances: classy hotels, luxurious restaurants and a high level of service.

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

Reviews from tourists who were lucky enough to spend the New Year holidays in the country boil down to the fact that there is simply no cooler place. In mid-December, preparations for Christmas begin: biblical scenes are played out in the streets, carnival processions and fairs are held. Mexicans know how to have fun from the heart and celebrate holidays in a big way, so the positive charge can be provided for a long time.

• Prices for a beach holiday in Mexico in January are steep - 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 brighten up boring Southeast Asia, then here is an interesting option where to go to the sea in January 2020. To Zanzibar!

The destination opened for Russians at the end of 2017, and in our opinion, tours from Moscow are reasonably priced. We were in Zanzibar two years earlier, on our own, and it cost the same amount, only the living conditions were... very modest. 🙂

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

The tourist season lasts all year round. For the clearest coastal waters, whitest sand and tranquility 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 ancient Arab-style 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 retaining creepy cells with shackles, a nice embankment with 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 trips in early January decrease.

However, 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 Russians, and this is evident; service personnel in Chinese hotels, shops and restaurants often speak Russian.

Hainan Island in January

Package tours from Russia to China are currently suspended.

The water in the waters of Hainan Island is around +24°С…+25°С all year round, the 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 crowds.

However, when traveling to Sanya in winter, bring long sleeves for the evening. It can be cool at night, but the climate still remains comfortable in January. We would like to remind you that a visa-free holiday in Hainan is only possible as part of a tour group arranged by a tour operator. If you fly on your own, you will have to worry about documents.

• To China, prices for weekly trips start from 120,000 rubles for two. Departure from Moscow

Cuba

Reviews from tourists 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 here on a grand scale.

The beginning of the new year does not promise the hottest weather. During the day about +25°C, the sea is warm +24°C. For Cubans it’s real winter, for Russians it’s summer at its peak! Tune in to the desired wave and have an excellent all-inclusive experience. 🙂

• Holidays in Cuba in January on a package tour costs from 120,000 rubles for two for 10 nights using the all inclusive system

Holidays in Varadero

The best weather for a beach holiday in Cuba in January is 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 sea and sunbathing, 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 your thing, then welcome to the Maldives. In January, the islands are sparsely populated (due to the isolation of vacationers), and the service is still of the highest level.

The weather is ideal for beachgoers: water is +28°C, and air temperature is +27°C...+30°C. 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 prices for trips 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.

The tours are quite expensive, but all reviews boil down to the fact that the quality corresponds to the stated price. Although you can spend your holidays in the Maldives relatively inexpensively. The Maafushi atoll island welcomes tourists with beautiful beaches, and you can get to it from Male Airport by ferry in 1.5 hours. The weather is excellent, as on other resort islands, but the prices are much 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 Emirates destination also remains popular in winter. However, tourists flock to the coast not because of the sea and 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 celebrations and grandiose fireworks, on 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. Warmth-loving people will probably not like the water in January in the UAE, because... the temperature is only about +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 beach is La Mer in Dubai

If you are planning a vacation in Dubai in January, we recommend buying tickets or a tour either for the last days of the outgoing year, or after the 10th.

On the night of December 31st, hundreds of thousands of curious eyes from different countries gather in the city to see the New Year's fireworks. The stunning spectacle was noted more than once in the Guinness Book of Records! Fireworks light up the sky all over Dubai: the epicenters of the explosions are located in 25 points, and each one is different in scale.

On post-holiday days, vacations will cost an order of magnitude cheaper - 8-10 thousand rubles. There is only one minus: Dubai is a resort where a beach holiday in January will not bring much pleasure, because... You can swim in the hotel pool.

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 then follow the links to our interesting articles about each country :)

1. North Goa. If you are ready 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, party-goers, and fans of quiet evenings by the sea.
   Travel package for 10 days - from 80,000 for two:
3. UAE. An inexpensive holiday in January can be arranged here, despite all the chic, brilliance and monumentality.
   7 days for 2 people with breakfast - from 55,000 rubles:

How to save money? Book in advance, especially because of the great deals.

Where else can you go on vacation in January 2020?

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

What other countries attract tourists? They will welcome you hospitably:

• Indonesia - despite the obvious low 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 2018 on the island - the rains are frequent, but usually short-lived :)
• 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 have dedicated this to the resort of Punta Cana, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it before your trip.
• Madagascar is a place abroad where you can go to the sea to sunbathe on the beaches and watch charming lemurs
• Seychelles - tours in January to the volcanic islands cost about the same as to the coral Maldives, but the excursion program here is more interesting.

How to relax in January 2020 - weekends

At the beginning of January 2020, additional days off are added: the New Year holidays will stretch for as long as 8 days. What's not a great time to remember all the good things that happened that year, somewhere on Bounty Beach?

Russians will officially have a vacation from January 1 to the 8th, 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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