Holidays abroad. Where to relax for the New Year abroad? Inexpensive New Year in Georgia

It has long been no longer relevant to celebrate the New Year at home. More and more often, Russians are looking to go somewhere abroad for the winter holidays. After all, it’s so nice to bask on a golden beach, exposing your body, which has not yet been tanned, to the sun, while winter reigns in your native land at this time.

Just imagine - getting away from the frosty city for a while and fully enjoying the sea, warmth and fun in some hotel in Egypt or Turkey. However, not everyone likes passive relaxation and mindless time on the beach. Many people choose snow-covered cities and countries as their winter holiday destination.

Visiting another state, immersing yourself in the culture and customs of a foreign country is, of course, great, but do not forget that in our Motherland there are many unforgettable places where you can inexpensive travel for New Year 2017 and have a wonderful New Year holidays.

Inexpensive vacation to save your family budget

If you want to go on vacation to Europe, then you need to take into account the fact that the peak of price increases occurs at Christmas (December 25 according to Catholic canons). Winter holidays there begin on December 24-25, and, as a rule, end on January 3. Therefore, if, for example, you go to a ski resort, the beginning of January will be the cheapest period.

If you want to travel to hot countries, then the first days of January are also considered the most inexpensive. Basically, it is not hotels that do the “cheating”, but airlines and travel agencies. It’s definitely not worth booking a trip or air ticket at the last minute, otherwise you risk throwing the lion’s share of your income down the drain.

Holidays in warm countries

If your soul requires warmth on the best winter holiday, you can go south. Basically, Russians go on New Year holidays to Turkey. Why exactly there? Firstly, this is not a very expensive pleasure, and secondly, Turkey has good weather. Not hot, but warm. Also, Turkey is incredibly beautiful. Main cities for tourism – Istanbul And Antalya.

A relatively cheap warm holiday is a holiday in Egypt. In the pre-New Year period, many hot tours appear and, if you make a fuss, you can take a New Year's tour for ridiculous money.

Budget Türkiye and Egypt have now attracted those segments of the population who previously vacationed in Europe. Unfortunately, due to the devaluation of the ruble, visiting European countries is now unaffordable for many. In addition, unlike resorts in Europe, visiting Turkey and Egypt does not require a visa.

Fascinating Europe

If you don’t really like beach holidays, you can always go to one of the European countries. This option will especially appeal to fans of winter sports, because you can combine sightseeing in European cities with an exciting time on the ski slopes.

However, Europe can also be different: instead of the already traditional Germany, France, Austria, you can pay attention to its closest neighbors, for example, Poland. Of course, we are talking about the most beautiful and majestic city - Krakow. You can go there for fresh impressions, visit museums, castles, historical sites, try real mulled wine and, of course, go skiing on the ski slopes.

You can also visit the Latvian capital - Riga, which has been famous for its powerful New Year’s programs for many years in a row, along with Prague and Berlin. In addition to entertainment, you can fully enjoy the beauty of this amazing city.

Also, every person can find relatively inexpensive excursion tours to Czech Republic And Italy. Typically, the price of the tour includes accommodation in double rooms, as well as breakfast. So you don’t have to worry about spending the night while admiring the splendor of foreign beauties.

Also, you can visit all these countries on your own, without resorting to the help of travel agencies. In this case, you will only need to pay for air travel, and upon arrival pay for a hostel or inexpensive hotel (the room can also be booked in advance on the Internet).

Winter holidays in Russia

Sometimes you don’t need to go far abroad for unforgettable experiences. You can have a good time in the vastness of our country. For example, you can go to visit Grandfather Frost, whose residence is located in Veliky Ustyug.

You can celebrate the New Year in Russian in one of the most beautiful cities of the Golden Ring - Suzdal. Or is it better to visit the Snow Maiden, who lives on Volga coast. This is very close to the Veliky Ustyug residence of Father Frost. And in Karelia I have my own Santa Claus, whose name is Pakkaine. You can go visit him and, at the same time, experience a real Karelian bathhouse.

Where to go for the New Year, everyone decides for themselves. To make this a fun and not too expensive adventure, you should weigh everything in advance and think it through carefully.

New Year's holidays in 2017 will be shorter than usual: Russians have a vacation of only eight days instead of ten, from January 1 to January 8. But a week is enough to leave Moscow; you can also take a few extra days of vacation before the New Year holidays to give yourself a full winter holiday. The RIAMO columnist studied offers for tickets and tours for the January holidays and chose 10 options for a budget holiday in Russia and abroad.

Lifehacks for finding tickets

According to Skyscanner statistics, as we approach the New Year, ticket prices in Russia and abroad increase to 50% - 70%. Therefore, the most important life hack when planning a vacation is to buy tickets as early as possible.

For example, two months before the New Year on holidays, you can buy tickets from Moscow to Helsinki for 10 thousand rubles in both directions, and fly to Verona and Prague for 12 thousand round trip. Of course, when booking tickets from January 1 to January 8, these prices are not guaranteed to you by any aggregator site, but if you try to play with dates, that is, use a flexible search, for example, fly on December 28 and return to Moscow on January 5 or 6, then You can save a couple thousand.

The best deals on tickets can be found at http://www.skyscanner.ru/, http://www.aviasales.ru/, http://www.momondo.ru/, http://buruki.ru/, https://www.anywayanyday.com, but do not forget that low-cost airline sites are not included in this sample. You should directly look at the websites of Air Baltic, Ryanair (does not fly from Russia, but you can view connections), Wizz air and the domestic Pobeda airline, whose flight prices start from 999 rubles one way.

Russia and CIS

In recent years, the majority of Russians have changed their usual tourist routes and, instead of Western Europe, are increasingly giving preference to neighboring countries and Eastern Europe, and Russian resorts have become the most popular holiday destinations. Thus, according to preliminary booking data from the Skyscanner service, Russian cities have the most reservations for New Year’s dates. The average price of tickets in Russia is 11,600 rubles in both directions. The most economical options will be tickets to Kazan, St. Petersburg and Sochi, according to data from the travel designer Timescenery.

For example, tickets to Kazan with departure from Moscow on December 30 and return to the capital on January 7 from UTair airline will now cost 5,385 rubles. To save even more, you can go to Kazan by train: the cost of a reserved seat one way starts from 1000 rubles.

The most profitable time to fly to St. Petersburg for the New Year is from December 29 to January 7. A flight on these dates with Nordwind Airlines will cost 4,800 rubles. You can save on travel by traveling by train or using the BlaBlacar service - from 3,000 rubles round trip.

As for hotels for New Year's dates, in Kazan 4 days of stay in a 4-star hotel will cost 15,000 rubles for two; in St. Petersburg for this money you can only stay in a three-star hotel.

Fans of ski resorts should pay attention to Sochi, Dombay and Elbrus. The cheapest flight to Sochi from S7 and UTair with departure on December 26 and return to Moscow on January 10 will cost 6,000 rubles.

Travel designer Timescenery also recommends Dombay and Elbrus, since the quality of services at these resorts has been improving in recent years, and prices, compared to European destinations, look very attractive, largely due to affordable flights.

True, to save money, you will have to go to Dombay or Elbrus on December 25th. A flight with Red Wings to Mineralnye Vody will cost 9,000 rubles with a return to Moscow on January 4.

A double room in a three-star hotel with breakfast at ski resorts can be found for 15 thousand rubles for a week.

According to the tourist search engine Kayak, among the most affordable destinations in the CIS and neighboring countries is Baku (from 7,569 rubles), Tbilisi (13,227 rubles) and Yerevan (14,079) will cost more. The cheapest three-star hotel in Yerevan and Baku for six days will cost 10 thousand rubles for two, in Tbilisi - from 13 thousand rubles for two.

Inexpensive Europe

Those who want to spend the New Year holidays in Europe should consider a trip to the Baltic countries - Riga or Tallinn, as well as Budapest and Vienna.

The most budget option is a trip to Riga. A round trip trip on an Ecolines bus will cost 7,200 rubles. A trip to Tallinn will be a little more expensive - about 9,000 rubles. Of course, traveling at night on a bus can hardly be called comfortable, but there is an opportunity to celebrate the New Year in a beautiful medieval city. A direct flight to Riga and Tallinn on New Year's dates will cost twice as much as a bus.

The cheapest accommodation in Riga in a 3-star hotel near the city center with breakfast for a week will cost 17 thousand rubles for two; in Tallinn you will have to pay 25 thousand rubles for the same conditions.

Before looking for tickets to Budapest on aggregator sites, you should go to the website of the low-cost airline Wizz Air, which gives the best prices for this route. Now the cheapest Wizz Air tickets with departure on December 20 and return to Moscow on January 2 will cost 10 thousand rubles. A 3-star hotel for these dates (14 days) will cost 35 thousand rubles for two.
For 11 thousand rubles there and back from December 27 to January 3 you can fly to Vienna. The cheapest flights with transfers in Belgrade are offered by AirSerbia. A 3-star hotel in Vienna will cost 30 thousand rubles for a week for two.

Tours

For those who like to go to warm countries for the New Year, it is best to consider package tours. According to the Rambler/Travel travel service, the most popular beaches for the New Year are Thailand, the UAE, India, the Maldives, and the Seychelles.

The best offer for today from Rambler is a tour to the Emirates to Ajman beach with a flight on December 28 from Moscow for 7 days / 6 nights with accommodation at the 4-star Ramada Beach Hotel, with flights, breakfast and insurance for 37,000 rubles per person.

If you did not manage to book a tour in advance, you should not expect a vacation cheaper than 50 thousand rubles per person. For this money you can go to Thailand, Vietnam or the UAE for a week.

As for ski destinations, European resorts now compete in prices with Sochi. Krasnaya Polyana is almost completely booked; the cost of tours to Sochi starts from 45-47 thousand rubles per person, Rambler/Travel notes.

For comparison, a tour to Austria for the New Year holidays to the resort of Bad Gastein at the 4-star Sanotel Bad Gastein & Residenz for 8 days/7 nights with flights, insurance and transfer will cost 33,200 rubles per person.

Russian North

For the New Year, lovers of winter and northern beauty can go to Karelia or the Kola Peninsula, where it is good to relax with children.

Great deals on tours can be found at RussiaDiscovery. You can celebrate the New Year in Karelia from December 30 to January 3 for 35 thousand rubles per person. The price includes accommodation in a cottage, three meals a day, an entertainment program, equipment rental, a trip to the reindeer and dog sledding. True, you will have to buy train tickets separately (from 7,000 rubles there and back).

Another option for such a holiday is the “New Year at the End of the World” program, which begins in Murmansk, and then tourists are taken to the Kola Peninsula. The cost of the tour from December 30 to January 3 is 33,500 rubles per person. For this money you will be accommodated in a village house, provided with three meals a day, a ride in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, with the opportunity to see the northern lights. Separately, you need to buy train tickets to Murmansk (from 6,000 rubles round trip).

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Are you choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best holiday destinations for the New Year in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

The article presents both places where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2020, and countries where vacation cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in inexpensive options, at least you will have something to compare prices with.

For all destinations it is indicated how much an independent trip costs (airplane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of travel packages for New Year's dates are also shown.

Image source: © kiuko / flickr.com

The material is divided into three parts:

Where to relax for New Year 2020 in Europe
Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
Where to go on New Year's holiday on the sea

The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations for celebrating the New Year in Europe, Russia and warm countries - see the table below.

Where do you personally plan to go on vacation for the New Year 2020?

What prices are given in the article?

For each destination we have indicated the cost of the holiday:

air tickets: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which covers NG.
hotels: average price per night for two people during the period December 28 – January 3.
vouchers: cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flights are included in the price; 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 vouchers and independent New Year's travel (air tickets and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year, don’t delay your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.

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Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively

For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for inexpensive holidays during the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

First, we will list cheap destinations, and below we will provide detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

Detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as many others) can be found 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, richly decorated shop windows and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

Many European cities are preparing for the holidays already in November and early December, and in January huge sales begin in stores.

But please note: 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 very time, it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

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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. This way you will catch both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries - for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Do not forget that visiting most European countries requires a Schengen visa - its registration will cost 5,000-6,000 rubles.

So, TOP 9 countries where to go for New Year 2020 in 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.

You can celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise on the Seine. There is an ice skating rink under the Eiffel Tower, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris is a great place to go for New Year's with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. You can also celebrate New Year's Eve there: special performances are organized, attractions are open until one in the morning.

Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at prices starting from 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for New Year, then ticket prices start from 16,100 rubles. Search tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3,000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4* and Hotel Mistral 3* hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →

New Year's tours. You can go to France on a package tour for a price starting from 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.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Accommodation prices in the capital of the Netherlands during the New Year holidays start from 5,900 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: Amsterdam streets © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

Baltics

If you are looking for where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020, you can look at the Baltic capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.

Flights. 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 2000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours travel time) or train (from 4200 rubles, 7 hours). From Moscow it is also cheaper, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.

Hotels. Hotel prices in the Baltic capitals for the New Year are even cheaper than prices in other European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga, you can stay in a good 4-star hotel in the city center for only 4,300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but 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

If you are looking for where you can go on holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, so You can celebrate holidays here on a budget.

And in general, it’s hard to think of a more fabulous place to visit for New Year and Christmas - Prague in winter is amazing! On the Old Town Square, decorated with lights and illuminations, folk festivals are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31st, the more expensive it is. Find plane tickets to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels even 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 includes the holiday itself. Vouchers before and after the New Year (at the end of December and beginning of 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. Some of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year are Cologne, Munich, and Berlin.

There are Christmas markets and fairs 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 a stunning New Year's mood!

Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start from 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Search for 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 celebrated noisily in London - the main festivities take place in Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to 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 don't stay up until the morning, otherwise you'll miss it London New Year's Day Parade is the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find tickets to London →

Hotels. You won't find inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. 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 New Year 2020 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.

Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their family, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

You can rent either 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 are choosing where to go for New Year with children, we can recommend 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 the 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.

Flights. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9,300 rubles round-trip. Search tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4,000 rubles per night; at this price there are options 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. Find accommodation in Rovaniemi →

Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com

Switzerland

Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow there (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.

If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy celebrations and festive fun you should 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 you have the opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain scenery.

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.

Flights. 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 is 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 mandatory attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Italy

One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and the New Year goes out to celebrate.

On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.

Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before your trip, we recommend reading about Prices for food and groceries in Italy.

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for New Year 2020 for a price starting from 13,500 rubles. Search for 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 prices starting from 2,000 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 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 for New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.

Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com

Where to celebrate New Year 2020 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020 in Russia? In general, the most budget-friendly 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.

Saint 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, and citizens 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.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →

Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel for a price starting from 1,500 rubles; in the city center prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good reviews from the SKY hotel). In more status hotels, prices for New Year's holidays start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels - Our Hotel 4* (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4* (5500 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 in a hotel, and the remaining days can be spent at ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →

Hotels. In the city itself, during the holidays, you can rent a room in a good hotel for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, at Park Inn by Radisson. If you are traveling to Sochi to ski or snowboard, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start from 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 to have an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and somewhat resembles this country: you can celebrate 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 engage in winter sports.

Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start 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, for example the Radisson hotel chain (from 9,000 rubles).

Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com

Kazan

A good option where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2020 would be a holiday in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent 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 nearby ski resorts.

Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow for a price starting from 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options for cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains such as Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of accommodation starts from 4,500 rubles. Search hotels in Kazan →

New Year's tours in Russia

The cost of New Year's trips to Russia at the end of December and beginning of January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that directly include holiday dates are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.

Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea

If you are tired of the cold, wind and snow, It’s 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 the very 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 a vacation will cost a pretty penny.

Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. A good place to celebrate would be Bangkok and the beach resorts of Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

The holiday is celebrated everywhere in Bangkok, but the coolest place is the square in front of the Central World shopping center, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the passing year.

Then you can go to the Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River - with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.

When going on holiday to Thailand, read our article Where is it better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose a suitable 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 excellent, the sea is suitable for swimming, and there are all conditions for families with children.

For lovers of noisy parties, we recommend going to Koh Phangan for New Year 2020, where a grand New Year’s party is held on a kilometer-long beach, attracting 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation several 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. Housing closer to the center is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor rooftop pool 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 organize banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.

It’s worth going here for a beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, and relaxing in the SPA. Winter in the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Male during the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to the Maldives →

Hotels. If you consider accommodation options not on the beach, 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.

Accommodation on the island in the best houses located right among the azure water during the New Year holidays will cost no less than 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 New Year 2020 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget 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 organize festive dinners and performances for tourists.

Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com

Flights. Ticket prices to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) start from 31,300 rubles. Find tickets 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 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 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it just for fun? an option was discovered for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

The New Year 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 the best countries for a beach holiday.

Cuba

Cuba has excellent weather and low prices in winter. Tourists usually go to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.

Most local residents celebrate New Year's midnight with their families, but then go out into the street where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel and then go on the festivities. In Havana, their very center is in Cathedral Square.

Flights. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →

Hotels. Going on New Year's holiday to Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living at this resort starts from 5,100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore it is even more expensive. Find accommodation in Varadero →

In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly lower - from 3,500 rubles.

Vouchers. You can vacation in Cuba on a New Year's package in 2020 for a price starting from 62,900 rubles per person.

Philippines

Where to holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours, and Domestic 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 a budget holiday, you can go to the islands of Bantayan and Panglao.

In addition to the beaches, the Philippines is rich in Spanish architecture, attractions and natural beauty, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.

Flights. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for a domestic flight to Boracay is another 4,000-5,000 rubles. Find tickets to the Philippines →

Hotels. On the island of Boracay you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1,900 rubles for two. But it’s better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5 star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. Shangri La's Boracay Resort gets the best reviews from tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

The other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan) have lower accommodation prices. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively even by Philippine standards– there are few tourists there, so prices are low.

How to relax for the New Year cheaper

The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). No matter where you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holidays are rising every day.
If it’s not critical for you to celebrate the New Year 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 less than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
Sales in Europe begin in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your New Year's holiday 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 holiday destination for the New Year holidays!

Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and reviews!

How do you celebrate the most long-awaited winter holiday - New Year? With your family, with a traditional Olivier salad, a decorated Christmas tree and other irreplaceable attributes of New Year's fun? But all this is a relic of the past. Now it has become important to celebrate the New Year in another city, or even better, abroad.

2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster, and this sign does not like to sit in one place; he is close in spirit to adventure, new impressions and bright emotions. As each of us knows, a good vacation is a scrupulously and well-planned vacation. Therefore, it is better to find the best options much in advance, based on your financial capabilities.

An unforgettable New Year at sea - where to go?

If you adore the sun, the beach and the sea, then relaxing in a swimsuit with a glass of champagne, listening to the sound of the surf, while in Russia there is frost and snowfall is your duty. Many hot countries are already accustomed to celebrating our New Year, despite the fact that they themselves celebrate it at a completely different time.

We have prepared for you a list of the most popular and attractive countries for winter holidays.

Egypt

You can fly to Egypt very inexpensively, and the flight is not long. A visa can be issued upon arrival. The Egyptian Red Sea is very beautiful and warm. In general, Egypt is the most favorite tourist destination among Russians especially in winter.

If you are planning free entertainment, then snorkeling and, of course, all the delights of the Red Sea will suit you. If your soul asks for excursions, you can go to Cairo or Luxor. In addition, every resort town in Egypt hosts amazing tourist shows.

Türkiye

Holidays in Turkey are attractive for a number of reasons. Firstly, you do not need to obtain a visa, and the flight will take little time (if you fly from Moscow, then we are talking about about three hours). The weather in Turkey on New Year's Day is warm. Not summer heat, of course, but quite acceptable for someone who has just flown in from a snowy city. At the resorts of the Turkish Riviera and in Istanbul, people love the New Year and know how to celebrate it on a grand scale.

Hainan Island

Hainan is the only island with a tropical climate in China. This place is incredibly beautiful, with countless attractions. In addition, there are no industrial or chemical plants on the island; a healthy lifestyle is preferred. It will be very interesting to visit extinct volcanoes or visit the most majestic and largest Buddhist center in Asia - Nanshan.

Vietnam

Going to Vietnam for the winter holidays is the right decision if you want to have a good rest, both secluded and active, but do not accept pathos. In addition, if you do not plan to stay longer than 15 days, you do not need to apply for a visa. The most popular resort areas in Vietnam are:

Phan Thiet – perfect for a family holiday;
Nha Trang – a wonderful beach holiday and a variety of entertainment;
Phu Coc is the main beach resort in Vietnam.

New Year in Vietnam is celebrated in February, but on December 31, New Year's shows are organized for tourists, clubs, bars, restaurants and dance floors operate, even on the beaches music plays throughout the night.

Brazil

Just as we're in the middle of winter, it's time for the tourist season in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Each city is different, but the New Year is celebrated in Brazil actively and tastefully. The main beach of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro hospitably awaits tourists. Even in Brazil, grandiose pyrotechnic shows are organized for the New Year.

Thailand

Thailand has gained fame as a resort country, therefore, here you can find a place for entertainment and relaxation for every taste and budget. This heavenly place is attractive with inexpensive prices not only for vacation, but also for food, clothing and jewelry. The flight will take ten hours if you fly from Moscow to Bangkok. No visa required.

Fabulous New Year in Europe

If a beach holiday is not your thing, but you want to leave the hateful city for a holiday, you can choose a suitable option for winter holidays in Europe. Culture lovers will be able to stroll through the sights of the European city, and fans of active recreation will be able to ski on the ski slopes.

Finland

Finland is an excellent choice for anyone who doesn’t like mindlessly lying on the beach and is perfect for couples with children. Among the attractions are Santa Claus's houses, New Year's fairs, various museums, excellent water parks, famous Finnish saunas, winter fishing and, of course, ski resorts.

Believe me, you definitely won’t be bored in this snowy paradise. It is better to celebrate the New Year in the city of Helsinki, where a grandiose fireworks display is held on New Year's Eve.

New Year for Russians is the most beloved and desired holiday. But I really want to take it in the middle of winter and fly away to where it’s warm for the New Year, where there’s a hot sun, a gentle sea, palm trees and amazing sunsets. Make your dream come true! At least once in your life, leave behind the pre-holiday worries, banish 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 wonderfully celebrate the New Year. For ease of selection, average prices for hotels, air travel or package sea tours for the New Year are indicated under each country. Please note that not every country is cheaper to fly to on your own than with a package tour. Prices are average for the market for December-January.

Maldives for New Year

In the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Maldives is located in a picturesque chain of 20 atolls. This is an excellent option where you can spend a holiday at sea for the New Year 2018. It is summer all year round on the islands, and the change of year occurs during the most favorable dry period, when it is 27° in the air and 24° in the water.

The Maldives is a real paradise oasis where you can feel like Robinson Crusoe, because some islands are still uninhabited. Calmness, 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 underwater. There are dozens of dive sites around the hotels.

On New Year's Eve, the hotel offers 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 1,600 rubles per night. for one person in a guesthouse, for two - from 2500 rubles.

Thailand for New Year

The Kingdom of Thailand is the most popular destination where you can go to the sea for the New Year. Therefore, book your hotel in advance.

The conditions for a beach holiday are ideal, the sea is warmed up to 28°, and the air is 30°.

Thais love holidays and know how to spend them cheerfully and in a big way. On New Year's Day, guests will not be bored, no matter where they find themselves.

The most popular islands are Phuket and Pattaya. Comfortable hotels await tourists, and in combination with Thai exoticism, lush shady parks, and azure sea water, a vacation in the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” will be remembered for a lifetime.

In Thailand, prices are significantly lower than in the Maldives. Here you can find a bed in a hostel from 300 rubles/night, from 500 rubles. double room in a guest house. Average prices for popular hotels in the area are 1,500 rubles.

Philippines for New Year

Christmas and New Year in the Philippines are one huge fireworks display! Festive events begin in mid-December.

The highest prices are on Boracay Island. Local residents celebrate the holiday noisily and cheerfully, with dancing, singing, ringing bells and flashing funny lights.

Those who love solitude will prefer Bantayan Island. There are fewer tourists here, prices are lower, and the silence is broken only by the sound of the surf. And the sea is warm everywhere - up to 28°, in the atmosphere 29°. Imagine how pleasant it is to celebrate New Year on the beach - just paradise!

Even if it takes a long and expensive time to get to this paradise, it’s worth it! But for 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 inexpensive guesthouses, there are luxury hotels. The majority of tourists choose something in between for 1500 - 2000 rubles. per room.

Vietnam for New Year

In terms of hotel pricing, Vietnam is in the same category as Thailand and the Philippines.

Bali, Indonesia for New Year

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, white sandy beaches.

New Year's Eve among blooming nature, on the ocean shore will leave the most vivid impressions. A festive banquet for vacationers is organized in hotels, on the beach, and in nightclubs.

The island has a subequatorial climate. In the water all year round it’s 26-28° - that’s where the sea is warm on New Year’s, and in the air it’s up to 30°.

Among the disadvantages of a holiday in Bali are an expensive and long flight, and even an underdeveloped transport network. You can't get around the island by taxi; it's a long walk, so the most convenient way is to rent a bike.

There are even cheaper accommodation options in Bali. Literally from 170 rubles. for a bed in a hostel. But the most popular hotels cost from 3,000 rubles per night. In any case, everyone will find an option for themselves.

Dominican Republic for New Year

It's worth crossing the Atlantic Ocean to celebrate the New Year in the most popular country in the Caribbean. Even in winter, the water temperature in the sea does not drop below 27°, and in the air up to 30°.

Fantastically beautiful nature, the azure ocean, fine white sand that does not burn your feet, and the European level of service will turn your vacation into heavenly bliss.

On New Year's holidays, colorful fire shows and grand processions with fiery Latin American dances await you.

A visa-free regime remains for Russians.

You can also relax cheaply in the Dominican Republic, prices for hostels start from 140 rubles. For inexpensive hotels from 600 rubles. Lots of expensive and mid-range options.

New Year's seaside tours to the Dominican Republic also do not stand out in price from the average segment.

India, Goa for New Year

Goa is another great option to spend New Year's holidays at sea. The resort occupies 100 km of magnificent beaches on the Arabian Sea coast. 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 dancing under the moon. The more respectable public prefers South Goa with clean deserted beaches, luxury 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 from 600 rubles. In popular hotels, rooms cost from 4,000 rubles.

Cambodia for New Year

The New Year holidays in Cambodia are relatively inexpensive. The most significant part of the cost is the flight. Prices within the country are quite affordable. Wonderful beaches, warm sea, and opportunities for active recreation make this holiday option attractive for exotic lovers.

Cambodia is another super-cheap country with hostel accommodation starting from 140 rubles. Prices for popular hotels average 2,000 rubles.

Sri Lanka for New Year

“Blessed Land” is a great option for celebrating 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.

Overnight in a hostel in Sri Lanka from 230 rubles. Popular hotels cost around 1500 - 2000 rubles.

New Year's tours at sea in Sri Lanka are quite inexpensive.

UAE for New Year

Seychelles for New Year

A real earthly paradise on 115 islands, where it is warm in New Year, of which only 30 are inhabited, located in the Indian Ocean. Celebrating 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 wild nature, excellent beaches with warm clear water and comfortable weather (29°).

Rooms in popular hotels start from 6,000 rubles, and the cheapest accommodation starts from 3,000 rubles.