Where to go for the New Year. Where to go inexpensively for the New Year in Russia

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It would seem that there is plenty of time before the New Year holidays. In fact, autumn will fly by quickly, and very soon the most pressing question will be “Where to spend the holidays?” For those who prefer to plan their vacation in advance, we have collected the best holiday destinations for every taste and budget.

Up to 15 thousand rubles

Berlin, Germany


Gala ball in medieval castle or non-stop bar-hopping, international folk festivals or dinner with Michelin stars - in Berlin it is possible to combine several New Year's scenarios at once. Regardless of how you ultimately decide to spend your holiday, improvising in the German capital is possible and necessary. The same with the menu: baked carp, an endless variety of meat snacks, aromatic cheeses, as well as beer, punch, punch and a little champagne at the stroke of midnight - Berlin can be called the intersection of a wide variety of gastronomic tastes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Berlin during the New Year holidays is from 14.3 thousand rubles.

2.2 thousand rubles. per night

Poland


If you want to celebrate the New Year in compliance with the main traditions, but in new scenery, go to Warsaw. In addition to the usual fun in the main square of the city and volleys of fireworks, a European fair, hot spicy wine and the Polish festive “pernik” will be added. A couple of hours before midnight, join the company of locals and tourists on Palace Square. Toss a couple of zlotys to the street musicians and take a seat closer to the tree, and when the clock strikes 12 times, try to shout “Szczęśliwego nowego roku” as loudly as possible. On the first day of the year, conquer a couple of slopes or go on excursions around Wroclaw and Krakow. In the latter, do not miss the opportunity to visit the restaurant of the Copernicus Hotel.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Warsaw during the New Year holidays is from 14 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1.3 thousand rubles.per night

Tbilisi, Georgia

In Tbilisi, one type of lace facades, carefully decorated with Soviet garlands, is enough to create a festive mood. And the aromas of satsivi and khachapuri will finally drive away pre-New Year fatigue. You can spend the main night as your heart desires - if you are not afraid of the thunder of firecrackers and love reckless fun, go with the Tiflis youth to Rustaveli Avenue. And if you prefer to celebrate at the table, then choose any restaurant you like. True, the feast will only be formal at first - Georgians love and know how to have fun. You definitely can’t get away with one night in Tbilisi: feasting on spicy dishes, making long toasts and dancing is customary here from December 31 to January 2. So, if you have the strength to do so, you will be able to explore the treasures of Georgia only from the 3rd. Another day can be spent on thoughtful relaxation with a visit to the famous sulfur baths of Abanotubani.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tbilisi during the New Year holidays is from 15 thousand rubles.

per night

Petrozavodsk, Russia


Karelia is an unobvious and very wintry destination for those who prefer to receive congratulations in their native language. Celebrate the holiday the way they did a couple of centuries ago on Kizhi Island or go for a walk around Petrozavodsk itself. Warm up in cozy restaurants and try hearty sweet pies, without which they cannot imagine the New Year in Karelia. On the first day of 2018, you can stroll along the embankment of Lake Onega, and if you come with children, then check out a couple of fabulous museums. For example, in "Doll's House" or maritime museum club "Polar Odyssey". The holiday program should also include a sleigh ride drawn by huskies through the northern forests and a visit to Pakkaina, the younger brother of Santa Claus.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Petrozavodsk during the New Year holidays is from 8.2 thousand rubles.

per night

Almaty, Kazakhstan


It’s best to watch how the old capital of Kazakhstan opens up to the sound of the chimes from the top of Kok-Tyube. You can book a table at a local restaurant, or you can grab champagne and snacks and celebrate midnight under the starry sky. However, downstairs, in the center of Almaty, you won’t get bored either: there are parties in spacious bars, and young people dancing right on the street who are having fun for several more days. If you prefer to spend your holidays in a more relaxed mode, go skiing in Shymbulak or ice skating at the world's largest high-mountain skating rink, Medeu. And don’t forget to take time to admire the Big Almaty Lake - one of the most stunning man-made attractions in the country.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Almaty during the New Year holidays is from 9.3 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1 thousand rubles.per night

Up to 30 thousand rubles

Rome, Italy


In Rome, it is not customary to celebrate the New Year with volleys of fireworks and folk festivities. This is a bohemian party in Trastevere, prosecco and conversations with charming Italians. The main thing here is not to stay in one place for a long time. Accept compliments from friendly interlocutors with gratitude and do not count the establishments you go to. In the morning, take a walk along the Tiber embankment, flooded with the warm light of old lanterns. On January 1, not a single establishment will be open, and this day can be devoted to walking around the half-empty city, getting to know architectural monuments and just relax. Starting from the second day of the year, you can safely immerse yourself in the cultural program. Don’t ignore advertisements for concerts and performances - in Rome they can be either very expensive or free, but they will definitely decorate the rest of your vacation.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Rome during the New Year holidays is from 17.3 thousand rubles.

Cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel - from 2.1 thousand rubles. per night

Tel Aviv, Israel


Tel Aviv is the city where you can both hide from the New Year and celebrate it the loudest. There are no public festivities on the streets on a holiday night, but at the same time life is in full swing in bars and clubs, where noisy parties and colorful performances are held. In this regard, Tel Aviv offers very wide choice- from an expensive dinner at the Azrieli Tower to dancing on the beach. By the way, the water in the sea will be warm enough to swim in the morning.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Tel Aviv during the New Year holidays is from 16.7 thousand rubles.

Cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel - from 2.6 thousand rubles. per night

Salzburg, Austria

New Year's Eve in Salzburg is a classic winter holiday. Shimmering braids of garlands, clusters of Christmas tree decorations and pine wreaths have been decorating the city since the beginning of December, and in any of its alleys you can feel like you are in a medieval Austrian fairy tale. Domplatz and Residenzplatz squares host some of the best holiday markets in Europe. And it’s not just about the antique jewelry, fragrant pretzels and sweet mulled wine, but also about the feeling of privacy that appears among high mountains. IN New Year's Eve buy sparklers in one of the fair houses and meet midnight with the city residents to the ringing of the Salzburg bells cathedral. The next two days are more than enough to go around the length and breadth of historical center city, and then you can go to one of the ski resorts nearby.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Salzburg during the New Year holidays is from 22.2 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 4.3 thousand rubles.per night

Casablanca, Morocco

Center nightlife in the city there is the Corniche embankment. This is where you should look for a suitable venue for a celebration and meet travelers from all over the world. For New Year's gifts, go to the Habbous quarter - here you can find bright grandma's slippers, famous Moroccan lanterns, and colorful mountains of fragrant spices. Stroll the streets of the Medina, explore the Hassan Mosque, then explore the capital Rabat and imperial Meknes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Casablanca during the New Year holidays is from 21.7 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1.4 thousand rubles.per night

Athens, Greece

What’s unusual about a New Year’s trip to Athens is that in the Greek capital the holiday is called St. Basil’s Day. It differs from our usual holiday mainly in that the main character here is not Father Frost or Santa, but actually Saint Basil. Head to Syntagma Square and join the crowded Sirtaki round dance under colorful fireworks. When midnight comes, break a large pomegranate against a stone wall for luck, and in the morning hurry to the nearest bakery to try a lush vasilopita. If you're lucky, a good-natured neighbor will treat you to a traditional New Year's pie - in this case, chew the dessert more carefully: the Greeks like to put a coin in the dough (also for good luck).

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Athens during the New Year holidays is from 21.2 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 1.7 thousand rubles.per night

Up to 50 thousand rubles.

Hong Kong, China


Hong Kong's New Year's fireworks display is one of the most spectacular in the world, so arrive early to Golden Bauhinia Square for the best seats. And if you don’t want to push other crowds of tourists with your elbows, then move to the embankment of the Tsim Sha Tsai district to watch performances of the Cantonese Opera, stroll along the local Walk of Fame and try the whole variety of Hong Kong street food. It’s worth returning here in the following days - every day at 8 pm the famous “Symphony of Lights”, the largest permanent light show, takes place on the embankment.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Hong Kong during the New Year holidays is from 40.9 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 2.6 thousand rubles.per night

Reykjavik, Iceland


Local residents believe: the louder you celebrate the holiday, the happier it will be. There is really a lot of noise here: music and songs do not subside until the morning. Every New Year, the main city square becomes the epicenter of general fun: a large bonfire is lit here, which acts both as a Christmas tree and as a powerful heater. In a few hours, the fireworks will stop, but the sky will not darken, but will only become more beautiful thanks to the magnificent northern lights- a sight that is worth making the whole long journey to Reykjavik.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Reykjavik during the New Year holidays is from 29.1 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 4.7 thousand rubles.per night

New York, USA


The city that never sleeps begins to prepare for the winter holidays about two months in advance and by the end of December it is transformed beyond recognition, sparkling and shimmering with millions of light bulbs and garlands. If you don't want to crowd Times Square, head to the skating rink in Central Park or Gotham Hall (for those with children). However, it will be enough to just stroll along the noisy avenues.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to New York during the New Year holidays is from 34.1 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 4.6 thousand rubles.per night

Goa, India


Early January marks the season for the perfect beach holiday in South Asia. Although the smallest state of India is a very popular destination at any time of the year, and this is more than deserved. For a noisy party, move to Anjuna - here they celebrate the New Year right on the seashore. After getting some sleep, on the first day of the year, rent a scooter and go on a New Year’s trip the most beautiful beaches nearby. Don't forget to check out the local historical flea market Fleamarket for gifts - look for tye-dye clothes and weird handmade souvenirs, and don't be shy about haggling!

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Goa during the New Year holidays is from 46.8 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 5.2 thousand rubles.per night

Dubai


On New Year's Eve, the Burj Khalifa tower becomes the epicenter of the fireworks display, which makes the entire city roar with celebration. If you don't want to crowd the square in front of the skyscraper, make reservations at nearby restaurants or buy a ticket to a party on a ship - both will need to be planned in advance. And for those who don’t want to spend a lot, there is always a free beach in the Jumeirah area. Stock up on food and drinks and get here early to grab a seat. good places. If all this is too trivial, then think about the New Year's camel safari. Afterwards, you can go on holiday shopping, which will delight you with big discounts.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Dubai during the New Year holidays is from 22.8 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room at a 3* hotel is from 3.5 thousand rubles.per night

The material was prepared in collaboration with the travel service Momondo and Irina Ryabovol, official representativeMomondo in Russia

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 choose a place winter holiday just snow-covered cities and countries.

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 go inexpensively for New Year 2017 and have a great time 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 they begin on December 24-25, and on January 3, as a rule, they already end. 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 the soul requires warmth at its 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, in Turkey good weather for the New Year. Not hot, but warm. Also, Turkey is incredibly beautiful. Main cities for tourism – Istanbul And Antalya.




Relatively cheap warm holiday is a vacation in Egypt. In the pre-New Year period, a lot of hot trips appear and, if you hurry, 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 holiday, 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 cityKrakow. You can go there for fresh impressions, visit museums, castles, historical places, 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 sightseeing tours V 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

For unforgettable impressions, sometimes, you don’t need to go far abroad. 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 have fun celebrating the New Year in Russian in one of the most beautiful cities 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.

Let's find out where you can inexpensively go on vacation for the New Year 2020! List of destinations for which you can still buy cheap air tickets and tours.

  1. Plan your vacation in advance! Book hotels, tours and tickets in advance - there are no cheap options left closer to the New Year. Ideally, plan your next New Year's holiday in January.
  2. The most expensive days for departures - December 28-31. If you want to save money, fly before December 28th or after January 1st.
  3. See long term tours(7, 10 or more days). They often cost only a little more than three- and four-day ones.
  4. Cheapest of all Tours and tickets for the New Year are available to Europe, Turkey, Tunisia. In winter, these countries have a low season and are quite cool - keep this in mind.
  5. Compare prices all tour operators (service) and airlines (search engine). So in one minute you will find the best offer for any direction.

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Cheap tours for New Year - 2020

In this selection we will look at tours for two people with departure from Moscow during the period from December 28 to December 31, 2019. Prices are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.

  1. Türkiye
  2. Greece
  3. Tunisia
  4. Czech Republic
  5. Georgia
  6. Spain
  7. Italy

Türkiye - from 29,000 rub./person.

Vacation without a visa.

You can go on an inexpensive holiday to Turkey for New Year 2020. Prices for tours are now very humane! For example, a 7-night trip to Alanya with departure from Moscow on December 28 costs only 60 thousand rubles for two people. Do you want all-inclusive? This can also be easily and cheaply arranged - such tours for a week cost only 63 thousand rubles for two!

Inexpensive New Year's tours can be found on many popular resorts Turkey: Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer and others.

Cyprus - from 29,000 rubles/person.

The visa is issued online.

Even in Cyprus you can have a cheap Turkish holiday! Celebrating the New Year 2020 on this Mediterranean island is quite inexpensive - tours for 7 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles for two. There are any resorts to choose from: Paphos, Protaras, Limassol, Ayia Napa and others.

Greece - from 32,000 rubles/person.

You need a Schengen visa.

Almost as cheap as Cyprus, you can fly to Greece on New Year's Day. Tours for 7 nights cost from 65 thousand rubles, for 9 nights - from 75 thousand. Eat convenient options- tours departing from Moscow on the afternoon of December 31st.

Tunisia - from 38,000 rub./person.

Vacation without a visa.

Another destination where you can go on holiday for the New Year extremely inexpensively is Tunisia. Weekly trips to cover New Year's Eve cost only 76 thousand rubles if you fly on December 25 or 30. All-inclusive tours are only slightly more expensive - from 79 thousand rubles for 7 nights.

Czech Republic - from 27,000 rubles/person.

You need a Schengen visa.

For the New Year, you can inexpensively fly to Prague for a few days. Short tours (5-7 days) including New Year's Eve are inexpensive - from 53 thousand rubles for two. The Czech Republic is one of the most inexpensive options, where you can go on vacation for the New Year 2020.

Attention: the most inexpensive tours to Prague usually involve staying in hotels located a few kilometers from the center. This is not a problem, because there is public transport. However, if you want to live in the center, take a more expensive tour.

Georgia - from 35,000 rubles/person.

Vacation without a visa.

Over the past couple of years, colorful food has become a hit among Russians - there is magnificent nature, a mild climate, delicious national cuisine. Why not go to Georgia to celebrate the New Year? Tours for 7 nights with accommodation in a 3* hotel in Tbilisi cost from 70 thousand rubles for two.

Spain - from 45,000 rub./person.

You need a Schengen visa.

You can fly to Spain for New Year 2018 relatively inexpensively. Vouchers for 4 nights cost from 65 thousand rubles, for a week - from 90 thousand.

Italy - from 34,000 rub./person.

You need a Schengen visa.

An inexpensive holiday for the New Year is also possible in another European country - Italy. You can go to Rimini for a week for only 70 thousand rubles.

UAE - from 44,000 rub./person.

Vacation without a visa.

Holidays in United Arab Emirates During the New Year holidays this year it is also inexpensive. A week-long tour can be taken for only 88 thousand rubles. Not a bad price for this not the cheapest destination.

Most tourists prefer to go on holiday for the New Year abroad to the warm sea. Prices for trips to the New Year 2020 start from 100 thousand rubles for two for 4-7 nights. Price New Year's holiday by the sea:

  • India- from 100 thousand rubles.
  • Thailand- from 100 thousand rubles.
  • Sri Lanka- from 150 thousand rubles.
  • Bali- from 180 thousand rubles.
  • Dominican Republic- from 185 thousand rubles.

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Cheap air tickets for New Year 2020

Do you prefer to relax on your own? We have compiled a list for you popular destinations, where there are now inexpensive tickets to catch the New Year.

So, where can you fly inexpensively for New Year 2020?

Prices are current at the time of publication. The price indicated is for round-trip air tickets per person. We are considering departures from Moscow from December 28 to 31, 2019, with a return no earlier than January 2, 2020.

  1. Milan
  2. Paris
  3. Prague
  4. Georgia
  5. Barcelona
  6. Thailand

Crimea - from 9500 rub.

Sochi - from 7300 rub.

From 7,300 rubles you can also find tickets for the New Year in Sochi. Best price Aeroflot offers direct flights. You can celebrate New Year's Eve by the sea in Sochi, Adler or at another resort, among the snowy mountain peaks in Krasnaya Polyana or in.

Let's decide where it's better to go to celebrate the New Year. We offer you a selection 10 best options, where you can fly inexpensively on holiday during the holidays in 2019. Get ready to celebrate the coming New Year in a place that will make you happy!

Forget about the herring under a fur coat, forget about setting off fireworks on a frosty night, forget, finally, these washed-out faces of stars broadcast from all TV channels! We've had enough of this fun. It's time to celebrate the main holiday of the year in a fundamentally different environment and a new place - so that New Year became truly new.

So, here, in good old fashion, we have collected for you a selection of the most best places, where you should go for New Year 2019. Each of these places is beautiful and one is better than the other for celebrating the most joyful holiday there. Choose your option and go on your journey!

Below we list non-standard directions. If you want classics, choose:

Advice: do not put off booking tickets and hotels until later - the closer New Year is, the higher the intensity of passions.

Attention: We present airfare prices for New Year's dates (late December - early January), and hotel prices are indicated for double room on New Year's Eve.

How to find cheap flights? We recommend search engines Skyscanner and Aviasales. Check prices in both to find best offer for your dates.

Hotel search. Use a service that compares prices among all leading booking systems - Roomguru.ru.

I. Where to go on New Year's Eve at sea in 2019?

Do you want the sea instead of snow? Nothing complicated. A selection of destinations where you can fly in winter to enjoy warm sea and the warming sun, very large: this is Asia (Vietnam, Bali, Philippines, India, etc.), South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Caribbean Islands. The Canary Islands and the Mediterranean region will be slightly colder, but still significantly warmer than in Russia.

1. New Year in the Canaries

Why here? Great option in order to go to celebrate the New Year - 2019: romantic, not the most typical and relatively cheap. Includes the sea (more precisely, the Atlantic ocean), diverse nature Canary Islands, Spanish flavor, black volcanic sand on the beaches. Read more about holidays in the Canary Islands (prices, reviews, tourist tips).

In winter on the Canary Islands, the air temperature during the day stays at around +25°C, and the water is heated to +20°C - just right for a comfortable stay, without heat or stuffiness.

Price issue. Getting to the Canary Islands is relatively inexpensive (the main thing is to buy tickets in advance): you can fly with traditional airlines from Moscow or St. Petersburg or fly on board low-cost airlines from Riga, Vilnius or cities in Finland (you can find tickets that in total will cost only 200-300 Euro). Read more about this in a separate article.

Prices for New Year 2019:

  • Tours from Moscow to Tenerife for the New Year cost from 100 thousand rubles (7-8 nights, 3* hotel).
  • Air tickets to Tenerife from Moscow and back on New Year's dates are more expensive than usual - from 35 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
  • The cost of a double room in a 3* hotel in Tenerife on a holiday night starts from $53. Find a hotel →

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2. Happy New Year, Cuba!

Why here? Freedom Island is one of the best places to go for New Year 2019. In winter, the weather here is wonderful: very warm (but not stuffy like in summer), the sea is ideal, and the sky is almost always cloudless. Cheerful and always cheerful local residents, the best cigars in the world, practically antique cars driving around the streets.

Price issue. Holidays in Cuba (including New Year's) cannot be called excessively expensive: housing, food and entertainment do not cost much, but, alas, you will have to spend money on the flight. You can try to catch an inexpensive last minute tour on the website, and if you prefer exclusively independent travel, then you should start purchasing air tickets 2-4 months before your trip.

Prices for New Year 2019:

  • You can find a tour to Cuba from Moscow from 150 thousand rubles for two (2-3* hotel, 7 nights).
  • Usually tickets cost 60-80 thousand, but sometimes you can find about 45 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
  • In Havana you can find decent 3* hotels at prices starting from $80/night for New Year's dates. Find a hotel →

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3. New Year in the Maldives

Why here? This is one of the best places where you can hide from all worries and not worry about anything. Real paradise. Ideal for a complete lazy holiday. And the period of New Year holidays is perhaps the most best time for this. Let the whole world remain somewhere far away, thousands of kilometers of ocean waters! Turn off your phone and forget about the Internet - why distract yourself from true pleasure?

Prices for New Year 2019:

  • New Year tours to the Maldives cost from 280 thousand rubles for two (10 nights, 3-5*).
  • A flight to the Maldives usually costs from 26 thousand rubles. But flying for New Year 2019 will no longer be as cheap - prices for flights at the end of December - beginning of January do not fall below 60-90 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
  • 3* hotels on Maldives(not on the shore) cost from $55. Find a hotel →

However, the Maldives are traditional package destinations, and if you don’t want to bother with organizing a vacation, it’s easier to buy a tour and - all documents will be sent to you by email.

(Photo © nattu / flickr.com)

4. Seychelles

Why here? For the same reasons as the Maldives. Seychelles is a place for those who value privacy and comfort.

Price issue. As with the Maldives, the Seychelles has now become more accessible. Try to catch a last minute tour on.

Prices for New Year 2019:

  • The cost of tours is from 180 thousand rubles. (if departures are on December 26-27) and from 200 thousand - for departures on December 30-31.
  • A flight from Moscow to Mahe usually costs from 30 thousand rubles. (for a round trip), but during the New Year and Christmas holidays the price increases significantly - from 50 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
  • The price tag for 2-3* hotels in the Seychelles for the New Year period is from $60 per night, which is quite good for a holiday on the islands, and even during the holidays. True, such an inexpensive hotel will not be located on the shore itself - you will have to walk to the beach. Find a hotel →

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II. In pursuit of the spirit of Christmas: we are going to Europe for the New Year!

The sea is good. The sea is wonderful. There may be nothing better in the world than the sea, but one way or another during the New Year, many people really want to be in the center of the holiday and feel the Christmas spirit. If this is about you, then the best option where to go to celebrate the New Year 2019 will be Europe.

The magical New Year and Christmas atmosphere can be enjoyed in many European countries: Great Britain, France, Germany, Scandinavian countries - any place where people celebrate Christmas and snow falls will do.

(Photo © Alessio Mesiano / flickr.com)

1. It’s inexpensive to travel to Europe for the New Year

Europe is not the cheapest region in terms of holidays, but even here there are several countries where you can relax relatively inexpensively during the New Year holidays and fully enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere. For those who want to relax on New Year and Christmas in Europe as cheaply as possible, countries such as Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Slovenia. In principle, Germany- also not the most expensive European country.

2. To Europe for Christmas and New Year, without regretting anything!

More expensive options where you can celebrate and have a great New Year 2019 and Christmas are France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, UK and Sweden. In the countries of the Alpine region (Switzerland, France and Austria) you can ski, visit Christmas markets, admire the decoration of shopping galleries and city streets in general.

In most cases, when people imagine the Christmas atmosphere, the image that comes to mind is London. The capital of England is truly one of the most suitable places to go here for the New Year and Catholic Christmas. At this time, London turns into a real fairy tale! In fact, going on a trip to England is a completely feasible task for any person: getting a visa is not as easy as Schengen, but air tickets from Moscow to London are quite inexpensive (thanks to the low-cost airline easyJet). So Christmas London is much closer than you thought.

You can search for air tickets to the cities you are interested in using the Skyscanner and Aviasales search engines.

Introductory image source: © alfonsoaguirre / flickr.com.

The height of autumn is the time to decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays. The most prudent tourists have already made their choice. And experts told us which areas are in greatest demand.

The rating is based on bookings by analysts of the Level.Travel service. And below is a calendar waiting for you holidays for the whole of 2018

The most popular type of holiday at this time is the beach. And the most popular and interesting direction- Thailand. A tour to this country in winter costs an average of 103,000 RUB for two. If we are talking about the New Year, then you need to add at least another 50,000 RUB.

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For example, now a tour to Phuket with a flight on December 30 and accommodation in a two-star hotel will cost two travelers 153,000 RUB. And this despite the fact that the walk to the sea is about 1 km.

You should not expect discounts for this period, since the country is visa-free and there is great demand for it. The most expensive tour purchased for the holidays in Thailand cost 578,375 RUB: 4 people will spend 11 days in Phuket in a 4* hotel with breakfast.

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The next most popular country is India. You can spend a week among palm trees and monkeys and try 50 shades of curry this winter for RUB 80,000 for two.

If you need to capture New Year's Eve, the amount will increase to 114,700 RUB. And this is “one-star”. Five-star accommodation starts from RUB 174,548 for a couple. This price includes flights, accommodation and insurance.

The most expensive tour cost 208,755 RUB: a family with one child will spend 9 days on vacation, with breakfast and dinner in a 5* hotel.

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Third place this season went to Vietnam. It is interesting that although this is a bronze medalist, it is also a leader in cost. The average figures for winter are already 112,000 RUB for two. And if you decide to celebrate 2018 here, you will have to pay 208,145 RUB for three-star accommodation and from 274,107 RUB for 5*.

340,418 RUB - this is how much the most expensive tour cost. It was purchased by a family with a child who will go on vacation for two weeks to a 5* hotel with three meals a day.

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If you don’t want to fly far, then the choice is obvious - the UAE. Interestingly, the Emirates are a newcomer to the ranking of top countries. The average bill in winter is 81,000 RUB, while tours for the New Year start from 74,000 RUB. But this is how much a two-star hotel costs 7 km from the sea. Prices for accommodation in the first line start from 82,000 RUB for the same two “stars”.

The most expensive tour in the UAE for the New Year holidays for 9 days cost two tourists 135,774 RUB - for a 4* hotel with breakfast.

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For lovers of snow and Christmas decorations, there is a direct route to the Czech Republic. Here you can celebrate the holiday in the most traditional surroundings, at the same time strolling through medieval city, visiting castles and drinking mulled wine at the fair.

The average price of a tour in winter is 48,000 RUB. Prices for the New Year rise to 62,000 RUB for two. You can stay not only in Prague, but also in Karlovy Vary - a city where hot mineral springs“scattered” right along the streets.

The most expensive tour to the Czech Republic, which has already been purchased, cost 88,644 RUB. The couple will spend 7 days in Prague and will get by only with breakfast. The hotel is modest - 3*.

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