In winter, I especially want heat and tender sea at the feet. Fortunately, the diverse climate of our planet allows you to travel and reach those points where summer reigns year round.
Winter rest in warm countries
In order to understand how strikingly winter in our climate differs from others, we can conduct a comparative analysis of temperature indicators in warm countries:
- Thailand: air temperature +30, water +28;
- Maldives: +30, +28;
- Vietnam: +33; +27;
- UAE: +26; +25;
- Malaysia: +30; +27;
- Cuba: +28; +27;
- Dominican Republic: +30; +26;
- Philippines: +30; +27;
- Sri Lanka: +28; +26;
- Goa: +30; +28.
Also, to select the appropriate country should take into account its distance from the place of residence of the tourist. Someone loves long journeys, others prefer to get to the warm sand faster and categorically do not accept flights with transfers. So, to Thailand and Vietnam can be flown on a direct flight. It will take 9 hours. A direct flight from Moscow to Malaysia will take 10 hours, and the Dominican will have to fly 13 hours.In comparison, 7 hours of direct flight to Goa seem insignificant. Sri Lanka can be seen after 8 hours and 30 minutes of flight, but will have to change. Traveling to the Philippines will also require patience with connecting flights. The entire flight will take 16 hours. A direct flight to Maldives will require 8 hours and 45 minutes, and to the UAE only 5 hours and 15 minutes. Cuba will have to fly 13 hours. In this case, the fact that the flight is direct can even be considered a drawback, since already in the middle of such a long sitting in the chair you want to warm up and change the picture.
Thailand
This is one of the most popular winter destinations from Russia. It is during the winter months that the weather most suitable for beach holidays is established in the resorts of Thailand. The most popular resort points of the country for many years remain Pattaya, Phuket, Samui. A trip of up to one month will not require a visa.
Even at the peak of the season prices in Thailand remain acceptable. The flight from Moscow to Bangkok will cost about 21 000 rubles tour. From St. Petersburg to fly a little more expensive - from 23,000. Accommodation in a two-star hotel will cost about 900 rubles per day. If you want luxury, you will have to pay 5400 rubles per night in five-star rooms.
In addition to a beach holiday, tourists come here to explore cultural and religious sites that look very unusual and interesting. Such sights are scattered throughout the kingdom and are available to guests of Thailand.
Malaysia
If you want to get into the tropics, then you should choose Malaysia. Russian tourists love the local clean beaches and the picturesque mountain landscape. The most popular beaches are Pankgor, Langkawi and Penang. To get to one of them, you should visit the island of Tioman or Pangkor Laut. A visa for traveling to Malaysia for up to 30 days is not required.
A trip to Malaysia may require tangible financial investments, but it's too early to talk about transcendental prices. Alcohol is especially expensive here. However, as in other Muslim countries. Experienced tourists say that if you want you can find quite economical options for accommodation and meals.
A round-trip flight from Moscow will cost approximately 28,600 rubles. Accommodation in a double room of the hotel, equipped with air conditioning, costs about 1,700 rubles. If you want to live in a five-star hotel, you will have to cook from 2800 rubles per night.
After analyzing the tours from Russian operators, we can conclude about the feasibility of an independent search for flights and accommodation. The price tag is clearly overstated. For example, a tour for 7 days from Moscow for two will rise to 108,000 rubles. Everything else associated with this country is quite conducive to spending your winter vacation there.
Vietnam
If the choice fell on Vietnam, then it is better to visit its southern part. Particularly noteworthy resorts are Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Kandao Islands and Fukok. For up to 15 days you do not need a visa.
As for prices, the rise in prices is observed for the holidays: Catholic Christmas and New Year. The flight will cost an average of 22,500 rubles tour. The price of accommodation also depends on the time of booking. Also prices vary depending on the selected region. The most expensive accommodation on the island of Fukok. The earlier the booking is made, the cheaper. In a mid-level hotel a double room will cost 750 rubles per person per night.
If you choose the beginning of December for the trip, you can get by 30,000 rubles per tour for 7 days. In January, the same voucher will cost as much as 20% above the previously mentioned. Among the advantages of magnificent landscapes, clean beaches and cheap diving.
Philippines
From the beginning of December in the Philippines you can feel all the delights of an exotic resort. Here you can not only idly lie on the beach, but also plunge into the world of all kinds of entertainment.
The most popular tourist resorts are Boracay, Panay, Bohol, Cebu, Palawan. Most of the budget allocated to rest, will have to spend on the flight. It will cost 28,000 rubles.Lodging and food can be obtained at completely democratic rates. The average number for a complete set can be removed for about 650 - 900 rubles. If you buy a tour, you will not be able to save. For 7 days you will have to pay from 80 000 rubles.
Dominican Republic
Among the countries that are popular for traveling in the winter, it is necessary to highlight the Dominican Republic. The sun shines brightly on the beaches of the republic during the winter months, and the winds are practically absent. Choosing a point in this country, you should pay attention to Punta Cana, Boca Chica, La Romana.
If we talk about the prices of heavenly rest, they definitely bite. Only a flight from Moscow will cost at least 65,000 rubles. Excursion lovers will have to pay at least $ 50 for the shortest trip. The most modest hotel room will require an investment of at least $ 30 each per day, and luxury hotels will be asked to pay $ 280 per person. Tours from the company can be purchased for 112 000 rubles. This will save the tourist from searching for hotels, transfer and catering.
Where to go to enjoy the winter to the full
It is not necessary to run away from the snow and frost. You can have fun in the usual winter conditions for Russian citizens. In winter, tourists are waiting for:
- Austria;
- Italy;
- Slovakia;
- France;
- Switzerland;
- Bulgaria;
- Germany;
- Czech.
The most budget will be ski holidays in Bulgaria. In December, a trip here for three days and full board will cost 35,000 for two. For 9 days you will have to pay 46,000. You can go to Austria for a week for 66,000 rubles for two. For a vacation in Italy, two people will have to pay 62,000 a week. Ski tour to Germany will rise to 35,000 in 3 days and 208,000 in 11 days. These prices include accommodation and flights. Depending on the level of the hotel, you can count on food for the money.
In any case, to have a good rest in winter abroad, you will have to prepare a sufficient amount of money. But diversity and new experiences are worth spending on them.
