So, with the 2014 summer tourist season just around the corner, what are its trends and how to prioritize?
Among the summer destinations for residents of the post-Soviet space, the following resorts are in favor:
Turkey traditionally ranks first, it is not far away and “all inclusive”, then Egypt, which has already recovered from the turbulent events of the past and confidently claims the money of our tourists. It is also worth noting the growing popularity of resorts in Europe, such as Spain and Greece and, of course, the newly acquired Crimea.
As for Turkey, nothing will change significantly compared to last year. Travel agencies promise stable prices, and early booking is already gaining momentum. True, the Russian media are actively inviting compatriots to rest in the Crimea, but this fact is unlikely to seriously affect the popularity of the Turkish destination.
Due to the direct interest of the Russian government in the fact that the citizens of the country still give preference to the Crimea, the prices for Moscow-Simferopol air tickets have been reduced by almost half, and this is a good motivation.
Residents of Ukraine will certainly not be able to relax in Crimea this year. The fact is that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is going to adopt a law on the occupied territories, according to which one can get into Crimea only with special permission.
Then a few words about Egypt, in which all the troubles seem to have stabilized and the country's authorities are taking all possible measures to convince the world community of this fact. Of course, the corals of the Red Sea cannot be compared with anything, and therefore some Russians will still bet on Egypt. 
Spain and Greece are not expected to be as popular due to the need to obtain a Schengen visa, and the higher cost of holidays in general.
But these directions can be chosen by Ukrainians, who have lost their main vacation spot and are already looking abroad. By the way, overcrowding of the resorts of Kherson and Odessa regions who will also welcome Ukrainians with pleasure.
In general, when analyzing the tourism market, one can notice a general growth trend international tourism in the post-Soviet space. If about ten years ago a vacation on the Black Sea was considered a luxury for the middle class, now even Turkey and Egypt are not able to satisfy the needs of the average citizen.
People are more and more eager to travel and see the world, whether this means that the standard of living has become higher, or simply that international flights have become more accessible, it is difficult to say, but the trends are encouraging.
So the new year 2014 has come, which means it's time to plan a vacation for this year. Well, since we have 14 times a year, here are 14 vacation options for you, taking into account the trends of the global travel market and cultural trends. Let's get acquainted with the collection.
Russia, Saint-Petersburg
Let's start with what is closer) St. Petersburg - Cultural Center Russia is well known to many of us. The city, which you can return to again and again, is waiting for you here: a visit to the Hermitage, walks along the Neva, affordable cuisine and a bustling night life cities.
Saint Petersburg
Croatia
Croatia is a country that is a member of the European Union and Schengen, but regularly cancels visas for tourists from Russia, which they use with pleasure when they go to enjoy the mild climate of this country. Tourists are waiting for pleasant, not hot weather, wonderful landscapes, beaches. Adriatic Sea, ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage of the region, as well as Mediterranean cuisine and excellent wines.
Croatia
Israel, Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv in Israel is a kind of Silicon Valley of the East, in which there is a Google office and Facebook and Amazon offices, many startups are being created here. The number of tourists in the city adds to the fact that Tel Aviv is friendly to sexual minorities.
Tel Aviv
Germany Berlin
Berlin is one of the coolest old lady cities in Europe. Here, historical sights peacefully coexist with modern fashionable clubs, bars, shops of famous designers.
Thailand, Bangkok
Over the past year, more than 15 million people visited the capital of Thailand - Bangkok. This is an absolute record among all cities in the world! And this is not surprising, because Bangkok is a rich cultural heritage, modern, amazing hotels, delicious traditional cuisine. All this attracts many tourists here who can find entertainment for every taste and budget.
Japan Tokyo
Tokyo is a bustling Asian metropolis that will host the 2020 Olympics. And Tokyo is preparing to become the center of world tourism with might and main. For tourists, there are many hotels and hostels, shopping, an unusually bright color, and the number of three-star Michelin restaurants here is more than in France itself!
China, Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a modern and very dynamic metropolis. City with hotels of the largest hotel chains. The financial, tourist and trade flows of Asia are concentrated here. Now Hong Kong is firmly established in the niche of art, hospitably meeting various cultural events and art exhibitions. In May 2014, the World Art Fair will be held here. The opening of the Museum of Modern Arts is scheduled for 2017, in which more than $640 million has already been invested.
Iceland, Reykjavik
If you want coolness, then you are in Reykjavik. In Iceland, you can swim in geothermal springs, watch geysers and whales, look at waterfalls. Now Iceland occupies a worthy place among the most desirable places to visit in Europe.
Iceland
Australia, Great Barrier Reef
Australia, Large barrier reef- one of the natural wonders of the world, protected by UNESCO. Here is the most large cluster corals all over the world. More than one and a half thousand varieties of fish, dolphins, whales, various other marine fauna and flora, which diving fans can observe, live in the reef waters. Environmental pollution and global warming threaten the reef with complete extinction. Ecologists believe that this can happen in half a century, so the sooner you get together, the better for you ... well, take care of nature, please)
Australia
Botswana
"Luxury" safari in Botswana ( South Africa) is a trip that most travelers are unlikely to repeat. Hundreds of species of wild animals live in the Okavango Delta Reserve: buffaloes, elephants, zebras, rhinos, rare leopards and hippos. However, luxury accommodation in the middle of the reserve will cost you $1,750 per night.
Botswana
Cuba
Cuba is a free island, with beaches and forests untouched by man. Lovers come here from all over the world wildlife. And what kind of cars are there ... mmm ... The friendly "island of freedom" has long been loved Russian tourists. And since last year (2013), Americans have been actively visiting the resorts of the country.
Nicaragua, Managua
Managua in Nicaragua))) - almost the most cheap city peace. Buying a ticket here you will see white sandy beaches, visit unique nature reserves, and what are the sunsets here .... mmm…) There are amazing opportunities for diving, snorkeling in the company of huge turtles. Here you can visit the local volcanoes and even ride along their slopes.
There is such a trick in Nicaragua: of course there are streets here, they have names - everything is as it should be, but if you need to find a specific building or house, then they will explain it to you somehow like this: next to Pricemart at the corner of two streets , the third green house after the white)))
And this is how they ride from volcanoes)
Nicaragua
Brazil
This year, Brazil will host the World Cup, in connection with which more than a million tourists are expected to visit the city. Many cities of the country will host football matches. And two years later, in 2016, Brazil will host the Summer Olympics. Now the country is carrying out colossal preparatory work for these major events in the world of sports. The famous slums filled with crime are being liquidated, hotels are being built, tourism infrastructure, there is an active fight against crime.
Brazil
Space
Mankind has always been drawn to the stars, and now the day has come when a simple layman for just some $ 250,000 can go into space on a Virgin Galactic ship and say his “Let's go!”) Dreaming is not harmful, it is harmful not to dream)
Soon May holidays followed by the vacation period. Many Ulyanovsk residents are already thinking about where to go to relax this summer. For those who do not have time to apply for a visa or do not want to mess with documents, the site http://awd.ru has published a list visa-free countries this year:
Citizens of Russia without a visa can visit almost all CIS countries (the so-called "near abroad"):
Abkhazia (general passport)
Azerbaijan (no visa for 3 months)
Belarus (general passport)
Kazakhstan (general passport)
Kyrgyzstan (general passport)
Moldova (no visa for 3 months)
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Ukraine (entry with a passport, however, due to the unstable political situation, it is necessary to further clarify the conditions for entering the country)
Visa-free (with "easy visa") non-CIS countries:
EUROPE
Bosnia and Herzegovina (you can stay up to 30 days within each period of 60 days from the date of first entry)
Southern Cyprus (If a Schengen visa is already open, then entry is visa-free. Otherwise, an electronic permit is issued via the Internet)
Northern Cyprus (no visa)
Macedonia (until 03/15/2015 visa-free entry)
Serbia (visa-free up to 30 days)
Montenegro (no visa up to 30 days)
ASIA
Bangladesh (up to 15 days, visa is issued upon arrival)
Vietnam (no visa up to 15 days)
Hong Kong (visa-free up to 14 days)
Indonesia (30 days, visa on arrival)
Cambodia (30 days, visa is issued upon arrival or via the Internet. Business visa is issued for 30 days with an extension)
China (visa-free transit 24 hours, when transiting through Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou - visa-free 72 hours)
South Korea (visa-free up to 60 days)
Laos (visa-free up to 15 days)
Macau (visa-free up to 30 days)
Malaysia (visa-free up to 30 days)
Maldives (visa-free up to 30 days)
Nepal (no visa 3 months)
Singapore (transit up to 96 hours)
Thailand (visa-free up to 30 days)
Philippines (30 days without a visa. For citizens of the CIS, visa requirements must be clarified)
Sri Lanka (visa is issued via the Internet)
AMERICA
Antigua and Barbuda (visa-free up to 30 days)
Argentina (visa-free up to 90 days)
Bahamas (visa-free up to 90 days)
Barbados (visa-free up to 28 days)
Bolivia (30 days, visa on arrival)
Brazil (visa-free up to 90 days)
Venezuela (without a visa you can stay 90 days in six months)
Haiti (90 days, visa on arrival)
Guyana (visa-free up to 90 days)
Guatemala (no visa up to 90 days)
Honduras (visa-free up to 90 days)
Grenada (visa-free up to 90 days)
Dominica (no visa up to three weeks)
Dominican Republic (visa-free up to 30 days)
Colombia (visa-free up to 90 days)
Costa Rica (visa-free up to 30 days)
Cuba (visa-free up to 30 days)
Mexico ( simple visa, obtained via the Internet)
Nicaragua
Paraguay (visa-free zone in the area of the Iguazu Falls, the city of Ciudad del Este)
Peru (visa-free up to 90 days)
El Salvador (visa-free up to 90 days)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (visa-free up to 20 days)
Saint Lucia (visa-free up to 6 weeks)
Saint Kitts and Nevis (visa-free up to 90 days)
Turks and Caicos (visa-free up to 30 days)
Trinidad and Tobago (visa-free up to 90 days)
Uruguay (visa-free up to 90 days)
Chile (no visa up to 90 days)
Ecuador (visa-free up to 90 days)
Jamaica (visa-free up to 30 days)
NEAR EAST:
Bahrain (up to 14 days, e-visa is issued via the Internet)
Israel (no visa up to 3 months)
Jordan (30 days, visa is issued upon arrival)
Iran (no visa up to 14 days)
Yemen (no visa up to 3 months)
Qatar (visa by hotel reservation)
Lebanon (no visa up to 3 months)
UAE (visa is issued via the Internet)
Oman (21 days, visa is issued independently)
AFRICA
Burkina Faso (30 days, visa on arrival)
Botswana (visa-free up to 90 days)
Burundi (visa on arrival)
Egypt (no visa up to 30 days)
Zambia (visa on arrival)
Zimbabwe (visa on arrival)
Cape Verde (visa-free up to 30 days)
Kenya (30 days, visa on arrival)
Comoros
Lesotho (1 day)
Mauritius
Madagascar (visa-free up to 90 days)
Morocco (visa-free up to 90 days)
Mozambique (30 days, visa is issued upon arrival, you must have return tickets and hotel reservations with you)
Namibia (visa-free up to 90 days)
Seychelles (no visa up to 30 days)
Swaziland (visa-free up to 30 days)
Tanzania (30 days, visa on arrival)
Togo (no visa up to 7 days)
Tunisia (30 days for tour groups)
Uganda (30 days, visa is issued upon arrival)
Ethiopia (visa-free up to 30 days)
OCEANIA
Vanuatu (visa-free up to 30 days)
Cook Islands (visa-free up to a month)
Micronesia (visa-free up to 30 days. You must have return tickets with you)
Niue (visa-free up to 30 days)
Western Samoa (60 days, visa upon arrival)
Northern Mariana Islands(no visa up to 45 days)
Fiji (visa-free up to 4 months)
Palau (30 days, visa on arrival)
Tonga (visa-free up to 31 days)
Tuvalu (visa-free up to 30 days)
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Recall that direct flights to Turkey and Greece have been launched from Ulyanovsk. It will be possible to fly to Turkey from Vostochny airport on April 28, to the cities of Greece - Heraklion and Thessaloniki - direct flights will start on May 22 and 27, respectively. Transportation to Antalya will be handled Russian airlines « Ural Airlines" And " Nordwind Airlines". Flights to the city of Heraklion will be carried out by OrenAir (JSC Orenburg Airlines) on Boeing 737 aircraft (168-189 seats). It will be possible to fly to Thessaloniki aircraft Airbus of the Greek company "EllinAir" (180-220 seats). All these flights are charter.
Evpatoria began its resort career with a focus on children a long time ago, so today you can find a lot of entertainment for kids of all ages here! A huge dolphinarium and an amusement park with a tropical zoo, an original aquarium and water park, as well as a children's fairy-tale theater and an entertainment dino complex! It remains only to add a calm warm sea and comfortable gently sloping beaches with pleasant soft sand, as if specially created for kids.
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Sochi
Modern Sochi - South Capital Russia with a lot of all-season entertainment. Olympic venues and interactive museums, several aqua and amusement parks, as well as a real race track, an extreme skypark and a family rope park. Nature lovers are waiting for their adventures: hiking in the mountains, among gorges and waterfalls, and excursions in vineyards and tea plantations. And when it's time to relax in the summer at sea, Sochi turns into main city countries. Tourists are attracted by about a hundred local beaches, which, by the way, are mostly pebbly, but the water here is even cleaner than on the sandy coast.
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Anapa
No matter what the ill-wishers say, Anapa has been and remains one of the most developed resorts in the country, which boasts the best beaches throughout the northern Black Sea region! People also come here to improve their health or just enjoy the spa in local water and mud baths. And how colorful the rest is, thanks to the mixture of Caucasian and Kuban traditions, cultures and, of course, cuisines! Don't forget to taste the juicy kebab, different types fish and seafood, order baklava or churchkhela for dessert, and “fill” the whole belly feast with traditional Kuban wines.
Gelendzhik
Even if you do not have a "wonderful man", this is not a reason to refuse a trip to Gelendzhik! Maybe that's where you can find it? Who knows ... But you will definitely find a whole assortment of beaches, from well-maintained sandy and pebbly ones to completely wild rocky ones. However, Gelendzhik is not only a seaside, but also a sanatorium resort, where mineral water and healing mud. In between rest and procedures, it is pleasant to walk along the picturesque city embankment, enjoy communication with animals in the safari park, go on an air journey along cable car and visit one of the largest water parks in the country.
Jurmala
The Riga seaside is a tempting option for those who do not know where to go on vacation in the summer so that it is not too hot. The once bohemian resort is now more accessible to "mere mortals", but it still has charm and nobility! After enjoying the endless beaches with fine sand, go on a date with the capital city of Riga. Learn the history and architecture of the city, wandering along the cobblestone pavement or enjoying the gorgeous panorama from the bell tower of the Dome Cathedral. And closer to the night, go on a "spree" in numerous bars and nightclubs, where the best European and local DJs perform. Most importantly, do not forget to apply for a visa in advance to visit Latvia!
Burgas
Here, the mild climate is combined with the gentle shallow sea, the beautiful sandy beach stretches for many kilometers, and its frame is a huge green park, a favorite place for residents and guests of the city. What else do you need for a comfortable stay with children? Oh yes, entertainment! At your service in Burgas is an amusement park and a children's workshop, a mini-zoo and playgrounds, and in July-August an international sand sculpture festival is held here. Even more interesting things will be found in the vicinity of the city - the traditional Bulgarian village of Bata, the water park in Pomorie and the zoological park in Aytos. By the way, to visit Bulgaria you need to apply for an appropriate visa.
Antalya
What association do you have with the words "rest on the beach"? We bet that one of them is Antalya, the most popular destination where to go to the sea in summer without a visa! The main thing is not limited to all inclusive! Explore the city itself, because its history did not begin with the construction of hotels, but much earlier - more than 2000 years ago. Arrange shopping at colorful bazaars, craft shops and shopping centers. And for relaxation, go to the countless beaches of Antalya: party and youth, where life does not stop for a minute, or quiet and secluded, which are more suitable for family vacation with kids.
Malaga
Andalusia is a real mixture of cultures, styles and eras, so people go to Malaga not only for resort vacation, it’s hard to sit still here ... or rather “lie down”! When spread out nearby old City with an Arab fortress, an ancient Roman theater and Art Nouveau and Baroque buildings, there’s no time for a beautiful tan! And if you remember such pearls as Granada and Seville, your feet will carry you to the station. And yet the beaches of Malaga are worthy of at least a week of your vacation. It is always clean, comfortable and fun here, and the sea is ideal for lovers of swimming at a depth that starts almost from the shore. The only inconvenience is the need for a visa.
Alicante
It’s always good at this resort, but especially here you can have a beach holiday in July, when the sea has finally warmed up, and in the evenings you don’t need to take a jacket with you. Alicante is a universal place where all tourists will feel good: adults and children, young and old. The endless sandy beaches of the resort with all the necessary infrastructure are interspersed with secluded picturesque bays with a more rocky entrance to the sea. Lovers of beauty are surprised by the old part of Alicante, fashionistas are attracted by boutiques and shopping centers, gourmets are constantly tasting all kinds of tapas, and children frolic on the rides and in the safari park. In a word, there are all kinds of entertainment here, but they are available only to the holder of Schengen visas.
Look for even more cool places in Spain in our guide.
Sicily
A beach holiday in June sometimes scares us with the cold sea and unstable weather, but this is definitely not about Sicily! Solar italian island opens the swimming season one of the first in Europe. There are a lot of resorts here and they are all different - popular and secluded, with long beaches and cozy bays, with pebbles and sand, and the latter also differs in color - from snow-white and golden to black volcanic. However, throughout the island, you will invariably meet the hospitality of the locals, a lot of antiquities and beauties, excellent cuisine and ... a romantic halo from stories about the mafia! But in order to see all this, it is important not to forget to apply for the appropriate visa.
Rimini
If you really want to go to Italy, but the budget is limited, then you are in Rimini! This is the most democratic resort in the country, which also offers an excellent beach holiday with children. The sandy coast here stretches both in length and width, so there is enough space for everyone, and the gentle entrance to the water is perfect for kids. In addition, water parks, a dolphinarium, an amusement park and the attraction "Italy in Miniature" are waiting for young tourists, where you can hug the Leaning Tower of Pisa or look inside the Colosseum! And for adults, the resort has prepared the famous Italian shopping, a lot of excursions to antiquities and, of course, a whole list of gastronomic pleasures! Remember that you need a visa to travel to Italy.
Heraklion – Crete
A beach holiday in Europe is not a cheap pleasure, but Crete is trying to break this stereotype and, I must say, quite successfully! On the largest Greek island you can find accommodation for almost any budget, from inexpensive guesthouses to luxurious 5-star hotels. But the sea, sun and many beaches here are free for all tourists. Crete (after all, Greece) has everything: calm family resorts and cheerful youth parties, ancient sights and natural beauty, good diving, shopping is even better, and what kind of cuisine is here ...! In a word, come and see everything yourself, try it, most importantly, do not forget to apply for a visa!
Rhodes
You shouldn't think that small island is not able to offer its tourists a large palette of resort entertainment! Fans of antiquities will plunge into the color of ancient cities, see monasteries and ancient ruins. Fans of natural attractions can expect Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs. Wind and kite surfers will definitely appreciate the efforts of the Rhodes winds in the west of the island. And if you prefer a calm sea, it is better to go to East Coast. It is also worth coming here with children, for whom all conditions are created on the island: family hotels and a huge water park, rides and an ostrich farm. So get your visa as soon as possible and come to Rhodes!
Budva
If you are wondering where to go to the sea in the summer without a visa, then go to main resort Montenegro. Here you can find everything you want! Vibrant nightlife and sporty daytime, bustling Old city and secluded monasteries, long sandy beaches and pretty pebble coves, emerald hills and sheer cliffs going into the depths of the sea. For children, there is also a lot of entertainment here - a mini-zoo, a water park, rides, trampolines on the beaches and many playgrounds in the city.
Larnaca
There are many resorts in Cyprus, but it is Larnaca that combines two qualities - budget and beach holidays with children. There are inexpensive cozy guesthouses and apartments here, and the shallow sea with a smooth sandy bottom is ideal for those who are just learning to swim. In addition, an amusement park and a camel farm are located in the Larnaca area. Adult tourists will also have no time to be bored: their entertainment program will include trips to the capital of the island and climbing mountain monasteries, and closer to the night you should go to neighboring Ayia Napa for a "tour" of local bars and nightclubs. By the way, a simplified visa regime with Cyprus.
Pathos
Let the name of this resort not bother you, rest here can be called democratic, as well as throughout Cyprus. However, unlike typical beach places, people come to Paphos not only for the sake of the sea, but with a thirst to touch ancient history islands. Unique mosaics, royal tombs, ancient theater are just some of its witnesses. local beaches mostly covered with pebbles, so the water here is clean and transparent: it is not surprising that in the midst of such beauty, Aphrodite decided to go ashore from the sea foam, and then arranged dates with Dionysus here! Come to Paphos and you, especially since a simplified visa regime has been created for this.
Nice
Sophisticated, luxurious and expensive - these are the epithets used for the resort on Cote d'Azur. In Nice, you can arrange your best beach holiday in July, when the sea is already warm enough for swimming. During the same period, the city is enveloped in an amazing musical atmosphere of the Jazz Festival. Add a pinch of history here by strolling through the old quarters with colorful houses and pretty churches. A bit of chic in the form of a promenade along the embankment, surrounded by pompous buildings and no less pompous people. And it will turn out exactly what in France is called a truly aristocratic vacation! Oh yes, we almost forgot: you will need a visa to travel.
By the way, holidays on the Cote d'Azur can be combined with!
Malta
Malta is the case when a beach holiday in the summer goes as a dessert, and the main course is still an excursion. In addition, the island successfully teaches English language, so the ideal Maltese vacation is calculated using the formula study + sea vacation+ sightseeing. Despite the size of the archipelago, you will hardly have enough time for the last term. Pretty Italian-style towns give way to delicious fishing villages with Arabic names, and tall cliffs that break into the sea are adjacent to the Blue Lagoon of an unreal aquamarine color. There is also a cartoon village, many dive sites and still a couple of great beaches! And to see all this, you definitely need to apply for the appropriate visa.
Agadir
Would you like to spice up your beach holiday in August with oriental spices? If your answer is yes, then fly to Agadir! This month is the warmest here though ocean water still invigorating. And if that stops anyone, it certainly isn't surfers. However, athletes are not the only tourists in these parts. It's good to indulge in lazy rest on giant sandy beaches, explore the surroundings during horse rides and hone the skills of bargaining in the oriental bazaars. In addition, Agadir is an excellent starting point for traveling to the south of Morocco. And it’s also very convenient that you don’t need a visa to travel here.
Tel Aviv
Israel is a great option for a beach holiday in June, for which, moreover, a visa is not needed! In order not to be limited to sweet idleness, we recommend that you stay in Tel Aviv. Despite the urban format, the local beach has such parameters that many Mediterranean resorts will envy it! And outside of the sun lounger and umbrella you will find a lot of exciting activities. Walk through the labyrinthine streets of old Jaffa, tasting and gastro-shopping at the bustling Carmel Market, meeting four-legged Israelis at the safari park, and the city's crazy nightlife. In addition, the size of the country itself seems to scream: do not limit yourself beach holiday and go travel! And ours will help you with this.
