Do you choose? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for a New Year's holiday in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

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

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

Image Source: © kiuko / flickr.com

The material is divided into three parts:

1. Where to relax for the New Year 2020 in Europe
2. Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
3. Where to go on New Year's Eve on the sea

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

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

What are the prices in the article?

For each direction, we indicated the cost of the rest:

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

Read helpful tips:

Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively

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

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

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

You will find detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as for many others) 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, ornate storefronts and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

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

But pay attention: in Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. So if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time - it is better to go on vacation in the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

Photo: © kiuko / flickr.com

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

Don't forget that to visit most European countries a Schengen visa is required - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

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

New Year can also be celebrated in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, you can book a cruise on the Seine. An ice skating rink is arranged under the Eiffel Tower, which can be accessed with a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris is a great place to go for the New Year with children. Disneyland is located in this European capital, where children will be pleased to visit on vacation. You can also meet New Year's Eve there: special performances are arranged, attractions are open until one in the morning.

Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at a price of 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round-trip). If you go only for the New Year, then the cost of tickets starts from 16,100 rubles. Find tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of hotels 2-3 stars on new year holidays start from 3000 rubles per night. Good reviews from tourists are received by Legend Saint Germain 4 * and Hotel Mistral 3 * hotels. The farther the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →

New Year tours. You can go to France on a tour at a price of 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.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - Amsterdam start at 12,100 rubles. Find tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Prices for accommodation in the capital of the Netherlands for the period of the New Year holidays start from 5900 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: streets of Amsterdam © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

the Baltic States

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

Air tickets. 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 2,000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours on the way) or by train (from 4,200 rubles, 7 hours). It is also cheaper from Moscow, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.

Hotels. Prices for hotels in the capitals of the Baltic States 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 4300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but the prices are about the same.

Find hotels in the Baltics:

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 vacation for the New Year 2020 abroad inexpensively, take a look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, therefore You can celebrate holidays here on a budget..

And in general it is difficult to come up with a more fabulous place for a trip to the New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is amazing! Decorated with lights and illuminations, the Old Town Square hosts festivities, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

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

Tickets. Air tickets Moscow - Prague cost from 9300 rubles. The closer to December 31, the more expensive. Search for flights to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels and 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 directly captures the holiday itself. Vouchers before the New Year and after it (in late December and early 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. Cologne, Munich, Berlin are considered to be one of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year.

Christmas markets and fairs are organized 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 an amazing New Year's mood!

Air tickets. Prices for a flight from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start at 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Find 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 noisily celebrated in London - the main festivities take place on Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are set off from rafts on the river, as well as near 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 do not stay up until the morning, otherwise you will miss London New Year's Day Parade- the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1 on the streets of London.

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

Hotels. You won't find cheap hotels in London on New Year's Eve. 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 the New Year 2020 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.

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

You can rent both a lonely house in the middle of the forest, and 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 choose where to go for the New Year with children, you can advise 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 a 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.

Air tickets. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9300 rubles round-trip. Find tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4000 rubles per night, there are options for this price 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. Looking for accommodation in Rovaniemi →

Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com

Switzerland

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

If you want to catch the holiday directly, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy festivities and festive fun 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 ski resorts: celebrations there are not so large-scale, but there is an opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain landscapes.

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.

Air tickets. 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 - 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 must for Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Italy

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

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

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

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for the New Year 2020 at a price of 13,500 rubles. Find 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 a price of 2000 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 the 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 the New Year 2020 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2020 in Russia? In general, the most budgetary 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, the townspeople 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.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to Saint Petersburg →

Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel at a price of 1500 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 holidays for the New Year start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels are 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 at a hotel, and the rest of the days can be spent in ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

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

Hotels. In the city itself, for the holidays, a room in a good hotel can be rented for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, in Park Inn by Radisson. If you are going to Sochi to go skiing or snowboarding, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation already in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start at 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 it is inexpensive to relax for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and is somewhat reminiscent of this country: you can meet 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 go in for winter sports.

Tickets. Airfare to Petrozavodsk starts 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, such as a Radisson hotel (from 9,000 rubles).

Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com

Kazan

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

Air tickets. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow at a price of 6600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2000 rubles per night (you can find good options and cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains like Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of living starts from 4500 rubles. Search for hotels in Kazan →

New Year tours in Russia

The cost of New Year's tours in Russia in late December and early January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that include holidays directly are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.

Where to go for the New Year 2020 at sea

If you are tired of cold, wind and snow, it is 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 just the 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 the rest will cost a pretty penny.

Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com

Thailand

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

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

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

Going on vacation to Thailand, read our article Where better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose the right 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 great there, the sea is suitable for swimming, there are all conditions for families with children.

Fans of noisy parties are recommended to go to Koh Phangan for New Year 2020, where a grandiose New Year's party is held on a kilometer-long beach, gathering 20,000-30,000 people. Accommodation is best booked a few 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 on average three star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Closer to the center, housing is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor pool on the roof 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 arrange banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.

It is worth going here for a beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxation in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue seas.

Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - Male for the period of the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to Maldives →

Hotels. If we consider housing options not on the beach, then 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.

Living on the island in the best houses, standing right among the azure water, during the New Year holidays will cost at least 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 the New Year 2020 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can have a budget holiday 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 arrange festive dinners and performances for tourists.

Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com

Air tickets. The cost of tickets to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) starts from 31,300 rubles. Find flights 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 the 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 1000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels - 5000-10000 rubles. Is it for jokes an option was also found for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

New Year's Eve 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.

The most popular resorts:

• Punta Cana
• Santo Domingo
• Puerto Plata

True, tickets and tours to the Dominican Republic are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford a trip to this country.

Tickets. Air tickets from Moscow cost from 65,000 rubles, and a flight to the Punta Cana resort costs the same as to the capital of Santo Domingo. Find tickets to Dominican Republic →

Hotels. The cost of living in the popular Punta Cana starts from 2500 rubles per night. But hotels with sea views are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →

Tours. Prices for trips to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start from 85,900 rubles per person (for an all-inclusive tour for 7 nights). At the same time, tours in late December and early January can be much cheaper - from 40,000 rubles per person.

Photo: © Ronald Saunders / flickr.com

Cuba

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

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

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

Hotels. Going to rest for the New Year in Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living in this resort starts from 5100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore, it is even more expensive. Looking for accommodation in Varadero →

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

Vouchers. You can relax in Cuba on a New Year's ticket in 2020 at a price of 62,900 rubles per person.

Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com

Philippines

Where to relax for the New Year 2020 abroad inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours as well domestically, 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 Bantayan and Panglao Islands.

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

Air tickets. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for an internal flight to Boracay is about another 4000-5000 rubles. Find flights to the Philippines →

Hotels. On the island of Boracay, you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1900 rubles for two. But it is better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4- and 5-star hotels on the seashore - their prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. Most best reviews tourists are received by the Shangri La’s Boracay Resort, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

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

Photo: Boracay beach and sea © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com

How to relax on New Year's Eve cheaper

1. The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or even in the summer). Wherever you go, with the approach of the New Year, prices for tours and independent holidays are growing every day.
2. If it’s not critical for you to meet the New Year directly 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 cheaper than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
3. Sales in Europe start in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your holiday for the New Year 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 vacation spot for the New Year holidays!

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

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Where to relax for the New Year inexpensively by the sea

Holidays in visa-free countries can be both beach and sightseeing. Top countries for holidays at sea in December-January:

You can also have an interesting time in Georgia and Turkey.

An overview of the weather, prices for holidays abroad, as well as attractions, see below.

Vietnam

From 130 000 rubles. Ancient temples, beautiful views and endless beaches.

Vietnam is a magnificent beach holiday, a rich excursion program, active entertainment, cheerful parties on the seashore and in megacities.

Visa

You can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days. In Fukuoka - up to 30. But you need to fly to the island on a direct flight and not leave from there until the end of your vacation.

The resorts of the south are ideal for a beach holiday in winter. In January, there is a pleasant mild sun, warm water and almost no rain. Phu Quoc is white sandy beaches, wonderful views, measured. Nha Trang - active entertainment and vibrant nightlife. Tranquility and sea delicacies - Phan Thiet.

Popular attractions:

• South - National Park, waterfalls and Stone Garden in Nha Trang, crocodile nursery and mineral springs in Phan Thiet.
• North - tea and coffee plantations, a mountain with temples, Halong Bay.
• The central part is a huge Buddha statue, the Marble Mountains, the longest and highest cable car in the world.

Egypt

From 45 000 rubles. Beach holidays in winter at low prices.

Popular resorts are ready to accept young people and wealthy people. You can swim all year round. But in winter the prices are much lower. Beach holidays diversify excursions to ancient cities and temples.

Visa

Visa up to 15 days is issued upon arrival.

Things to do and see

Main attractions:

• Sphinx;
• pyramids;
• temples of Luxor.

The main resorts have everything for the beach and active rest. Clean sandy beaches, warm sea ​​waters, boat trips and dozens of water activities. For those who do not like to sit still, excursions to Thebes, Cairo, Nile cruises are organized.

Sphinx

On a note! Strong winds occasionally blow in January.

Thailand

From 117 000 rubles. Celebrate the New Year according to Asian customs.

Thailand is a true paradise for beach lovers and adventure seekers. The New Year is celebrated here noisily, cheerfully and on a grand scale as much as 3 times! Twice in January and once in April.

Visa

Tourists from Russia without a visa can stay in the country for up to 30 days.

Things to do and see

In the many-sided Thailand there are entertainments for every taste. Curious travelers travel to the cultural capital of Chiang Mai. Fans of active and spectacular entertainment - in Bangkok. Beach lovers - to the main resorts and islands. The ideal time for swimming is from to.

Phi Phi Island

Popular resorts

• Holidays for any budget. Entertainment - diving, fishing, swimming on the beach, excursions by sea or into the jungle. The best beaches: Patong, Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin.
• Krabi are the most beautiful beaches. The best beaches are Ao Nang, Hat Rei Le, Hat Tham Phra Nang. You can relax on the nearby islands of Phi Phi, Koh Samui and Hong.
• Koh Samui suitable for a relaxing family holiday. The best beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut.
• Samet- for a relaxing holiday. Entertainment - excursions to Pattaya and Bangkok, diving, observation decks of Ao Prao. The best beaches are Hat Sai Kev, Ao Prao, Ao Nuan.
• Pattaya- the most budgetary and noisiest resort. There is everything for wild fun - parks, bars, attractions, floating market. To relax on the beach, it is better to go to the islands.

Weather in Thailand
	temperature during the day, ºС	temperature at night, ºС	water temperature, ºС
+30...+32	+20...+22	+27
Phuket	+30...+32	+21...+23	+28
Krabi	+29...+31	+22...+23	+29
Koh Samui	+30...+32	+19...+21	+26
Pattaya	+30...+32	+19...+21	+26
Samet	+31...+33	+20...+22	+26
chiangmai	+26...+28	+14...+16	-

Dubai, UAE)

From 82 000 rubles. Incredible city-fairy tale.

People go to the richest city in the UAE for a comfortable stay, incredible views from skyscrapers, interesting excursions, vibrant festivals and unusual entertainment.

Do you want to go skiing in the land of eternal summer or become a pearl diver for a while? See the city from an unrealistic height or go on an exciting safari tour? Then the New Year holidays in Dubai are for you.

Visa

A visa for up to 30 days is issued upon arrival in the Emirates.

Things to do

The main event of the winter is the Shopping Festival with discounts up to 80%. It starts at the end of December and lasts a whole month.

Attractions:

• World Trade Center;
• Burj Hadif - the highest (828 m) skyscraper in the world;
• Sheikh Said's coral house;
• artificial islands of Palms;
• singing and dancing fountain.

Entertainment for children - zoo, water park, Wonderland amusement park, aquarium.

On a note! The beach season in Dubai is spring and autumn. In winter, strong winds interfere with swimming.

Israel

From 58 000 rubles Beach holidays on the shores of the Red and Mediterranean Sea.

In Israel, all areas of recreation are developed - beach, sightseeing, wellness, active, pilgrimage.

Visa

Russian tourists do not need a visa if the duration of the trip is less than 90 days.

Things to do and see

People go to Israel to see the main religious shrines in Jerusalem and Haifa. Rock out in the clubs and beaches of Tel Aviv.

The best beach resorts:

• Tel Aviv - for youth;
• Netanya - for holidays with children;
• Herzliya - for wealthy tourists;
• Eilat - for divers and fans of water sports.

The Dead Sea coast is a zone of medical tourism. Most famous resort- Tiberias.

On a note! In winter, it is better to relax on the coast of the Red and Dead Sea.

Türkiye

The beach season ends at . On New Year's Eve people come here to explore the sights and ski resorts - Uludag, Kartalkaya, Sarykamysh, Palandoken.

Visa

A visa is not required if the duration of the trip is less than 60 days.

Things to do

In the summer in Turkey, you can, with a clear conscience, lie on the beach all your vacation. In winter, tourists are waiting for other entertainment:

• celebration of the New Year with fireworks and street concerts;
• excursions in Istanbul - visiting the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basil cistern and others;
• rock monasteries in Cappadocia;
• ancient buildings in Antalya;
• ruins of ancient temples, mosques and luxurious restaurants in Ankara.

Georgia

From 85 000 rubles. eternal beauty Caucasus Mountains and Georgian hospitality.

In winter, they come here for the sights. Treatment at the mineral springs of Borjomi. Acquaintance with national cuisine.

Visa

Not needed if the trip is less than 90 days.

Things to do

In Georgia, you should definitely learn hospitality and the ability to say beautiful toasts. And also:

• visit cheerful Tbilisi, ever-blooming Batumi, ancient Kutaisi;
• go skiing on the slopes of Gudauri and Bakuriani;
• go to Mtskheta - the second Jerusalem;
• order an excursion to the Vardzia cave monastery;
• celebrate the New Year with Georgian grandeur.

Where to go on vacation for the New Year abroad with a visa?

For those who want to celebrate the New Year in romantic Europe or colorful India, will be of interest:

• Finland;
• Prague;
• Italy;
• Germany;
• Budapest;
• Portugal.

Read below for information on where to apply for a visa, weather and prices for tours.

Finland

From 76 000 rubles. New Year's Eve at Santa's.

Visa

Need a tourist visa. The questionnaire is filled out online.

Things to do

Tourists travel to the country of thousands of lakes and hot saunas to:

• enjoy the natural beauty and see the northern lights;
• visit museums and fortresses in Helsinki;
• go fishing in the Aland Islands;
• go skiing in Koli;
• stay in a hotel made of ice;
• get to the grand Christmas sale;
• go to Lapland to the residence of Santa Claus and the Lemmenjoki National Park with wild deer, wolverines, foxes and eagles.

Prague, Czech Republic)

From 61 400 rubles. A city that cannot be forgotten.

Visa

Need. You can apply on your own at the Visa Application Center or through a travel agency.

Things to do and see

IN largest city Europe, you can discover something new every day. In Prague you need:

• stroll through the historical center with medieval streets;
• dedicate part of your vacation to shopping - in early January, prices for branded items are very low;
• walk along the Charles Bridge;
• take pictures against the backdrop of the National Theater and the largest fortress Prague Castle.

Italy

From 66 500 rubles. World center of fashion, art and leisure.

Visa

Need (Schengen).

Things to do

The beach season starts in May. In winter, it is worth taking time for a cultural program:

• walk through the boutiques of Milan;
• visit the colorful Cinque Terre;
• admire the masterpieces of world art in the Vatican museum complex;
• ride a gondola in Venice;
• enjoy the rural flavor in Tuscany;
• see the main attractions of Rome - the Colosseum, the Capitoline Hill, the Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel and others.

goa

From 75 500 rubles. Popular destination.

India is a country of contrasts. Holidays in the main resort of the country differ in price and style depending on which part of it to stay.

The south is expensive, respectable, measured. The beaches are white, sparsely populated and clean. The North is budget, democratic, full of noise and fun. The sand on the beaches is dark gray. In addition to a large number of motley audience from all over the world, you can always see dogs or cows here.

Visa

A visa can be issued upon arrival if the period of stay in the country is less than 15 days.

What to see

In South Goa, you must visit:

• Old Goa;
• Dudhsagar waterfall;
• spice plantation;
• Kotigao nature reserve.

From the Northern part of the state, you can also go on an excursion to the Old City and to the waterfall. And also visit the flea market in the village of Anjuna and the ancient fort of Aguada.

Germany

From 57 000 rubles. Germany for those who appreciate good service.

Visa

You can apply at the Embassy, ​​the visa center of Germany or through a travel agency.

How to pass the time

In winter in Germany you can:

• visit museums and galleries in Berlin;
• wander around the castles and fortresses of Lower Saxony;
• admire the alpine slopes and the Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria;
• feel the charm of Dresden;
• take a course of medical procedures in Baden-Baden;
• go skiing in Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Budapest

From 38 000 rubles The most beautiful city Europe.

Visa

You need a Schengen visa. It can be issued at the Embassy in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

How to spend your vacation

Budapest is:

• walks through the old quarters in the Baroque style;
• cozy restaurants;
• the impressive parliament building;
• famous baths;
• luxurious Royal Palace and the romantic Vajdahunyad castle;
• majestic Danube.

Dozens of architectural monuments, churches, old quarters and charming streets.

Portugal

Visa

Tourists from Russia need a Schengen visa.

Things to do and see

In winter it is better to rest in the south of the country. It is quite sunny there and almost no rain.

Things to visit in Portugal:

• its capital is Lisbon;
• the city of Porto with the huge church of San Francisco and the cathedral;
• the oldest university in Coimbra;
• ideal places for gastro-tourism are the cities of Évora and Fara.

And you can also go to the shrines in the religious center of the country of Braga.

Where to go in Russia for the New Year holidays?

It is interesting to spend a vacation without leaving the country. IN:

• Great Ustyug;
• Moscow region;
• Kazan;
• Karelia;
• Kaliningrad;
• Sochi;
• in Altai.

Read about the cost and entertainment below.

Veliky Ustyug

Small but great.

A visit to the residence of Father Frost is an obligatory point of the excursion program in Veliky Ustyug. The fabulous estate is located 13 km from the city. Walks along magical paths, riding on a fairy stove, fun games and many other entertainments await children and adults.

What to see

• city ​​residence, fashion house and post office of Santa Claus;
• museum of New Year's toys and nature of the region;
• Museum of Local Lore;
• Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky Monastery;
• natural attractions in the vicinity - the Vaskin Klyuch waterfall, the dangerous river rapids of the Sukhona, protected forests.

The best option is to buy a 3-day tour to the Estate of Father Frost. The price includes railway travel, meals, excursions, theatrical performances, etc. Prices:

• from Moscow from 16,000;
• from St. Petersburg from 8 600.

Moscow region

Hundreds of tourist sites.

Where to rest

There are more than 80 cities in the Moscow region, and each has its own zest:

• Fans of skiing can safely go to Volen, Sorochany, Yakhroma.
• Antique lovers go to oldest cities- Volokolamsk, Zvenigorod, Dmitrov, Kolomna.
• Those interested in history will enjoy the Borodino Museum-Reserve, Serpukhov and Chekhov.
• Sergiev Posad is the center of Orthodoxy.
• Posad Pavlovsky is famous for its downy shawls.

Prices

Depend on the duration of the trip, the type of accommodation and meals, the program. Prices from Moscow for tours:

• A day off with a visit to 4-7 cities - from 6,000.
• Festive and event - from 7,000.
• Multi-day excursions - from 6,800.

Kazan

Pearl of Tatarstan.

Where to go

• Kazan Kremlin with the Kul-Sharif mosque and the leaning Syuyumbike tower;
• Tatar settlement;
• Bauman pedestrian street;
• National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Peter and Paul Cathedral.

A trip to the Temple of All Religions, to the Raifa Monastery, Sviyazhsk will leave many impressions.

Prices

A trip to Kazan for 7 days for one will cost at least 11,000:

• Accommodation - from 700 rubles in a double room.
• Meals - from 600 rubles per person.
• Round trip from Moscow - from 4,800 by plane, from 1,900 by train.

Karelia

Unique nature and architectural monuments.

What to see

In winter in Karelia you can:

• Go skiing in one of the ski resorts.
• Visit natural attractions - Paanajärvi National Park, Kivach and Kostomukshsky reserves.
• Go to the historical and architectural complexes in the open air - Kizhi, the Valaam Reserve, the Solovetsky Archipelago.
• Look at the petroglyphs on the shore of Lake Onega.
• Visit the sights of Petrozavodsk and its environs.

The cost of a three-day tour from Moscow starts from 9,000 rubles.

Kaliningrad

Winter holidays on the seashore.

What to see

The city has 3 districts. Each of them has its own attractions:

• Moscow - about. Kant, the Cathedral, the Fish Village, churches and museum gates.
• Leningradsky - Amber Museum, King's Gate, barracks, quarter of German villas.
• Central - old buildings, a zoo.

Altai

A place of unity with nature.

Altai is very large and the rest in it is diverse. Passive, sightseeing, active, adventure, wellness, event.

What to see

The main attraction is nature. Dense forests, fast mountain rivers, turquoise Katun, passes. The majestic mountains are compared with the Alps and Tibet. Every year tourists come here in search of mystical Shambhala.

Marals

In Altai you can:

• Improve your health in the resorts of Belokurikha and Lake. Spring.
• Go skiing - in the vicinity of Gorno-Altaisk and Lake. And I.
• Go on an excursion to Lake Teletskoye, to the Tavdinsky caves, to deer breeding farms, about. Patmos, Manzherok, on Chemal.

Holiday prices

It's best to buy tours. The minimum cost is from 21,000 rubles. Includes three meals a day, excursions, transfer. In some cases, you will have to pay extra for a flight to Barnaul - from 14,000.

Sochi

We go to the sea in winter.

If you did not have time to get to Sochi in the summer, it does not matter. In December and January, the Black Sea resort is warm and there is little rainfall. Swimming in the sea, of course, will not work. But you can have plenty of fun in the water park.

Things to do

• Go with children to the amusement parks "Riviera" or "Sochi Park", to the oceanarium, arboretum and the fabulous "Berendeevo Kingdom".
• Buy a ticket for the performance of KVN teams. The first will take place on January 5 at the Zhemchuzhina Hotel.
• Order an excursion to museums and natural attractions.
• Learn skiing and snowboarding in Krasnaya Polyana.

Price

Accommodation in a double standard room - from 1,500 per day.

Meals - from 600 rubles per day.

Round-trip flight - from 13,800 rubles.

1 visit to the water park - from 500 to 1,300 rubles.

Where to relax with a child?

For holidays with children, pay attention to the following areas.

Let's meet Santa Claus!

This is a little trip to the magical world. The city of Rovaniemi is the center of attraction for tourists in winter. In its vicinity is Santa Park and its village.

Children are waiting for:

• Meeting with Santa.
• Games and master classes with elves.
• Ride on the magical train.
• Gingerbread factory and other magical entertainment.

In Lapland, you should definitely visit a traditional reindeer farm. Ride on a reindeer or dog sled. When I go for a walk I need to dress warmly. In January, the thermometer can drop to -27˚С.

Important! Don't forget to apply for a Schengen visa.

In Russia

Where to relax in Russia with a child for the New Year 2020
	Entertainment	How to get from Moscow
Veliky Ustyug	Magic trip to Santa Claus	by plane with transfer - 15 hours by bus with a change in Vologda railway tour "Winter Express" - from 16,000 for a child, from 21,000 for an adult
	water parks, "Sochi Park", automobile museum, oceanarium, dolphinarium, botanical and dendrological park, "Berendeevo kingdom"	by plane - 2.5 hours by train – from 36 h by car - from 30 hours
	free museum military equipment open-air, contact and ordinary zoo, amusement parks, "House of entertaining science and technology", puppet theater	by plane – 1 h 30 min by train – from 19h by bus – 6 pm by car - from 12 hours
Saint Petersburg	museums, theaters of fairy tales and puppets, dolphinarium, oceanarium, zoo	by plane – 1 h 40 min by train - 6 hours on express trains "Sapsan" and "Nevsky" - 3 hours by bus – 11 h by car – 9 hours

On the sea

Phan Thiet, Goa, Phuket or Samui? What to choose?

Winter holidays at the sea promises a lot of pleasant entertainment and swimming in warm waves. The beaches at the resorts for families with children are clean and sandy. The entrance to the sea on most of them is gentle. The infrastructure is well developed.

Where to relax with a child on the sea
Country and resort	Do I need a visa	What is interesting for children?	Air and water temperature, ˚С
(Vietnam) flight: 10 hours		crocodile nursery whale temple
goa (India) flight: 7 o'clock		butterfly park nature reserves fort aguada
Phuket (Thailand) flight: 13 hours		Phuket Aquarium amusement park snake farm orchid garden
Koh Samui (Thailand) flight: 17 hours		aquapark animation services paradise park monkeys, parrots and iguanas

We advise where to spend the New Year holidays! We list the destinations where you can cheaply go on vacation during the holidays in 2020. We are considering flights abroad (European cities and holidays by the sea) and domestic flights.

In 2020, the New Year holidays will last from January 1 to January 8 - you can arrange a full-fledged trip! In this selection, we consider destinations where you can relatively inexpensively relax on holidays (after New Year's Eve, from January 1).

Tours are considered with a departure from Moscow. All prices for hotels and tours are current at the time of publication of the material.

New Year holidays in Russia - 2020

Winter is not a reason to refuse to travel around Russia. look best cities where you can spend the New Year holidays in 2020.

Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg is popular on New Year's holidays - people come to the city on their own and on a tour. Guests are attracted by folk festivals, fairs, vibrant shows and the opportunity to visit famous theaters and museums.

Prices for the New Year holidays - 2020 do not bite: you can book a hotel in the city center from 1800 rubles for a double standard. Read our.

Kazan

Spend the New Year holidays of 2020 in Kazan - why not? The city will delight guests with pleasant weather, excellent cuisine and interesting sights, as well as reasonable prices.

The cost of living in the center is from 1500 rubles for a double room in a hostel and from 3000 for a 3* hotel. You can also find accommodation in our selection. Tours cost from 50 thousand rubles.

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Crimea

It is expensive to fly to rest in the Crimea only in the summer, and in the rest of the year you can go for mere pennies. In winter, in good weather, it is pleasant to walk, leisurely sightseeing and drinking wine.

New Year's tours cost from 37 thousand for two, the same amount - after January 1. After the New Year, housing prices go down - from 2000 rubles per day there is a double economy in Yalta. Cheap hotels - in small towns and cities, for example.

Sochi

About as cheap as in the Crimea, you can go on New Year's holidays to Sochi and Adler. Tours are inexpensive in 2020 - from 30 thousand rubles for two with the capture of the New Year and from 38 thousand after. Hotel accommodation costs from 3000 rubles in the city center and on the coast.

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Moscow

No less popular are tours for the New Year holidays to Moscow. In 2020, vouchers from Yekaterinburg - from 30 thousand, from Novosibirsk - from 33 thousand rubles. Prices for hotels in the center of Moscow on holidays start from 1,500 rubles for two. At independent trip book hotels in advance.

Veliky Ustyug

You can spend the New Year holidays of 2020, fabulous in the truest sense of the word, in Veliky Ustyug, where the residence of Father Frost is located. From such a trip, both small children and adults will be delighted. We only recommend booking hotels a few months in advance, since Veliky Ustyug is extremely popular destination on New Year's holidays among Russians. Now the cheapest number costs 4800 rubles.

Moscow region

Thailand

Traditionally, Russians spend their New Year holidays at sea in Thailand, despite the expensive flight and expensive tours. In 2020, tours to Phuket cost from 120 thousand for two, hotels near the beach can be found from $20 per day. Read .

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goa

Winter in Goa is high season. Prices are also high, but you can still meet the new year 2020 inexpensively here, especially if you go on your own. The weather is beautiful, there is more than enough entertainment. The holiday is held on a grand scale, so there are a lot of tourists - and this is the only minus of the state. You can rent a room in a guesthouse from $13 (Colva). The cost of tours - from 100 thousand rubles for two.

Vietnam

The south of Vietnam in winter is a great solution! . sandy beaches, sea of ​​fruits, tasty and cheap food. In addition, you do not need to obtain a visa for vacations up to 15 days - beauty!

Here you can spend the New Year holidays of 2020 inexpensively: good hotels by the sea from $11 per day (compare with 49 euros per day in Helsinki!), food - from $1-2 per dish. Tours cost from 100 thousand for two. We celebrated the New Year in Vietnam three times.

This is an expensive, but extremely attractive destination - everyone will be seduced by ideal beaches. Weekly tours cost from 190 thousand rubles for two with a departure from Moscow. Rooms in 3-4 * hotels cost $40-70 per day.

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The celebration of the beloved New Year with traditional feasts with numerous salads, tangerines and champagne is becoming more and more a thing of the past. You can meet the arrival of the new year much more interesting, turning the holiday into a road trip to places of interest. Autobahns and highways are getting better, and if you properly prepare your car for an intercity run, then the trip will be a real pleasure.

If you have never been to the "constellation" of ancient Russian towns that are part of the historical and architectural pearl of Russia - the Golden Ring, then this New Year's tour will be an amazing discovery for you. Among the forests dressed in snow caps, truly Russian cities are located in different Russian regions, with ancient white-stone churches, monasteries and temples that make up " Golden ring» Russia. They are especially beautiful against the background of the winter sky, surrounded by a white snow carpet - a real Russian fairy tale, in which it is doubly pleasant to celebrate the New Year.

In which of these cities: Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Vladimir or Kostroma - you will not find yourself on New Year's Eve - everywhere you will find a hospitable meeting at the hotel, a luxuriously laid table, a fun entertainment program, dancing until the morning. In Suzdal, you will be captivated by the beauty of the Kremlin, the Pokrovsky Monastery, the Borisoglebskaya Church. In Kostroma, the birthplace of the Snow Maiden, visit her Svetlitsa, the Ice Hall, where you can treat yourself to mead from glasses cast from ice. You will visit Susaninskaya Square, admire the Fire Tower, feel the spirit of Russian history in the Ipatiev Monastery.

Unforgettable impressions will remain from visiting ancient city Uglich, Yaroslavl region, if it becomes the object of your voyage. It is worth visiting here, where so much is connected with the history of the country. Everything is provided for travelers here: a generous New Year's table in the hotel restaurant, a show program, competitions, cozy rooms. Local temples and churches (Savior Transfiguration Cathedral, the Church of Tsarevich Dmitry) will amaze you with their incredible beauty And amazing story. New Year's tour by car along the Golden Ring and New Year's Eve in one of its cities will be the most wonderful event in the coming year.

To Santa Claus in Veliky Ustyug

If once Santa Claus was only an episodic New Year's or fairy-tale character, then since the 90s of the last century he has become quite real person living in their own residence, located in a mighty pine forest, 13 km from the glorious Vologda city of Veliky Ustyug. The creators of Father Frost's patrimony arranged everything here in such a way that the surrounding reality turned into a fairy tale, which every child dreams of being in. You will also feel like a child after visiting truly magical places. Fabulously beautiful, carved wooden tower of Moroz, the Throne Room, where New Year's gifts are presented; many other unusual rooms - will enchant your children. Here they will see the long-awaited meeting of Father Frost and his granddaughter Snegurochka.

Traveling along the Trail of fairy tales leading from the tower to the pine forest will give even more emotions from visiting the house of Lesovichka, the Wise Owl, grandmother Aushka, Mikhailo Potapych. You will meet there the Magic Well, and the "12 brothers-months", inviting you to warm yourself by a real fire. The admiration of the kids will be boundless after participating in interesting game programs, attractions, fun sledding of various types and even on the fabulous Emelya stove.

Healing pine air, a breathtakingly interesting walk will bring maximum benefit and positive, previously unexplored emotions. Give your kids this great opportunity! In Veliky Ustyug itself, where there are many ancient architectural masterpieces of Russian northern architecture, there is an official representation of Father Frost, where letters from children from all over the country come. Like any modern person, the "grandfather" has his own website (pochta-dm.ru) - you can also write to it.

To the Snow Maiden in Kostroma

No less fascinating will be a visit to the charming companion of Santa Claus on New Year's Eve - the Snow Maiden in Kostroma, where she was settled, probably because it was in this city that the great playwright A. N. Ostrovsky wrote a touching story that became a classic of drama "The Snow Maiden". Also because Kostroma is near the patrimony of Santa Claus, so that the granddaughter does not have to travel far to him. Here, in the vicinity of Kostroma, the famous feature film about the Snow Maiden was filmed. Filming took place in the fake village of Berendeevka, which was later moved to the city, making it the basis of the park of the same name. In it (the park) they built a wonderful wooden house, with carved architraves, with openwork balconies and patterned porches - a real fairy-tale house "it's nice to look."

The house of the Snow Maiden is surrounded by a magical courtyard with a restaurant for guests "Metelitsa", a small belfry, a swing in the form of a Russian spoon, a huge boulder with a famous fairy tale saying, a wooden slide. How picturesque it all looks on a clear frosty day, against the backdrop of sparkling snow, how truly Russian style of buildings touches the soul. The hospitable Hostess will take you through the halls of the tower, tell you how miracles happen, introduce you to the myths and legends about the Snow Maiden, and show you the talented crafts of the Kostroma children. There will be no limit to the general delight in the Ice Room, stunning with its interior made entirely of ice: walls, floor, sculptures, dishes. For warming, children are served fruit juices in ice glasses, adults are served strong drinks in ice glasses.

The “blue-eyed” region, about which the lines about “eyelashes of firs” over the “eyes of lakes” are composed, makes you fall in love with it at first sight with the unprecedented beauty of nature, the generosity of coniferous forests and countless lakes. A trip to meet the new year in Karelia will be the most romantic and unforgettable. Tea drinking in the Sami tent, meeting with the Karelian brother of Santa Claus - Grandfather Hull, the "school of elves" will give unusual impressions to children and adults.

If you choose Petrozavodsk, you will find an incendiary New Year's party at the hotel, with dancing, live music, and entertaining competitions. The next day, you can go to the Kivach flat waterfall, visit the Karelian Grandfather Hull, the Karelian birch arboretum, and the riding husky nursery. If you wish, you can ride with the breeze on a dog sled or on snowmobiles.

A trip to the "Northern Venice" of Russia on New Year's Eve by car is a truly festive journey. Although not everywhere the M10 highway is in perfect condition, the views on both sides are simply amazing: mixed and coniferous forests under a white cover, just like in Yesenin's poems or in the paintings of Russian painters.

Having settled in a hotel (you can book in advance in a good place with a magnificent view from the windows), having a rest from the road, go for a walk along Nevsky Prospekt, go out to Palace Square. There, together with a crowd of tourists, celebrate the New Year, and then return to the hotel and continue to celebrate. The next day is a fantastic trip to the world-famous places of the “great city of Petrov”. You can go to the Gostiny Dvor and order there sightseeing tour to get to know the main attractions of the city. But independent acquaintance with them will bring no less pleasure.

Coming out on the embankment, you will see the legendary Aurora, the Trinity Bridge, the Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare Island, where the changing of the guard takes place at noon. Passing along the Trinity Bridge, you need to throw a coin to the "bunny" installed under the bridge for good luck. Passing the fortress, pass the Field of Mars, visit the Russian Museum and go to Nevsky Prospekt.

If you go along the Palace Embankment, you can walk to the Winter Palace and the Hermitage. The latter should be devoted to the whole day, in order to at least briefly examine its main exhibits. Unforgettable impressions await you from St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Blood, the Triumphal Arch, the Alexander Column, the Kazan Cathedral and other magnificent architectural masterpieces. New Year's days spent in St. Petersburg will become emotionally and aesthetically rich, fill you with bright spirituality.

Sochi

Are you tired of winter cold, slush and snow, do you want to celebrate the New Year in an atmosphere of solar warmth among palm trees and other subtropical vegetation? Then New Year's Eve paradise Sochi is the most suitable option. Even if snow falls here at this time, it will only add magical exotic beauty. Today's Sochi is a world-class infrastructure, sports arenas, courts, tracks, ski slopes- everyone on them will find something to their liking.

upscale hotels, guest houses, boarding houses, hostels for tourists with any possibilities will provide comfortable accommodation and a wonderful meeting of the New Year. The whole city and its surroundings will shine with New Year's illumination, blossom with decorated Christmas trees and at midnight will be lit up with a kaleidoscope of rainbow fireworks. In a stunning festive atmosphere, you will spend an unforgettable vacation, swim in warm pools with sea water, attend star concerts, art exhibitions, climb the cable car to the mountains. If you are "on you" with skis, the best ski slopes are at your service. New Year in Sochi is a wonderful time!

The pearl of the Black Sea - Crimea - is another great place for the New Year holidays. And although the unique bridge connecting the peninsula with the mainland is not ready for operation, there will be no problems with traveling by car. In winter, there are no queues for the ferry, and you do not have to languish for a long time waiting for the crossing. In all Crimean cities, they are thoroughly preparing for the New Year: in sanatoriums and hotels they carefully consider how to entertain guests so that the holiday becomes a fairy tale.

Various options are offered, in addition to traditional evenings and balls - you can go to the mountains, find yourself in one of the caves or even under water. But such adrenalin methods are not suitable for everyone. You can limit yourself to participation in folk festivals on central squares, admire the fireworks, enjoy the night beauty of the southern cities. All the days of your stay in the Crimea are a real charm. By car, you can travel around the unique sights of the legendary peninsula.

In the beautiful Yalta you will see the famous Livadia and Vorontsov Palaces, the uniquely beautiful "Swallow's Nest" on Cape Ai-Todor, the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. In the vicinity of Sevastopol, visit Bakhchisarai, sung in Pushkin's poetry, be impressed by the ancient Chersonese, visit the Inkerman Monastery. Near Sudak, visit the authentic buildings of the Genoese fortress, walk along the picturesque Golitsyn trail. Enchanting landscapes will accompany you on all trips, causing relentless admiration.

A trip to Kazan for the New Year is an opportunity to see the celebration of the change of the year in a Muslim way in one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. It combines modern buildings in the style of Russian Art Nouveau with classical minarets and towers, ancient cultural and historical monuments. Here, Russian Orthodox traditions are intertwined with Muslim customs, so visiting Kazan on New Year's days is a special event.

The central meeting place for the New Year is the Millennium Park, where a luxurious spruce is set up, a skating rink is arranged, souvenir kiosks are opened, and various contests and competitions are held. New Year's Eve is full of fun: music, dances and songs sound until the morning. In the following days, you can visit the Ice Town, created every year near the puppet theater. Everyone admires the art of sculptors working with ice - they create ice masterpieces.

Children are waiting for skating from ice slides, on skates on the Nefis roller skates at the Kazan Arena stadium and other venues. Acquaintance with the sights of Kazan (Kazan Kremlin, Kul-Sharif, Hermitage-Kazan, Black Lake, etc.) will give new impressions. Booking accommodation before the trip through the Internet service Hotellook.ru is not difficult - there are many recreation centers, country cottages, hotels and hotels.

If Kazan is a combination of Russian and Tatar mentality, then Kaliningrad is a city where Russian people live in a European atmosphere of cleanliness, comfort and well-groomedness. You can feel the atmosphere of European comfort by visiting Kaliningrad, the former German Koenigsberg, where the spirit of Kant hovers in medieval buildings, where German paving stones and a special gloss inherent in European cities. You will not be disappointed with New Year's days spent in this beautiful city, in which there are many restaurants, cafes, clubs preparing holiday programs. You will also like the annual theatrical performance on the square. Victories at the Cathedral, the sincere hospitality of Kaliningraders.

Even just walking around the city will bring a lot of pleasure: wonderful house gardens, lawns, beautiful mansions with red tiled roofs will please the eye. In all city squares, in parks, funny shows are organized, concerts are organized (the mild Baltic climate will not spoil the fun). Vivid impressions will remain from visiting the museums of Amber and the World Ocean, from excursions to the suburbs, where beautiful objects of ancient German architecture have been preserved. You will like the desire of the Russian population to preserve and increase the elements of European luxury, comfortable service and other attributes of civilization.

Holiday houses in the Moscow region

You can have a good rest from the noise of the metropolis and have a great New Year holidays among the wonderful nature of the Moscow region, which inspired all Russian classics to create artistic masterpieces with its beauty. In the most enchanting places of the Moscow region, new rest houses and boarding houses continue to receive guests. Snow-covered mixed and coniferous forests, picturesque rivers, surrounding temples and monasteries create a unique backdrop for the holiday. Enchanting shows, funny animation, sparkling fireworks, various competitions, social balls and luxurious banquets are waiting for you in each institution.

It's time to think about how to spend your winter holidays in the best possible way.

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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 holidays in advance, we have collected the best holiday destinations for every taste and budget.

Up to 15 thousand rubles

Berlin, Germany

Gala ball in a medieval castle or non-stop bar hopping, international festivities 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 the holiday, you can and should improvise in the German capital. Likewise with the menu: baked carp, an endless variety of meats, aromatic cheeses, as well as beer, punch, punch and a little champagne at midnight sharp - Berlin can be called the intersection point of the most diverse gastronomic tastes.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Berlin for the period of 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 keeping with the main traditions, but in new scenery, go to Warsaw. The usual fun on the main square of the city and volleys of fireworks will be supplemented by a European fair, hot spiced wine and Polish festive "pernik". A couple of hours before midnight, join the locals and tourists on Palace Square. Throw a couple of zlotys to street musicians and take a seat closer to the Christmas 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 in Wroclaw and Krakow. In the latter, do not miss the opportunity to look into the restaurant of the Copernicus Hotel.

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

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

Tbilisi, Georgia

In Tbilisi, for a festive mood, one kind of lace facades, carefully decorated with Soviet garlands, is enough. And the aromas of satsivi and khachapuri will finally drive away New Year's fatigue. You can spend the main night as your heart desires - if you are not afraid of the thunder of firecrackers and love dashing 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, a ceremonial feast will be only at first - Georgians love and know how to have fun. One night in Tbilisi is definitely not enough: it is customary to feast on spicy dishes, say long toasts and dance here from December 31 to January 2. So it will be possible to explore the treasures of Georgia - if there are forces left for that - only from the 3rd. Another day can be taken for a thoughtful rest with a visit to the famous sulfur baths of Abanotubani.

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

per night

Petrozavodsk, Russia

Karelia is an unobvious and very winter destination for those who prefer to receive congratulations in their native language. Meet the holiday the way it was done a couple of centuries ago on the Kizhi Island or go for a walk around Petrozavodsk itself. Warm up in cozy restaurants and try hearty sweet pies, without which the New Year is not imagined in Karelia. On the first day of 2018, you can stroll along the embankment of Lake Onega, and if you come with children, then look into a couple of fabulous museums. For example, in the "Doll's House" or the marine museum of the "Polar Odyssey" club. The holiday program should also include husky sleigh rides through the northern forests and a visit to Pakkaina, the younger brother of Santa Claus.

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

per night

Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan

It is better to watch how the old capital of Kazakhstan opens up under the chiming clock from the top of Kok-Tobe. You can book a table at a local restaurant, or you can take champagne and snacks and meet midnight under the stars. However, downstairs, in the center of Alma-Ata, you won’t get bored either: there are parties in spacious bars, and young people dancing right on the street, who have fun for a few more days. If you prefer to spend your holidays in a more relaxed mode, go skiing in Chimbulak or ice skating at the world's largest high-mountain skating rink "Medeu". And don't forget to take some time and admire the Big Almaty Lake - one of the most amazing miraculous sights of the country.

The cost of a flight from Moscow to Alma-Ata for the period of the New Year holidays is from 9.3 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room of 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 salutes and festivities. This is a bohemian party in Trastevere, prosecco and conversations with charming Italians. The main thing here is not to linger in one place for a long time. With gratitude, accept compliments from hospitable interlocutors and do not count the establishments you visit. In the morning, take a walk along the Tiber embankment, flooded with the warm light of old lanterns. On January 1, not a single institution will work, and this day can be devoted to walking around the half-empty city, getting to know architectural monuments and just rest. Starting from the second day of the year, you can safely dive into the cultural program. Do not pass by announcements about concerts and performances - in Rome they can be both very expensive and free, but they will definitely decorate the rest of the vacation.

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

The cost of living in a double room in 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. Folk festivals on the streets on a festive night are not arranged here, 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 a very wide choose- 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 for the period of the New Year holidays is from 16.7 thousand rubles.

The cost of living in a double room in 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 decorations and coniferous wreaths have been decorating the city since the beginning of December, and in any of its alleys you can feel like in a medieval Austrian fairy tale. Domplatz and Residenzplatz are home to some of the best holiday markets in Europe. And it's not just about antique jewelry, fragrant pretzels and sweet mulled wine, but also about the feeling of solitude that appears among high mountains. On New Year's Eve, buy sparklers in one of the fair houses and meet midnight with the residents of the city to the sound of the bells of the Salzburg Cathedral. The next two days are more than enough to get around the length and breadth historical Center city, and then you can go to one of the ski resorts nearby.

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

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

Casablanca, Morocco

The center of nightlife in the city is the Corniche. It is on it that you should look for a suitable institution for the celebration and get acquainted with travelers from all over the world. For New Year's gifts, go to the Habbus quarter - here you can find grandma's bright slippers, the famous Moroccan lanterns, and colored mountains of fragrant spices. Stroll the streets of the Medina, explore the Hassan Mosque, and then set off to explore the capital Rabat and imperial Meknes.

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

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

Athens, Greece

Unusual on a trip to Athens for the New Year will be that in the Greek capital the holiday is called St. Basil's Day. It differs from the holiday we are used to mainly in that the main character here is not Father Frost or Santa, but, in fact, St. Basil. Head to Syntagma Square and join the crowded round dance of sirtaki under bright fireworks. When midnight comes, break a large pomegranate fruit against a stone wall for good luck, and in the morning hurry to the nearest bakery to try the lush basilopita there. 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 for the period of the New Year holidays is from 21.2 thousand rubles.

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

Up to 50 thousand rubles.

Hong Kong, China

New Year's fireworks in Hong Kong are some of the most spectacular in the world, so come early to the Golden Bauhinia Square to take best places. And if you don’t feel like pushing other crowds of tourists with your elbows, then move to the waterfront of the Tsim Sha Tsui district to watch the performances of the Canton Opera, stroll along the local Walk of Fame and try all the variety of Hong Kong street food. It is worth returning here in the following days - every day at 8 pm on the embankment, the famous "Symphony of Lights", the largest permanent light show, takes place.

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

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

Reykjavik, Iceland

The locals believe that the louder the celebration, the happier it will be. There is really a lot of noise here: music and songs do not stop until the morning. Every New Year, the main city square becomes the epicenter of general fun: a large fire is lit here, which acts both as a Christmas tree and as a powerful heater. After 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 the trip to Reykjavik.

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

The cost of living in a double room of 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 in about two months and by the end of December it is transformed beyond recognition, sparkles and shimmers with millions of light bulbs and garlands. If you don't want to crowd into Times Square, move to the ice rink in Central Park or Gotham Hall (for those with kids). However, it will be enough just to walk along the noisy avenues.

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

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

Goa, India

Early January is 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 it is more than deserved. For a noisy party, move to Anjuna - here they celebrate the New Year right on the seashore. After sleeping off, on the first day of the year, rent a scooter and go on a New Year's trip along the most beautiful beaches nearby. Don't forget to drop by the local historic Fleamarket flea market for gifts - look for tye-dye clothes and odd handmade souvenirs here, and feel free to haggle!

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

The cost of living in a double room of 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 fireworks, from which the whole city thunders festively. If you don't want to crowd the square in front of the skyscraper, book a table at nearby restaurants or buy a ticket for a party on the ship - both of which will need to be planned in advance. And for those who do not 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 keep busy. good places. If all this is too trivial, then think about the New Year's camel safari. After it, you can go on holiday shopping, which will delight you with big discounts.

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

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

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