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

Up to 15 thousand rubles

Berlin, Germany

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

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

2.2 thousand rubles. per night

Poland

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

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

Cost of living in double room 3* hotel - from 1.3 thousand rubles.per night

Tbilisi, Georgia

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

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

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Petrozavodsk, Russia

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

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

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Almaty, Kazakhstan

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

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

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

Up to 30 thousand rubles

Rome, Italy

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

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

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

Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv is the city where you can both hide from the New Year and celebrate it the loudest. There are no public festivities on the streets on a holiday night, but at the same time life is in full swing in bars and clubs, where noisy parties and colorful performances are held. In this regard, Tel Aviv offers very wide 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 during the New Year holidays is from 16.7 thousand rubles.

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

Salzburg, Austria

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

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

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

Casablanca, Morocco

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

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

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

Athens, Greece

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

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

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

Up to 50 thousand rubles.

Hong Kong, China

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

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

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

Reykjavik, Iceland

Local residents believe: the louder you celebrate the holiday, the happier it will be. There is really a lot of noise here: music and songs do not subside until the morning. Every New Year, the main city square becomes the epicenter of general fun: a large bonfire is lit here, which acts both as a Christmas tree and as a powerful heater. 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 long journey to Reykjavik.

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

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

New York, USA

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

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

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

Goa, India

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

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

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

Dubai

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

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

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

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

It's no secret that the New Year is considered the most important holiday of the year for Russians. They are waiting for it, preparing for it mentally and physically much in advance, and preparation is carried out everywhere: from kindergartens to the State Duma. Many people equate the New Year with the beginning of a new life, new promises and changes for the better. Everyone decides for himself how he will celebrate this grand holiday. Long holidays are coming at work and school, which means it’s time to change the scenery and visit long-planned destinations, recharge with new emotions and spiritual strength for further achievements, and just relax.

Not just to relax, but to celebrate the holiday itself in new country- an incredible adventure and an unforgettable experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture of the area, learn special traditions and become part of the holiday. Many vacationers, on the contrary, bring Russian celebration culture to the masses and introduce foreigners to Slavic identity. Such a mixture of customs as part of the New Year celebration will remain in memory for a lifetime.

It’s quite difficult to decide on a direction for the New Year, since there are actually a lot of tours. You can go to conquer the peaks at ski resorts, warmly and comfortably wander through the ancient streets of Europe and enjoy childlike joy at fairs, or you can celebrate a holiday on the beach, which in itself is exotic for a Russian person.

New Year's tours at sea

Almost the entire territory of Russia is covered with snow on New Year's Day. It's hard to imagine a holiday without frost, blizzards and white flakes outside the window. What an unforgettable experience it will be to celebrate the New Year under the scorching sun in the hot sand and gentle sea. It’s funny to see how hotels and palm trees are decorated for the New Year instead of traditional fir trees. Although, hotels in the most popular destinations still display fir trees so as not to violate the traditions of visitors.

Thailand

Vietnam

Just like in Thailand, the New Year in Vietnam on January 1 is a significant holiday for tourists. Vietnamese New Year (Tet) takes place here on lunar calendar and has floating dates. In traditional New Year holidays Vietnam delights vacationers with gorgeous sandy beaches, decorated with shopping centers, Santa Clauses and other holiday paraphernalia. If you are lucky enough to celebrate the New Year in Vietnam, then be sure to go to the embankment (no matter whether it is Nha Trang, Phu Coc, Phan Thiet or Mui Ne), as this is where concerts, folk festivals, dances and the countdown to the start of the new calendar year are organized.

Where to go to the beach: Nha Trang, Phu Coc, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.

Weather: the air warms up to +27 °C, and the water to +24 °C. At this time of year, precipitation is unlikely, but quite possible. They are unlikely to ruin a holiday by the sea due to their short duration and rarity.

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Prices for New Year tours to Vietnam: from 100,000 rubles*

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Bali

The end of December and the beginning of January is the best time for a beach holiday in Bali, as the amount of precipitation is gradually declining, but it is still possible. The Balinese celebrate the New Year in the spring, and on December 31st they hold celebrations exclusively for tourists. On holiday, you should rush to the beach, where there are big fireworks displays.

Where to go to the beach: Nusa Dua, Kuta, Denpasar, etc.

Weather: water and air warm up to approximately +29° C, water temperature - +28° C.

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Prices for New Year's tours in Bali: from 120,000 rubles*

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Sri Lanka

Cuba

New Year's celebrations in Cuba are particularly large-scale, since January 1 is also Liberation Day. Once you go outside, you simply cannot avoid the holiday. Parades, processions, and carnivals take place everywhere. Everyone dresses up in the brightest dresses, drinks rum and is wholeheartedly proud of the country.

Where to go to the beach: Havana, Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, Varadero.

Weather: The average air and water temperature is +25 °C - +28 °C. The rainy season is already over.

Other useful information about Cuba:

Prices for New Year's tours to Cuba: from 150,000 rubles*

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Less popular due to the high cost, but no less interesting, are New Year’s tours to countries such as:

Christmas and New Year in Europe

Christmas Europe has a special, childishly magical charm. Colorful fairs in medieval squares attract millions of visitors at Christmas. You should go to Europe before December 25 in order to catch the most important holiday of the year, for which Europeans prepare with all responsibility. On Christmas, church services are held in Gothic cathedrals and ancient basilicas, the streets are filled with the smell of pine needles and cinnamon, and the festive bustle everywhere does not subside: everyone is in a bustle buying gifts for family and friends. New Year in Europe is not celebrated on the same scale as Christmas, but in any case, the winter holidays and the special atmosphere will remain in the memory forever.

Finland

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Prices for New Year's tours to Finland: from 55,500 rubles*

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Czech Republic, Prague)

Prague takes on an absolutely magical appearance during the Christmas holidays. It seems that every square meter of the city is decorated with bright light bulbs, garlands, and glass beads. A lush, elegant fir tree is installed on each square and fairs are set up around them, where you can walk endlessly. Definitely worth arranging gastronomic tour and try the local ones New Year's dishes: wine sausage, “vanochka” and “nut nests”. At every turn during the cold season they sell hot mulled wine, punch or honey, so there is no chance of freezing or catching a cold.

Where to go for New Year: Prague.

Weather: Daytime temperatures are around +2 °C.

Other useful information about the Czech Republic:

Prices for New Year's tours to the Czech Republic: from 50,500 rubles*

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France Paris)

Another popular New Year's destination is Paris. From the beginning of December, the city plunges into a pleasant pre-holiday bustle. Thanks to illumination, the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks acquire a new and vibrant image. Throughout the month, the city hosts colorful themed fairs, festivals and concerts. As a rule, Parisians go out to celebrate the New Year on the Champs Elysees. This is where the countdown takes place, and a multi-ethnic crowd of thousands of people is having fun and rejoicing. You should definitely check out the Christmas sale: the prices may pleasantly surprise you.

Where to go for Christmas: Paris.

Weather: The air in the capital warms up from 0 °C to +8 °C.

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Prices for Christmas tours to France: from 74,200 rubles*

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Italy

Exactly like others large countries Europe, Italy is immersed in bright lights and fairs throughout December. Mostly people go to Italy during the Christmas holidays for shopping. In large cities you can purchase absolutely any item at almost cost. Experienced Travelers It is advised to go to sales in Italy with empty but large suitcases. Among the Italians themselves, the Christmas tradition of throwing old things out the window has sunk into oblivion, but another one has appeared - acquiring everything new.

The New Year itself is celebrated in large cities on a grand scale. Everyone goes out to the central, richly decorated squares, music plays everywhere, New Year's strong drinks flow like a river, the countdown takes place and the fun does not subside until the morning.

Where to go: Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Pisa.

Weather: At Christmas, Italy's weather gives travelers a good gift - the air temperature averages +8 °C, and in some places it warms up to +15 °C.

Other useful information about Italy:

Prices for Christmas tours to Italy: from 57,800 rubles*

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Estonia (Tallinn)

Christmas holiday trips to Tallinn are becoming increasingly popular. The romance and European fair atmosphere is present here as in other countries, and prices for tours are much lower than, for example, to Germany. Quiet and calm Tallinn is filled with noisy tourists from different countries who want to fully experience the magical atmosphere of the holidays. Everything here is the same as in other large European cities: a fir tree is erected in the central square, tents with national treats and holiday souvenirs are set up, and restaurants and hotels offer New Year's dinners and entertainment programs in the atmosphere of the 14th century.

Where to go: Tallinn.

Weather: At Christmas the average temperature is -2°C.

Other useful information about Estonia:

Prices for Christmas tours to Estonia: from 81,000 rubles*

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Greece

A popular destination for the New Year is Greece, as it is there that the celebration is taken very seriously. Every Greek firmly believes that the coming year will bring positive changes. Since mid-December, everyone has been busy preparing for the holidays: both physical and moral. Residents of Greece flock to churches, decorate houses and streets, and on the eve they prepare traditional dishes of pork, chicken and turkey, which can be tasted in any restaurant. On New Year's Eve, travelers and local residents they go out onto the city streets, dance sirtaki, drink a lot of wine and sincerely rejoice at the beginning of a new life.

Where to go: any major city.

Weather: the air warms up to +14 °C.

Other useful information about Greece:

Prices for New Year's tours to Greece: from 44,000 rubles*

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New Year “oriental style”

The East, as you know, is a delicate matter and in every eastern country New Year is celebrated on different dates and with different traditions. Even the chronology is radically different from the European one. We can say that for Asian countries the arrival of the New Year is a purely traditional holiday, but in tribute to tourists, each country organizes a secular New Year, which is celebrated on January 1.

Israel

The most popular country at this time of year is Israel - the beginning has begun. New Year is celebrated several times in Israel: in accordance with religious and secular traditions. On January 1, the secular New Year comes to the country, the traditions of which were adopted from Russia. During the holidays, you should definitely go to where it all began - to the religious shrines of Christianity and make a wish at the Western Wall, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and watch the sunrise at sacred mountain Zion. From Catholic to Orthodox Christmas The country hosts many social and entertainment events.

Where to go for New Year: Jerusalem, Bethlehem.

Weather: the air temperature warms up to +17 °C. Swimming is no longer comfortable, but long walks in the fresh air are unlikely to overshadow anything.

Other useful information about Israel:

Visa - no need

Prices for New Year's tours to Israel: from 72,500 rubles*

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United Arab Emirates

To celebrate the New Year on a grand scale and have a great vacation on the beach, you should definitely go to Dubai. Secular celebrations on January 1 are not accepted on the streets here, but concerts, shows, discos and parties are sure to await you in the establishments. The exception is street fireworks, which are recognized as the best in the world in terms of beauty and scope.

Where to go for New Year: Dubai.

Weather: The average air temperature across the country does not exceed +21 °C. For evening walks A light jacket will be useful.

Other useful information about the UAE:

Prices New Year's tours in the UAE: from 51,200 rubles*

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Egypt

Currently, tours to Egyptian resorts are only available with a flight via Cairo, which negatively affects their cost. Charter flights expected to resume resort towns.

Even after the ban on flights to resort towns in Egypt, interest in it does not decrease. Each of us wanted to spend the winter holidays not in the snow, but in the sand at least once in our lives. Swimming in Egyptian resorts is no longer as comfortable as in the fall, but heated hotel pools will come to the rescue. On New Year's Day, hospitable hotel owners arrange luxurious feasts for tourists with entertainment program, competitions and fireworks. Shopping centers everywhere decorated with fir trees, balls and garlands. The spirit of the holiday will not leave travelers even for sandy beaches: Many tourists and locals gather at beach bars for concerts and fun celebrations of the new calendar year.

Where to go: Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada.

Weather: up to +20 °C.

Other useful information about Egypt:

Visa (on arrival)

Prices for tours to Egypt for the New Year: from 81,500 rubles*

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China

Tunisia

An excellent opportunity to change the cold to the heat is a trip to Tunisia. Swimming in the resorts of Tunisia at this time is no longer so comfortable, but nothing will interfere with leisurely walks and celebrating the New Year in the open air. After all, Tunisia is the capital of thalassotherapy and every hotel has spa centers with heated pools. The main New Year's events take place in Sousse, Hammamet and Tunisia. Mass celebrations with fireworks, festivals, and music concerts begin in the central squares. From the streets, the celebration gradually flows into bars and restaurants. There is one very pleasant New Year's tradition in Tunisia, which tourists also follow with pleasure - eating as many sweets as possible at night in order to spend the coming year in abundance.

Where to go for New Year: Hammamet, Monastir, Sousse, Mohdia, Djerba.

Weather: up to +16 °C.

Other useful information about Tunisia:

Prices for tours to Tunisia for the New Year holidays: from 105,500 rubles*

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Japan

A trip to Japan will make the New Year exotic. From year to year everything more tourists rushing precisely to the land of the rising sun. Christmas is not celebrated here, but the arrival of the calendar year is counted from January 1st. Preparations for the holiday begin in mid-autumn: streets and houses are decorated with garlands, souvenir markets begin operating and main sales open. It’s funny to note that the preparation for the holiday is very reminiscent of the Russian one: families stock up on gifts and figurines in the form of a symbol of the coming year, do general cleaning, set a rich table on December 31, dress up in their best clothes and celebrate the arrival of the New Year. This holiday cannot be called noisy, since the Japanese are used to celebrating it quietly, calmly and with family.

As a rule, tourists and young people gather in central squares and then smoothly disperse to bars. Everything goes peacefully, quietly and without heavy alcoholic libations. On January 2, tourists have a unique opportunity to visit Imperial Palace, where they are allowed only twice a year.

Where to go for New Year: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, Sapporo.

Weather: in Sapporo - up to -3 °C, in Tokyo - up to +7 °C.

Other useful information about Japan:

Prices for tours to Japan for the New Year: from 140,000 rubles*

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New Year "American style"

An absolutely enchanting scale of Christmas and New Year celebrations takes place in the USA. As we know from films, no one believes in miracles, Santa and new life like Americans. And indeed, what a celebration in New York is worth, where hundreds of thousands of people gather in Times Square to watch the old tradition of dropping a glass ball. The huge LED ball slowly descends down the axis and then reaches the lowest point, the lights fade out and the year board lights up, which marks its beginning. You need to come to Times Square early in the morning to choose a good place, as world stars of the first magnitude celebrate the New Year with residents and guests of New York.

Doesn't have to be done at home. Russians traditionally have a holiday vacation of almost 2 weeks - and during this time it is quite possible to change the environment and relax. Some people always take a vacation in December in order to relax longer and cheaper. In view of the crisis that has broken out, the main criterion for the majority is cost - so that it is within the budget. The question of where to relax in the winter of 2017 needs to start being decided now. IQ Review collected the best destinations for winter holidays and got acquainted with current prices to help readers choose a New Year's holiday destination.

The cheapest air tickets for the New Year

Where to go on holiday in Russia in winter

Our country has great amount places where you can go to relax in winter. For those who don’t know where to relax in December, and so that it’s inexpensive, you can pay attention to the sights of the Motherland.

Winter in Russia

New Year's trip along the Golden Ring

For those who want to get to know the beauty of our land, its history and culture, the best option would be to travel along the Golden Ring. It doesn’t matter how you plan to spend your winter holiday - with children, in the company of friends or colleagues, or with your significant other - such a trip will be interesting in any case. True, the New Year holidays are unlikely to be enough - after all, for 8 (and these are just the main places!) cities you need much more time than 1-2 weeks. It is best to choose one city and get to know its beauty normally, rather than gallop through all of them, seeing only its most famous part.

The benefits of such a holiday include:

Travel without a visa or passport.
Cheapness.
The absence of a language barrier and all the difficulties associated with traveling to a foreign country (currency exchange, ignorance of rules and laws, different mentality, and so on).
The ability to quickly return home if necessary.
The opportunity to go on vacation by car rather than by public transport e.

A trip to the sea in winter

A trip to the sea coast is good and useful not only in summer - there are numerous boarding houses and health complexes work in winter time of the year. This winter holiday is most suitable for those who have health problems or want to prevent them. And just visiting some famous seaside cities is interesting in itself, without sunbathing and swimming. Such places include:

Sochi;
Almost the entire Crimean coast;
Adler;
Gelendzhik;
Anapa;
Kaliningrad region (Curonian Spit);
Tuapse.

Winter holidays on the lakes - list of the best destinations

Northern lights on Baikal

A trip to the shore of a lake can be no less interesting - there are many reservoirs of unique beauty in Russia. This kind of vacation should appeal to lovers of tourism and nature. Attention should be paid to the following points:

Baikal is a huge (more than 600 kilometers long!) lake and the protected forest surrounding it, every Russian should visit it at least once in their life. You can purchase an extensive tour that will take up to 8 days - just in time for the New Year holidays. Holidays on Lake Baikal are expensive; for two people with a flight from Moscow to Irkutsk you can spend 100 thousand rubles or a little less. The cost of a ten-day tour (only excursions and accommodation without air tickets) for 2017 is from 30 thousand rubles. Residents of the European part of Russia who want to relax beautifully, but cheaper, can be advised to other lakes that can be reached by car.
Seliger is a lake system in the Tver region, including more than two dozen lakes (with more than one and a half hundred islands). In summer, kayaking trips are popular there; in winter, Seliger is suitable for barbecue and winter fishing or just for walks in nature. Another advantage is the proximity to large populated areas.
Lake Ladoga is the largest freshwater lake in Europe - near St. Petersburg. Fans of tourism and fishing come here all year round, as well as those who like excursions - the Valaam Monastery is located here.
Ilmen (or Slovenian Sea) - more than fifty different rivers flow into this lake in the Novgorod region. Holidays on its coast are suitable for lovers of fishing and tourism.
Big Yarovoye Lake - located in the Altai Territory - should be of interest to those who plan to improve their health. There are several large multidisciplinary sanatoriums on the lake coast. Like Baikal, Altai is quite expensive place for recreation for residents of the Central Federal District and other regions on the other side of the Ural ridge. We can talk about a budget of 40-50 thousand per person with a flight from Moscow.
Teletskoye Lake - the protected area around this Altai lake attracts a huge number of tourists all year round.

It's time to visit major Russian cities where you have never been before

Many Russian cities are interesting in themselves - for their architecture, monuments, and museums. This change of scenery will suit absolutely everyone - you don’t need to think long about choosing a place, just buy a ticket to any metropolis - and an interesting pastime is guaranteed. Any city with a population of over a million can be easily reached by any means (by bus or train, by car or by flight), and upon arrival it is easy to find a place to stay (hotels, hostels or apartments for rent).

The most interesting options for a winter excursion:

Moscow - here you can find recreation for every taste: from shopping in countless shopping centers and boutiques to excursions to museums. However, living here is quite expensive, so such a trip can hardly be called budget for residents of the regions.
Saint Petersburg - northern capital suitable for those who are interested in excursions to historical and cultural places.
Kaliningrad - this city will definitely interest those who are attracted to European culture. One of the few opportunities to travel to Europe without a visa.
Nizhny Novgorod is one of the most important cultural centers Russia. Has a huge amount architectural monuments, including numerous temples. Nearby there are no less interesting settlements- Murom, Boldino.
Yekaterinburg - the “capital” of Trans-Urals cannot boast of such big amount architectural monuments, but it has a considerable number of various museums and exhibitions. Did you know that the Yeltsin Museum is located here?
Volgograd is a must-visit for those who love their Motherland and its history. It is here that one of the most tall monuments in the world - “The Motherland is calling.”

Each of these cities has a large selection of different excursions that are offered year-round.

We do not provide prices, since most of the costs for this type of vacation are tickets, and the cost of the trip for residents different cities will be different. You can check prices for air tickets right now using the built-in form.

Unusual excursion routes around Russia

If you don’t want to take a regular sightseeing walk, museums and shopping don’t appeal to you, but you want new sensations, you can pay attention to more original tours. Popular options include the following:

Trout farm in Adler, Krasnodar region. You can learn about the features of “artificial” breeding of this fish, as well as go fishing and try fish dishes.
High-rise observation decks Moscow. If there is time for hiking There’s not enough of the capital, but I want to see as much as possible - do it from a height of tens of meters.
Walking around mystical places Moscow - places where ghosts were seen, where various mystical events took place.
“Exit to the city” is an opportunity to visit unusual, but famous and important places in Moscow for free. Among the places there can be either the embassy of a country or someone’s private mansion - the list of excursions is constantly changing.
“Retro train” - a trip on an old (produced more than a century ago!) locomotive train around Moscow and the Moscow region with stops at various interesting places at the request of the group (this could be Star City, the Museum of History railway transport and so on).
Excursions to the roofs of various Moscow buildings from famous roofers. If the weather is bad, this option is no longer available.
Moscow Bar Tour - suitable for lovers of alcohol and pub crawls. The guides are experienced bartenders who show several of the most famous and interesting drinking establishments in the capital with tastings of various drinks.
A tour of the former glory of the Leningrad rock club - suitable for fans of Russian rock of the 80s and 90s. The main gathering places and concerts of famous rock bands are visited, with their history and biography told.
“Secrets of Underground Moscow” - for dungeon lovers. The tour is led by diggers and takes place at a depth of 15 meters.

Inexpensive Russian ski resorts

Animals living in resorts

Some people want to spend the New Year holidays watching movies or cutting salads, while others can’t sit at home and want adventure and active rest. The most common option is ski resorts. Moreover, you don’t have to go to the mountains to do this - the descent can be done in the capital.

Ski areas in Moscow and the region

Sparrow Hills
Sorochany
Yakhroma
Kurkino
Extreme Park "Freestyle"
Shukolovo
Fox Mountain
All-season ski resort“Snezh.com”

Where to ski in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg also has several places for alpine skiing:

Golden Valley
Malskaya Valley
Yucca Park
Tuutari Park
Okhta Park
Kavgolovo

Other places for skiing and snowboarding in Central Russia

In the central part of the Russian Federation you can ride the slope in the following places:

Shaksha
Demino
Kwan
Zhebrei
Krasnaya Glinka
Sviyaga

Ski places in Siberia

For residents of Siberia, there is also where to go:

Manzherok
Syrkashi
Sheregesh
Yugus
Tanay
Yurmanka
Belokurikha

Active winter holidays in the Urals

In the Urals, ski lovers can visit the following places:

Ak-Yort
Zavyalikha
Stack
Checkeril
Polazna
Uktus
Mratkino
Silenced

“Ready” New Year’s programs

If your destination doesn’t play a special role and you just want to change the scenery by spending your holidays in any place other than home, you don’t have to bother yourself with a long search by ordering a New Year’s program from any tour operator. Options may differ from each other; if you wish, you can even create an individual vacation plan. However, several common and popular programs can still be identified:

New Year in Karelia. These could be excursions to Petrozavodsk and Kondopoga, including trips on dog sleds or snowmobiles through the forest, a visit to the Karelian Santa Claus, waterfalls, as well as hikes through adits and drifts.
New Year in Vyborg Walk around the city, excursion to the castle and Olaf's tower, visit to the museum-reserve. During the New Year holidays, the city hosts several large performances, stylized in antique style.
New Year in Vladimir. Visiting famous excursion places in Suzdal, Bogolyubovo and Vladimir itself.
New Year in Crimea. May include both a visit to one city and sightseeing tour. Trips are usually made to Yalta, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, Massandra, Alupka.
New Year in Uglich. Excursion for 3-4 days, including a trip to several cities: Suzdal, Gorokhovets, Arzamas, Bogolyubovo, Nizhny Novgorod.
New Year in Yaroslavl and Kostroma. Includes visits to several monasteries.
New Year in Veliky Novgorod. Includes a visit to St. George's Monastery.

This a budget option winter holidays, within 25 thousand rubles per person. Similar tours are available in almost every major Russian city. Most often, they last 1-5 days and include a tour of the most famous places (done during the day), and then a celebration in an establishment chosen according to the budget. People with family (children) do not choose such a holiday very often; most often, couples in love, as well as groups of friends and acquaintances, celebrate the New Year this way.

Winter holidays abroad

Despite a significant decline in the number of people going on vacation abroad, there are still plenty of people who want a change of scenery by visiting foreign countries. It all comes down to the budget - if you wish, you can arrange for yourself a full-fledged beach holiday, returning to work in early January with a peeling nose and a bronzed skin tone. Let's look at several options for different budgets.

Budget excursion tours

New Year's fireworks in Freiburg

If finances are limited to up to $1000

If you are ready to spend up to 65,000 rubles per person on a New Year's holiday abroad, you can go on excursion tours to any European city, having previously obtained a Schengen visa. Eg:

Prague - the cost of a 5-day tour starts on average from 25,000 per person.
Amsterdam - a week-long excursion will cost at least 45,000 per person.
Berlin is a little cheaper - for the same 7 days you will have to pay about 40,000 rubles.
Paris - you can admire the Eiffel Tower and other delights of the French capital for at least 35-40 thousand rubles for 7 days.
London - a week-long excursion tour will cost at least 40,000. London is further from Russia, therefore the flight is more expensive.

If the budget is even smaller

You can choose closer and simpler options:

Baltic Sea Cruise(includes visits to Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga). It can last from 2 to 6 days, the price is from 12,000 rubles.
Bus tour of the Baltics(Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn) lasting 4-5 days, will cost at least 14,000.
Various excursion programs to Finland from St. Petersburg- in 3-5 days New Year's holiday you will have to pay at least 9-10 thousand rubles.

Beach holidays abroad for the New Year holidays

Those who want to swim in the sea, sunbathe and walk under the hot sun in shorts and a T-shirt in winter need to plan such a vacation in advance. Due to the popularity of budget resorts, hotel rooms are being sold out - it can be difficult to find a place in the fall. If you don’t plan your vacation in advance and buy tickets in December, you will overpay at least 1.5-2 times.

And the New Year holidays - the most popular dates - are the first to be booked. Buying a successful trip at the end of autumn is real luck. However, it is possible that it will be possible to snatch a last-minute ticket - people who had planned a vacation, say, in May-June, could change their plans due to the crisis, and a place would become available.

Budget holiday options

The question of where to have an inexpensive winter holiday at sea abroad is probably the most pressing. Here are the most popular options:

Egypt – Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh(these are the most popular destinations for New Year 2017) - from 32,000 rubles per 1 person for 7-8 days.
Goa (India)- from 60-64,000 rubles for 10 days.
Canaries- from 65,000 rubles for 8 days.
Vietnam- from 50-55,000 rubles for 8-10 days.
Thailand- from 70-75,000 rubles for 8-10 days.

Please note: the price of such tours does not include a ticket to the airport (Moscow or St. Petersburg). Additionally, you have to pay for food (at least partially) and, of course, excursions. Prices are indicated only for round-trip tickets and hotel accommodation (3* or similar class).

Dominican Republic in winter

Elite destinations

From more expensive trips Warm countries include:

Mexico- from 80,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
Brazil- from 90,000 rubles for 7-8 days.
Cuba
Maldives- from 100,000 rubles in 7-8 days.
Jamaica- from 95,000 rubles for 7-8 days.

These are the best options for winter holidays for those who want to swim and sunbathe. Please note that in this case, such a price must be sought using special offers from tour operators, and the hotels will be budget. Holidays in a five star hotel in Bali or Dominican Republic for two people over 2 New Year's weeks can cost about 7-10 thousand dollars including flights, if you don’t bother looking for a last-minute tour or buying tickets in advance.

As a rule, children look forward to winter holidays no less than summer ones. After all, winter is truly a fabulous time, especially for New Year's travels. Everything appears every day more possibilities for an exciting and unforgettable family winter holiday. The choice of place for such a trip depends on financial capabilities, interests and the exact time of the expected departure. Many travel agencies offer a wide variety of offers for a good holiday for every taste and pocket. So, at your request, you can choose a tour to warm and sunny countries or to ski resorts, where there are beautiful landscape slopes.

Where can you relax during the New Year and Christmas holidays?

Relax on the beach

If you want to change the gray winter environment, then the best option a beach holiday in warm countries will be for you. There you and your children can soak up the warm rays of the sun on the colorful coastline. If you decide to go where it’s always sunny and warm, then this would be an excellent place popular country like Egypt. It has a large influx of tourists, but there will certainly be a place for your family. The temperature of the Red Sea in winter in Egypt averages 22 degrees. The most popular resort in this country is Sharm El Sheikh. Almost all hotels here operate on an all-inclusive basis. In addition, you can have fun in water parks, dolphinariums, discos and excursions.

Do you admire oriental flavor? Then your family needs to visit Thailand, which amazes with its hospitality and caring attitude towards children. This country has divine views and truly paradises. Thailand is the country where tourist season lasts all year round, and you can choose the resort your heart desires. If quality service is important to you and beautiful nature, then one of the most colorful countries for a winter holiday will be the island of Cuba.

Latin American beaches are ready to welcome guests all year round. Here you will definitely find a resort for every taste. Winter temperature Caribbean Sea reaches 26 degrees. In addition, while vacationing in Cuba in winter, your family members will have a unique opportunity to attend numerous carnivals, dances, and also try local drinks and food. In general, there are a lot of countries for a winter holiday on the beach, but those listed above are the most proven and truly interesting.

Ski holidays

Winter holidays have many advantages. There are ski resorts in almost all popular tourist countries, where you can breathe in clean, cool air, and, of course, go skiing or go on cross-country skiing. A lot of countries offer ski holidays, but Bulgaria will offer you ample opportunities for a wonderful winter holiday. In addition, one cannot but rejoice at the moderate prices for ski resorts in Bulgaria. Moreover, the affordable cost of the tour in no way affects the quality of service. The most popular resorts Bulgaria are: Vitosha, Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets.

Ski holidays in Turkey are also considered one of the best. In this country it is appropriate to combine acceptable prices and excellent quality of service. Kartalkaya is considered a wonderful winter resort town in Turkey. Going there, you can enjoy perfectly clean snow and twenty equipped ski slopes. In addition, it is worth paying attention to such resorts as Uludag, Sarykamysh and Palandoken. If you want to have endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and sports, then you should take a tour to Austria. This small country has a huge variety of ski resorts with slopes of all difficulty levels and glaciers, which allows them to operate all year round.

Holidays in Europe

Would you like to get up close and personal with the magnificent views, castles and other sights of Europe? No problem. Any travel agency will select an excursion or even a health tour for you to suit your taste and pocket. Excursion tours are a great opportunity to get acquainted with the culture, traditions and gorgeous views of European countries in one trip. Tours to Europe can be of very different duration and intensity. So you can go on Christmas holidays to Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece and many others European countries. It all depends on your financial capabilities and personal preferences.

Holidays in Russia

If you don’t want to leave Russia, but are still waiting for a frosty winter to travel, then you can plan your winter holidays without leaving the country. So, you can go to snow-covered Siberia, where a rich excursion program and a lot of active entertainment will await you. Your best winter holiday can take place in Karelia, Lake Baikal or amazing places in Kamchatka.

How much does a winter holiday abroad cost?

If we talk about warm countries, then a vacation there in winter will cost you on average from $400 to $600. The cost of a holiday at ski resorts depends on its duration and starts from $600. Concerning excursion tours in Europe, then everything depends on the chosen route and on the countries themselves. All details and price ranges can be found at any travel company. The most budget winter holidays are tours around Russia. Your choice of where to go is purely individual.

When you decide on the desired tour or excursion trip around Europe, you should immediately order tickets (vouchers), book tours and pay for them. Benefits early booking The tour is, firstly, a guarantee that you will get to the best and most popular hotel and, secondly, you will save a significant amount, since on average you can get about 30% discount on the entire cost of the tour.

Give your child the opportunity to experience new experiences and unforgettable holiday abroad or in Russia. Fabulous places globe They will clearly not leave you or your children indifferent.

Thanks to the Russian government, which once decided to make the first ten days of the new year a weekend.

Out of habit, adults, like children, began to call them vacations. Now there is an opportunity to carry out New Year's decade with benefit, going on vacation with your child. The top list of the most popular places in the world for families with children has already appeared.

Where to spend the holidays - top most popular places

Most of our fellow citizens can only afford a vacation in. That's why in the top five rankings includes Veliky Ustyug, Sochi, Moscow. Mostly parents with children or children's tourist groups come to these cities.

Moreover, they live in Sochi on average for a week, and in St. Petersburg or Moscow for 5 days. This is due to the cost of food, excursions, etc.

Among foreign cities top head, Prague, .

But there is more top five most desired for a New Year's trip to countries. These are European Finland, France, Czech Republic, Norway, as well as Asian Thailand.

Where to relax during the winter holidays in Russia?

Homeland of Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Since the winter holidays fall on new year holidays, the child will not refuse to meet with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. Therefore, it is worth making a trip to the homeland of Father Frost and Kostroma, the homeland of the Snow Maiden.

Veliky Ustyug– it’s not just a city, it’s a real New Year’s fairy tale. All the attractions here are associated with the name of the main resident of the city - Father Frost. He has his own Residence, post office, souvenir shop and entertainment complex “Father Frost’s Estate”. All these places are open to visitors during the holidays and, of course, are not empty.
The birthplace of the Snow Maiden is considered Kostroma. The snow beauty lives in a fairy-tale mansion, where she meets with children every day during the New Year holidays. She is helped by Domovoy and Domovikha, the cat Bayun and other fairy-tale characters. There is a lot to see in the Snow Maiden's mansion. What is there worth one Ice Hall, where all the furniture and household items are made of ice.

A trip to Kostroma can take place according to an individually designed program, which includes a visit ethnographic museum, moose farm, Ipatiev Monastery and other memorable places.

Karelia. If you really want to go to Finland, but there is no such opportunity, you can get by with a trip to. Moreover, there is a Santa Claus here, whose name is Pakkaine. He lives in a tent, and invites guests to sit on deer skins spread around his throne. He also has a granddaughter, like Snegurochka. For entertainment, Pakkaine offers reindeer sledding, skiing, and sledding.

Sochi. If the whole family is passionate alpine skiing, and the child is already old enough for this activity, you can give up on the New Year in ski resort Krasnaya Polyana. There are slopes especially for children. In Sochi itself, visiting Olympic sites remains relevant.

. This destination is popular both in summer and winter. Winters in this part of the country are mostly mild and snowy. When, if not in winter, to visit ancient churches, museums of wooden architecture, and Kremlins. In Pereslavl Zalessky you can visit the famous Lake Pleshcheyevo, where young Peter the Great mastered his first ship. And in Myshkino, a child should definitely be taken to the mouse museum.

Where to go on vacation in Russia - in the following video:

Tours to Europe - where to go?

This is where the options for Christmas entertainment are truly endless! And even though it is also winter in Europe, it is much warmer than in Russia. The streets of ancient cities are brightly decorated. There are shops with New Year's souvenirs on every corner. The atmosphere is festive.

. Just the New Year's decorations in Paris and other cities make both children and adults dizzy. A visit will be unforgettable for your child. Eiffel Tower, over which Santa Claus will fly on a sleigh. Traveling to Paris with a child to visit.

True, on New Year there are long queues and high prices. And if a visit to this famous entertainment complex will not take place, you can always find a lot of other entertainment.

Where to meet with small children?

If we are talking about five year olds, then you can travel safely with them both by train and by plane. Therefore, you can safely choose any one for your vacation. Russian city, since New Year's matinees will be held everywhere. Yes, and snowy or ice towns, which are very attractive to kids, can be found in any city.

Not worth choosing for a holiday with a child cruise, since children tolerate acclimatization very poorly.

With younger children In winter, it’s generally better not to travel far from home, much less fly abroad on vacation. Firstly, the parents themselves will not have time to relax, and secondly, the child is still too young to understand something and get an unforgettable experience.

How to save money on your New Year's holiday?

First of all, you can try to save money by air and train tickets . The less time left before the trip, the cheaper the ticket will cost. However, you can be left without tickets at all, since there are plenty of people who want to fly or leave for the New Year.
Can save on accommodation too. For example, renting housing from a private owner. You can also join some online community where travel lovers can invite you to visit them completely free of charge or offer to exchange apartments in different cities for a vacation.

Some hotels offer discounts for families, which you can also find out about on the Internet.

Arriving in final destination, you should not fall for the tempting offers of taxi drivers. They will all charge more early than if call a taxi by phone. The Internet will help you find out the taxi number in any city.
A lot of money is spent on lunches in cafes and restaurants. Why spend extra money on food when you can spend it on entertainment? You can prepare food at home from products purchased at the supermarket, and take sandwiches and a thermos with coffee or tea with you for a walk.
Save on phone calls You can if you buy a local SIM card. It’s even better to use the free Internet and communicate via video conference.

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