It remains a little more than a month before the New Year - it's time to decide where to go for the New Year holidays in 2016. However, exchange rates, inflation and other crises can prettyly ruin the mood. But do not rush to unpack your suitcases!
We offer you the top 10 places where you should go for the New Year holidays 2016 - inexpensive, but interesting and exciting. Or expensive and tasteful.
10. Russia, Moscow: an inexpensive option
New Year holidays 2016 in Russia? Where to go? Of course to Moscow. The capital, the most popular tourist city in Russia, offers many opportunities for interesting pastimes: museums, historical and architectural monuments, parks, ice rinks, New Year's shows for children and adults, festivities, holiday fairs and much, much more. If you want to save money, you can stay in apartments (an apartment with a kitchen) and cook yourself. Then a five-day trip will cost $ 400 for two.
9. Lithuania, Vilnius: budget
Do you want silence, ancient castles, Gothic churches, narrow romantic streets and cozy cafes? In this case, Vilnius is an excellent choice of all ten options where to go for the New Year. Climb to the Gediminas' Tower to admire the snow-covered city from a fairy tale, and be sure to visit the Trakai Castle - the ancient residence of the Lithuanian princes. A five-day vacation at a budget hotel costs $ 600.
8. Bulgaria, the resort of Bansko: cheap
According to the results of 2011, the Bansko ski resort was recognized as the most inexpensive ski resort in Europe. In addition, in this small quiet town there are as many as 120 museums, and not far from the city there are many historical and architectural monuments. A week trip to the resort will cost about $ 1,000.
7. Czech Republic, Prague: the middle option
This city is one of the most respectable and beautiful European places where the Middle Ages is fantastically intertwined with modernity. A five-day stay in a three-star hotel will cost $ 850. For the New Year holidays 2016 you can go here with a child.
6. Austria, Stubai-Neustift: average cost
Neustift is a universal resort. Here are the best ski resorts, where anyone will find a ski slope to their taste - from the light Elfer to the professional Fernau Mauer. And there you can do horse riding, paragliding, sleigh rides, rock climbing (or rather, ice climbing), visit sports centers, saunas and solariums. You will have to spend about $ 1,200 per week in a Happy Stubai double room with mountain views.
5. Thailand, Krabi: the best option
How to get from winter to summer? One solution is Thailand, Krabi Province. It is not so well-known among tourists as compared to the popular ones in Pattaya and Phuket, so the prices here are lower and the people are smaller (a trip with accommodation will cost about $ 2,000 for 4 days). The most picturesque beaches of Krabi are located outside the city and get to them by boat. And it is better to stay in the city of Ao Nang or on the islands - Phi Phi Done or Lanta. Check out our top Thailand excursion destinations.
4. Cuba, Dominican Republic: not a cheap option
New Year with snow and snowstorms - this is not about Cuba. In winter, a pleasant mild air temperature of 30 degrees is set there. Excellent hotels and quality service will cost relatively inexpensively - at 2500 - 3000 dollars per week. But you can celebrate New Year 2016 on the beach, replacing olivier and champagne with fruit salad and a cocktail.
3. Sri Lanka, Ceylon: excellent in price / quality
The best option in terms of price-quality-atmosphere ratio: a week-long trip "eats" from the budget, on average, in 2500 - 3000 dollars. After the New Year holidays, the vibrant Durutu Perahera festival (the anniversary of the visit of the enlightened Buddha) is held in Ceylon with elephants, dancers, fakirs and acrobats.
2. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: an expensive option
In February, the most famous carnival takes place in the capital of Brazil, and that’s it. The price of a festive New Year's tour for 1 person, on average, is $ 3296.
1. Maldives: expensive
An option for those who are not limited in money: a week trip there and back with accommodation will cost at least $ 4,000. The weather there from December to February is most favorable for European tourists unaccustomed to the tropical heat, and the developed infrastructure and chic service will not let you get bored.
It looks like the top ten places where a holiday during the New Year holidays will be unforgettable and will bring a lot of impressions.
