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For the new year 2020 to warm countries: where to go, TOP countries

It is no secret that the majority of tourists prefer to relax in the summer, when the sea is warm, when the sun is warm and you can lie on the white sand. but from summer to summer it is very long, so people are looking for options to visit the sea in winter and feel its warmth. Tours for the new year are especially popular. After all, it is so unusual to meet the beginning of the new year near the sea and on the sand, and not near the TV at home and with snow outside the window. But where can you go for the new year 2020 to warm countries, so that it is inexpensive, but so that it is hot and there is a warm sea? In fact, there are many options, and it is difficult to choose here. Let's try together to understand in which country it is best to celebrate the new year 2020 so that it will be remembered for a lifetime.

Hainan - the winter capital of the heat!
When people in Russia are waiting for the chiming clock and open champagne, on the island of Hainan they enjoy the sun and warmth. In December and early January, the average daytime temperature at local resorts is above +22 degrees. But the sea is even hotter, up to +25 degrees! Why is sea temperature higher than air temperature? And everything is simple - water flows to the shores of Hainan from the shores of Thailand and other countries, where in winter there are real tropics. She does not have time to cool down and comes to the shores Chinese island warm and pleasant for swimming.

What to do in Hainan this time of year? First, you can swim. Let it go locals they do not like to swim in winter, for them the water is +25 degrees cool, tourists are happy to take the sea and splash in it. Also on the island you can see nature reserves and enjoy solitude with nature. And if you like to get to know other cultures, then sightseeing will be to your liking.

As for prices, they are much cheaper here than in spring or summer. Still, there are not so many tourists, and they are all mainly from our country or from Asian countries. So local hotels trying to lure them to him and reduce prices ridiculously. Holidays for the new year in Hainan is a great start to the new year!

Dubai - the prices are the same. The service is much better!
If you fly to Dubai, then it is for the new year. the city is on the coast Persian Gulf. There are chic hotels, incredible beaches, and a lot of water. Water is everywhere: in the sea, in pools near hotels and in the city in the form of fountains.

According to statistics, 13% of tourists from Russia who leave for the New Year in other countries choose Dubai.
The UAE has the same time zone as Moscow, but the climate is completely different. During the winter months there is no suffocating heat, no hot winds that bring dust and sand. The average air temperature in Dubai during the day is not higher than +28 degrees. And the sea in the bay is +24 degrees. Tourists who come here sunbathe more on the sand. but there are those who are happy to bathe and enjoy it. True, it is best to swim in the pool, where the water is heated by the sun's rays and heated artificially. And if your hotel has a rooftop pool, then you should definitely relax there.

What else to do in Dubai in December-January? Of course shopping! These days, when it's Christmas in Europe and New Year's in Russia, local shops and malls are having huge sales. If you have time and you are lucky, then you will buy a quality item for a penny! Millions of guests fly here for sales, so this is not a hobby, but more a sport, where the one who is in time first wins.

In recent years, an interesting situation has developed in the tourism market. Most of all, tourists prefer Egypt for the New Year. These turned out to be 36% of all those who left Russia for the New Year holidays. Second place, as described above, was taken by Dubai, it accounted for 14% of our compatriots. 11% of Russians left for Thailand. And the same number, 11% of Russians, preferred to rest in our country at our resorts: Crimea and Sochi.
From European countries, Russians choose the Czech Republic. On the new year holidays 4% of tourists from Russia fly to Prague every year. But 1.4% of all tourists fly to the farthest point from Russia - the Dominican Republic. And this is not so little.
As for the hotels booked by the Russians, 34% preferred a 3-star hotel, 35% a 4-star hotel, and 25% chose the most luxurious five-star hotels!

Thailand and local "hot" resorts.
The resorts of Thailand for the new year are clogged to the fullest. And exactly one tenth of the tourists from Russia.

For the most part, people come here not to celebrate the new year, but simply to relax. Snow lies almost all over Europe, Russia is also covered in snow, so tourists tend to go where there is heat, sand and sea. Thailand is the perfect place for this.
In the winter months, the air warms up to +33 degrees. The water in the sea is simply gorgeous up to +27 degrees. But the prices are not very encouraging. Still, the peak of the season, there are many tourists and therefore prices tend to rise, as does the air temperature.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the beaches - they are amazing and chic. Here you can find both large beaches, where thousands of vacationers, and beautiful beaches with palm trees, which are called wild and there are dozens of tourists on them. Such beaches are mainly located in bays, which are difficult to get to. For example, you need to go over the rocks or swim in a boat. But this does not scare tourists, because such a vacation is a memory for a lifetime!

As you can see, for the new year you can choose absolutely different directions. You can visit Asia, you can make a crazy flight to the other side of the world and enjoy clear waters Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Or you can, like 10% of Russians, stay at home and watch the Russian winter in the south of the country. The choice is yours, and there is always one!

Beach holidays on New Year on the "Subtleties of tourism"

Everyone knows: how you celebrate the New Year, so you will spend it, and who among us does not dream all year round to enjoy a serene life on the sea coast? Maybe that's why many flock to warmer climes to celebrate the New Year. Unfortunately, contrary to popular belief, not everyone will contemplate the sea surface every day, but everyone can spend unforgettable New Year holidays and recharge with positive emotions.

A beach holiday for the New Year is a great opportunity to fill a familiar holiday with new meaning, unexpected surprises and incredible impressions.

Israel

There are plenty of advantages of holidays in Israel: the flight from Moscow will take about 4.5 hours, the cost of tours is not much higher, Russians do not need a visa to enter the country. By the way, fans of the Red Sea can celebrate the New Year in Eilat - this resort is located on the shores of the Eilat Gulf of the Red Sea.

"Subtleties" tell: 5 beach destinations that will easily replace Egypt in winter

Goa vs. Hainan

New Year's holidays in the resorts of Goa will be appreciated by those who dream of beach relaxation against the backdrop of exotic nature and the exciting ocean.

lovers beach holiday The Chinese tropical island of Hainan also invites you to celebrate the New Year. Holiday program offered by the resorts of Hainan will appeal to even sophisticated tourists: incendiary shows, all kinds of water activities, New Year's parties on yachts, romantic dances on the beaches - the New Year in Hainan promises to be the hottest, both literally and figuratively.

exotic

Ample opportunities open up for lovers of the exotic. Resorts offer an excellent beach holiday for the New Year Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Malaysia. Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives or Bahamas open to lovers luxury holiday truly heavenly places. Good from the point of view of a beach holiday for the New Year and Vietnam, the beauty of which is legendary.

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Thailand

New Year holidays in Thailand are accompanied by beautiful weather, in December-January the rainy season is over, the country is very sunny, warm and dry, the air warms up to +26...+29 °C, the water temperature reaches +24...+26 °C , and nothing overshadows the New Year's mood for vacationers. Tourists spend their days on the beaches, participate in festive festivals, go diving and windsurfing.

Egypt

Egypt has been the most popular destination for a beach holiday for the New Year for several years. Winter in Egypt is not as sweltering as summer, but warm enough to sunbathe and swim. The New Year mood covers the resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada: streets and hotels are decorated, tourists dressed in Santa Claus hats roam everywhere, themed holidays are organized in hotels.

The cost of New Year's tours to Egypt is increasing, but this direction is considered the most affordable compared to other countries.

Do you choose? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for holidays on New Year's Eve 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, how much does it cost independent trip(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 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.

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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. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time, it is better to go on vacation on 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. And you can do it in different countries- for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Do not forget that a Schengen visa is required to visit most European countries - 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. Under eiffel tower settles down ice rink, which can be accessed with a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris - perfect place where you can 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 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts 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 - 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 Baltics

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 others 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.

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Pictured: Christmas fairs at central square 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 it's hard to imagine 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 you should choose one of 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, on Palace Square arrange a concert, 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 feedback at the SKY hotel). In more high-profile hotels, prices for holidays for the New Year start from 3,000-4,000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels are Our Hotel 4 * (4,500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4 * (5,500 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 on the mountain 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’s good to go on excursions to get to know 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. good place there will be both Bangkok and beach resorts Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

In Bangkok, the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but the square in front of shopping mall 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 kinds 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 in an 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 best countries for a beach holiday.

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 is very popular with its snow-white beaches and warm sea- it always gets 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 of the Philippines rich in Spanish architecture, landmarks 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 the 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!

We will tell you where to go for the New Year itself in December. We found 4 beach destinations and 4 classic European places with a New Year's atmosphere.

On New Year's Eve, someone wants change and new sensations, while someone expects to use several weekends in a row and have a good rest.

While the whole country is cutting Olivier and preparing herring under a fur coat, you can fly to the other side of the world, where it is warm, gentle sea and gentle surf. However, on the beach new year holiday the options are endless. In search of the famous Christmas atmosphere, you can look into Europe, where Gothic temples soar up, and beautiful garlands are lit on the windowsills of old houses.

In this text, we have collected 8 popular destinations for you. In addition, we calculated the approximate cost of a vacation in these resorts. We took into account economical flights from Moscow for two tourists and accommodation in a 4 * hotel for a period of 7–8 days. You just have to decide where exactly you will spend these winter holidays.

Sri Lanka

The island is attractive picturesque beaches. Suitable for a relaxing holiday. The Negombo resort is located close to the airport, housing and food are inexpensive, so it is crowded.

Bentoto is considered the main resort. Tourists come here mainly on tour packages. Young people hang out in Hikkaduwa. There are many cafes and restaurants in the town with a beach 10 km away.

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Visa

• You can apply for a visa online. The cost is 35 dollars or 2,103 rubles. Children under 12 years of age will be issued free of charge. The visa allows you to stay on the island for 30 days;
• You can do it through the Consulate. Issued within 3 working days. But the length of stay is higher - 90 days. Cost - 4,800 rubles;
• And you can do it upon arrival in Sri Lanka. At the Colombo airport, they put a stamp at the Visa on Arrival counter. Cost - $ 40 or 2,401 rubles.

Weather

Pros:

• A country of contrasts - on the territory of the island there are mountains, jungles, kilometers of beaches;
• The coast is clean, picturesque and not crowded;
• Hotel workers and guides often speak Russian. The locals speak English;
• There are various excursion programs;
• The country has a low crime rate;
• Comfortable resort for families.

Minuses:

• Expensive and long flight;
• There is one airport on the island and the road to remote resorts will take up to 5 hours;
• There are interruptions in water supply;
• The food is exotic and spicy;
• The roads are bad;
• The sea is sometimes restless;
• The high cost of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;
• The nightlife is not developed.

Pros:

• Food and accommodation at quite reasonable prices;
• The hotel rooms have air conditioning;
• The beaches are mostly clean and equipped;
• There are exotic entertainments: taxi rides - tuk-tuk, elephant riding, crossing the river on bamboo rafts;
• Excursion programs will not let you get bored;
• The locals know a little Russian;
• Many massage parlors offer professional Thai and relaxing massages.

Minuses:

• Long flight - from 10 hours;
• Unusual for tourists high humidity;
• Crowded beaches;
• Medical services for tourists are expensive. Necessarily .

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Cuba

Liberty Island in winter attracts Russians with snow-white sandy beaches, clean water and socialist flavor. The most popular resorts: luxury Varadera and Havana, where they managed to combine urban skyscrapers, architectural monuments and beach infrastructure. For a relaxing vacation, it is better to go to the Holguin resort, which is famous for the Emerald Coast.

Visa

For Russian citizens visa-free entry. To visit the country, fill out a migration card. You can stay on the island for up to 30 days.

Weather

Climatic conditions wonderful in December and January. Happy average temperature+28 0 C, in the evening it drops to +18 0 C. The water in the ocean is warm +26 0 C. Rains are rare at this time of the year.

Pros:

• Clean white beaches;
• The water near the shore is warm, the entrance is gentle - good conditions for children;
• The hotels have an all-inclusive system;
• In hotels, children under 12 years old are accommodated free of charge;
• The hotels employ nannies, animators;
• Cheap and tasty food in local restaurants.

Minuses:

• Long flight - takes from 11 hours;
• wild beaches, which are not attached to hotels, are unsafe. They live there sea ​​urchins, moray eels and other marine animals;
• Services for tourists are much more expensive than for local residents;
• Wi-Fi will have to look.

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In a hot country, the beaches are considered the best. Punta Cana resort is popular among Russians. It is the most budget one. At the same time, there are plenty of entertainment for tourists. Boca Chica is a resort for lovers of activities. Nearby there is a coral reef where diving is practiced. Often there are sport fishing tournaments. The resort of Juan Dolio is also attractive for lovers of water activities. But in the sea you need to be careful, there are many dangers in the form of marine life and sharp pieces of coral.

Visa

Russians do not need a visa. You can stay in the country for 30 days. Upon arrival, fill out the migration card, pay the tax fee.

Weather

The weather is comfortable. During the day, the temperature is +30 0, at night it drops to +21 0 C. The water is warmed up to +28 0 C. Rains are rare, mostly after 14:00 or at night.

Pros:

• clean and uncrowded beaches;
• cheap food;
• the sea is shallow, with a gentle slope - suitable for safe swimming for children;
• hotels have an all-inclusive system;
• The resort is geared towards children. The hotels have animation parks, children's pools and a menu for kids;
• in the Caribbean is Coral reefs, so there are many diving centers in the country.

Minuses:

• long flight - from 12 hours;
• the cost of airfare and accommodation is high;
• there is a language barrier;
• expensive medical services;
• developed sex tourism;
• the local population is intrusive and clingy;
• there are many mosquitoes, termites and sand flies.

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The European direction remains popular. Citizens of Russia go to ski resorts. In Europe, they are well developed and are available for any budget.

France

Christmas and New Year in a European country will be magical. In Paris, holidays are held on a grand scale, carnivals are held. Suitable for those who like to wander around the city, especially couples in love.

Ski resorts are popular in winter. There are more than 200 such places in France. The most famous are Maribel, Chamonix, Val Thorens. Courchevel is a prestigious ski resort. It's an upmarket place, but well worth the price.

Visa

To get to France, apply for a Schengen visa. Issued at the Visa Application Center or at the Consulate in Moscow. The cost is 35 euros or 2,386 rubles.

Weather

December in France is warm. The temperature in the capital is +7 0 C. It often rains. It gets colder in January, but sub-zero temperatures are rare. At ski resorts, the temperature is -2 0 C.

Pros:

• on Christmas Eve, cities come to life and are transformed;
• variety of excursion programs;
• sales are on in all stores in France. Discounts reach 70%;
• inexpensive Christmas markets;
• festivals are taking place.

Minuses:

• before the holidays, the cost of tours rises several times;
• the weather is changeable, it can either snow or rain;
• New Year's decorations begin to be removed on January 1;
• some attractions are closed to the public;
• prejudice against Russians.

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Italy

The country is attractive at any time of the year. If you prefer walking around the city, go to Rome or Milan. On the eve of the holidays, the cities are festively decorated. And after the holidays, there are sales in stores.

If you prefer winter sports, head to the Alps. There are 25 ski resorts in Italy. Often Russians can be found in Val diFasse, Bormio, Val diFiem. There are trails of varying difficulty.

Visa

You need to apply for a Schengen visa type "C". Issued in Visa Application Centers, Embassy in Moscow and Consulate in St. Petersburg. The cost is 35 euros or 2,386 rubles.

Weather

Winter is warm. There is little rainfall. In the central part of the country, the temperature during the day is +7 0 C. At night it can be minus. Snow and rain are rare here. Snowfall is frequent in the Alps. The air temperature during the day is -1 0 С.

Pros:

• cities are preparing for Christmas events, as this is the main holiday of the country;
• ski resorts offer a lot winter entertainment;
• in the mountains there are trails for tourists with different levels of training;
• the hotels have activities for children. In some hotels in ski resorts, accommodation for babies under the age of 8 is free;
• there are fairs until Christmas;
• holidays last until January 6;
• On the first Saturday of January, there are sales in stores. Discounts reach 80%.

Minuses:

• it is difficult to get to the ski resorts on your own;
• high cost of flights and accommodation;
• many attractions are closed;
• there is a language barrier.

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Czech

The country is at any time cozy for tourists. On Christmas and New Year's Eve, Prague comes alive. Fairs and festivals are held. In winter, tourists spend time on thermal spas. In Karlovy Vary, you will be able to improve your health and have fun. There are ski resorts in the Czech Republic, but they are not as popular as in other countries. You will meet compatriots in Harrachov, Spindleruv Mlyn, Jachymov.

Visa

You need to get a visa type "C". Issued at the Visa Application Centers, Embassy and Consulate. The cost of Schengen is 35 euros or 2,386 rubles. Valid for 3 months.

Weather

Winter in the Czech Republic is relatively warm. The average air temperature during the day is +2 0 C. At night it drops to 0 0 C. It rains in December, and snow falls in January.

Pros:

• the flight to the country takes little time, and you can get to the ski resorts by bus;
• varied excursion program;
• there is no language barrier;
• delicious traditional cuisine;
• in the Czech Republic, ski resorts are classified as budget vacation options;
• fairs are held on the eve of holidays.

Minuses:

• on the eve of the holidays, prices for flights and housing are raised several times;
• the streets of the cities are crowded;
• small selection of 4* and 5* hotels.

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Austria

Austria has a developed urban and ski vacation. At Christmas, grandiose balls are held in Vienna. Salzburg is a small Austrian city where a large number of attractions. Suitable for lovers excursion tours. And Innsbruck has the status of a city-museum. From here you will reach the mountains and spend time at the best ski resorts in the world.

Visa

To visit the country, apply for a Schengen visa. They do it at the Visa Application Centers, through travel agencies and at the Austrian Embassy in Moscow. The Consulate in St. Petersburg does not issue visas. Valid for 3 months. The cost is 35 euros or 2,486 rubles.

Weather

It's warm in December. In the capital, the air temperature is up to +7 0 C. It is colder in the mountains. In January, the temperature drops to -7 0 C. It snows at night. Sunny during the day.

Pros:

• there are many ski resorts in the country - about 800 places;
• well-developed infrastructure;
• the resorts have slopes for skiers of all skill levels;
• during winter holidays hold Christmas balls. They are considered the best in Europe;
• diverse excursion programs;
• after the winter holidays, there are sales in stores. The discount reaches 80%.

Minuses:

• Price;
• even during sales with the maximum discount, goods are more expensive than in other European countries;
• Difficulty buying medicines Medicines can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription;
• Few parking spaces expensive to travel by car.

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Let's decide where it is better to go to celebrate the New Year. We offer you a selection Top 10 Options, where you can cheaply fly on vacation on holidays in 2020. Get ready to celebrate the upcoming New Year in a place that will make you happy!

Forget about the herring under a fur coat, forget about the launch of fireworks on a frosty night, finally forget these blurry faces of stars broadcast from all TV channels! We've had enough of this fun. It's time to celebrate the main holiday of the year in a fundamentally different setting and a new place - so that the new year becomes truly new.

So, here, on the good old , we have collected for you a selection of the most the best places where to go for the New Year - 2020. Each of these places is beautiful and one is better than the other for celebrating the most joyful holiday there. Choose your option and go on a journey!

Below we list non-standard directions. If you want classics, choose:

Advice: do not put off booking tickets and hotels for later - the closer New Year, the higher the intensity of passions.

Attention: Airfare prices are given for New Year's dates (end of December - beginning of January), and hotel prices are for a double room on New Year's Eve.

How to find cheap flights? We recommend search engines Skyscanner and Aviasales. Check prices in both to find Best offer for your dates.

Hotel search. Use the service that compares prices among all leading booking systems - Roomguru.ru.

I. Where to go on New Year's Eve at sea in 2020?

Do you want the sea instead of snow? Nothing complicated. The choice of destinations where you can fly in winter to enjoy the warm sea and the warming sun is very large: this is Asia (Vietnam, Bali, Philippines, India, etc.), South America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Caribbean Islands. It will be somewhat colder in the Canary Islands and in the Mediterranean region, but still much warmer than in Russia.

1. New Year in the Canary Islands

Why here? Great option in order to go to celebrate the New Year - 2020: romantic, not the most typical and relatively cheap. The set includes the sea (more precisely, the ocean - the Atlantic), diverse nature canary islands, spanish flavor, black volcanic sand on the beaches. Read more about holidays in the Canary Islands (prices, reviews, travel tips).

In winter, in the Canary Islands, the air temperature during the day is around + 25 ° C, and the water is warmed up to + 20 ° C - just right for comfortable rest, no heat and stuffiness.

Question price. Getting to the Canary Islands is relatively inexpensive (the main thing is to buy tickets in advance): you can fly with traditional airlines from Moscow or St. Euro). Read more about this in a separate article.

Prices for NG - 2020:

• Tours from Moscow to Tenerife for the New Year cost from 100 thousand rubles (7-8 nights, 3 * hotel).
• Air tickets to Tenerife from Moscow and back on New Year's dates are more expensive than usual - from 35 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• The cost of a double room in a 3* hotel in Tenerife on a festive night starts from $53. Find a hotel →

(Photo © stuart-buchanan / flickr.com)

2. Happy New Year, Cuba!

Why here? Liberty Island is one of the best places to go on New Year's Eve 2020. In winter, the weather here is beautiful: very warm (but not stuffy like in summer), the sea is perfect, and the sky is almost always cloudless. Cheerful and always cheerful locals, the best cigars in the world, almost antique cars driving around the streets.

Question price. Holidays in Cuba (including the New Year) cannot be called excessively expensive: housing, food and entertainment cost a little, but, alas, you will have to spend money on a flight. You can try to catch an inexpensive last minute tour on the site, and if you prefer exclusively solo travel, then you should start catching air tickets 2-4 months before the trip.

Prices for NG - 2020:

• You can find a tour to Cuba from Moscow from 150 thousand rubles for two (2-3 * hotel, 7 nights).
• Usually tickets cost 60-80 thousand, but sometimes you can find about 45 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• In Havana, you can find decent 3 * hotels at a price of $ 80 / night for New Year's dates. Find a hotel →

(Photo © dogpong / flickr.com)

3. New Year in the Maldives

Why here? This is one of the best places where you can hide from all worries and not worry about anything. Real paradise. Ideal for a complete lazy holiday. And the period of the New Year holidays is perhaps the most the best time for this. Let the whole world remain somewhere far away, thousands of kilometers away ocean waters! Turn off the phone and forget about the Internet - why distract yourself from true pleasure?

Prices for NG - 2020:

• Tours in the New Year to the Maldives cost from 280 thousand rubles for two (10 nights, 3-5 *).
• Flying to the Maldives usually costs from 26 thousand rubles. But flying for the New Year - 2020 will not work out just as cheap - prices for flights in late December - early January do not fall below 60-90 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• 3* hotels on Maldives(not on the shore) cost from $55. Find a hotel →

However, the Maldives are traditional package destinations, and if you don’t want to bother with organizing a vacation, it’s easier to buy a tour to and - all documents will be sent to you by e-mail.

(Photo © nattu / flickr.com)

4. Seychelles

Why here? For the same reasons as the Maldives. Seychelles is a place for those who appreciate privacy and comfort.

Question price. As in the case of the Maldives, now the Seychelles have become more accessible. Try to catch a burning tour on.

Prices for NG - 2020:

• The cost of tours is from 180 thousand rubles. (if departures are on December 26-27) and from 200 thousand - for departures on December 30-31.
• Flight Moscow - Mahe usually costs from 30 thousand rubles. (for a round trip), but for the period of New Year and Christmas holidays, the price increases significantly - from 50 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
• The price tag for 2-3 * hotels in the Seychelles for the New Year period is from $ 60 per night, which is quite good for relaxing on the islands, and even during the holidays. True, such an inexpensive hotel will not be located on the very shore - you will have to walk to the beach. Find a hotel →

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II. Chasing the spirit of Christmas: we're going to Europe for the New Year!

The sea is good. The sea is wonderful. Perhaps there is nothing better in the world than the sea, but one way or another, during the New Year period, many people really want to be in the center of the holiday and feel the spirit of Christmas. If this is about you, then the best option for where to go to celebrate the New Year 2020 would be Europe.

The magical New Year and Christmas atmosphere can be enjoyed in many European countries: Great Britain, France, Germany, Scandinavian countries - any place where people celebrate Christmas and snow falls will do.

(Photo © Alessio Mesiano / flickr.com)

1. To Europe for the New Year inexpensively

Europe is not the cheapest region in terms of holidays, but even here there are several countries where you can have a relatively inexpensive holiday during the New Year holidays and fully enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere. For those who want to have a cheap holiday in the New Year and Christmas in Europe, such countries as Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, Slovenia. Basically, Germany- also not the most expensive European country.

2. To Europe for Christmas and New Year, sparing nothing!

More expensive options where you can meet and have a great New Year - 2020 and Christmas - are France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, UK and Sweden. In the countries of the Alpine region (in Switzerland, France and Austria) you can ski, visit Christmas markets, admire the decoration of shopping galleries and city streets in general.

In most cases, when people imagine the Christmas atmosphere, an image arises in their head. London. The capital of England is really one of the most suitable places to go here for the New Year and Catholic Christmas. At this time, London turns into a real fairy tale! In fact, going on a trip to England is a completely feasible task for any person: getting a visa is not as easy as getting a Schengen visa, but flights from Moscow to London are quite inexpensive (thanks to low-cost airline easyJet). So Christmas London is much closer than you thought.

You can search for flights to cities of interest to you on Skyscanner and Aviasales search engines.

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