Before the New Year holidays knock on the door, it's time to think about where to go to rest at the beginning of the coming year. Usually the choice has to be made between hot countries, where you can swim in the sea even in winter, and ski resorts in Russia and other countries. And the more timely this choice is made, the better you can prepare for the rest.
Places for winter holidays in Russia
Russian ski resorts around the world are famous for their number and accessibility. Rest in the mountains is suitable for those who want to experience unforgettable emotions and admire the most beautiful landscapes while riding on winter modes of transport.
Ski resort "Elbrus"
The ski season on the world-famous Mount Elbrus lasts from November to May. Especially in January, the resorts and landscapes of the highest point of Russia attract skiers from all over the world. Prices for a pass to the ski slopes do not exceed 1500 rubles, which makes this place even more attractive.
Sochi ski resorts
In addition to the Black Sea, Sochi can offer wonderful ski resorts. Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana annually welcome more than a million outdoor enthusiasts. Prices for the opportunity to ride from the Sochi mountains start from 16 thousand rubles per person (ready-made tour, not only a ski pass!).
"Igora" - a ski resort in the Leningrad region
The resort began its work in 2006 and since then has been one of the favorite for tourists. The cost of passes is hourly: 850 on weekdays, 1100 - on weekends.
Arkhyz Ski Resort
"Arkhyz" is located in Karachay-Cherkessia, invites both beginners and professional skiers and snowboarders. At the best time to visit the resort, namely in January, the pass is sold for a period of day to week, and the cost will be 1800 rubles.
Altai Ski Resorts
Ski resorts in Altai invite you to test their 40 ski slopes from November to April. A pass to the slopes of the "Pearl of Siberia" will cost the traveler 1100-1300 rubles per day. When buying a ski pass for several days it is more profitable - 2800 rubles. for three days.
Bashkir resort "Abzakovo"
A huge in its area ski complex makes it possible to contemplate the mountain landscapes and ski both day and night. The price for an hour's skiing will be 700 rubles, for a ticket for a day - 1700 rubles.
Gubakha – complex on Krestovaya Gora, Perm Krai
19 ski slopes with a length of 80 to 2600 meters are open to adults and children. For beginners there is a ski school. The cost of ski passes starts from 700 rubles for 3 hours, a VIP ticket will cost 3500 rubles per day.
"Khvalynsky" ski resort
In addition to clean mountain air and beautiful views, "Khvalynsky" attracts with extremely affordable prices: from 65 rubles for 1 rise, 1600 rubles for the whole day. Inexpensive will be the rental of sports equipment - 160 rubles per hour or 1100 rubles per day.
Places for summer holidays
A classic beach holiday by the sea is also popular at the beginning of the year. When it is cold in Russia, in those places there is comfortable summer weather, which is often lacking in lovers of warm rays of the sun in winter.
United Arab Emirates
Although the sea temperature in January will not allow tourists to swim, many fly here for the sake of a warm 24-degree summer, shopping and excursions. To visit the Emirates, a visa will not be required, but a coronavirus vaccination and a PCR test will have to be done.
Thailand
Thai beaches are a place where even in January the temperature is kept around 30 degrees, which makes it possible to swim and sunbathe. Russian tourists do not need a visa to visit Thailand for up to 30 days. The Sputnik V vaccine is accepted by the state, vaccinated citizens can easily go on a trip by doing a PCR test.
Egypt
Summer here all year round. The Red Sea, the pyramids and the Egyptian sands are among the most affordable for Russian citizens both in terms of price and anti-virus requirements. If there is a certificate of vaccination by Sputnik, the tourist will not have to do a PCR test.
Cuba Island
Relatively inexpensively, you can go to the eternally warm Cuban resort - a week-long tour will cost around 65 thousand rubles per person. In this case, a visa is not needed, but you will need to pass 2 PCR tests even to vaccinated travelers.
Dominican Resorts
The place where in January both the warm sea and hot weather are in January is the Dominican Republic. To fly there for a week at a cost of about 200 thousand rubles for two. At the same time, there is no need to vaccinate or do a PCR test upon arrival in the country.
Jordan
For 160 thousand rubles, two tourists can go for a week to warm Jordan without applying for a visa. The Dead Sea warms up to 22 degrees. Vaccination is not required here, but you still have to pass 2 tests: 3 days before the flight and upon arrival in the country.
Seychelles
You can be on the equator of the planet for a whole week for only 90 thousand rubles per person. To visit the hot Seychelles for up to 30 days, there is no need to issue a visa and provide a certificate of vaccination.
Mexico
Mexican 30-degree beaches are open to lovers of sea air all year round. All a Russian needs to visit the United States of Mexico is about 100,000 rubles, an electronic declaration of health status and a good mood.
Air communication with hot countries has been restored for the most part, there are no problems with the regions of Russia, so you can choose absolutely any place for the January trip. You just need to decide what you want more at the moment: bask in the warm sun, watching the waves, or with the wind to descend from the mountainside, contemplating the beautiful snowy peaks.
