Warm winter: affordable resorts in the world

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Whatever the New Year's holidays, there are always few of them. Winter holidays can always be extended, and turning them into summer ones, if time and money allow - there are options for a beach holiday even when windows are in openwork hoarfrost on their native land. We have selected sunny and affordable resorts for those who cannot live without summer even in winter.

Egypt

The most popular resorts in Egypt are available not only in summer, but also in the middle of winter. In January and February, cool, comfortable weather sets in here - the air temperature rarely exceeds 30 degrees, the water temperature is kept at an average level of 22 degrees. The warm Red Sea attracts sunbathers away from winter problems, divers and everyone who needs a rest in a good climate outside the hot season. At this time, it is not crowded here compared to the summer period, but the number of offers is less diverse. Egyptian Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada are some of those places where everyone will find a vacation to their liking at an affordable cost. A mid-level hotel will ask for 15-20 thousand for 4-5 nights.

Thailand

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Rest in the resorts of South and Southeast Asia has long established itself as one of the most comfortable and affordable. Having explored all possible corners of Turkey and Egypt, tourists are seriously interested in more exotic destinations. Thailand in this sense is the most accessible - the cost of the tours is comparable to the popular destinations of Egypt, however, a flight from the central part of Russia may be slightly more expensive. In January, the weather in Thailand is cool for the region, but 25-30 degrees is quite enough to warm up from the Russian winter. From entertainment in the resorts of Pattaya and Phuket, tourists expect numerous attractions, shopping, nightlife and, of course, unusual food and exotic fruits. Fans of Buddhist tranquility should choose the islands of Koh Samui and Samet, where you can also improve your health at numerous spa resorts. The cost of tours to Thailand starts from 20-25 thousand for 5 nights.

Philippines

A real paradise is spread out in Southeast Asia, between Indonesia and Taiwan, on a scattering of seven thousand islands. The Philippines is a choice not only for lovers of non-standard destinations and downshifters, but also for connoisseurs of quality rest among the amazing tropical nature. In winter, especially comfortable weather sets in on the islands - the dry season begins in December, the temperature ranges from 25 to 29-30 degrees, there is practically no rain. Each major island resort has its own airport with international and domestic connections - you won't have to get stuck for your entire vacation on one island. Each resort is beautiful in its own way: Boracay - clean white beaches, Cebu - the opportunity to combine beach holidays with shopping and entertainment, Bohol and Palawan - places for seclusion and eco-tourism. And, of course, the Philippines is just made for gourmets - fresh fish and seafood make up the main menu. Tours, excluding flights, cost from 30-35 thousand rubles.

Goa

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The areola of mystery around distant India has existed for more than one century, but there is a place that almost everyone knows - the famous resort on the west coast of Goa. Winter in this state is warm and dry, the main tourist season just fits in the period from October to February. Resting here is quite inexpensive, prices are low, and the local currency is comparable in value to the ruble. True, it is difficult to call local beaches a paradise on earth - they certainly do not belong to the category of "bounty". In some places the resorts are dirty, the sea is not azure, but it is quite “bathing”. The resorts of the state are geographically divided into northern and southern, depending on the purpose of tourism - party-goers come to the north for club life, in the south it is calmer, here you can go in for sports and just have a good rest on the beach. The most advantageous offers for this direction start from 20 thousand rubles.

Spain

Not everyone needs exotic, even if its cost is several times inferior to rest in Europe. And nevertheless, when going to rest, it is very important to be completely confident in the level of the offered service, the cleanliness of the beaches and your own safety. Spain is perfect for resort holidays all year round, as even in winter its southern regions are very warm - on average 25 degrees. Favorable offers are varied and not in the hot season, and the prices, in comparison with other resorts in Europe, are lower. The sea is cool this season, but the absence of sweltering heat makes the resorts of Spain a great place to relax, improve health and gain strength before the next outing to the sea in summer. The cost of the tours starts from 35-40 thousand rubles.