With just over a month left before the New Year, it's time to decide where to go for the 2016 New Year holidays. However, exchange rates, inflation and other crises can pretty much ruin the mood. But don't rush to unpack your bags!
We offer you the top 10 places to go to for the New Year 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. Capital - the most popular tourist city in Russia offers many opportunities for interesting pastime: museums, historical and architectural monuments, parks, skating rinks, New Year's performances for children and adults, folk festivals, holiday fairs and much, much more. If you want to save money, you can stay in an apartment (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 for where to go for the New Year. Climb up the Gediminas Tower to admire the snow-covered city from a fairy tale, and be sure to visit Trakai Castle - the old residence of the Lithuanian princes. A five-day vacation in a budget hotel costs $ 600.
8. Bulgaria, Bansko resort: cheap
According to the results of 2011, the ski resort of Bansko was recognized as the most inexpensive ski resort in Europe. In addition, there are as many as 120 museums in this small quiet town, and not far from the city there are many historical and architectural monuments. A week's trip to the resort will cost approximately $ 1,000.
7. Czech Republic, Prague: middle variant
This city is one of the most venerable and beautiful European places, where the Middle Ages are intricately intertwined with modernity. A five-day stay in a three-star hotel will cost $ 850. For New Year's holidays 2016 you can go here with your child.
6. Austria, Stubai-Neustift: average cost
Neustift belongs to the universal resorts. Here are best ski resortswhere everyone will find a ski slope to their liking - from the easy Elfer to the professional Fernau Mauer. There you can also go horseback riding, paragliding, sleigh rides, rock climbing (or rather, ice climbing), visit sports centers, saunas and solariums. You will have to spend about $ 1200 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 of the solutions is Thailand, Krabi province. It is not so well known among tourists in comparison with the hyped Pattaya and Phuket, so the prices here are lower and there are fewer people (a trip with accommodation will cost about $ 2,000 for 4 days). The most picturesque beaches of Krabi are located outside the city and can be reached by boats.And it is better to stay in the city of Ao Nang or on the islands - Phi Phi Don or Lante. Read our top places of interest in Thailand for excursions.
4. Cuba, Dominican Republic: the option is not cheap
New Year with snow and blizzards is not about Cuba. In winter, there is a pleasantly mild air temperature of 30 degrees. Excellent hotels and quality service are relatively inexpensive - $ 2,500 - $ 3,000 per week. But you can celebrate New Year 2016 on the beach, replacing Olivier and champagne with fruit salad and cocktail.
3. Sri Lanka, Ceylon: excellent for price / quality
The best option in terms of price-quality-atmosphere ratio: a week-long trip will "eat" from the budget, on average, 2500 - 3000 dollars. After the New Year holidays, Ceylon hosts a vibrant festival called Durutu Perahera (the anniversary of the visit of the enlightened Buddha) with elephants, dancers, fakirs and acrobats.
2. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: expensive option
In February, the capital of Brazil is the most famous carnival, and that's it. The price of a festive New Year's tour for 1 person, on average, is 3296 dollars.
1. Maldives: expensive
An option for those who are not limited in money: a weekly round trip with accommodation will cost at least $ 4,000. The weather there from December to February is the most favorable for European tourists who are not used to the tropical heat, and the developed infrastructure and luxurious service will not let you get bored.
This is what the top ten places look like, where holidays during the New Year's holidays will become unforgettable and bring a lot of impressions.