Where can a resident of Russia go to rest with family members or in splendid isolation? You can develop your own itinerary, or you can use the recommendations of National Geographic Traveler magazine, which published a rating of the best places to stay in 2016.
Here is the top 7 the most popular tourist destinations this year.
7. Glasgow, Scotland
Connoisseurs of surreal design can visit the world famous studio Timorus Bisties, founded in 1990. It is good to walk with children in the Glasgow Botanical Gardens, which contain rare plant species, and with your loved one - to attend a performance in the old Royal Theater (opened in 1867). Shoppers shouldn't miss out on a trip to the West End, home to trendy boutiques, bars and upmarket clubs. Nature lovers should go to Loch Lomond, which is one of the most beautiful holiday lakes in the world.
When to go: from March to May to admire the spring flowers and get into the Mayfest festival, where Scotland's culture is represented in all forms.
6. Brown Parks, UK
18th century landscape designer Lancelot Brown designed over 200 gardens in Britain. His best creations are: the gardens around Blenheim Palace (where Winston Churchill was born), the park around Burleigh House in Lincolnshire, the park surrounding the Chatsworth estate and Stowe Park in Southern England, surrounded by 28 churches. All these parks with sparkling lakes, winding paths and manicured lawns are designed to restore peace of mind.
When to go: from May to August.
5. East Bhutan
The Buddhist "Land of the Thundering Dragon" rarely sees foreigners due to its high-altitude location. You cannot sell or smoke tobacco here (175 euros fine), but you can buy fine silk brocade products and taste the local Hemadatsi dish - fresh chili and old yak cheese (often served with red rice). If you are ready to travel to Bhutan, then prepare yourself for an abundance of chili in your meal. And also to the lack of traffic lights in the capital Thimphu. Instead, there are wooden pagoda-style booths in the middle of the main intersections, from which the police use theatrical gestures to control the traffic.
When to go: March to May and September to November to see major religious holidays, including Gom Kora in March and Buddha's Day in November.
4. Danube River
Danube is one of best rivers for cruises in the world. Cruises on the Upper Danube usually run between Nuremberg (Germany) and Budapest (Hungary), through the Danube valley Wachau (Austria) and Bratislava (Slovakia). Cruises on the Lower Danube usually run east from Budapest to the Black Sea, through Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania.
When to go: all year round. From mid-November to the end of December, you can travel along the Danube to the Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna.
3. Bermuda
They are immersed in greenery, sunlight and dispose to laziness and idleness. You can stay at the Cambridge Beach Resort and Spa, which is surrounded by four beaches.Each room is designed in the style of cottages and has a unique decor. And there is also a cottage that "lived" for 300 years.
When to go: March-April for whale watching; from May to September, if the goal is to pamper your body on a warm beach; from November to April - there are fewer tourists, prices for excursions are lower.
2. Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
In Brazil, where there are plenty of wild monkeys in the forests and a dime a dozen beaches, the state of Rio Grande do Norte is ready to show that it is sunnier and more beachy than others. It is famous for the cultivation of cashews and mangoes, as well as a developed tourist infrastructure. In the city of Natal, you can visit the Museum of the Chamber of Cascuds, which houses archaeological finds and tools of the Indians and first-class beaches: Ponta Negra, Jacuma, Genipaba and Pipa.
When to go: all year round.
1. Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
The first vineyards in this area were planted by Roman legionaries. And the natives here insist that there is no place in France with a wine tradition deeper than Côte d'Or. They say that they produce here the best wines in the world... You can watch the wine making process in the Clos de Vougeot castle, which is located near the city of Beaune.
When to go: in July to attend the International Baroque Opera Festival (held in Beaune).