When the cold sets in at home, you just want to escape to warm distant lands
A big downside of such a vacation is the long flight. Some countries have no direct flights, but that is a trifle compared to the pleasure of plunging into the warm ocean waters while blizzards rage at home.
UAE
The closest country to us is the United Arab Emirates. A relatively short flight – and you find yourself in an Arabian fairy tale. A beautiful country with its unique architecture. A cocktail of strict morals and technological progress. Here you have beaches, landscapes, and shopping!
It should be noted that the UAE is not a cheap country. But here is a page where you can find affordable tours even for the New Year holidays. True, you will have to spend extra on entertainment in the Emirates. Another downside for domestic tourists is the ban on smoking in public places and alcohol consumption. In some cities, it is simply impossible to even buy alcohol.
Yet, the Emirates is a luxurious vacation option in winter. You can easily go there with the whole family. The air here warms up to thirty degrees, and the water temperature does not drop below twenty.
Spain
The second destination is Spain, namely the island of Tenerife. It is also called the island of spring. The flight from the capital will take about 6 hours. The climate on the island is one of the most comfortable for our people – moderately hot and dry. There will be no scorching sun. You can warm up at 25 degrees and swim in the sea with even warmer water. A huge number of excursions, the ocean and volcanoes – what more do you need for a great vacation! Excellent cuisine, freshest products, a huge variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Sri Lanka
An exotic island in the Indian Ocean, where, unfortunately, a direct flight is not always available. The flight can take from 10 to 20 hours with a transfer, but it will be worth it (you can choose tour options with a convenient flight here). After all, you are awaited by tropical heat, pleasant ocean waters, a beach with white sand, a sea of fruit, freshest seafood and tea! Since ancient times, the island of Sri Lanka has been considered the heart of Ceylon; it is from here that the famous "tea with an elephant" is brought to all corners of the world.
The vacation will not be cheap, but definitely unforgettable. Sri Lanka is just beginning its tourism journey, so you need to be prepared for the lack of good service and top-level hotels. The beauty of nature, the ocean, and the unforgettable cuisine fully compensate for these shortcomings.
India
One of the most popular states is Goa. For many years, Goa has joyfully welcomed crowds of tourists from different countries. Air temperature in winter ranges from 28 to 30 degrees, the waters of the Indian Ocean warm up to 25 degrees. The flight will take about 7.5 hours. Eastern flavor, Indian culture, yet European morals – this whole cocktail is incredibly attractive for our people. White sandy beaches, affordable prices, exotic cuisine (for seafood lovers – this is paradise), temples, waterfalls – all in one place, and that is Goa.
The level of vacation is very diverse – luxurious hotels, affordable bungalows on the beach, and a simple hammock on the beach – for any tourist. The cuisine is quite specific, a huge number of rice dishes with various additions – seafood, egg, vegetables, meat. Be careful with drinks: local moonshine, rum, and even freshly squeezed juices are made from tap water. And drinking that water is strictly forbidden there. So it is worth stocking up on medications during the vacation.
Thailand
Year-round, the resorts of Phuket Island and Pattaya are open to tourists. The flight will take 9 hours. The resort season from November to March will welcome you with +29-30 degrees, and the Gulf of Thailand with 25 degrees of warmth. A paradise for budget tourists. Diving, boat trips, jungle excursions, affordable accommodation, seafood, a huge variety of fruits – far from all the delights of a vacation in this Asian country.
Vietnam
The flight to Vietnam will take about 10 hours from the capital. The country is poor and very cheap for tourists. You can choose simple lounging on the beach in one of the villages, for example, in Phan Thiet, or on the contrary – parties in the noisy city of Nha Trang. Air temperature in winter reaches +35, and water up to +25 degrees. Unforgettable flavor, lots of entertainment, parks, attractions, a peculiar cuisine consisting of seafood, instant noodles and spices, all this is the magic of Vietnam. And in February, you can catch the celebration of the Vietnamese New Year!
Cuba
Now that is exotic! A dream for those who want to enjoy Latin American flavor. The Caribbean Sea will stir your imagination. Azure water, white sand, clear sky resemble a fairy tale and an advertisement for a well-known chocolate bar. The flight to the capital Havana will take at least 12 hours. The sunny country will welcome you with comfortable +25 degrees. And the Caribbean Sea is even warmer. The spirit of freedom is everywhere. A huge number of atheists, cheap rum, wide beaches, tropical forests, as well as fiery salsa rhythms.
Maldives
One of the most famous and respectable resorts. A network of islands where each island is a hotel. Separate bungalows with a transparent floor, turquoise crystal-clear water, allow you to enjoy the underwater world without leaving your room. However, everyone knows that such a vacation is available to those who are ready to shell out a lot.