Where to celebrate New Year 2019?

New Year is the most long-awaited holiday, which is loved not only by children, but also by adults. Therefore, it is customary to plan its celebration in advance. Thanks to the long New Year holidays, it is possible to celebrate it away from home. At the same time, one wants to spend this time on a warm beach, the other - to ski, and the third to plunge into the atmosphere of Christmas Europe.

Where to celebrate New Year in Russia

Russia is a huge country and here, of course, there are many places where you can have fun celebrating the New Year holidays.

Altai

Altai Mountains is a fantastic and mystical region where you can relax at any time of the year. Experienced guides will be able to conduct fascinating excursions and introduce you to the mysterious Siberia. Such a vacation will definitely be remembered for a long time. In addition, the region has ski resorts, inviting outdoor enthusiasts. The most popular of them:

• "Turquoise Katun";
• complex located on Lake Teletskoye;
• Sheregesh;
• "Manzherok";
• Belokurikha is a popular place among snowboarders;
• complex on Tugaya mountain with the steepest slopes in the region.

The average cost of a tour in Altai is 22 thousand rubles. This includes a transfer from Novosibirsk, meals, excursions, entertainment, horseback riding.

Sochi

They prepare for the New Year in advance. The average temperature during this period is +6 - +10 degrees. Of course, you won’t be able to swim in the sea, but in almost every hotel comfortable pools are at your disposal.

Those who prefer outdoor activities can offer the ski slopes of Krasnaya Polyana. You can’t call a budget vacation here. On average, accommodation in Krasnaya Polyana hotels starts at 19 thousand rubles.

During a vacation in Sochi, you must visit the Riviera park, Adler Aquarium, waterfalls on the Agur River and Mount Akhun.

Moscow

The most brilliant can be considered the New Year in the capital. What is the main Christmas tree of the country and endless fireworks on Red Square. But the prices here are rather big. For example, a room in the Izmailovo hotel will cost from 3 thousand rubles a day, and for a gala dinner with an entertainment program you will have to pay from 6 thousand rubles.

St. Petersburg

The northern capital also offers its entertainment to tourists. The main festivities on New Year's Eve here take place on Palace Square, near the Peter and Paul Fortress and on Nevsky Prospekt. Romantics are offered to go to Lake Ladoga on a boat.

Those wishing to celebrate the New Year here must take care of booking accommodation and a restaurant in advance. Prices for rooms in the hotel start from 4 thousand rubles. And the cost of a festive banquet can vary from 3 to 30 thousand rubles.

Where to celebrate the New Year in Europe

In Europe, the New Year is celebrated on a smaller scale than ours. The main holiday here is considered Christmas. Therefore, in some countries, for example, in France, in the main squares you will not find a Christmas tree. Instead, the cradle of Jesus will be installed here.

France

At the beginning of December, Paris was completely transformed, festive lights lit up on the streets. So here is the preparation for Christmas. On New Year's Eve, tourists are advised to visit:

• Elysian Fields;
• Disneyland Paris. On holidays, a parade of fairytale heroes is held here. The cost of living at the hotel is about 150 euros, and New Year's dinner will cost from 220 euros for adults and 80 euros per child.
• Seine river. An unforgettable trip will be on the ship. The cost of such a cruise from 350 euros.
• Sacre Coeur observation deck located in Montmartre. New Year's dinner here will cost from 180 euros.
• The Eiffel Tower these days looks especially bright. The cost of the tour is from 75 euros.

Czech

Get into the romantic atmosphere of the Middle Ages will be able to those who go on New Year's holidays in Prague. Where it is best to meet the coming year in the Czech capital:

1. Old Town Square. It is here that the main Christmas tree of the country is established. Tourists come here to hear the chimes and make a wish, walking along the Charles Bridge.
2. “Divadlo na Vinohradech” is a palace theater that will take you into a fairy tale. The cost of the capital here starts from 200 euros.
3. At Státní opera Praha, you can not only enjoy opera singing, but also enjoy the best champagne. Ticket price starts from 280 euros.
4. Restaurant in the Strahov Monastery. The cost of a New Year's dinner starts from 120 euros.
5. A walk on the Vlatva River on New Year's Eve will cost about 45 euros.

Finland

This is where the residence of Santa Claus is located. The fabulous Lapland with its climate can remind central Russia. Many tourists come here precisely during the New Year holidays in order to see the northern lights with their own eyes. The best places to celebrate the holiday in Finland:

1. Rovinemi is the capital of Lapland and the place where Santa Claus lives. Especially such a trip will be remembered by children. The ticket to his residence costs 35 euros for an adult and 12-26 euros for children.
2. Zoo "Ranua" in which live water and goblin. The price of an adult ticket is 18 euros, a child ticket is 15 euros.
3. Fans of outdoor activities are invited to the ski resorts of the country: Tahko, Saariselka, Kuusamo and Levi.
4. Snow-Ice Village is a whole village with ice slides, sculptures and labyrinths. Entrance here costs 10 euros.
5. Senate Square Helsinki. Enchanting pyrotechnic show is held here on New Year's Eve.

New year at sea

Those who are tired of snow and frost can go to the beach resorts, where it is always warm and sunny.

Seychelles and Maldives

It is in December that the beach season begins on the Indian Ocean. And although there is a completely different religion, the hospitable local population organizes an unforgettable Christmas and New Year for tourists. Especially for them, they will dress up a Christmas tree, invite Santa Claus and have a party.

Holidays here do not apply to budget options, but if you book a tour in advance, you can save a little. A ticket from Moscow to Male costs an average of 450 dollars, hotel accommodation starts at 60 dollars, and a festive banquet starts at 50 euros. Lucky ones can find last-minute tours for $ 1,300 for two.

Dominican Republic

The weather on the Caribbean coast in December-January is just wonderful. Here you can sunbathe on the beach, swim in the warm sea, go diving and surfing. The most popular resorts in the Caribbean: Boca Chica, Punta Cana, Juan Dolio and Puerto Plata.

But not everyone can afford to relax here. Since the average price for an all-inclusive tour starts at $ 3,700.

Bali

The islands of the Indonesian Ocean, especially Bali, have recently been very popular among Russians. After all, relaxing on the beach here can be combined with exciting excursions to ancient temples. But there are also drawbacks - poor infrastructure. You can buy a ticket here for $ 2,100 for two.

Israel

Among the budget options include Israel. The advantages of Israeli resorts include: a short flight, a Russian-speaking population, low prices for housing and food, a warm sea and the availability of health resorts. So, the cost of a tour here on average is $ 1,400.

Egypt

Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab and Nuweiba are traditionally favorite vacation spots of Russians. For the New Year holidays, the streets of the resort are decorated with lights and figures of Egyptian Santa Claus. The cost of a weekly tour for two starts from 50 thousand rubles.