Beach holidays in February. Where to go to the sea in February - beach holidays inexpensively, without a visa, with a child

February is considered a “low” season in tourism: on the one hand, most tourists who have the opportunity to relax in the winter did it during the New Year holidays, on the other hand, a beach holiday in February 2020 in such popular countries as Egypt, Israel and the UAE cannot be completely guarantee good weather, forcing many to postpone their holidays until spring. However, it is in February that you can save a lot on vacation, because it is in this month that most destinations have the lowest prices. This applies not only to a beach holiday at sea, but also to ski tours.

Sightseeing trips in February are the most desirable for a true gourmet of this type of vacation, because only in February you can avoid large crowds of tourists, fuss and crush, which will allow you to really touch the historical sights and feel unity with antiquity. At the same time, the weather in February in the Mediterranean countries is more often sunny than rainy, which means it is conducive to this kind of travel!

Where to go in February 2020? If we are talking about Europe - then to any country with an ancient history - rent a car, create a guide to sights at Turprom, and enjoy the antiquities one on one. For example, you can travel around the entire Peloponnese and the southern part of the country, including Delphi and Athens itself, for 3-4 days in Greece. In 3-4 days you can travel all over Scotland or Switzerland. And in a week - to visit all the most iconic sights of southern Spain.

From sightseeing trips, it is also worth highlighting all kinds of carnivals, which most often occur in February. First of all, this is the famous carnival in Venice, Cologne and carnival in Brazil. However, the latter is too expensive for Russian tourists due to the long-haul flight.

So where to go in February?

February is far from the most popular month for traveling to other countries, because the New Year holidays and school holidays are behind us, and summer is not going to come yet. But do not despair, because the crowds of annoying tourists managed to leave the beaches, and the prices in the last winter month are very economical. Some tourists go to explore Asia, others travel to European countries.

Snowy and cold February drives the inhabitants of our countries to hot lands, to the sea or ocean. If you decide to go to it is worth thoroughly considering the region to visit. After all, the weather will directly depend on the region of the country. Experts advise purchasing vouchers to the southeastern regions or nearby islands. Or would be an excellent choice. Not a bad alternative would be, or. During this period, there is not much precipitation, the sea is calm and warm, and the sun has managed to warm the air up to 26 degrees. At night, the thermometer does not drop below 20 degrees.

In any case, February is an amazing month that will give you both a beach holiday on the sea coast and luxurious ski tours with good snow cover. This is the month of romance, which is able to give a vacation outside the country without a large influx of tourists.

Find out where are the best places to relax by the sea in February 2020! Where is the warm sea, where is inexpensive, where to go without a visa. Let's see!

Few people fly on holidays in February. But in vain! Personally, I spend every winter in warm countries. While snowstorms are raging in your homeland and SARS are raging, you can wonderfully and quite inexpensively relax by the warm sea in the tropics. The New Year's excitement at the end of winter has already faded away, so prices are falling. Let's see where it is better to relax in February 2020 at the sea, where it is warm and sunny at this time.

Thailand

We love Thailand, have been here many times and will definitely come again. A beautiful country: the beaches are fabulous, the prices are low, the infrastructure is very well developed, the people are nice, the food is delicious, safe, no visa is needed.

What to do besides a lazy beach holiday? There are many options: excursions to temples and parks, diving, water activities, shopping and exotic shows. Take a trip to the tropical islands: Phi Phi, James Bond and others. Try Thai food and seafood - everything here is inexpensive and very tasty.

Amazing Banana Beach in Phuket with a minimum of people, clear sea and picturesque views.

Vietnam

Vietnam is an inexpensive beach holiday, a visa-free country, awesome nature, nice people, Asian flavor, exotic food, amusement parks. In February, tours cost from 70 thousand rubles. Tours, food, Vietnamese coffee, transport, souvenirs - everything is cheap!

We lived and traveled around Vietnam for many months, visited all the popular resorts. I can draw such conclusions. To the best beaches in the whole country, to the best infrastructure and low prices, to the most delicious and cheap seafood and cool natural attractions (White Dunes, Red Dunes, Fairy Creek).

Go surfing, diving, snorkeling, fishing, go on excursions to other cities: Dalat, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and visit temples and national parks. Near Nha Trang, a whole island of entertainment Vinpearl Land has been created - the best place to relax with children! Fukuoka also has such a park. In late January or early February, the Vietnamese New Year is celebrated with spectacular parades and concerts.


Bai Sao Beach on Phu Quoc Island is one of the best and most popular.
White dunes in Mui Ne. The beauty! We really enjoyed.

Dominican Republic

In February 2020, you can have a great rest at sea in the Dominican Republic. And without a visa. The weather is comfortable: during the day the temperature is +27...+30°C, at night +19...+22°C, the water in the Caribbean Sea is +26°C. The rains are short and fall at night, which does not interfere with a beach holiday.

Excursions are standard - to the islands, beaches, waterfalls. But there are more interesting things to do: in February you can watch humpback whales, you can also go diving.


Our hotel is the best value-for-money hotel in the entire Dominican Republic.

Philippines

In February 2020, you can relax at sea without a visa in the Philippines. The time of typhoons and hurricanes has passed, and in the south the weather is ideal for a beach holiday. In February, +31°C during the day, +23°C at night, sea water +27°C. The northern and central regions are periodically irrigated by rains, mainly in the evening and at night.

Beach holidays can be diversified with excursions to the islands, snorkeling, surfing and diving. The Philippines is 7,000 islands, so there are plenty of beaches there. Very popular is the island of Boracay, which was recently completely cleaned up and reopened for tourists. We also really liked it - there is simply a fantastic beauty of the beach.


Beach on Bantayan Island, where we rested for two weeks.
In the Philippines, we visited many beautiful places, one of the most-most is the Chocolate Hills.

Where is an inexpensive beach holiday in February 2020? Very cheap in Cambodia, but there are no tours there. The infrastructure is poorly developed, and flights from Russia only with transfers. However, tourists are attracted by beaches that are not inferior to Thai ones, ancient temple complexes, low prices for goods and services. In February, the weather here is excellent: +30...+34°С during the day, +28°С at sea.

Fans of antiquities go on excursions to Siem Reap (Siem Reap), Angkor, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. Nature lovers go to national parks, waterfalls and mountains. Shoppers buy products made of natural silk and jewelry with emeralds and sapphires at affordable prices.

(Photo: unsplash.com / @mili_vigerova)

If you are tired of traditional destinations, discover new countries and territories. You can relax at sea in February 2020 on the island of Aruba in the southern Caribbean. It has beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. The conditions for a beach holiday in February are optimal: air + 28 ... + 30 ° С, sea water + 26 ° С, precipitation is rare and insignificant.

There are no hurricanes in Aruba, but sea breezes always blow, so tourists go in for windsurfing and sailing. Casinos can compete with Monte Carlo, and at the end of winter there are carnival processions, grandiose shows and dance parties. You can also see the Dutch settlements in Masiduri and the old colonial buildings in Prince Valley.


On the paradise beaches of the Caribbean. Photo: Israel Gil / unsplash.com.

Brazil

There are about 20 national parks and reserves on the territory of the country, the Amazon region is especially popular. Exotic animals and little-studied plants live in the wilds of this river, wild Indian tribes still live.

What to do in February in Brazil, besides a beach holiday? Go on an excursion to the Iguazu Falls (the most powerful in Latin America) and to Rio de Janeiro, where the main event of the year, the famous Grand Carnival, takes place at this time. The date of the carnival depends on the beginning of Lent, so it changes: sometimes it takes place in February, and sometimes in March.


Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Shot by Cerqueira / unsplash.com.

Where to go in February without a visa

Few people like to mess around with visas. Below I will list the destinations where you can go without a visa or apply for it in a simplified way. All these countries are warm and suitable for a beach holiday in February. Feel free to go!

  • : upon arrival
  • : visa is not needed for the rest of the tour
  • : e-visa
  • : e-visa or Schengen visa

It is not hot in the Emirates and Jordan in February, so you can safely go on excursions. In Mexico and Cuba, the weather is pleasant - warm, but not too hot. It is better to go to Bali in the summer, but for some reason our countrymen prefer to ride there in the winter: it will be stuffy and humid, but this does not stop our people. In the Maldives and Sri Lanka in February, there are ideal conditions for relaxing by the sea.


We are vacationing in the Maldives. Snow-white beaches, azure water, fish, corals. Beautiful! And for the whole holiday we spent only for two - it turned out quite inexpensively.

Where to relax cheaply in February 2020

Below I will list the countries where you can inexpensively go on vacation in February 2020 abroad. Here are the current prices for tours for 7-11 nights for two with a departure from Moscow.

We suggest where you can pack your suitcase in the last winter month. Which beach resorts are the hottest in February?

If your vacation falls at the end of winter, rejoice! A beach holiday in February has a lot of advantages. In addition to the fact that in most warm countries the high season still reigns, tours abroad can be found within any budget, because. The New Year and Christmas excitement has already subsided.

We are looking for cheap trips online - no extra charge from travel agencies - using services that compare offers from all tour operators at once:

We use the first two in case of early booking, and we turn to the last one for last-minute tours. We study, choose the option you like and book it right there, because, as a rule, postponing it for the next day, you won’t find a “tasty” price anymore.

Where to go in February to the sea?

Where to relax in February abroad? We have prepared for you the top countries for a beach holiday on the shores of the seas and oceans. The list includes all resorts where it is nice to enjoy loneliness or spend a honeymoon, and where you can get a real drive from surfing, diving or nightlife.

In order to get off the ground like this and go for a dose of sun, it is advisable to know where you can go in February without a visa, and where you can get rid of it with a simplified receipt.

WHERE? And VISA? And the WEATHER?
THAILAND:
Phuket, Pattaya, Samui
Visa free up to 30 days Air: +30°C
Sea: +29°C
VIETNAM:
Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Mui Ne
Visa free up to 15 days Air: +27°C
Sea: +26°C
GOA:
North or South
Visa - $25 Air: +31°C
Sea: +27°C
BALI Visa free up to 30 days Air: +30°C
Ocean: +29°C
UAE:
Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah
Visa free up to 90 days Air: +23°C
Sea: +22°С
DOMINICAN:
Punta Cana, Boca Chica
Visa free up to 30 days Air: +27°C
Sea: +26°C
TANZANIA:
Zanzibar
Visa - $50 Air: +30°C
Ocean: +29°C
MALDIVES Visa free up to 90 days Air: +28°C
Ocean: +28°C
SRI LANKA:
Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa
Visa - $40 Air: +30°C
Ocean: +28°C
CHINA:
Hainan
Visa free up to 15 days
ONLY TOUR
Air: +26°C
Sea: +25°C

Where to go cheap? TOP 5 best destinations

Arrived at rice plantations in Bali

Where to fly to the sea in February inexpensively is a topical issue for many travelers. You can save on a ticket either by waiting for a last-minute offer, or by choosing an initially budget place for a vacation abroad.

We analyzed the prices for tours and the cost of staying in different countries, noted the reviews and advice of tourists and compiled the top 5 best resorts.

  • Thailand is a typically "Russian" winter destination. Firstly, the most mastered and adapted to Russian citizens. Secondly, without a visa. And thirdly, offering the best beach holiday in February in terms of conditions / price ratio. Even in the high season, the check for food and excursions is an order of magnitude lower than in other countries.
  • North Goa is the most inexpensive resort. In February, young people flock to the sea here - for parties and informal surroundings, nature full of palm trees and sand, and very cheap housing. You can check out
  • Bali is pleasantly economical in living. After our wintering in 2018, we made up earlier. In addition, the period of our winter on the island is considered the low season, and air tickets, traditionally “eating up” a decent amount of money, come out in a smaller amount.
  • Emirates - are distinguished by democratic package holidays. Although the resort is included in the list of countries where it is warm in February, you will have to admire the sea exclusively from the shore, and swim in the heated pool at the hotel. This is the reason for the low price tag for tours.
  • Vietnam - perfect for a 10 day vacation. For example, you can celebrate February 23 inexpensively in Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Fukuoka - the tour, food, and transport will cost budget.

Thailand

Photo from our trip to Phuket, Thailand (south side)

Thailand is beaches with white sand, sprawling palm trees, blooming exotics and a rich excursion program. The honeymoon will be unsurpassed if you take a tour for two to Phuket in February, closer to the middle. On the 14th - European Valentine's Day - Thais arrange unusual wedding ceremonies.

A serene beach kingdom can be organized on the islands - Koh Samui, Phangan, Phi Phi, which are greeted with lush greenery. During the season, you will be able not only to taste exotic fruits that ripen by the end of winter, but also to fully enjoy the calm turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea and the hot sun.

Vietnam

Where to go in early February? Vietnam, for example, offers to spend frosty days on its fine sandy coast. If you are looking for the best place to sunbathe and swim, definitely go to the south of the country: tours to Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc are ideal for these purposes. The reviews left by tourists who visited Vietnam in February are unanimous: this time is great for travel.

The month belongs to the dry season, so the weather is good. Rain is unlikely, and if it does, it won't last long. The sea in winter is most often calm, warming up to + 26 ° С ... + 28 ° С.

Prices for tours at the end of the month are among the highest, but there is always the opportunity to find a last-minute tour. If you are planning a trip on your own, book your flights in advance. We usually buy them half a year in advance, but in the case of Vietnam, we remind you that it is better to give preference to the tour, because. the cost of it may be equal to the flight. It is better to buy online, before that you can familiarize yourself with the country.

Holidays in Vietnam in recent years are gaining more and more popularity among Russians - now you can get to Phu Quoc Island by direct flight. In a separate article, we compared which is better - Vietnam or Thailand?

  • A trip to Vietnam in February will start from 75,000 rubles with accommodation in a 3 * hotel for two for 10 nights

goa

India, Gokarna

Holidays on the warm sea in February can also be organized in Goa. Moreover, it is very budgetary - India is one of the cheapest countries in Asia, although not the most developed.

Inexpensive vacations are more typical for the northern part of the state. North Goa attracts mainly young and perky, because. You can live here for mere pennies, especially in terms of hotels, and have fun - to the fullest.

South Goa is somewhat "pensioner". The hotels here are of a higher class, respectively, and the service too, but life outside their walls is completely absent. At the disposal of visitors - the beautiful sea, cozy beaches and silence. Prices for tours to the southern resort are always slightly higher than to the northern ones.

  • Tours from Moscow to Goa in February 2020 for two people cost from 60,000 rubles for 9 nights. Visa - $25 per person

Bali

Without a visa, you can have an inexpensive vacation in Bali in the winter. In February, prices drop: the high season is over, and the flow of yogi-vegan-hipster tourists subsides.

On the island, of course, for the most part they fly on their own. By ticket rarely, but they are still sold in sufficient volume. Instructions on how to save as much as possible on a flight: 1) choose off-season dates (where February is ideal) and indirect flights (for example, with a connection in Thailand or Kuala Lumpur).

The last month of winter is suitable for those who do not like extreme heat. The elements are changeable: there are rains, and quite often. The day, as a rule, begins with a bright sun, and in the afternoon it continues with rain. But sunsets are excellent every time, regardless of weather conditions. You really don't see them anywhere else!

UAE

Beach in Ras Al Khaimah (we swam there even in early February)

Where else to fly to the sea in February without a visa? The cancellation of the document for entry into the Emirates in 2017 has greatly simplified travel for Russians. Now it is convenient to catch last-minute tours - without visa problems.

The weather in the UAE in February will appeal to those who avoid scorching rays and stuffiness - + 24 ° C is comfortable for excursions and walks around the city, and the country is rich in sights. However, the conditions will not appeal to those who are eager to take a dip. The water temperature in the sea is not enough for swimming, but in the hotel pools heating saves.

Tours in the UAE in February 2020 are recommended for shopping lovers: this month is the season of sales, and the closer to its end, the more discounts become. So, if you want not only to sunbathe, but also to skimp well, postpone the search for a tour until the last days of winter.

  • Tours in February will cost inexpensively to Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah - from only 45,000 rubles for two in 7 days

Where else can you relax in February abroad?

View of Barcelona from the "Bunker" - of course you can't buy there at this time,
just very beautiful 🙂

For those who have not decided where to go to the sea in February, we offer the following interesting countries for a beach holiday in 2020.

Destinations to any part of the world are open for travelers: mysterious Africa, exotic Asia, festive South America (“is it generally safe there?”). Despite the remoteness and traditionally expensive vouchers, there is always a chance to buy a cheap last-minute tour and break away even on a budget system!

Dominican Republic in February

This is a holiday country with snow-white beaches, the warmest sea and ocean and a lot of entertainment!

Holidays at sea in February in the resorts of the Dominican Republic has a number of advantages:

  • clear sunny days prevail, because season is in full swing
  • the heat, however, is easily tolerated by the winds
  • almost all hotels accept tourists on an all-inclusive basis
  • On the 27th, Independence Day is celebrated with a grand carnival

Of the minuses:

  • this is the season of high prices
  • large influx of tourists

The weather in the Dominican Republic in the last winter month is quite pleasant:

  • daytime: +27°C…+30°C
  • night: +22°C…+24°C
  • water: +26°C

Dominican Republic in February 2020 on a tour will come out from 135,000 rubles for two for 10 nights.

Zanzibar in February

Zanzibar, Nungwi beach (our trip in 2014)

At the end of 2017, a new, not yet "hackneyed" winter direction was opened for us: tours to Zanzibar. Reviews of those who visited the mysterious island, known, first of all, from the fairy tale about Aibolit, come down to the fact that:

  • you can relax relatively inexpensively, but besides, the landscapes and atmosphere are somewhat reminiscent of the Maldives
  • the beaches are deserted and infinitely beautiful
  • the island has a rich historical heritage that has been preserved in the streets of the capital, and wandering through them is an exciting activity

Of the minuses:

  • local cuisine will surprise you with nothing - rice, legumes, chicken. Is it a banana floating in fish soup (really delicious, by the way!)
  • underdeveloped infrastructure
  • strong ocean tides

Zanzibar in February welcomes everyone who wants to sunbathe and swim in solitude, and the weather favors this:

  • daytime: +31°C…+33°C
  • night: +24°C…+25°C
  • water: +28°C

Prices for a beach holiday in Zanzibar in February 2020 from a tour operator start at 130,000 rubles for two for 10 nights.

The pearls of the Indian Ocean - the picturesque atolls of the Maldives - are one of the luxury options where you can go abroad.

Pluses of the February vacation on the islands:

  • dry, sunny and windless (but conditions may deteriorate towards the end of the month)
  • decent level of the all-inclusive system
  • delicious national cuisine
  • the possibility of complete isolation from the outside world in a bungalow with private access to the ocean
  • many tourists (on February 14, couples flock to marry)
  • in Male - flocks of Chinese: loud-voiced and consider it in the order of things to come to dinner in swimming trunks
  • self-catering, and alcohol is prohibited

Sea weather in February:

  • daytime: +29°C…+33°C
  • night: +25°C…+27°C
  • water: +28°C

Brazil

Where else to go to the sea in February? If you are not afraid of flights and are not constrained by funds, take air tickets to Brazil!

Pros of a Brazilian vacation:

  • in February in Rio (from the 21st to the 26th) the famous carnival is held
  • the cleanest beaches with world popularity
  • if you don’t like noisy children, then you will hardly meet them in hotels
  • excellent local cuisine

Cons of a beach holiday:

  • there are waves (although this is a plus for surfers)
  • there may be some rain
  • very hot day
  • crime

Holidays on the warm sea in February will not overshadow the weather:

  • daytime: +29°C…+33°C
  • night: +21°C..+25°C
  • water: +25°C…+28°C

Sri Lanka

Tours to Sri Lanka in February have their advantages:

  • rains do not happen at all or they are short-lived
  • warm evenings - long sleeves are not needed
  • affordable ticket prices
  • gorgeous landscapes, waterfalls and jungle

And cons:

  • be prepared to meet mosquitoes: do not forget to bring protective equipment
  • rather high prices for hotels
  • the ocean is stormy, the waves are big

Weather at the end of winter in Sri Lanka:

  • daytime: +29°C…+33°C
  • night: +23°C…+25°C
  • water: +28°C

Winter holidays in Sri Lanka in February start from 80,000 rubles for 10 days for two. Visa is free!

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St. Petersburg

Peter calls at any time of the year, and you need to go here in February for the same reasons as in December and August: majestic monuments, countless and extremely interesting museums, stunning palaces, famous squares, beautiful avenues, clean curbs, cozy front and delicious shawarma.

February St. Petersburg is closer to spring than to winter. There is almost no snow, so winter boots are no longer needed. Sometimes it can rain, but even he is not able to force you to refuse a trip to the key places of the city: Palace Square, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's and Kazan Cathedrals, numerous bridges and cozy cafes.


Moscow

If you do not want to puzzle over where to go in February, go to the capital. You can get here or fly here from almost anywhere in Russia - after all, it is only abroad that all roads lead to Rome, and in Russia all roads are directed to Moscow.

In the last month of winter, the capital is already moving away from the New Year celebrations, the streets are becoming freer, and the number of people who want to ride on the skating rinks and take pictures with the twins of Lenin and Stalin on Red Square is no longer so large. The weather is also close to spring, and you can comfortably walk along the Arbat, Sparrow Hills, VDNH and. You can also go to the Mausoleum: there are more and more rumors that it will be removed soon, so take advantage of the moment while it still gives positive and good mood.

Kazan

Here you can have an inexpensive rest in February, enjoy the taste of Tatar cuisine and marvel at the beauty of the white-stone Kremlin, the “falling” Syuyumbike tower, the Kul-Sharif mosque, the Palace of Farmers.

A stone's throw from all these places is Bauman Street - one of the many Kazan prides. There are an unimaginable number of cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops here, it is almost impossible to leave here without a fridge magnet or a skullcap.


Minsk

The Belarusian capital welcomes you with warmth, both literally and figuratively. In addition, Russians do not need a visa to travel here.

The main places for walking are the central streets and squares, which are beautifully illuminated in the evening. Along the way, you will definitely come across interesting buildings - for example, the National Library and the Red Church - one of the symbols of Minsk. You can go out of town to walk around the Mir and Nesvizh castles. And upon returning, eat deliciously in local cafes, which simply do not have an account.

Ski resorts

February is a great time to go skiing. There are resorts where all conditions are created not only abroad, but also in Russia.

Sheregesh is located on Mount Zelenaya in the Kemerovo region. One of the best Russian ski slopes, with well-prepared snow and 15 different pistes for both experienced and beginners.

Kirovsk is a resort in the Murmansk region on the slopes of the Khibiny. There are about 30 equipped slopes, the total length is 30 km. Both amateurs and professionals will be pleased.

Belokurikha is a resort in the Altai Territory with excellent conditions for skiing: ideally prepared slopes, 5 pistes of different difficulty levels.


Yaroslavl

This beautiful city has a thousand-year history. The most interesting places in Yaroslavl are, of course, its numerous temples. Walking near the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery and the Church of Elijah the Prophet is not only a tourist pleasure, but also an aesthetic one.

It is worth visiting local museums: the Yaroslavl Museum-Reserve and the Art Museum. Despite the fact that it is February, you can go to the Volga embankment - it is one of the best in Russia, and the best remain so all year round.

Yaroslavl will also delight with its souvenirs: ceramics, bells and bears (not alive, of course, and skillfully made by local craftsmen).

Ekaterinburg

If you want to go on vacation in February inexpensively and feel the real breath of winter, go to Yekaterinburg. Drizzling rains and sleet are rare here, and sometimes frost occurs.

The best cure for cold is movement. In our case, these are walks along the Weiner pedestrian street. There are plenty of establishments where you can have a great time, devoting yourself to both cultural and entertainment activities - and maybe even a masterful combination of one with the other.

The observation deck of the Vysotsky skyscraper also attracts. From it, the whole of Yekaterinburg is visible at a glance.


Sochi

If you want to quickly move to spring, then the best choice for a trip in February is Sochi. Winter here is rather conditional: there is snow only in the mountains (which allows you to go skiing), and on the coast it is warm - up to +15 ° С.

Of course, it is too early to swim in the sea, but nothing prevents you from looking at it, because this process is a pleasure in any weather, at any time of the day or night. As well as walking around the city, surrounded not only by the one with whom you came here, but also by palms, cypresses and magnolias. On Mount Akhun, an amazing observation deck awaits you, descending from which can only make you feel hungry. You can quench it in one of the many Sochi cafes and restaurants. And if you come with children, be sure to go to.

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Where to relax in February abroad inexpensively and without a visa

Many people think that a vacation abroad is expensive!

The fact that traveling to another country is expensive is a prejudice. There are countries in the Asian-African region, a tour to which will cost several times cheaper than a vacation in the Moscow region.

Therefore, it is real to have a cheap vacation abroad.

The main thing is to choose the right country. And the weather in the main tourist destinations will be as follows:


There are other points to consider when choosing a country for a holiday. Such as safety, cost of living, cleanliness of beaches, hospitality of the local population, etc. You don't want to buy a pig in a poke, do you?

Egypt

From 35 000 ₽. In Egypt, the low season, you can get a tour at a discount!

February is considered a rather cold month for a beach holiday and swimming, but this is a favorable period for visiting sights and excursions!

Where is the best place to relax?

  • Sharm el-Sheikh is a resort with a European level of service and a famous diving center.
  • Dahab or Nuweiba - will cost much less, here are the best conditions in February for a beach holiday, those strong winds and warm sea.

Things to do?

Winter in Egypt is the best time to visit historical sites, there is no strong sweltering heat and scorching sun. Due to strong winds, we advise you to abandon boat trips, it can even be dangerous. But big waves attract windsurfers from all over the world at this time.

What to watch:

  • Egyptian pyramids and Sphinx
  • Museum in Cairo and the treasury of Tutankhamen
  • Temples in Abu Simbel with rock-cut statues
  • Karnak temple - ancient buildings are very well preserved here
  • Annual water sports festival in Hurghada



Beach in Shar El Sheikh



karnak temple



pyramids



Temple at Abu Simbel

Important! If you go on excursions inland or into the desert, you should take warm clothes with you. The temperature there at night drops to +5 °C.

Prices

At this time, the low season, you can purchase hot all-inclusive tours from 35 thousand rubles for two.

Thailand

Where is the best place to relax?

  • Phuket island. Here are the most beautiful beaches.
  • Pattaya. And here the rest will be much cheaper than in Phuket.

Things to do?

To dedicate all the time to rest only on the beach means not to see Thailand. And how many interesting things are there. Excursion trips will surprise even the most sophisticated tourists:

  • Unique temples and monasteries;
  • National park;
  • A session of the famous Thai massage;
  • Butterfly Garden;
  • A trip to the islands with white volcanic sand, where the Bounty advertisement was filmed;
  • Monkey Theatre, in which tailed performers perform acrobatic stunts, comical scenes and even play the guitar;
  • A snake farm that is home to several hundred species of reptiles and where, during a performance, trainers kiss a king cobra, whose venom can kill a person within minutes.



Khao Ping Kan Island



Phuket Island



butterfly garden

Excursions are best purchased outside the hotel in special agencies. There they are three times cheaper.

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Prices

If you eat for a period of no more than two weeks, you can take a tour, prices start at 60 thousand rubles for two.

Independent travel will be beneficial for those who are going to Thailand for a long vacation. Air tickets from Moscow will cost from 20 thousand rubles. Hotels 2-3 * from 700-2000 rubles per night, depending on the proximity of the sea. If you are traveling with a large company, you can rent a villa with a pool and three bedrooms for 6000-9000 rubles per day. Renting an apartment or a house is often more profitable, because. There is a kitchen where you can cook your own food.

Vietnam

From 60 000 ₽. Time to enjoy the sea and local exotics.

Visa

Unfortunately, the visa-free regime for tourists is valid in this country for only 15 days, but this is quite enough to enjoy the sea and taste the local exotic.

Things to do?

In addition to a beach holiday during the high season in Vietnam, you can do the following:

  • fishing, during which, in order to catch an exotic fish, you do not need to pay a lot of money to a representative of a specialized agency: local peasants will provide everyone with everything necessary for a modest fee and even show you the best biting places;
  • surfing: frisky waves will bring a lot of pleasure to fans of this sport;
  • a visit to Halong Bay (a bay with three thousand islands, grottoes, caves, cliffs), because of the unique beauty that is under the protection of UNESCO;
  • an excursion to the Kuchi (Kuti) tunnels, which are an underground labyrinth and served as a refuge for partisans during the war with the Americans;
  • a trip to the temple and cultural complexes of the country (excavations are still ongoing on the territory of some historical monuments).



Islands of Vietnam



Halong bay



Surfing in Vietnam



Cuchi Tunnels

Weather

Prices

It is worth a week-long tour for two, including flight, travel to the hotel, accommodation in a two-star hotel (comfort corresponds to the usual Turkish 4 or a good three), food (optional) about 70 thousand rubles.

Cuba

From 120 000 ₽. Kilometers of white sand beaches...

February is the high season for beach holidays in Cuba.

Things to do?

The main advantage of this tropical paradise is the beaches, which are kilometers of powdered white sand, on which warm sea breezes drive waves.

Outdoor enthusiasts also have something to do in Cuba:

  • divers are attracted by the extraordinary beauty of corals;
  • sailing, parasailing, kiting;
  • excursions to the cities and museums of the island, visits to the Zapata swamp reserve and tobacco plantations;
  • fishing, during which swordfish, blue marlin and predatory wahoo can get caught on the hook;
  • carnival in Havana, accompanied by a magnificent procession, performances and dances.



Havana



Diving in Cuba



Carnival in Havana

Weather

Prices

A tour for two for 12 days (with a flight, accommodation in a 3 * hotel and with breakfast) costs from 120 thousand rubles. The visa-free regime is valid for up to 30 days.

Sri Lanka

From 90 000 ₽. A relaxing beach holiday on the Indian Ocean.

February on the island is usually the driest month, and therefore the best time for a beach holiday on the coast of the Indian Ocean.

Visa

A visa is issued online on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, you can also get a visa on arrival.

What to watch?

There are many places in Sri Lanka that are really worth seeing:

  • plateau "Lion Rock", on which are the ruins of the palace and fortress complex;
  • Kumana National Park;
  • St. Clair Falls;
  • royal botanical garden in Paradeniya;
  • Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala.



St. Clair Falls



Plateau "Lion Rock"



Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala

Sri Lanka is an exotic island. If you are going on an excursion to the jungle, it is advisable to take antimalarial drugs!

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Prices

A weekly tour for two with a flight and accommodation in a 3 * hotel (without meals) costs from 90 thousand rubles.

Cambodia

From 55 000 ₽. This country is called "One Dollar Country", guess why?

A new destination for winter beach holidays is Cambodia, which has resorts on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea.

Things to do?

Cambodia is a paradise for lovers of the warm sea. But fans of outdoor activities will not be bored either. Tourists are offered:

  • excursions to the Wat Phno Monastery, the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, as well as museums;
  • paragliding;
  • diving into the depths of the sea with scuba diving;
  • motorcycle racing.



Wat Phno Monastery



Silver Pagoda



Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Weather

Prices

A weekly vacation for two in a 3* hotel (breakfast included) costs from 55,000 rubles. If you go on your own - you can meet the rest. A tourist visa for 30 days is issued through the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia.

Bali

From 60 000 ₽. Perfect vacation on an island with amazing nature!

Bali is an island with stunning nature and a mighty ocean, and February is the hottest month of the year here. The best time for a beach holiday!

Things to do?

Sunbathing on the beach is, of course, good! But the active tourist will find something to see:

  • Tanah Lot Temple is the most popular of the attractions
  • Rice plantations
  • Monkey forest in Ubud
  • Volcanoes Batur and Agung
  • The water palaces of Ujung and Tirta Ganga, it is noteworthy that they are built right on the water
  • The royal tombs of Gunung Kawi, carved into the rock
  • Numerous waterfalls, the largest of which is Sekumpul



Water palaces of Tirta Ganga



Volcanoes of Batur



Royal Tombs of Gunung Kawi



Monkey forest in Ubud

Weather

Prices

Weekly tour per person will come from 60 thousand rubles.

If you are going on a longer trip, you can plan it yourself. A round-trip ticket in February will cost about 40,000 rubles. Accommodation in hotels 2-3 * will come out from 1000 - 3000 rubles, depending on the coastline. Renting an apartment for a month will cost about 25 thousand, renting a house with a terrace and a pool about 35 thousand.

Where to fly on vacation with a visa: not only a beach holiday!

Many tourists do not want to just lie lazily on the beach.

Are you one of them?

We present you the TOP countries with a visa regime where you will not be bored!

Goa (India)

From 45 000 ₽. For lovers of parties and beach holidays.

Visa

You can apply for a visa online and get it when crossing the border at a number of airports in India for a period of 30 days.

Things to do?

In addition to a beach holiday in Goa, any tourist will find entertainment to their liking:

  • in early February, Panaja hosts a two-week Pop, Beat and Jazz music festival;
  • the traditional three-day carnival before Lent at the end of February;
  • excursions to Hindu temples with visits to local bazaars and villages with national flavor and Vedic culture;
  • a trip to the jungle, monkey habitats, or butterfly park;
  • visiting museums: vintage cars or ethnographic.



Goa jungle trip



Carnival before Lent

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Prices

A tour for a week with a flight, accommodation in a 3 * hotel and meals will cost an average of 45 thousand rubles for two.

Traveling on your own has the potential to last longer. Round-trip air tickets will cost 30 thousand per person, accommodation and food in India are cheap, you can rent an apartment for 15-20 thousand per month.

Canary Islands (Spain)

Tenerife is a favorite wintering place for Europeans. The season here at this time is low, but the prices will pleasantly please.

It is unlikely that you will be able to swim in the Atlantic Ocean, it is too cold.

Visa

A Schengen visa is required.

Things to do?

A large number of attractions and entertainment will not leave indifferent any tourist! What to do in Tenerife?

  • Climb the highest point in Spain - Mount Teide and visit the National Park
  • Take a ride down the slides at Siam Water Park, only here the water slides pass through a large aquarium with sharks!
  • Look at the Pyramids of Guimar - the mystery of the origin of the mysterious ancient pyramids cannot be solved until now
  • See the Millennium Dragon Tree
  • Go down the rocky gorge of Mask straight to the ocean
  • Los Gigantes cliffs - black volcanic rocks where you can watch dolphins and whales
  • Visit Parrot Park or Eagle Park
  • Visit numerous museums and viewing platforms from which the most beautiful views open



Siam water park



Teide Volcano



Dragon Tree



Pyramids of Guimar



Rocks of Los Gigantes

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Prices

When traveling for less than two weeks, it is more profitable to take a ready-made tour. In 2-3 * hotels, prices start at 80 thousand for two per week. Tours with two meals a day are cheaper.

If you go for a month, you can rent an apartment at a price of 40 thousand per month, depending on the resort. It will take about the same amount to eat for two. Flight in both directions can be found from 15 thousand rubles.

Mexico

From 100 000 ₽. Have you already been to Mexico?

February in Mexico is a great time not only to enjoy a beach holiday on the Pacific coast, but also to get acquainted with local traditions and attractions. In winter, there is no sweltering heat.

Visa

You will need a visa, which can be issued via the Internet, at the embassy on your own or with the help of a tour operator.

Where to go to rest

  • Acapulco - here you can go diving, windsurfing, sailing on a yacht or water skiing
  • Cancun is the most prestigious place with developed infrastructure
  • Riviera Maya - there are a huge number of historical attractions

Things to do?

  • Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of fun at the Mexican Carnival, which takes place before the Great Catholic Lent
  • See the largest ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza
  • See the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon in Teotihuacan
  • Take a train ride through the Copper Canyon, which is even larger than the Grand Canyon in the United States



Acapulco



Carnival in Mexico



Maya Chichen Itza



Pyramids of the Sun and Moon



Riviera Maya

Weather

Prices

A tour for two will cost from 100 thousand for a week. If you go on your own, then you can rent an apartment from 15-20 thousand rubles, lunch in a restaurant for two will come out from 1200 rubles, a flight from 40 thousand rubles in both directions for two.

Malta

From 130 000 ₽. You won’t be able to swim in the sea, but you need to fly here!

A small island in the Mediterranean Sea with a rich historical past will surely surprise all tourists! It's sunny here in winter.

Visa

A Schengen visa is required.

Things to do?

  • See the unique natural arches in the rocks - the Azure Window and the Blue Grotto
  • Walk along the embankments of Valletta - here is the largest number of ancient monuments in the world. All of them are listed in UNESCO
  • Look at the Megalithic Temples of Malta, these structures were built even before the Egyptian pyramids!
  • Visit the medieval city of Mdina with a large number of palaces, cathedrals and museums. There are no cars here.



Boating in Malta



Valletta



azure window



Megalithic Temples of Malta

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Prices

A trip to Malta will cost from 130 thousand for two in 2-3 * hotels.

Not by the sea alone: ​​where to relax in Russia

You can actively relax and get a lot of impressions not only on foreign beaches, but also in Russia.

We will help you choose a resort!

So, what are the most popular areas of domestic recreation in the winter?

Ski holidays

Rosa Khutor, Dombay, Big Woodyavr or Zavyalikha, what to choose?

Conquer the mountain slopes on skis or snowboard - it's up to you! And we have selected the best resorts:

  • Rosa Khutor - is considered the best resort in Russia, where the Alpine Skiing Olympics were held. The prices here are quite high. The resort is located in the Caucasus Mountains and has 9 slopes of varying difficulty. The cost of a sleep pass for 5 days will average from 8,000 rubles, depending on the selected routes.
  • Dombay (Caucasus) - service and tracks correspond to the Olympic level, and prices are much cheaper. For lovers of extreme sports, there are unbroken trails here. The cost of a sleep pass for 5 days will be from 6500 rubles
  • Big Woodyavr - here you can not only have a great ride, but also admire the northern lights. The cost of a sleep pass for 5 days will be from 4600 rubles
  • Zavyalikha - 13 slopes of varying difficulty are more suitable for ski lovers. Reasonable prices here, sleep pass for 5 days from 4500 rubles






Rosa Khutor

Excursion tours

If you do not like to stay at home, you can go on active excursions around the cities of Russia. The choice is huge!

  • St. Petersburg. You should definitely visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral, go to Tsarskoye Selo, and in the evening admire the drawbridges.
  • Veliky Novgorod is famous for its numerous churches, temples and monasteries. You should definitely see the Novgorod Kremlin and the Kremlin Park
  • Kostroma. The city is located on the banks of the Volga, is famous for its religious and ethnographic tourism, and is included in the Golden Ring route. Also there you can visit the Elk Farm and buy souvenirs with Kostroma painting.
  • Yaroslavl. Included in the tourist route "Golden Ring of Russia", and also listed by UNESCO. Take a walk in the city park on Strelka, visit the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, numerous churches and monasteries, as well as the local planetarium.



Hermitage in St. Petersburg



Tsarskoye Selo in Saint Petersburg



St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg





Park on Strelka, Yaroslavl



Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Yaroslavl

Bus tours in these cities can be bought from 10-30 thousand for two, depending on the program and the number of days. You can also go on your own, a wide variety of air and railway tickets, hotels and cafes will allow any tourist to find a profitable tour!

Sanatorium rest

Mineral waters, springs of Adygea, Arkhyz, and where else can you relax?

You can improve and strengthen your health in numerous sanatorium resorts. Let's look at the most popular of them:

  • Caucasian Mineral Waters consists of four resort towns, each of which has its own advantages. Kislovodsk is known for its healing climate, Essentuki for its numerous sources of healing water, Zheleznovodsk for its beautiful green forests, and in Pyatigorsk you should definitely visit the Tambukan lake with silt mud. Prices from 20-25 thousand per week.
  • Hot springs of Adygea. Here you will find beautiful landscapes, mountains, a curative climate and many thermal springs. You can bask in the warm pool all year round, even when it's snowing around! The price for the tour is from 40 thousand for two per week, a double room from 3500 rubles per day, a flight from 20 thousand in both directions for two.
  • Geysers of Kamchatka. There are active volcanoes, waterfalls and lakes with hot water. The Valley of Geysers is a unique natural phenomenon with its own ecosystem. Prices start at 80 thousand for two, it is worth considering that here is a long and expensive flight.
  • Arkhyz. In addition to the wellness program, it is worth visiting the Sofia and Dukka mountain lakes, the Barite waterfall, as well as the Lake of love in the form of a heart. Prices for tours from 50 thousand for two.



Sofievsky lakes, Arkhyz



Prices for tours vary depending on the resort, wellness program, excursions and number of days.

Where to go to relax in the winter with a child: at sea or in Russia?

Choosing a vacation spot with a child is always responsible and depends on many factors: the age, character and even gender of the child, as well as the main purpose of the trip.

However, in any case, the tour must comply with the following parameters:

  • the trip should be interesting for the child;
  • moving (flight) is not too long;
  • living conditions and food should be age appropriate.

Where to relax with a child abroad

Choose a beach holiday or Disneyland, Lapland, Dinopark.

beach holiday

The closest resorts where you can swim in February are located on the coast of the Red and Dead Seas.

Only two countries in this region are completely safe for traveling with children - Israel and Jordan (flight from 5 hours without transfers).

So an 8-day tour to Israel on the Red Sea (with meals) for an adult with a child will cost 150 thousand rubles. A little more expensive is a visit to the Dead Sea resorts. By the way, in Jordan the saltiest sea on the planet will cost a little less, but the service is certainly better in Israel.

Disneyland

A trip to Europe will be unforgettable if you visit Disneyland in France with your child.


A combined tour of 3 days in Paris and 4 days in Disneyland for an adult and a child will cost about 100 thousand rubles.

Of course, this figure is largely conditional, because it is affected by the star rating of the hotel, the level and system of food, additional services.

Of course, Santa's Park in Lapland will be closed a long time ago, but the residence is open all winter, and the prices are already quite reasonable.


So a 5-day tour for 1 person will cost 45 thousand rubles, not 115.

Such a trip will be interesting for a child of any age: both a preschooler and a student of primary school age.

Dinopark

You can visit Turkey.

Despite the cold +15 and rainy weather, and the absolute impossibility of swimming in the sea, hotels with a developed system of spa services accept clients, including clients with children.


Such hotels usually have playrooms, children's mini-clubs, and babysitting services. There is a children's pool with a small slide in the covered pavilion, baby food, a playground, etc. Guides offer many excursions designed for children (amusement park, aquarium, etc.).

Who likes what. But, probably, there is no child who would remain indifferent after a trip to Dinopark in Side.

Huge, almost real-sized interactive dinosaurs move, growl in response to visitors, amaze the imagination of even an adult. There you can also visit the glade of heroes of the cartoon "Ice Age" so beloved by children, see the skeleton of a dinosaur in a closed pavilion, visit a mini-aquarium and a terrarium, and watch a documentary about prehistoric animals.

Where to relax with a child in Russia

The indoor water park in Lao (Greater Sochi area) can compete in size and number of attractions with other winter water parks in the world and in Russia as well. Remember summer and have fun with the whole family.


On the territory of the water park there is a solarium, a phytobar, a pizzeria, a sauna. There is a pool with a waterfall and geysers, slides of various heights and gentleness.

Adrenaline will be enough for everyone, both children and adults.

A tour for one with accommodation in a Lao hotel with meals and free access to the water park will cost 58 thousand rubles for 7 days.

Veliky Ustyug

The fabulous atmosphere in the Russian residence of Father Frost will certainly please your children!


Here you can visit the residence itself and the mail of Santa Claus, buy souvenirs, ride horses with the Snow Maiden. There are also other winter activities - skiing, skating.

It will be fun for both adults and children!

Here you can have fun with children.


Tourists can ride a dog or reindeer sled, go visit the forest trolls, visit the national dwellings of local residents made of deer skins and taste delicious local dishes.

Here your child will be able to get acquainted with the Tatar Santa Claus - Kysh Babai and many other fairy-tale characters!


Here you can also ride horses and taste traditional cuisine, visit the ice town and an exhibition of ice sculptures.

The variety of tours, destination options and recreational opportunities in the modern world is amazing. The main thing is not to stay at home, but to go for impressions and positive emotions that will warm you with pleasant memories for the whole next year until the next vacation!