Where to go for New Year - 2022 in Russia and the world, where you can have a cheap vacation on New Year holidays

After the chimes are struck, you always want a change of scenery and a new life – ideally somewhere on a mountaintop overlooking an illuminated city, surrounded by palm trees and opportunities on the horizon, or in a house by the sea. And although there is still time before the New Year’s vacation, we suggest you don’t hesitate and decide on your goal now. Our selection of cool places for both recreation and sports will help you do it.

How to combine New Year’s vacation and sports?

Travelers are increasingly interested in outdoor activities. New Year’s vacation is a great opportunity to combine the pleasant with the useful.

Director of Marketing and Business Development of Club Med in Russia

Among the top destinations that Russians choose for the upcoming holidays, we can single out Seychelles, Maldives, Dominican Republic and Mexico. The choice of these destinations is primarily due to their availability due to current restrictions, as well as the availability of regular direct flights. In these warm countries you can not only enjoy the atmosphere of serenity, but also actively spend time.

Maldives has diving, kayaking, surfing and other water sports. Seychelles is a great place for sailing, playing on the tennis court and exciting jungle walks. The Dominican Republic offers yoga classes in harmony with nature, horseback riding on the beach, paddleboarding and kitesurfing. Cancun will open the way to the ancient Mayan heritage and will take you into the wonderful world of snorkeling, because here is the second largest coral reef in the world.

Where to spend time for health and figure?

Get to know the winter mountains

For lovers of winter sports, skiing and snowboarding, our resorts – Krasnodar Krai and the North Caucasus – will suit you. You can go to Krasnaya Polyana or Arkhyz resort, rent a house there and enjoy hot mulled wine. Take into account that when checking into a hotel in the Krasnodar Territory you will need a QR code, i.e. a digital certificate of vaccination. But it is worth it: here you can admire snow-capped mountains, enjoy fresh frosty air, look at the sea and warm yourself in the health-improving thermal springs right under the open sky. Mountain lovers can go to conquer Elbrus and live in tents. To meet the New Year in the mountains, to look from above at the illuminated night winter city and at the fireworks, which you will be surrounded by from all sides – what can be better?

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For Thai boxing, yoga and warmth, you can fly to Thailand. But entry to the country is open only to those who have had COVID-19 and recovered at least three months ago, as well as one of the two vaccinations. The most popular and open destinations are Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Pangan. Thais love New Year’s Eve, they decorate trees and houses, have fireworks on the ocean and unforgettable parties.

Chase a ball and make a wish

To play soccer, surf and dance by the ocean, go to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. A negative PCR test taken at least 72 hours before departure will be required for entry. Rio has been preparing for the New Year since October, decorating streets with garlands and lanterns. On the day of the holiday, locals most like to party by the ocean. They dress in white clothes, bring flowers and light candles. They also send flowers into the ocean and make a wish, which is very symbolic of the new year.

Snorkeling

Kaleria: Fans of water sports and entertainment, diving and snorkeling will be suitable for Egypt, where you will also need a negative PCR-test. For snorkeling fly to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. In Egypt, too, they decorate the city in the European and familiar style, buy Christmas trees and trees in pots. By Russian standards, Egypt is still in summer, so even in winter you can take a dip in the sea – the water temperature at this time of year usually does not fall below +20 degrees Celsius.

Trekking

The most beautiful part of the famous Lycian Trail runs along Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline – perfect for trekking. This route is about 80 km long with a starting point near the resort of Oludeniz is suitable even for inexperienced tourists, as there are no difficult sections and large drops in altitude.

Senior Lecturer of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Sports at Plekhanov Russian Economic University.

At the same time there are picturesque bays, secluded beaches with the purest turquoise-colored water and ancient monuments of the ancient Lycian civilization. The climate is characterized by its mildness, even in winter the temperature does not fall below +8 degrees. There are many small villages scattered along the route, so there is no need to carry a large stock of food and drinking water.

Hone your sporting skills

For lovers of winter sports, skiing and snowboarding, we advise you to take a closer look at the Serbian resorts of Kopaonik, Tornik on Zlatibor and Stara Planina, surrounded by unspoiled nature of incredible beauty. Each of these centers is equipped with modern slopes for beginners and advanced athletes.

Julia: The pistes are equipped with chairlifts and rope tow elevators, some are also lighted for night skiing. Experienced instructors are available to help those taking their first steps on the slopes to learn the necessary basic skills. The resorts are also equipped with artificial snowmaking systems, so that if there is a lack of natural snow cover, skiing is still possible.