And while many believe that the New Year and Christmas is a quiet family holiday that is best spent at home lying on the couch, others do not want to waste time and are eager to spend their winter holidays somewhere on the sandy shore of the warm sea or ocean, to the sound of the surf and waves. Those who have missed the sea and warm climate can choose one of the beach destinations that are in great demand among tourists in winter, — reports profile.ru
Where travelers from Russia can go in winter
UAE, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other destinations are available for tourists in winter. Experts in the field of tourism talked about holidays in these countries in winter.
UAE
Many Russians choose the UAE in winter. This is the most popular beach destination. In fact, there are no seas in the country. Emirates & # 34; seas & # 34; the bays that wash the country are considered.
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But the warm waters of the bays and sandy beaches are not the only attractions in the Emirates. There is a lot of entertainment for every taste — excursions, various festivals, shopping, amusement parks.
January air temperature in the UAE ranges from +22 to + 27 ° C. The most popular resorts in the UAE for winter holidays are Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Sri Lanka
Most tourists choose the western and southern coasts of Sri Lanka for their winter beach holidays. An increase in tourists is observed here in January. And this is due to more comfortable weather conditions for a beach holiday. It's not so hot here in January. The average air temperature at this time of the year in these areas of Sri Lanka is + 28 ° C. The most popular beach destinations in Sri Lanka are Colombo, Weligama, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Negombo, Hikkaduwa.
Phuket
In search of warmth, many tourists go to Thailand. Phuket is the leader in the list of the largest islands in Thailand. The island is located off the western coast of Thailand and is washed by the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean. Phuket has all the conditions for a perfect beach holiday in winter. The air and water temperatures warm up to + 29 ° C at this time of the year.
But when choosing Phuket for a winter vacation, you should still pay attention that the flow of tourists at this time of the year is much higher, which can affect the cost tour and workload in hotels. Therefore, a winter vacation in Thailand and the purchase of a tour should be planned in advance, a couple of months in advance.
Vietnam
For holidays in January, many tourists choose the southern part of Vietnam. Although the weather here in winter is very unpredictable. So, in Nha Trang and Phan Thiet, there is a high temperature, in places with strong gusts of wind. Phu Quoc Island is considered by tourism experts to be the best beach destination in the winter. The air temperature here can reach +30 ° C.
Cuba
If you are planning to spend your winter holidays in Latin America, then Santiago de Cuba, a city on the southeastern coast of Cuba, is an ideal place for a beach holiday. Santiago de Cuba is washed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea. The average air temperature in winter here can reach + 27 ° C. It is not so humid here, unlike the resorts of Asia, which will allow you to comfortably relax on the beaches and go on excursions.
In addition to Santiago de Cuba, the island of Cayo Largo and the southern coast of Cuba, washed by the waters of the Caribbean, are perfect for recreation. seas. Throughout the year, the temperature of the air and water here is 1-2 degrees ° C higher than in the resorts washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Accordingly, there are less waves here and the winds are not so strong. When a storm hits the Atlantic Ocean, the weather is usually great.
