Where to go in January?

During the winter holidays the cost of the trip is usually noticeable. But even this does not stop tourists who long before vacation time or holidays redeem the most interesting tours and the best places in hotels. So, wherever you are going, it is advisable to think about this in advance. However, last minute tours have not been canceled, so to go somewhere else. The only point to the selection.

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The rest of the sea




January has the most significant surge in popularity of trips to beach resorts exotic Asian countries. Tourist places on the coasts of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Mauritius, Maldives and Seychelles are redeemed in advance.




Not less and Latin American popular beach destinations. The beaches of Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic and other countries and Caribbean Islands are great for marine recreation. Tourists who prefer eco-tourism, will certainly pay attention to Costa Rica, where there is no art, no factories, but has some very good hotels and beaches and jungle preserved almost in its original beauty.




The Canary Islands are also very attractive in January. The temperature is slightly above 20°C. Almost perfectly for those who can not tolerate hot temperatures. But impressions can get a lot of here, and ocean, and volcanoes, and lots of interesting excursions and nightly entertainment.




In the more popular beach countries and, consequently, cheaper in January, like it or not, winter. You can try to find more or less warm weather in Egypt, but in winter you can relax on the Egyptian beaches do not want. But look at the pyramids in Giza and explore the sights of Luxor - the most it.




Tours




January - so colorful month that tourists can only understand their preferences. This Scandinavian winter you can catch during tours in Finland and Sweden. Norway and Denmark are also ready to invite tourists in the dead of winter. For many Russian travelers such trips can be very informative, as in January, when we and they are equally cold, streets, however, look completely different.




Winter is also a good time for tourist trips to southern Europe. For example, in January in the cities of Spain and Portugal, the temperature ranges between 15°C and 20°C. Thus, while in Ukraine the snow and cold, in the already mentioned Spain and Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt, you can go in enough light clothes and enjoy the warm and dry weather. We should not have illusions: it's cold in these places too, sometimes, and even sometimes snow falls. But for saturated tours such temperatures is much better than the tedious walk under the scorching sun in the midst of a beach holiday.




In January you can also go to South America to personally visit the ruins of ancient Indian civilizations. In the mountains of Mexico and Peru tourists waiting unsolved ancient monuments. No less fascinating can be a trip to the banks of the Amazon in Brazil or in the Andes in Argentina. Being in these places, you should definitely visit the Chilean Easter island.




Finally, in January, very good may be a trip to South Africa. Here tourists will find sandy beaches and exciting trips to national parks, home to a variety of African animals and growing a large number of unique plants. Those who feel confident in diving, will make a tour to these sharks and huge turtles.



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Skiing




In January ski European capabilities give wide scope to the imagination. To skiing and snowboarding in all countries where there are mountains and ski lifts. Connoisseurs of these mountains are going to France, Austria and Germany. Those who prefer a more quiet and elegant vacation, prefer Italy. Andorra transforms into a ski Mecca for Russians due to reasonable prices and very comfortable conditions.




If the high mountains is not important, then skiing you can very well go in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland and Montenegro. Pretty cold this time of year for ski resorts in Finland, Sweden and Norway, however, for many tourists the opportunity to take a real sauna after skiing is the main reason to choose one of the Scandinavian countries.




Now ski resorts are not the only places where tourists are keen on skiing. In recent years, the fundamental is the word "resort". Now, coming to the Alps or the Pyrenees, the tourist can relax in the spa centres, sunbathing on a viewing platform in the mountains, enjoy a fascinating tour, and enjoy a good international cuisine in expensive restaurants, to ride on a dog sled and fly a glider.




Ski holidays in January are good that the snow is almost guaranteed to all the most popular resorts. The exception is only Turkey, but a ski vacation in this country is pretty specific, and usually prefer it the tourists for whom the sports component is not important, although of course this cannot be said about Palandoken, where there is always snow and frosty.



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Vacation with children


If the question arose about how to make a child's holiday in January, interesting and easy to give you only two options. If the child is small (under 6 years), it is best to choose a suitable holiday home close to home somewhere in Ukraine. This way, you can survive quite easily, but the baby will get a full winter with snow, ice slides, snowballs and sculpting snowmen.




With older children, you can start to drive to the ski resorts, and the best choice will likely Andorra: the climate is very mild, sub-zero temperatures almost never happens, bad weather happens, but rarely. Moreover, on the gentle slopes of the children have special children's ski area, where the child can temporarily leave with a babysitter instructor.





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Festivals and celebrations


January 1 - a strange day. On the one hand, this universal output when working far from all the shops, and with great difficulty, you can find an outdoor restaurant. And yet, in many cities and countries the first day of the New year - a real holiday with festivities and fireworks.




In early January, the Catholic countries of Europe celebrate the Epiphany. It is believed that on this day the wise men came to the newborn Jesus. Befana is also discharged the woman, which is very similar to the Russian Baba Yaga. This holiday is especially loved by children, as the cities are carnival, and the heroes of the parades usually dropped on the streets of candy and other sweets. Epiphanius is especially popular in Spain and Italy.




Accustomed to think that Europe is putting balloons in the sky in spring and summer. However, in winter enjoy the beauty of colorful balloons too. For example, in the village of Filzmoos Austria, close to the ski resort in Salzburg. In Filzmoos balloon festival is held in the first half of January already not the first year. All this is accompanied by concerts, fairs and folk festivals.




A large number of Celtic and Viking holidays you can visit in January in the UK. In the second half of the month in Glasgow traditionally, the festival of Celtic art Celtic Connection: here you can meet like theatrical performances based on the Celtic tales, and to attend a performance of modern rock bands, musicians are looking for inspiration in the ancient culture.

Source:

Rose Wtru

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