Where to go with children on vacation in the last month of autumn? Which warm countries are open to Ukrainians in November 2021? TOP-8 profitable destinations for a beach holiday at the end of autumn according to the tour operator
Gray and cold November is one of the bleakest months of the year. At this time, you just want to give up on everything and fly away into the sun, to the warm seas and oceans. In addition, autumn holidays in many regions of the country extended until November 8. Judging by the number of red zones, distance learning will begin further, which it is quite possible to "visit" from the hotel room.
Among the most popular countries for tourism so far, only Thailand is "closed". But in many other areas, prices in November are pleasantly pleasing. In which countries will it be warm and comfortable for families with children? What are the current entry conditions for Ukrainians? The general director of the SPECA travel agency told us about this. Katerina Bilinskaya.
Egypt (from 17 thous. hryvnias)
Holidays in Egypt in November will pleasantly surprise you with its price / istockphoto.com
Egypt in November traditionally remains one of the most popular holiday destinations. The weather there is very comfortable: there is no sweltering summer heat, during the day the air temperature is + 28-30 degrees, while the sea is very warm (+26 degrees). November is still considered the high season in Egypt, so there is animation and entertainment in every hotel for holidaymakers. However, prices are already decreasing: according to Katerina Bilinskaya, for a family of three you can now book a tour for November for 17-18 thousand rubles. hrn. (All inclusive, 4 star hotel).
Entry rules: now you can fly to Egypt with the results of the PCR test, which are valid for 72 hours. The test must be printed out, it must be in English and with a cewar code. It is desirable that there be a seal of the medical institution, but it is not as obligatory as the cewar code. Also in Egypt, our vaccination certificates are accepted (at least 14 days must pass from the date of the last vaccination). To be on the safe side, tourists should not only upload the certificate to the Diya application, but also print it from a family doctor. It doesn't matter what paper the certificate will be printed on. The main thing is that there should be 4 "wet" stamps (2 doctor's and 2 medical institutions)
Turkey (from 20 thous. hryvnias)
Turkey is very comfortable to relax in the first half of November / istockphoto.com
November in Turkey is considered the end of the tourist season, so it is better to choose the first half of the month for a vacation in this country. The weather there will still be quite comfortable: in the daytime the air temperature rises to + 23-25, the water is warmed up to + 20-22 degrees. It gets colder in the evenings (up to +18), so it's worth taking windbreakers with you. With children, it will be most comfortable to relax in Alanya. This is the southernmost region of Turkey, so it can be quite warm there even at the end of November. Compared to the summer, prices for vacations in Turkey fell by about 35-40%. Katerina Bilinskaya says that now you can book a good 5-star hotel for $ 20,000. hrn. (family of three, all inclusive).
Entry rules: you can fly to Turkey with the results of the PCR test, which are valid for 72 hours. It is not necessary to print the test, you can show it on the phone. Instead of a PCR test, you can do a rapid antigen test (it is also quoted) or present a vaccination passport (it is desirable to have it both in a mobile application and in a paper version).
UAE (from 30 thous. hryvnias)
The United Arab Emirates will be a good alternative to Egypt / istockphoto.com
If you are fed up with Egypt, and Turkey is already cool by your standards, then the United Arab Emirates is perfect for a November vacation. The weather there will be the same as in Egypt (up to +30 during the day and +22 at night, the water is +26 degrees). Despite the fact that November in the UAE is considered the beginning of the "wet" season, it still rarely rains. So you won't need an umbrella or a warm jacket. However, keep in mind that this month the Emirates has the largest flow of tourists, so the prices for vacations will be without discounts. Today, a November tour in the UAE for a family of three costs from $ 30,000. UAH ("all inclusive").
Entry rules: our vaccination passport is not suitable for travel to the Emirates. They require the result of a PCR test no more than 72 hours old. It must be translated into English, printed, with a cewar code and the seal of the medical institution. Keep in mind that upon arrival in the UAE, every tourist must take another test immediately at the airport (free of charge). So it is better not to buy PCR in Ukraine (if you have symptoms of the disease on the eve of departure).
Cyprus (from 25 thousand. hryvnias)
Cyprus has good weather, sea and prices in November / istockphoto.com
Cyprus will also be warm enough in November. At this time of the year, the air temperature there is + 21-22 degrees during the day and +15 at night. The sea cools down to + 20-21, however, due to the small difference in comparison with the air temperature, it is very comfortable to swim there. The prices are pleasantly pleasing: in comparison with summer they decrease by 15-20% in November. So, for example, for a family of three, it is quite possible to pick up a tour for 25 thousand rubles. UAH (4 stars hotel, breakfast and dinner). Because of this, Cyprus in November is in rather high demand: according to Katerina Bildinskaya, the second half of the month is almost completely sold out today.
Entry rules: to travel to Cyprus, you need a PCR test result (no later than 72 hours, in English, printed, with a cewar code and a seal of the medical institution). Upon arrival, you will need to do a second test at the airport (cost 15 euros). However, if you have a vaccination passport, you do not need to take a PCR test either before departure or upon arrival in Cyprus. The only thing is, just in case, load the passport into the Diya application and print it from your family doctor.
Greece (from 50 thous. hryvnias)
Island Greece in November still pleases with sun and warmth / istockphoto.com
For a vacation in November, it is better to choose island Greece. In the first half of November, good weather will be in Rhodes and Crete. The sea will be warm there (+ 20-22 degrees), and the air will warm up to about the same temperature (+20). It will be possible not only to lie on the beach and bask in the autumn sun, but also to go on an excursion in comfort. If you are planning a vacation at the end of the month, then it is better to choose hotels with year-round operation, which have heated pools. The cost of a November tour to Greece for a family of three now starts at $ 50,000. UAH (breakfast only).
Entry rules: in order to get to Greece, you definitely need a biometric passport. As for covid measures, a PCR test is suitable (no later than 72 hours, in English, printed, with cewar code and seal of the medical institution) or vaccination passport (in the mobile application and in paper option). It is better not to do a rapid antigen test instead of PCR, its results may not work. Those tourists who want to fly to Greece on their own will need to fill out an online health questionnaire 24 hours before departure (the tour operator helps organized tourists with this).
Tanzania (from 55 thous. hryvnias)
Zaznibar is not much more expensive than European resorts / istockphoto.com
By paying a little more, you can "exchange" cool Greece for Tanzania. The island of Zanzibar in November pleases with its even and pleasant weather. The air here is warmed up to + 30-33 degrees during the day and +25 at night, and the water in the Indian Ocean does not cool below +28 degrees. Incredibly beautiful landscapes, blue water, sandy beaches and gentle entry into the water - Zanzibar has a completely different concept of recreation than in Turkey or Egypt. All this beauty can be obtained this fall for 55 thousand rubles. UAH (family of three, three meals a day).
Entry rules: to fly to Zanzibar, you need a negative PCR test (no later than 72 hours, in English, printed, with a cewar code and a seal of the medical institution). In addition, you will need to buy a visa at the airport ($ 50).
Sri Lanka (from 65 thous. hryvnias)
Sri Lanka awaits tourists on the southwest coast / istockphoto.com
In November, the high season begins on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka (the resorts of Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Negombo, Marawila, Galle, Tangalle), so a large influx of tourists is expected by the end of the month. However, in the first half of November, you can still find good prices, and at the same time find yourself in pleasant weather. The air in Sri Lanka will be warmed up to + 30 during the day and +25 degrees at night. And the water temperature in the Indian Ocean, on average, does not drop below +27 degrees. There will be little rain here, and they will be short-lived. So a swimsuit, shorts, and a T-shirt are all you need to relax. For a family of three in November, you can meet 65 thousand rubles for a week of rest. UAH (breakfast-dinner)
Entry rules: Sri Lanka also requires from tourists the result of a PCR test (no later than 72 hours, in English, printed, with a cewar code and a seal of the medical institution). In addition, another test will have to be done at the airport. However, if you have a vaccination passport (in the mobile application and in paper form), you do not need to take the test upon arrival. Also note that in order to fly to the island, you will need to issue an online deposit for each tourist in advance (previously, this could be done upon arrival at the airport).
Kenya (from 76 thous. hryvnias)
Direct charter flight to exotic Kenya / istockphoto.com
Another exotic destination that has opened up for Ukrainians relatively recently is Kenya. Now there is a direct and very convenient charter flight there: with a departure at night and an arrival in the early morning. In addition, both Kenya and Tanzania have the same time as Ukraine, so tourists do not have to adapt to changing time zones. As for the weather, it will not be hot in Kenya in November: during the day, the air temperature here is kept at + 27-30 degrees. But the water here is great for lovers of "fresh milk": the Indian Ocean in this region is warmed up to +28 degrees. The only thing is that you won't be able to fly to Kenya for 7 weeks. The minimum rest period is 10-11 nights. For a family of three with three meals a day, the tour will cost $ 76,000. hrn.
Entry rules: for a flight to Kenya, a negative PCR test is required (no later than 96 hours, in English, printed, with a cewar code and a seal of the medical institution). You will also need to fill out a health questionnaire (the tour operator helps organized tourists with this).
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