Holidays with children in winter: where it is warm during winter holidays

The series of New Year holidays is complemented winter holidays in schools. Therefore, many adults are planning a vacation at the end of December or the first half of January and are looking for where to go with the children. Not all children (especially younger students) will enjoy excursions in Europe or ski resorts. But a beach holiday is always a win-win option. Which shores do Ukrainians most often go to in winter? How much does a vacation in popular resorts cost in January and will there be anything to keep the kids busy on vacation? The general director of the SPECA travel agency told us about this. Ekaterina Bilinskaya

Egypt (from 19 thous. UAH)

In winter in Egypt, you can find a piece of warm summer / istockphoto.com

Weather: Egypt in January continues to hold the lead among our tourists. The weather here, of course, is not tropical, but with the right choice of a resort, you can ensure yourself a fairly comfortable stay. During the day, the air temperature here is kept at + 25-27 degrees, at night the thermometer drops to +18. The sea water temperature is even and stable: on average in the winter months it is + 20-22 degrees.

The main disadvantage of Egypt during this period is the season of winds, which blow here almost constantly. Therefore, experienced holiday-makers advise to carefully approach the choice of a place for a vacation: it is best at this time to relax in the bays of the Sinai Peninsula, which are protected from the wind by mountains. A list of calm bays and the warmest resorts in Egypt for winter holidays can be viewed here.

Nutrition: For 19 thousand. hryvnia a family of three (2 adults + a child) can count on a good all inclusive program in Egypt. The standard food here is not too seasonally dependent, but January is in full swing for the banana, date, strawberry and citrus season. These fruits are plentifully served in hotels and sold in Egyptian markets. So while on vacation, you can also "vitaminize"

What to do with children: In winter, many hotels in Egypt refuse animation, but this does not apply to January. New Year's holidays and the influx of tourists dictate their own rules, so everyone works here - both adult animators and children's clubs. In addition, at this time of the year it is very comfortable to go on excursions: it will be interesting for children to look at the ancient pyramids, sail on a ship along the Nile or explore ancient Cairo.

Turkey (from 25 thous. UAH)

In Turkey in winter there is a chance to travel to magical Cappadocia / istockphoto.com

Weather: You can't swim in the sea in Turkey in January, nevertheless, this country is still very comfortable to relax in the winter. It is sunny and quite warm here: the air temperature during the day usually warms up to +15 degrees. In the evenings, you will need a jacket: in winter, the thermometer drops to +7 degrees. However, children can still buy, because most resort hotels include water heating in the pools. However, in January people go to Turkey not so much for a beach holiday as for excursions. The most popular destinations this season are Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Nutrition: In January, Turkey is the season for bananas, pomegranates, grapefruit and quince. This fruit will be abundant in hotels and local markets. In addition, in winter, the Turks are actively selling sweets and dried fruits: they can be bought for a penny. As for the main food in hotels, it is no different from the “feeding” in the season. The only thing is, vegetables may not be so tasty, because most of them are matured in greenhouses.

What to do with children: Turkey is not as noisy in winter as it is in high season. You can rarely find animation in hotels; in most cases, tourists are left to themselves. However, this is a great time to walk along the seaside, swim in the pool and go on excursions with children. In addition to Istanbul and Cappadocia, Turkey has many more historical sights that can be of interest to both children and adults.

UAE (from 26 thous. UAH)

Aquarium in the UAE must be visited on vacation / photo uaetours.ru

Weather: In the United Arab Emirates, January is the coldest month of the year. However, the weather here is more like our June. During the day, the air temperature warms up to +25 degrees, and at night it does not drop below +15 degrees. Nevertheless, the water is quite warm: on average, the sea is warmed up to + 20-22 degrees. The warmest at the beginning of the year will be at the resorts of the Persian Gulf: Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. It is worth considering that it rains in the UAE at this time. Despite the fact that they are short-lived, it is worth taking a windbreaker and an umbrella with you on vacation.

Nutrition: In January, the high season ends in the UAE, so the prices for vacations are quite pleasant. However, for 26 thousand. hryvnia for a family you will get a hotel "for breakfast", but tours with all inclusive start already from 28 thousand rubles. hryvnia Whether it is worth paying extra or eating on your own is up to you. However, please note that food prices in the Emirates are quite high. Lunch in a mid-range cafe will cost tourists 350-400 UAH per family. Dinner at the restaurant will "drag on" no less than 1.5 thousand rubles. hryvnias

What to do with children: The Emirates is full of fun for kids. Firstly, animation is well developed there, and it works all year round. Secondly, in every resort town there are a lot of shopping and entertainment centers where you can go in bad weather. Thirdly, you will be offered excursions for every taste, from the giant oceanarium (in Dubai, it is one of the largest in the world) to camel rides in the desert.

Tanzania (from 66 thous. UAH)

A real tropical paradise awaits tourists in Zanzibar / istockphoto.com

Weather: If you want stable summer weather and hot sand, then exotic destinations are worth considering. One of the most budgetary ones today is the island of Zanzibar, which is located in Tanzania (East Africa). The climate here is very mild and comfortable for recreation all year round. During the day, the air temperature reaches + 29-31 degrees, and at night it does not drop below +18 degrees. The water in the Indian Ocean in winter is warmed up to +26 degrees - this is not fresh milk, but it is very pleasant to swim. In addition, entry into the water on the island of Zanzibar is ideal for families with small children.

Nutrition: For 66 thousand. UAH per family, the tour package will include breakfast only. You can pay another 10-12 thousand. hryvnia and fly on three meals a day. However, you can also eat on your own. On average, a hearty lunch or dinner per person in a small restaurant will cost 400 UAH (first course, salad and hot dish with a side dish). Tanzania has a lot of exotic fruits. They can be bought at any local market and are very cheap. For example, pineapple will cost 28-35 UAH, a kilogram of mango - no more than 40 UAH, and bananas - 2-3 UAH apiece.

What to do with children: Gorgeous weather and magnificent beaches remove the question "what to do with children on vacation." You and your family will spend most of your time on the beach. And if you get bored with this vacation format, you can order a variety of excursions. In Tanzania, you are taken to a dolphin bay, a fishing village, a seaweed farm and a rainforest. A separate entertainment is a safari tour, during which you can admire the wild African animals.

Kenya (from 85 thous. hryvnias)

A must-see for wildlife in Kenya / istockphoto.com

Weather: Another exotic destination that can compete with the considerably more expensive Sri Lanka is Kenya. This country was just opened for mass tourism from Ukraine (direct charters were launched in the fall), so the prices are quite reasonable. But the weather is a real fairy tale. In January, in the resorts of Kenya, the temperature is kept at +30 degrees during the day and + 25 at night. The water temperature in the ocean reaches +28 degrees, so even the biggest "frozen" people will definitely like the rest here. For a holiday in the middle of winter, it is better to choose resorts such as Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi and Amboseli

Nutrition: Due to the fact that the direction is only developing, there are not so many charters flying there. Therefore, the minimum travel period is not 7, but 10 nights. Over 85 thousand hryvnia a family of three will settle in the hotel "for breakfast", for three meals a day you will need to pay 15-20 thousand rubles. hryvnia However, tour operators say that here you can eat hearty and inexpensive food at local restaurants. So, for example, a lunch for two in a mid-level establishment will cost about 600 UAH. A snack in a street cafe can be cheaper - for 150-200 UAH. for two people. However, such food is hardly suitable for children; it is better to fork out for a restaurant with European cuisine. But exotic fruits and vegetables are cheap on the markets: the price run-up is about the same as in Tanzania.

What to do with children: In addition to the ideal beach by all standards, in Kenya you can travel on interesting excursions. Children will definitely like a visit to the elephant nursery where little elephants grow up, as well as a sea safari with dolphins. In addition, here you can order a safari along several national arches at once and see the wild African nature in all its pristine beauty.

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