How did I spend this winter or where to go for Christmas?
Despite the fact that New Year and Christmas are considered traditional family holidays, people are increasingly trying to step away from the usual home feast and diversify their Christmas holidays.
So, if this Christmas you do not plan to stay home with a plate of Olivier, we will suggest the most "holiday" destinations where you will definitely remember the holidays.
- Finland, Rovaniemi
For those who do not plan to part with loved ones during the holidays, Finland will be an ideal option. Finns - love to celebrate the holiday at home, at the fireplace in the family circle. You will also feel at home here.
Going here with friends, be sure to visit the ski resorts, and if you are traveling with children, arrange the whole family a New Year's fairy tale in Lapland, in the residence of Joulupucca. Finland is probably the most “new year” country, and going here on vacation, you definitely can not go wrong with the choice.
- Germany. Berlin, Munich
The most popular New Year destinations in Germany are Munich and Berlin. These are the most interesting cities that are associated with numerous Christmas markets, noisy parties, hot mulled wine and shopping.
One of the reasons for the popularity of New Year holidays in Europe, especially in Germany, is the weather. During the Christmas holidays, the temperature in these cities does not fall below -5 degrees, which makes it possible to walk and enjoy the streets decorated for the celebration. And of course, you can celebrate Christmas in the heart of these cities.
If this is Munich, head to Marienplatz Square. This is the most favorite place for both locals and tourists – it will not be boring. And if you decide to celebrate a holiday in Berlin, of course, it is worth visiting the square behind the Brandenburg Gate. Traditionally, a festive show is held here, fireworks are launched and warming mulled wine is distributed.
- Russia, St. Petersburg
The tourist capital of the world in 2016 on the New Year holidays receives an incredible number of guests. Popular both ready-made tours and independent travel. It is certainly one of the most beautiful, interesting and, importantly, budget cities for travel in Europe. Guests from all over the world are attracted not only by the beauty and mysticism of this city. These are numerous fairs, New Year festivities and the opportunity to visit many famous museums and theaters.
Celebrating the holiday, of course, is most interesting at the Palace Square. You can walk to it directly along Nevsky Prospect, which on New Year's Eve becomes completely pedestrian. The square will greet you with an incredible laser show, a presidential congratulatory broadcast, and will end with a traditional festive salute.
- Cuba. Varadero, Havana, Trinidad
Freedom Island in the New Year is the epicenter of the holiday. If you wanted noisy festivities, a crowd of people around and do not deny yourself pleasure - here you go. Although Cubans love to celebrate this holiday with their families, after the celebration, they certainly take to the streets and arrange an incredibly spectacular holiday. At these moments, Cuba can be confused with Brazil – everything is so bright, fun and noisy. On the streets, real carnivals are arranged, noisy parties thunder on the beaches, instead of the usual fir trees around many palm trees, and a glass of champagne is necessarily complemented by traditional twelve grapes - the secret of wish fulfillment.
In Havana, the center of festivities falls on the Cathedral Square, and Varadero and Trinidad are famous for their paradise beaches - the cleanest according to UNESCO. Yes, New Year’s Eve is not the way we used to see it, but Liberty Island is sure to live up to your expectations if the traditional holiday is not for you.
Author of the text: Ekaterina Davydova
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