A romantic holiday in winter: where to go together?
Winter is an occasion to warm up with love, isn't it? When the window is cold, knee-deep snow and raging snowstorm - you want to be away from the cold, to go where it will be warm body and soul. We offer you the top options for a winter romantic holiday.
You can go to tropical Indonesia, warm Cuba and the Chinese island or visit the brilliant Europe: Austria, Bulgaria, Switzerland. Do you want to see the winter Crimea? The choice is yours! We wish you warm, pleasant and memorable trips!
Routes of romantic winter holidays:
1. Winter holiday together in the Carpathians
2. How to relax romantically in winter in Crimea?
3. Fairytale Austria for only two
4. Swiss stories: romantic holiday twice n
5. The Romance of Snowy Bulgaria
6. Romantic beach holiday in Bali in winter
7. Cuban color: two winters in Cuba
8. Touching Jesus: Israel in winter for two
9. Complete relaxation for two in Sri Lanka in winter
Winter holiday together in the Carpathians
The Ukrainian Carpathians are located in four regions of the country: Lviv, Transcarpathian, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi, there is a conditional division of the region into the Carpathian and Transcarpathian regions. Winter is mild and gentle, so skiing and snowboarding can be from November to March at the most popular resorts Dragobrat, Bukovel, Slavskoye. If you are resting together - pay attention to the popular "Carpathian vat" - the water in the cast-iron boiler standing in the open air is heated to 50 degrees - a person immerses in it and warms up, then you can dive into the pool or snow, and again "boil." If you are a bath lover, welcome to bath procedures daily. Together with your loved one, it is nice to go on a romantic walking tour of the surrounding mountains - you can talk about yours, admiring the snow-capped trees and feeling a slight frost.
How to get there: there are no direct flights between Russia and Ukraine, so you need to choose tickets with transfers. For example, fly from Moscow to Minsk or Ivano-Frankivsk, and then by train or bus to Lviv. The flight costs an average of 6000 rubles, on the way you will spend an hour and a half. From Minsk to Lviv to go about 11 hours, a train ticket will cost 2000 rubles or more. For 1 hour and 20 minutes, the plane will fly from Minsk to Lviv, costing about 4,500 rubles.
Where to stay: a European-class hotel with breakfast for 14 nights in December in Bukovel is sold at a price of 25,000 rubles, on holidays the price will increase. A two-level suite for two on Christmas and New Year costs 63,000 rubles for 14 nights.
The approximate cost of the tour per person: from Lviv you can go on a variety of excursions to the Carpathians. For example, a one-two-day tour for 6000 - 10 000 thousand rubles will allow you to visit the picturesque Kamenetsky waterfalls, the wooden fortress of Tustan, the most beautiful lake of Ukraine Sinevir. The price does not include lunch and tickets to museums. A cheese-wine tour and a trip to the palaces of Zakopartya will surely remain in memory and in photos for a long time. Cost from 14000 rubles, duration 1-2 days.
Duration: 7-14 days.
What to bring with you: be sure to bring an additional set of waterproof and unsweetened clothes. Ski equipment can not be carried with you, but rented at the resort. For a romantic holiday in the restaurant will be useful elegant dress and shoes. From the documents you will need a passport, a visa for a trip to Ukraine is not needed, but just in case, prepare return tickets and financial guarantees. In advance, exchange rubles for hryvnia, the rate for 2017-18 will be about 2.3-3 rubles per hryvnia.
How to relax romantically in winter in Crimea?
The atmosphere of the beautiful snow-covered Yalta and the story of tragic love were shown in the legendary film directed by Sergey Solovyov “ASSA”: snow-white palm trees, fog over the mountains and the unusual black and gray Black Sea. You can warm up together in the winter Crimea in Massandra - at the tasting of the winery (from 450 rubles per person) and in the New World - a tour of the enterprise, basements and enoteca with tasting. Wine can be bought, the cost from 400 rubles per bottle. In the cold season, please each other with a delicious and hearty lunch in the restaurant. Discos work around the clock, the peninsula actively lives in winter. In February, almonds begin to bloom, so spring is coming soon.
How to get there: in early December, the prices for air tickets from Moscow to Simferopol - from 2200 rubles per person, and the New Year holidays prices will increase and will be from 2800 to 4500 rubles. To the coast there is a trolley bus (96 rubles ticket), a bus (200 rubles) and a taxi (from 1500 rubles).
Where to stay: hotel prices depend on the range of services that are available to guests, and start from 200 rubles. Apartments are most expensive on the South Bank - in Yalta from 2500 rubles per day per person, room - 800 rubles. Budget West Bank - an apartment of 500 rubles (Nikolaevka), Evpatoria - 1500 rubles. East coast, New World, from 2000 rubles a day. Sanatoriums offer vouchers from 1300 rubles.
The approximate cost of a tour for two: a tour for 5 nights in early December costs from 25,000 rubles for two (includes flight and accommodation), for holidays prices will increase by an average of 10-15 thousand. With full board, the cost almost doubles. Average checks in the dining room, cafe, restaurant of the Crimean Peninsula: 200 rubles - 400 rubles. - 2,000 rubles, respectively.
Duration: 5-7 days.
What to take with you: we recommend to bring a changeable set of warm clothes, so as not to freeze and not get wet. Driving licenses and additional funds for unplanned excursions will not be superfluous - in winter there are few tourists, there is no heat, and you can comfortably travel around the entire peninsula. Renting the most budget car costs from 1500 rubles a day. Do not forget the passports of Russian citizens.
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Fairytale Austria for only two
Bright, brilliant, fascinating Austria! Elegant Vienna is simply created for romantic walks under the moon through the winding streets and solemn squares, on Stefansplatz you can wrap up in a cozy cafe - warm up and treat yourself to the famous Viennese coffee, Viennese cake, strudel and schnitzel. Go to the luxurious palaces of Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Hofburg, Hohensalzburg, Kreuzenstein, Helbrunn Palace and Park Complex, where you will definitely feel like a king and queen. Visit the villa of Gustav Klimt, an Austrian artist, his work “The Kiss” is now stored in the Belvedere Gallery (tickets from 11 euros). Mozart House - the only surviving apartment of the famous composer - virtuoso - will help you catch the romantic mood, so important for lovers.
How to get there: a ticket for the Moscow-Vienna train in a compartment costs 13,200 rubles, on the way you will have to spend one day and several hours. By plane you can fly to Vienna-Schwechat airport from 12 thousand rubles and in 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Where to stay: per night in the hostel pay about 1000 rubles, a budget room with a bathroom costs from 3000 - 4000 rubles per night, the average price tag of "four" and "five" from 6000 rubles.
The approximate cost of the tour for two: ski tours to Austria for every taste (Gastine Valley, Zell am See, Zaalbach - from 84,000 rubles for two), the trip "Vienna - Salzburg - Vienna" from 111,000 rubles for 8 days for two (accommodation only).
Duration: 5-8 days.
What to take with you: in Austria, winter is mild, the average temperature is -2 degrees, in mountainous areas frost can reach 14 degrees. If you go to a ski resort, you can rent equipment directly there and go light. From the documents you will need a passport and a visa. The cost of a visa to Austria is 2500 rubles. It is also recommended to exchange cash rubles for euros in advance (the rate for winter 2017 will be about 67-71 rubles). You can pay by non-cash payment with a MasterCard card, when paying, the card currency is automatically converted into euros if you have rubles or dollars.
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Swiss stories: romantic holiday twice n
Switzerland is an impeccable country, it houses hotels of the highest class, open luxury restaurants, beautiful nature will satisfy the most demanding travelers. They say, “Happy hours are not observed.” The Flower Clock in Geneva is a unique and very beautiful landmark set next to Lake Geneva. In Lucerne, you can wander around the old city, see the famous bridges of this city - you will definitely want to confess your love to your chosen one. The resort of Zas Fe is famous for its spectacular rotating restaurant at an altitude of 3500 meters. The romantic atmosphere of this place will affect the fact that the offer of a hand and heart made in the restaurant will be accepted.
December and January are a period of stormy New Year and Christmas celebrations. It is time to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the rich folklore traditions of the country and celebrate the New Year with the Swiss.
How to get there: to Zurich and Geneva you can fly from Moscow by plane in 3 hours, 40 minutes, paying from 22 000 rubles for 2 tickets.
Where to stay: Various accommodation options are available in ancient Bern. 2 places in the hostel will cost 4600 rubles per night, from 8 thousand rubles the prices for a room for two in the hotel with breakfast begin. In Zurich, it is better to worry about the night in advance - a night in a hotel three stars will cost 10800 rubles for two, in the "fives" - from 32000 rubles. Geneva hostels keep a high cost - from 10000 rubles. for 2 seats.
The approximate cost of the tour for two: the excursion tour "Zurich - Interlaken - Montreux - Leukerbad" - 8 nights - costs from 200,000 rubles. from December 2 for two. Tour "Montreux - Geneva" (4 nights) will cost from 120,000 rubles for two.
Duration: 4-8 days.
What to take with you: we advise you to take more cash to buy traditional Swiss souvenirs: chocolate, cheese, penknives, watches. In Switzerland, you can pay euros, it is better to exchange cash in advance at the bank. You can also pay for purchases by non-cash payment with a MasterCard card, the currency is automatically converted into euros when paying. If you are going to engage in mountain tourism, snowboarding, skiing - decide in advance whether to bring equipment with you or rent at the resort. Dress warmer, in unwetted clothes. Since the average winter temperature in Switzerland is kept at +3 degrees. From the documents you will need a passport and a visa.
The Romance of Snowy Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a unique country, it offers each tourist something of its own. In winter, with a loved one, you can go to the ski centers of Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo, Mount Vitosha, nearby - picturesque lakes and architectural monuments. Tired after descents and ascents on the roads couples, the resort will offer to relax and warm up in restaurants, bars and discos. In the ancient city of Varna at the service of lovers cozy streets, elegantly decorated for Christmas and New Year, shops with cute gifts and trinkets for her and for him. A taxi in Varna costs from 250 rubles, a bus ticket from 40 rubles. Swans come to Bulgaria for the winter, and people are allowed to take a romantic photo shoot with them. Black Sea resorts Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Nessebar are considered summer, but in winter there comes a special time - deserted sandy beaches, soothing surf noise and you two... In Bulgaria, you can organize a symbolic wedding (for official registration you need a lot of documents) at the villa, in the castle, on a yacht, ski resort.
How to get there: flight Moscow - Sofia will cost from 22 000 rubles for two, the flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes. The journey by train will last 51 hours and will cost from 200 euros per pair. Prices for flights Moscow-Burgas and Moscow-Varna start from 10000 rubles for 2 tickets.
Where to stay: in budget hotels in Varna, prices per night in a double room start from 4000 rubles, hotels of four and five stars - from 8000 thousand rubles.
The approximate cost of the tour per person: 7 nights in January in Bansko at a price of 38,000 rubles for two, the price includes flight and hotel accommodation. Prices with meals on the All inclusive system from 70000 rubles for two. 45 thousand rubles is a standard package for two in Golden Sands.
Duration: from 7 days.
What to take with you: a national visa is required to visit Bulgaria, holders of a multiple “Schengen” it is not required. The visa is issued in 5 working days, the consular fee is 35 euros. Be sure to take warm clothes - in Bulgaria there are blizzards and sub-zero temperatures. Worry in advance about the exchange of cash rubles for Bulgarian leva, the rate for the winter of 2018 will be about 35-37 rubles. It is forbidden to export the national currency - the Bulgarian Lev - so try to spend everything or exchange it back in advance for rubles, but the rate will be triple.
Romantic beach holiday in Bali in winter
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Cuban color: two winters in Cuba
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Touching Jesus: Israel in winter for two
Israel is an ancient and multi-ethnic country that can please all travelers. If your couple prefers a beach holiday in the middle of winter, welcome to the Red Sea, the resort of Eilat or the Mediterranean Sea, to Netanya. On the Red Sea you will be hot in winter and will be able to sunbathe and swim with scuba, if you go to Herzliya - take umbrellas and sweaters. Immerse yourself in ancient history and religion on sightseeing tours that last all day and are held daily. For example, a tour “Jerusalem of three religions, including Bethlehem” costs $ 400-500 per group. If the goal of your couple is to improve the faltering health of each other, welcome to the resorts of the Dead Sea or to Tiberias for hot springs.
How to get there: air tickets Moscow - Tel Aviv can be bought in winter for 34 800 rubles for two with a direct flight, the flight time is 4 hours, and for 24 000 rubles for two with one transfer. You can fly to Eilat with a transfer in Tel Aviv from 48,000 rubles per person, the total travel time is about 10 hours.
Where to stay: hotels in Israel do not have a star rating, there is a system of classes. Rely on a specific list of services and descriptions of numbers. A night in a third class hotel will cost 8000 rubles, "four" and "five" cost 14000 and 32000 respectively.
The approximate cost of the tour for two: 7 days in Eilat, hotel 3 stars (“all inclusive”, flight and accommodation), 3 coastline for two will cost 111,200 rubles. A weekly trip to the Dead Sea will cost 92 000 rubles (flight, accommodation, breakfast, dinner).
Duration: 7 days.
What to take with you: a driver's license to travel freely around the country. Conditions of car rental: freezing the deposit on the client’s account (about 65 000 rubles). A week of renting a modest car will cost about 15,000 rubles. From the documents you will get a passport, a visa to Israel for Russian tourists is not necessary. In advance, exchange cash rubles for a new Israeli shekel, the rate for the winter of 2018 will be about 16.5-17 rubles per unit. By non-cash payment, you can pay with Visa and MasterCard cards, when paying, the currency is automatically converted. Do not forget about summer clothes, swimsuits and towels, sun protection and preventive vitamins from acclimatization (A, C, E).
Complete relaxation for two in Sri Lanka in winter
Several thousand kilometers of alluring sandy beaches await you on the island of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean for the New Year holidays and holidays. Secluded hotels with their own beaches, thick fragrant tropical vegetation, peace and silence - all conditions are created on the island for privacy with a loved one, romantic evenings, candid photo shoots and a happy honeymoon. You will enjoy exotic fruits, spices, famous tea, coconut desserts. Do you want to have a wedding on elephants? If you want variety and new experiences - go to see the sights associated with history, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya. Perhaps you will be interested in Buddhist monuments, the temple of the Tooth of Buddha in Kandy (the ancient capital of the island), there is a revered Buddhist shrine - the tooth of the Buddha.
How to get there: from Moscow to Colombo 6700 kilometers. The ticket with one transfer and the fastest (10 hours, 20 minutes in the sky) costs from 60,000 rubles for two. The cheapest ticket will cost 57800 rubles for two, but in the sky and airports you will have to spend 30 hours. From Novosibirsk to the capital of Sri Lanka you can fly in 14 hours, tickets will cost about 46 thousand rubles for two.
Where to stay: far from the coast you can find hotels with a price of 900 and 1000 rubles per night for two. The closer you are to the sea, the higher the prices rise: from 4 thousand rubles to 10 thousand in one night.
The approximate cost of the tour for two: a week in winter in the hotel two stars will cost 80000 for two without food. 7 days in the "five" with three meals a day costs about 120 000 rubles per couple.
Duration: 7 days.
What to take with you: mandatory headdresses, delights from tanning, skin care products before and after tanning, summer clothes, swimsuits, swimming masks, flippers. Bring a personal first aid kit, repellents and toilet paper (buckets of water are used on the island). From the documents you will need passports and visas. Also, exchange cash rubles in advance for Srilaik rupees (the rate for winter 2018 will be about 2.7-3 rupees per 1 ruble). You can pay by non-cash payment, Visa and MasterCard cards, when paying, the currency is automatically converted.
Chinese romance in Hainan
If you come to China together and dream of a soulful rest, you definitely need to visit the Romantic Park in Sanya. Day and night guests are greeted by clowns, tightrope walkers, gymnasts, in the evenings a romantic show is organized, which attracts guests from all over the island. For rest of the soul and body you can go to the Hot Springs "Zhujiang Nantian" (ticket costs 95 yuan for one) - in the picturesque park there are pools with pink wine, lemon, fish, guests are served free tea with ginger. In Haikou (3 hours by car from Sanya) there is a Botanical Garden of Tropical Plants and a zoo - a great opportunity to admire exotic animals and get acquainted with them.
How to get there: a direct flight from Moscow to Sanya lasts 10 hours, 30 minutes and costs from 43,900 rubles. The flight with a transfer lasts from 12 hours and will cost from 37 thousand rubles. From Krasnoyarsk, the plane flies for 7 hours, a ticket from 23 thousand rubles.
Where to stay: in Hainan there are hotels on the coast, the night in which will cost 16 thousand rubles - this is "fives" with a spa, a chic menu and an additional set of services. At the same time, there are modest hotels, they will be able to spend the night from 1900 rubles.
The approximate cost of the tour per person: 10 nights and 11 days for two from Moscow in January cost from 57,800. A trip with three meals a day, but with the same duration will cost about 100,000 rubles.
Duration: 10-11 days.
What to take with you: mandatory headgear, skin care products before and after tanning, swimsuits, swimming masks, flippers, summer clothes. Bring a personalized first aid kit and repellents from the bites of sand fleas or midges, which are extremely active in this region. From the documents you will need passports and visas, which can be issued upon arrival at Sanya airport, do not forget to take photos for documents. We also recommend taking cash with you, in advance exchange rubles in the bank for Chinese yuan, the rate for the winter of 2018 will be about 8.7-9 rubles per unit. With non-cash payment, you can pay using Visa and MasterCard cards, when paying, the currency is automatically converted.