We tell you about the countries and cities where it is worth going on vacation with children for the new year 2021. Find out how interesting it is to celebrate the holiday with your child.
Attention! This review is not about where you can fly to rest abroad now, but simply about the best destinations. Only a little more than a dozen countries are still open for recreation (see below). The choice is small, but at least something! We really hope that more destinations will open soon.
Which countries are now open
For more information, see: List of open countries and entry conditions.
This is where Russians can now fly on vacation (follow the links to read our travel guides, we have been to almost all of these countries):
- Turkey
- Abkhazia
- Montenegro
- Cuba
- Maldives
- Tanzania
- Egypt
- UAE (Dubai)
- Mexico (with transfer)
- Dominican Republic (flights are expected to open)
- Morocco (with transfer)
See also where to go for the New Year in Russia.
Veliky Ustyug
Weather. A real frosty winter reigns on the patrimony of the Russian Father Frost. During the day, the air temperature is -6 ...- 11 ° C, and at night the thermometer can drop to -14 ...- 20 ° C. Find out more about the New Year in Veliky Ustyug.
Why it is worth going. Many colorful events are held in the old city and it is never boring here. Three- and five-day New Year's tours are popular with tourists with children.
Where to meet. It is interesting to spend the new year 2021 with a child in the residence of Santa Claus. The entertainment program with contests, quizzes, songs and dances does not stop until the morning. At midnight, Santa Claus congratulates the audience, and everyone goes outside to see the colorful fireworks. Each participant of the holiday receives a commemorative gift. Hotels in Veliky Ustyug also organize show programs and New Year's dinner for guests.
Dominican Republic
Weather. To get with children from winter to summer, it is enough to fly to the Dominican Republic. The weather is perfect for a beach holiday. Air temperature +30 ... + 32 ° С, and sea water + 27 ° С. The occasional showers pass quickly and are easy to wait out at the hotel. Find out more about the New Year in the Dominican Republic.
Why it is worth going. White sand, hot sun, warm sea, lush vegetation, migrating whales off the Samana Peninsula.
Where to meet. Residents of the tropics love the New Year holidays no less than Russians. The festivities begin on December 31 and continue until January 6, when Epiphany is celebrated in the country. Check out our review of the Dominican Republic resorts.
Traditionally, New Year is celebrated on the street. You will see Christmas trees decorated with shells and corals, hear a lot of music, enjoy exotic fruits and have fun on the beaches.
Turkey
Weather. On New Year's holidays in Istanbul +8 ... + 10 ° С, in Antalya and Alanya +14 ... + 16 ° С, and in ski resorts -5 ...- 10 ° С. Find out more about New Year in Istanbul and New Year in Turkey.
Why it is worth going. The flight is short-lived. Despite the New Year's influx of tourists, tours are inexpensive. Stay in a comfortable all-inclusive hotel with an indoor pool and take part in the New Year's program.
Where to meet. Where to go with a child for the New Year? If you want to celebrate a holiday in a warm resort, come to the Mediterranean coast - to Antalya, Side, Alanya, Belek or Kemer. In any resort town, bright shows and parties are held.
To show your child the architectural monuments, spend New Year's holidays in Istanbul. Traditionally, tourists celebrate the holiday on the Galata Bridge.
New Year's Eve with children can be seen at ski resorts. Family tours are sold in Uludag, Erciyes and Palandoken, which include flights, hotel accommodation, ski passes and New Year's activities.
Thailand
Weather. If you want to combine New Year's Eve with a serene vacation by the sea, a trip to Thailand is an excellent solution. In late December and early January, Thai resorts are hot in summer. Day air temperature +28 ... + 30 ° С. At night, the thermometer does not drop below +23 ... + 24 ° C. The water is warm + 28 ... + 29 ° С, the weather is sunny, and it rarely rains. New Year in Thailand →
Why it is worth going. In high season, Thailand has the best conditions for sunbathing, swimming in the sea and New Year's celebrations. Throw a family party on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand or the Andaman Sea! 6 reasons to go to Thailand →
Where to meet. All resorts in Thailand celebrate the New Year noisily and cheerfully. Thais put up green trees, hold concerts and arrange New Year's fireworks. The most interesting holiday takes place in the capital of the country. On the night of December 31 to January 1, crowds of people gather in the central squares and the embankment of the Chao Phraya River to see grandiose fireworks and laser shows.
You can celebrate the New Year with everyone or book a table at a restaurant. If you wish, you can even find snow in the tropics! Indoor skating rinks and ice towns operate in Bangkok and Pattaya.
Goa
Weather. In the middle of winter, southern India is hot. Air temperature +27 ... + 30 ° С. The sun shines for 10 hours a day. The sea water is warmed up to + 28 ° С, and the probability of rain is small. New Year in Goa →
Why it is worth going. For a unique atmosphere of relaxation and fun. Enjoy a beach party with fireworks and fire shows, swim in the warm ocean, dance under the palm trees, and drive to nature reserves.
Where to meet. For Catholic Christmas and New Year's holidays, many tourists from different countries come to Goa. Instead of trees, locals decorate palms and mango trees.
Where to celebrate the New Year 2021 with children? According to European traditions, the holiday is celebrated in restaurants and cafes, on beaches and in clubs. In the resort regions, you can find animation in hotels and New Year's show programs in Russian.
Find out about the best 3 *, 4 * and 5 * hotels in Goa.
Vietnam
Weather. In late December and early January, the weather in the south of Vietnam is perfect for a beach holiday. The air temperature is + 30 ° С, and the sea temperature is + 28 ° С. A bright sun is shining in the sky, and there is practically no rain. New Year in Vietnam →
Why it is worth going. It is pleasant to spend winter holidays in warm climate and enjoy tropical greenery and exotic fruits. If you book New Year's tours in advance, you can save a little.
Where to meet. Holidays with children for the New Year are good on Phu Quoc Island, in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. On a festive night, the Vietnamese set off fireworks and entertainment programs for tourists. We advise you to book a room in a hotel with a pool so you can swim in the event of a storm.
Kids will be happy to build a sand castle and pick up gifts from under the palm tree. With older children, take a jeep safari and surf school.
Finland
Weather. New Year's Eve in Finland is like a real fairy tale - frosty and a lot of snow. The average temperature is -5 ° С, but on some days it can drop to -20 ° С. Stock up on warm shoes, windproof outerwear, fleece and thermal underwear! New Year in Finland →
Why it is worth going. Finland has a large selection of winter activities. In Helsinki and any other large city, Christmas trees and shop windows are beautifully decorated on holidays, illuminations, sales and fireworks are arranged. In the countryside, Christmas and New Year are celebrated in local communities.
Where to meet. Where to go for the New Year with children? A great option for a family vacation is to rent a house in a village or on a remote farm. You can spend your holidays in a ski resort. Kids will love the trip to Lapland. See Santa Claus Village, Rauna Arctic Zoo, a reindeer farm, and dog sledding.
Prague
Weather. The Czech capital is relatively warm during the winter holidays. The temperature can be different: from -5 ° С to + 5 ° С. In some years, wet snow falls, but it is quickly removed from the streets of the city.It is windy in Prague in winter. Don't forget to bring a warm hat and gloves! New Year in Prague →
Why it is worth going. Beautiful architecture, delicious food, and affordable recreation. Book your flights, hotel room, airport transfer, restaurant table in advance and you won't have to overpay for holiday fares.
Where to meet. The Czechs call the night of January 1 "Sylvester". There is a cheerful atmosphere on the streets. It is especially lively in Prague Castle, Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Take a sightseeing tour of Prague and make a wish on the Charles Bridge to the chimes. Unlike Russia, fireworks in Prague are held after the New Year - on the evening of January 1.
Where else can you celebrate the New Year with your child?
Bali... The traditional Balinese New Year falls in the spring. From the end of December to the beginning of January, the resorts organize noisy and cheerful entertainment for tourists. New Year in Bali →
Sri Lanka... On the tropical island, fireworks, festive shows and a spectacular procession of elephants are held. New Year in Sri Lanka →
Cuba... New Year's holidays coincide with the national holiday - Liberation Day of the country, so the Cubans celebrate the celebrations on a grand scale. New Year in Cuba →
France... Celebrate the New Year with the kids on the Champs Elysees and admire the bright illumination of the Eiffel Tower.
Estonia... There are inexpensive tours for the New Year in Estonia. The winter holiday in Tallinn is especially beautiful.
Cyprus... During the winter holidays on the island, warm weather. In the afternoon, the thermometer shows + 15 ° C. On New Year's Eve, Cypriots dance sirtaki and have fun in the streets.
Israel... On New Year's Eve, visit religious shrines and participate in festive events.
UAE... Fireworks await tourists on the streets, and concerts, parties and shows in hotels and entertainment centers. New Year in the UAE →
Tunisia... It is warm in North Africa in winter. To make the next year successful, Tunisians and tourists try to eat as many sweets as possible on New Year's Eve.
Where not to celebrate New Year with your child
For the New Year, we advise you not to plan a vacation with children in Mexico. From late November to early January, hurricanes and typhoons are possible in the Gulf of Mexico. Natural disasters lead to strong winds and storms. Trouble doesn't happen every year, but it's not worth the risk.
