Popular destinations in tourism.

Sochi is a great place where you can lie on the beach and get on dozens of exciting excursions. The place is active, you can have a good time any day. Suitable for all ages, relevant for a family trip with children. The price of housing in Sochi is from 1200 rubles per person.

Adler is part of Sochi, but far from the center. The area has its own developed infrastructure, their beaches. But the cost of rent per person is from 600 rubles. A variety of transport will help you get to any place in the district.

Meals in canteens will cost 300-500 rubles for a full breakfast or lunch. The total cost of an adult's stay during the day is from 1,500 rubles in Adler, 2,100 rubles in Sochi. Additionally, you need to pay for excursions (from 1000 rubles per person), attractions (from 300 rubles) and the road. You can get from Moscow to Sochi for 1,000 rubles on Pobeda planes (one way) or 5,800 rubles (both ways with early booking) with other airlines.

Crimea

Crimea is one of picturesque places in Russia. Dozens settlements ideal for relaxation. The cheapest way to stay is in Feodosia, Sudak, Kerch. The most expensive city on the coast is Yalta. Renting a room for two will cost at least 1200 rubles (600 per person). IN good hotel the cost can reach 9000 rubles per person.

Meals in canteens from 250 rubles for a set lunch. Accordingly, the minimum price for an adult's stay is 1350 rubles. The price of excursions depends on the distance from the place of visit (from 600 rubles to 7000 rubles). A flight from Moscow to Simferopol will cost 8,500-12,000 rubles (both ways).

Greece

Popular destinations in 2016 are Greek islands. The cost of a night in a mid-level hotel is $ 25 (1600 rubles). Lower prices for early bookings only. Most often, food is not included in the price of accommodation.

Breakfast at tourist place will cost $5, lunch $7, dinner around $10 and up. But you can save money by choosing places not on the coast. Prices for local residents are 20-30% lower, and you can easily find a cozy cafe that is not designed for visitors. But food per day will cost at least $ 15 (1000 rubles).

A visa for a holiday in Greece from $35, a flight from 17 thousand rubles. The cost of the road - about 20 thousand. The price of stay is from 2600 per day.

Bulgaria

Everyone goes to Burgas more tourists From Russia. It is an inexpensive country great beaches. Prices are comparable to Greek. At least 2600 rubles will be released per person per day. But there is an option of accommodation in hostels (from $10 per night).

The price of food is $ 10-12 per day, if you choose canteens and inexpensive cafes. But the hotel can cost more. Rarely offered a buffet.

India, Goa

Prices for trips to India have changed. And although living in this magical land is not expensive, the road will cost 35 thousand rubles (round trip). You can save money if you fly through Delhi, and then get to the resort on your own, in this case the flight will cost 24,000 rubles.

Accommodation in mid-level hotels - $ 8-10 (500-700 rubles). Meals from $6 per day. A visa costs $40-60, depending on the place of registration.

And although it seems that the price is more reasonable than in Europe, due to the expensive flight, the stay will be 1.5-2 times more expensive. You can get to this place on special offers, they help save up to 30% and include food, accommodation and flights.

Where to go on vacation in 2016 is a difficult question. The price of vacation has increased greatly due to changes in the exchange rate. The cost of rest compared to 2014 has almost doubled.

St. Petersburg retains the first place in Russia; London leads the world rankings. The winners were determined based on feedback from the TripAdvisor travel community.

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The editors present the results of a study of the preferences of Moscow travel agencies. We found out which tourist destinations were the most popular last summer.

As expected on the eve of the summer season, the pattern of geographic preferences of tourists during the summer has not changed much. In the context of the ban on the sale of tours to Egypt and Turkey, the first two lines in the top sales of travel agencies were two Mediterranean countries - Greece and Cyprus.

These two directions accounted for exactly one third of the votes of the Moscow travel agencies that took part in the survey, but there were other favorite countries.

*The table shows the popularity rating of destinations prepared by the BANKO Service based on the results of the summer-2016 season. It is compared with similar studies made at the end of the summer 2015 season. All data was obtained in the course of a survey of top managers of more than 600 travel agencies in Moscow. Representative samples were compiled on the basis of the database of the BANKO Service.
The total number of mentions of all directions was taken as 100%.

At the same time, the rating of Greece decreased over the year. According to the results of the summer of 2015, the direction gained over 25% of agency preferences, now it is only 19.8%. The reason for this is probably related to problems at the start of the season at the consulate -. It got to the point that some tourists trips were disrupted. As a result, the direction suffered a serious image blow.

Cyprus in this regard was in a more advantageous situation. Despite the relative high cost of vacation, thanks to an easy visa, he attracted much more agency preferences than a year ago. The popularity of Cyprus had back side– the demand was so high that during the season there was practically no need for tour operators to issue special offers and reduce prices.

However, the real triumph fell not to Cyprus, but to Tunisia. This North African country was not even included in the rating a year ago, as it was under the influence of the consequences of two high-profile terrorist attacks. And according to the results of the summer of 2016, she immediately received 11.6% of agency votes, taking the third line of the rating - for the first time in the 19-year history of these studies. We can say that the security of the resorts is now at a higher level. But, most likely, the price factor worked - tours to Tunisia were offered by tour operators at very attractive prices throughout the summer, and in the absence of Turkey and Egypt, they became a good option for those who like to bask on the beach.

Two more countries were predictably in the top five. The fourth and fifth places in the ranking were shared by Russia and Spain. The combination is unusual and at the same time symbolic. Rest on the Black Sea this year has become an alternative to the Mediterranean. who had previously traveled to Europe or Turkey. Some chose Russia for financial reasons, others because foreign travel is prohibited for certain categories of citizens. What conclusions these tourists made for themselves is a topic for a separate article. In the meantime, let's fix the result - over the year, Russia's rating has grown by 7.6%. But Spain remained unchanged.

Here are other countries that have definitely benefited from the restrictions on sales of tours to Turkey and Egypt this year. These are Bulgaria (+3.3%) and Montenegro (2.5%). In addition, judging by the rating in which “winter” countries appeared, last summer tourists were more willing to travel to Thailand, Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.

Interestingly, despite the restrictions on charter flights, which was valid until the end of August, Turkey was also included in the rating of popular summer destinations. Due to the fact that in July the ban on the sale of tours on scheduled transportation, the direction received 3.5% of the votes of Moscow travel agencies - a real proof that, under any conditions, holidays in this country will be in demand.

How was the survey

A survey of travel agencies was conducted in August on the professional portal TourDom.ru. Market participants were asked to identify the most popular tourist destinations, as well as to name the tour operators with which they most actively cooperated.

What should a tourist do if one cannot get to the beaches of Turkey and Egypt, but Russian resorts doesn't pull? Use one of most popular tourist destinations in 2016. They were chosen by Skyscanner, a search engine cheap flights, based on the study of recent statistics.

Here are 10 countries that are expected to influx Russian tourists in 2016. Countries where you can go instead of Turkey and Egypt.

10. Georgia

A land of medieval architecture and stunning landscapes. The country's capital, Tbilisi, is a mixture of old and new architecture, where the Zion Cathedral and the Narikala Fortress coexist with modern hotels, khinkali and cafes. A one-way ticket from Moscow to Tbilisi will cost 6,149 rubles.

9. Moldova

Not far from Chisinau are the famous wine cellars Cricova, which store 30 million liters of wine. A tour of them usually ends with a tasting of 3-5 types of red and white wine. Moldova is also known for the most beautiful 10-meter waterfall - near the village of Saharna and the monastery of the Holy Trinity. The cost of an air ticket to Chisinau is from 2,922 rubles.

8. Belgium

In Brussels, there is a chocolate museum where you can watch how the sweet mass turns into the famous chocolate shells. There is also entertainment for beer lovers - a tour of the De Halve Maan brewery museum in Bruges. Tasting is included in the ticket price! A flight from Moscow to Brussels will cost 8,027 rubles.

7. Japan

This country may be number seven in the 2016 travel rankings, but it's always number one for travelers looking for an out-of-the-ordinary experience. Fans of Japanese comics have a direct route to the Kyoto Manga Museum, art connoisseurs to the Tokyo Kabuki-za theater, and those who prefer to explore new scientific innovations to the interactive Miraikan Museum of the Future in Tokyo. The price of an air ticket from Moscow to Tokyo is from 26,870 rubles.

6. Canada

Those who like active entertainment, awaits Grouse Mountain Resort in Vancouver. Spend your holidays skiing, paragliding or snowboarding. A ticket from Moscow to Vancouver costs from 28,599 rubles.

5. Lithuania

Those who love impressive sights should visit Gediminas Castle, the founding father of Vilnius. The museum, located in the castle tower, hosts an exhibition that includes reconstructed models from the 14th-16th centuries. And tourists with children will enjoy visiting the zoo in Kaunas, where you can see rare species of monkeys, as well as predators, mammals, exotic birds and even snakes. A ticket from Moscow to Vilnius costs from 5,858 rubles.

4. Cambodia

The country is known for its numerous ancient temples and stunning beauty. royal palace in Phnom Penh. In the same city is National Museum, which contains over 14,000 ancient exhibits and samples of folk life. The price of a ticket from Moscow to Phnom Penh is from 30,412 rubles.

3. Romania

The vast and varied landscapes of Romania, with big amount castles and churches, will not disappoint connoisseurs of measured and a relaxing holiday. And if you get tired of wandering around Dracula's Castle in Transylvania, you can go down to the underground sanatorium, which is located in a salt mine in Turda, or visit Bucharest Botanical Garden. The price of an air ticket to Bucharest from Moscow is 10,897 rubles.

2. Slovenia

Three attractions in Slovenia are listed world heritage UNESCO. These are the Škocjan Caves - a system of caves with natural bridges, windows and stalagmites of various shapes, prehistoric pile settlements in the Alps (surprisingly, the wood used for their construction has been preserved in exceptionally good condition) and a former mercury mine in Idrija (one of the largest in the world). Air travel to Slovenia will cost from 13,798 rubles.

1. Iran

A country emerging from international isolation is preparing for a "tsunami" of foreign tourists. Their attention will no doubt be drawn to sights such as palaces and mosques in Isfahan. For example, the Imam Mosque has unique acoustics: in one corner you can hear what a person is whispering in another corner. The Palace of Forty Columns Chehel Sotun, built in the 17th century, is richly decorated with frescoes depicting palace life and battles in which Shah Abbas II participated. Flight on your own popular destination tourists to Isfahan from Moscow costs from 17,737 rubles.

Morning: Have a cup of coffee at Harrods. In the afternoon: visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum at the fictitious address of Baker Street, 221-b. In the evening: go to the opera at the Royal Theatre.

3. Marrakech, Morocco

In the morning: explore the cramped courtyards of the historical part of the city - Medina. In the afternoon: ride a bike along its ramparts. In the evening: find peace in the serene Majorelle Gardens.

5. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Morning: take a photo at dawn temple complex Angkor Wat. Afternoon: soak up the local flavor in an ordinary Cambodian village. In the evening: learn how to bargain at the Angkor night market with many Khmer shops.

7. Rome, Italy

Morning: Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck. Afternoon: marvel at the grandeur of the Colosseum and the Pantheon. In the evening: fill up with espresso to spend the rest of the day in the shops of Campo de Fiori or Via Veneto.

9. Ubud, Indonesia

In the morning: try the Bali massage and spa treatments: acupressure, reflexology, aromatherapy and others. In the afternoon: visit the monkey park, where hundreds of playful monkeys live. In the evening: Don't miss the tombs of Gunung Kawi.

11. Tokyo, Japan

In the morning: go to the live fish auction at the Zucchini market. Afternoon: Walk under the cherry blossoms growing along the Sumida River or in the gardens of the Emperor's Palace. In the evening: heat up in the karaoke bar.

13. Dubai, UAE

In the morning: wake up in a seven-star hotel. Afternoon: lose a couple of hundred at the Nad al-Sheba racetrack, where the camel races take place. Evening: Dine at one of Dubai's 400 restaurants.

15. Amsterdam, Netherlands

In the morning: start the day with a bike ride. Afternoon: Visit the Vincent van Gogh Museum. In the evening: find out if the Red Light District really has this color.

17. Hong Kong, China

Morning: Enjoy traditional Chinese architecture at Ngong Ping Village. Afternoon: Take the tram to the top of Victoria Peak for a view of the city. In the evening: find unity with the world in the Buddhist monastery of Chi Ling.

19. Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Morning: go diving. Afternoon: Explore the ruins of Coba (an ancient Mayan village). Evening: watch local residents while shopping on Fifth Avenue.

21. Sydney, Australia

Morning: Wander the cobbled streets of the Ross area. Afternoon: watch street performances in tourist center Sekula Que. In the evening: climb to the height of the bird's eye view on observation deck Sydney TV tower.

23. Kathmandu, Nepal

Morning: Wander among the monuments of the Durbar Square. Afternoon: Chat with climbers in the lively Thamel area. Evening: Dine in one of the Nepalese restaurants.

25. St. Petersburg, Russia

In the morning: wake up from the noise of Nevsky Prospekt. In the afternoon: stand in line at the Hermitage and walk along it for a couple of kilometers. In the evening: book a tour of St. Petersburg rooftops.

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