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If you are planning your trip on a budget, there are several places to stay for a budget.

The Price of Travel company annually publishes the Backpacker Index - a rating of the most budgetary destinations in the world.

The rating is calculated based on the cost of a number of specific services and goods per day. This includes overnight stays in a good and affordable hostel, three meals a day, two rides on public transport, one cultural visit and three inexpensive beers.

Here is a list of the top 20 budget destinations for 2016 based on 136 countries.

Budget Holidays 2016

Krakow, Poland

Krakow is the most interesting city in Poland for tourists, and although it is not as beautiful as Prague, for example, it is usually less crowded and cheaper in many ways. Hotels in Krakow are reasonably inexpensive by European standards and good deals can be found in 3-4 star hotels.

Major attractions, transportation, food and drinks will cost you reasonable prices.

Budget: $ 25 per day

Auschwitz - the largest Nazi concentration camp

Wawel Castle - the former castle is now a museum

Bunker of Contemporary Art - a museum located in the city center

Free daily excursions

Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade is a large city with a compact and convenient center, which is trying to attract tourists after the war of the 90s. It houses the largest Orthodox church in the world and a historic citadel, and prices are low by European standards.

During the low season, hotels can be found with good deals, and entertainment is also inexpensive.

Food and drinks are usually quite cheap in Belgrade compared to other countries, but away from tourist spots.

Budget: $ 27 per day

Main attractions:

Kalemegdan - Belgrade Fortress - one of the most famous landmarks

Princess Ljubica's palace

· Nikola Tesla Museum - a science museum in the central part of Belgrade, dedicated to the famous scientist and inventor.

Hanoi, Vietnam

While Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is more traditional but less popular than the larger city of Saigon, the large, vibrant city center makes up for it by offering excellent food and drinks at low prices.

Most of the budget hotels are located in the Old Town, while luxury hotels are located in the suburbs towards the south and west.

Sightseeing is readily available, but organized bus tours can be dispensed with if you are on a budget. Local food is usually very inexpensive and you can have lunch or dinner at touristic restaurants for $ 2-3.

Budget: $ 17 per day

Main attractions:

Night trips to Halong Bay - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Puppet theater on the water - performances are held in a small pool

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the tomb of the first president of Vietnam

Goa, India

Goa is a state in India with several dozen small towns, most of which are located along the beaches and attract large numbers of tourists from November to March. Compared to the rest of India, the prices for Goa are relatively high, however, compared to other places in the world, it is quite inexpensive.

During the peak season around Christmas and New Years, prices go up and hotels are overcrowded, so if you have a flexible schedule it is advisable to take your vacation at a different time.

Despite this, hotels in Goa are inexpensive and of the appropriate standard for a beach resort area. Choose your city carefully, as some areas are noisier while others are more family-friendly.

Budget: $ 19 per day

Main attractions:

Paradiso Club in Anjuna - the largest disco in Goa

Beaches - try to visit as many beaches as possible

Chiang Mai, Thailand

After Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the second largest and most popular cultural city, and the atmosphere here is completely different.

The city is one of the most profitable tourist destinations with a large selection of inexpensive international standard hotels.

Most attractions are free or inexpensive, as most of the budget can be spent on souvenirs. Food and drink comes in a variety of price points, but there is also a wide variety of street food and local restaurants.

Budget: $ 19 per day

Main attractions:

Chiang Mai National Museum
Museum of insects and natural wonders
Wat Prathat Doi Suthep - from the temple located on the mountain, a picturesque view of the city opens. You can climb up the stairs or take the funicular.

Vietnam, Laos

Vietnam has earned a reputation as one of the quietest capitals in the world, but it is much more modern than most people imagine. Now many restaurant chains and new shopping centers have appeared here, and in 2008 a large water park was opened.

As it is a small town, there are not many hotels here, but most of them are inexpensive and very cozy.

Eating on a tight budget in Vietnam is pretty easy, and you have to try very hard to find a restaurant here where prices are even close to European or North American.

Budget: $ 20 per day

Main attractions:

National Museum of Laos - the largest museum in Laos
Arc de Triomphe Patusay
Wat Sisaket - famous for thousands of Buddha statues

Inexpensive vacation

Quito, Ecuador

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, has almost spring weather all year round. Combined with the high altitude, this gives an unusual feeling. It is often the starting point for those traveling to the Galapagos Islands.

It is a popular stop for those traveling across the continent and is cheap by international standards, where hotel rooms can be found at very low rates.

Major attractions are free or inexpensive, and local street food is available.

Budget: $ 22 per day

Main attractions:

· Cable car Teleferico - along it you can climb to the Pichincha volcano, from where an amazing view of the city opens.

· National Museum of Art, which contains many objects of history and art.

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo is an advantageous offer for a budget holiday. This is one of those places to find both luxury hotels and good hotels for self-travel at reasonable prices.

Here you can hire a driver and rent a car for the whole day at an affordable price. The food is quite cheap if you eat in places where locals usually go, however alcoholic drinks are not easy to find in most restaurants.

Budget: $ 23 per day

Main attractions:

Great Sphinx
Pyramid of Cheops is the largest of the pyramids
Exhibition of mummies within the museum for a fee
Camel ride
Egyptian Museum

Delhi, India

Delhi is a rather mysterious city, partly due to the fact that it completely surrounds the smaller and more famous area of New Delhi. This is a huge metropolis that can shock an unaccustomed tourist.

Compared to the rest of India, Delhi is quite an expensive city, and it is best to stay here for a few days, moving to other smaller and more interesting places.

Most of the attractions are free or inexpensive, and you can rent a car at an affordable price.

Food can be quite cheap if you're willing to eat the street food that is offered throughout the city.

Budget: $ 24 per day

Main attractions:

· Lal Qila - Mughal fort and one of the most popular attractions.

· Humayun's Mausoleum - a tomb in the south of the city, on the basis of which the Taj Mahal was built.

· Taj Mahal - the famous mausoleum in Agra, located 200 km from Delhi.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and home to the largest international airport. There are no well-known attractions here, but prices for food and drinks and transportation are affordable compared to neighboring countries.

Although the structure of budget tourism is not well developed here, you can find decent 2-star hotels.

Budget: $ 23 per day

Main attractions:

Colombo Zoological Gardens

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh is another great deal for travelers in Southeast Asia. In general, the city is more expensive than Vietnam, but similar to Thailand.

Hotels can be very cheap, but if you spend a little more, you may find a good and worthwhile place.

Most restaurants focus on Western food, but local cuisine is also available, which is usually cheaper. Draft beer is cheap and can be bought during discount hours.

Budget: $ 24 per day

Main attractions:

The Royal Palace is the main palace in the country
Choeng Ek Killing Fields - the memorial is located 17 km from the city.
Wat Phnom - Buddhist monastery is one of the most impressive and is located on a mountain, towering over the city. The city was named after him.

Manila, Philippines

Manila is becoming a very popular tourist destination and there is always something to see.

Hotels in Manila range from very cheap to very expensive, but you can find good deals in many mid-range hotels.

Most of the attractions are free or inexpensive, and food prices are very low by international standards.

Budget: $ 25 per day

Main attractions:

National Museum of the Philippines - Exhibition of History and Contemporary Culture
Ayala Museum - special exhibitions are held here

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia is not the most popular destination in Europe, but the city has an interesting history and you can find profitable budget accommodation here.

Transportation is also fairly cheap, including taxis, although public transportation is often sufficient.

Food and drink in Sofia is inexpensive for European standards and acceptable compared to other cities in eastern Europe.

Budget: $ 26 per day

Main attractions:

Hiking or cycling tours in Sofia - a city tour where you can see the main attractions.
Temple-monument of Alexander Nevsky - the entrance to the museum is free, but the entrance to the underground part of the temple is paid.

Inexpensive holidays abroad

Pokhara, Nepal

Pokhara is a city in Nepal, a calm and picturesque place is often the first stop after arriving in Kathmandu. Hotel prices can go up in April, May, October and October, but even then you will find inexpensive rooms if you plan ahead. There is also an increase in the number of new hotels, so prices will come down anyway.

Food and drinks are presented at an affordable price, especially considering their quality and choice. Nearly identical menus can be found in restaurants with cuisines from all over the world along with local cuisine.

Budget: $ 16 per day

Main attractions:

Davis Falls
Mountain climbing - "Annapura Ring" is one of the most famous routes.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta is the main hub for access to other parts of Indonesia. It is a huge, crowded, hot and humid city. There are many shops and nightlife here.

Hotel prices are reasonably low, and there are many fast food and international restaurant chains, but the best deals are, as always, for local cuisine.

Budget: $ 27 per day

Main attractions:

· National Museum of Independence - there is an observation deck at the top, which offers the best view of the city.

Cheap vacation

Yangon, Myanmar

Yangon is the former capital and largest city in Myanmar. Shopping for tourists is usually inexpensive, and food and drink is some of the cheapest in the area if you prefer street food.

There are not many cheap hotels in Yangon and they are usually of poor quality. You will most likely have to pay more for a Western standard room.

Also be prepared for special prices for foreigners on attractions that are much higher than for locals.

Budget: $ 27 per day

Main attractions:

· Shwedagon Pagoda is the most important religious site in the country.

Mexico City, Mexico

The historic center of Mexico City is bustling with many hotels and restaurants. The Rosa Zone is a more prestigious and corporate district, while the Condesa and Roma districts are more interesting and artistic. However, few people here speak English, except for the employees of hotels and restaurants.

Food and drinks can be found very cheap by eating more street food. Most of the major attractions are free or inexpensive, and city tours are readily available.

Budget: $ 27 per day

Main attractions:

Tour by bus
Chapultepec Palace - great views of the city
National Museum of Anthropology

Fez, Morocco

Fez is one of the most famous cities for tourists and is quite cheap compared to European cities.

Hotels in Fes cover the whole spectrum of value for money, but for a little more you can get luxury accommodation.

In Fez, like most of Morocco, more people come for shopping. Bazaars in the medina area are filled with everyday goods, as well as souvenirs, carpets, clothing and home furnishings. Bargaining is common here, so never settle for the first bid.

Budget: $ 27 per day

Main attractions:

Shopping

It is advisable to walk around the old part of the city with a guide

La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz is at a high altitude and the climate rarely changes. It is one of the most unique cities in the world. It is also one of the most affordable major cities in South America with good hotel deals and inexpensive attractions.

Food and drinks come in a range of different price points, ranging from inexpensive local cuisine to expensive tourist restaurants.

Budget: $ 26 per day

Main attractions:

Coca Museum
Museum of San Francisco - Bolivian historical artifacts are located here.

Bangkok thailand

Bangkok is one of the famous cities in the world and is a great value proposition for tourists in many ways. Hotels in Bangkok can be found for almost nothing, but be careful as very cheap hotels can offer poor quality accommodation.

Transportation and attractions are very inexpensive and located so you can get around many places on a small budget.

And of course the food is not only delicious, but also inexpensive. Freshly prepared food can be found on the street day and night.

Budget: $ 26 per day

Main attractions:

The Grand Palace - the former residence of the King of Thailand

Wat Pho - a huge temple complex

Wat Arun is another famous and magnificent temple often visited by tourists

National Museum - Contains a large collection of Thai art

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 picture of the geographic preferences of tourists during the summer remained practically unchanged. In the context of the ban on the sale of tours to Egypt and Turkey, two Mediterranean countries - Greece and Cyprus - were on the first two lines in the top sales of travel agencies.

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 also other favorites.

Greece	19,8	25,3	▼ 5.5
Cyprus	12,7	7,0	▲ 5.7
Tunisia	11,6	–	–
Spain	9,7	10,3	▼ 0.6
Russia	9,5	1,9	▲ 7.6
Bulgaria	7,0	3,7	▲ 3.3
Italy	4,7	3,0	▲ 1.7
Montenegro	3,7	1,2	▲ 2.5
Turkey	3,5	27,5	▼ 24.0
Thailand	3,4	–	–
Dominican Republic	2,4	–	–
Vietnam	2,1	–	–
Croatia	1,9	0,7	▲ 1.2
France	1,5	1,1	▲ 0.4

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

At the same time, Greece's rating dropped over the year. At the end of the summer 2015, the direction gained over 25% of agency preferences, now - only 19.8%. The reason for this is probably due to problems at the start of the season at the consulate -. It got to the point that some tourists lost their trips. As a result, a serious image blow was dealt to the direction.

Cyprus in this regard was in a more advantageous situation. Despite the relatively high cost of the holiday, thanks to an easy visa, it attracted much more agency preferences than a year ago. The popularity of Cyprus had a downside - 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 was not Cyprus, but Tunisia. This North African country was not even included in the rating a year ago, as it was influenced by the consequences of two high-profile terrorist attacks. And at the end of the summer of 2016, she immediately received 11.6% of the agency votes, taking the third line in the rating - for the first time in the 19-year history of these studies. We can say that the safety of 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 are shared by Russia and Spain. The combination is unusual and at the same time symbolic. Holidays on the Black Sea this year have become an alternative to the Mediterranean. who previously traveled to Europe or Turkey. Some chose Russia for financial reasons, others - due to the fact that 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, we will fix the result - over the year, Russia's rating has grown by 7.6%. But in Spain it remained unchanged.

We list 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 the "winter" countries appeared, last summer tourists more willingly traveled to Thailand, Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.

Interestingly, despite the restrictions on charter flights that were in effect 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 regular transportation was lifted, the direction received 3.5% of the votes of Moscow travel agencies - a real proof that under any conditions rest in this country will be in demand.

How the survey was conducted

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 name the tour operators with which they most actively cooperated.

It is worth remembering that at the beginning of autumn 2015, Russians were looking for tours to Egypt (37%), Turkey (9%), Thailand and Vietnam (5-7%), Finland (4%). A small group of tourists thought about Italy, Greece, China and GOA, as well as the Czech Republic and Israel. A number of terrorist attacks in Egypt and Tunisia, political battles with Turkey, inflation in Russia, as well as the increased value of the currency forced Russians to take a different look at outbound tourism. According to the head of a, Oleg Safonov, the reduction in outbound tourism flows at the beginning of 2016 will exceed 40%.

A replacement for winter Egypt - in terms of price and temperature - cannot be found, they say in the tourism industry.

“At the moment it is difficult to talk about an alternative in the same price category. Some hotels in Sochi, for example, offer service according to this scheme, but the prices differ significantly from the Egyptian and Turkish ones. Although the situation may change, "- said the regional director of the search engine for tourists KAYAK in Russia and Poland Vera Pershina.

The resorts of Tunisia have similar climatic conditions. However, the flow of tourists to this country decreased due to the fact that on June 26, 2015, a terrorist attack occurred on the beach of one of the hotels, as a result of which 38 people were killed and 39 were injured, including one Russian.

At the end of December, the Tunisian authorities announced that they would financially support Russian charters and compensate them for part of the costs, and also promised to strengthen security measures.

Tunisia is ready to receive up to 500 thousand Russian tourists. Previously, this direction was chosen by about 150 thousand Russians. By the end of 2015, the flow of tourists from Russia to this country dropped to 50 thousand people.

In other areas, Russians' demand for tours to the UAE, Thailand, Vietnam and India has grown. Also in the media there was information that several popular hotels in Dubai offered Russians special accommodation conditions - discounts up to 40%.

If we talk about replacing the rest of Turkey, then there are more alternatives: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Italy, Spain and Greece, where the Russians will go in the summer, despite the weakening of the ruble. In these countries there are all-inclusive hotels with beaches, and prices for some tours are very attractive.

PR-director of Tez-Tour Larisa Akhanova told Gazeta.Ru that Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria will be included in the top 3 destinations for Russians in 2016. She noted that

Greece is the cheapest European destination offering all-inclusive hotels to tourists.

Trips to the island part of Greece will be in demand precisely through the tour operator, which collects a "constructor" for the tourist from the flight, transfer, accommodation, visa and insurance. In this case, independent travel will cost much more.

“Greek hotels, despite the activation of other European markets, have offered favorable contract prices for 2016.

The consulate also promises to issue three-year visas to tourists with good visa history, ”says Larisa Akhanova.

Cyprus is a safe European country, when traveling to which there will be no problems with a visa: Provisa (visa with a simplified issuance process) is issued literally within an hour. In addition, the island has rich tourist opportunities, and the holiday season lasts from April to November.

“Bulgaria is seriously targeting Russian tourists and has made a number of important statements regarding the visa regime. From January 1, 2016, the price of Bulgarian visas for tourists from Russia will be reduced to € 10 instead of € 35, and children under 16 will be issued visas free of charge. In addition, Bulgaria has no plans to introduce biometrics. This direction offers a lot of options for recreation: balneology (treatment with mineral waters. - Gazeta.Ru), excursion programs, pilgrim tourism, gastronomic and wine tourism, "said Larisa Akhanova.

Resorts in Cuba, the Caribbean, Maldives and Seychelles are still accessible to Russians. However, these destinations have never been very popular among tourists from Russia due to the high cost and long flights. Therefore, in 2016, the rest in these countries is unlikely to be massive.

Due to the fall in demand, small and medium-sized tour operators are leaving the market. According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), the number of “visiting” companies decreased by 70% in 2015.

Nobody foresaw the New Year's blow to the largest tour operators that work with Turkey.

Back in mid-December, the Deputy Prime Minister assured that new bankruptcies of companies are not expected in 2016: the state will help them if they give up abroad and reorient themselves to the domestic market. In her opinion, Russian tour operators feel confident enough and today many companies are reorienting themselves. “We help them in this. And we will create additional preferences for travel companies, especially for those who are now reorienting to domestic tourism, ”said the Deputy Prime Minister.

The crisis in the "outbound" tourist business plays in favor of domestic tourism.

And the Russian authorities openly say that the citizens of the country should spend their money within the borders of their native state. So, on December 16, the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of Crimea launched a promotional website to attract tourists for the New Year, the press service of the department reported, citing its head Sergei Strelbitsky. The site proposed to change the stereotype and open all facets of the New Year in Crimea. The tourists were presented with carnival, adventure, disco night, TV show. Following the hashtags # of light and # of getting tired, the site was adorned with the slogan "New Year's Holidays in Crimea - an affordable alternative to traveling abroad!" In connection with the energy blockade that the peninsula faced in December, the media spread information about the massive refusal of tourists to book hotels for the New Year holidays in Crimea. However, later, on December 16, the Minister of Resorts and Tourism of Crimea announced that this information was ordered.

Also on the same day, Rosturizm launched the national travel portal Russia.travel, the project of which began to be developed in 2013. The site contains the main attractions and historical sites of various cities of Russia, interactive maps, descriptions of traditions, crafts and trades, photographs, routes, excursions, and other useful information for tourists.

“The portal should become an effective marketing tool for promoting domestic tourism products in the domestic and foreign markets, to strengthen the image of Russia as a tourist country,” says the head of Rostourism Oleg Safonov, who sold two houses in the Seychelles in 2015.

The resorts of the Kuban are also taking the leading positions.

The Minister of Resorts and Tourism of the Krasnodar Territory Yevgeny told RIA Novosti that many of our compatriots had not been to the resorts of the Kuban for 10-15 years, or even never at all. “And now we have the opportunity to show how the level of service, the quality of roads, accommodation facilities has changed, to show the whole variety of our display facilities, excursions, entertainment and extreme parks,” Kudelya said.

However, very disappointing forecasts are made by the executive director of ATOR Maya. “All market professionals understand: those who have traveled to Egypt need a low price, this is key. We do not have these low prices, and, unfortunately, apparently, the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea are expecting such an influx that they are already ready to raise prices by 30%. It will just kill the season, ”Lomidze said.

Travel lovers should know that different tourist destinations are popular at different times of the year, and this is, of course, connected with the peculiarities of the climate in a particular country. Few people want to go to Thailand during the rainy season or relax on the beaches of Turkey in winter. You need to figure out which camps are the most popular in different seasons.

Know popular tourist destinations it is necessary not only to choose the right resort at the peak of the season. This information is also useful for those who like a relaxing holiday without a crowd of tourists. So, let's take a closer look at each season.

Popular tourist destinations in summer

Summer is a period of holidays and the peak of the tourist season in the resorts of the Black and Mediterranean Seas. That is why at this time it is especially relevant beach vacation, which becomes cheaper and more affordable with the onset of heat. Resorts are especially popular among Russians , ... The thing is that in these resorts the rest differs in rather low prices.

Among the popular tourist destinations in the summer, it is necessary to highlight the following countries: , Indonesia, Australia, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Greece, Jordan and, as well as various exotic islands.

In addition to the beach, in the summer it is relevant and sightseeing vacation, although it is not as popular as in autumn and spring, due to the fact that in Europe - the center of excursion tourism - at this time there is a heat, not very conducive to sightseeing. In the summer, the most popular excursions on the Scandinavian Peninsula are in Norway, Finland, as well as in Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, France. In Egypt, Jordan, China, Italy it is customary to combine beach and sightseeing holidays.

Popular tourist destinations in autumn

Beach vacation at the beginning of autumn it practically does not differ from summer - all the same resorts of the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea continue to work. Until September, you can go to Crimea, Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco... Even in October, you can relax in Greece, Spain, Italy... Of course, the resorts continue their work. Egypt, which are becoming more popular than in summer due to the fact that the heat in this country subsides. In autumn you can visit Bali, Australia,... The tourist season opens in , ... All autumn you can travel on , Maldives.

This time of year becomes popular excursions in those countries where the beach season is coming to an end. This is of course , and Turkey- keepers of ancient monuments. Since it is not getting so hot in Egypt, excursions to ancient sites are gaining momentum. Other excursion destinations in autumn - , China,.

Popular tourist destinations in winter

Winter is the time when most of all you want to go to the sea, because the weather is not happy. The Black Sea and Mediterranean resorts have been closed for a long time, it is cold in Europe, therefore they are most popular for beach holiday exotic countries. In winter they often travel to Africa - to Egypt, South Africa... The tourist season opens in the Caribbean - on and in the Dominican Republic... One of the most economical seaside holiday options is Thailand... Popular tourist destinations in winter are United Arab Emirates, Maldives, China, Seychelles... Winter is the time of the tourist season v... is one of the cheapest resorts at this time.

In Europe, the winter months are a great time to sightseeing rest in its central and southern part, where at this time the weather is optimal for such travel. Popular tourist destinations for excursions - Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Czech Republic... Also, travelers often head to Finland and Norway... Tours in China.

Winter is a holiday for lovers ski holiday... It was at this time that the mountain resorts of Europe began to work. Popular tourist destinations in this area are Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Norway, Bulgaria,.

Popular tourist destinations in spring

Very popular in spring excursion routes in Europe. For travel, the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula are often chosen, cruises with sightseeing are often arranged Norway, Finland, Sweden... In the south of Europe, the beach season has not yet begun, which means that excursion vacations are the most popular in these countries. For this purpose it is worth visiting Italy, Spain, Turkey, Greece... At the end of spring it will already be possible to swim here. From European countries, the sights of France and the Czech Republic are most attracted, travel to China and.

Beach vacation in spring it is in demand, because during the winter everyone yearned for the sea and the sun. The tourist season in the Caribbean still lasts in March and April - in and in Cuba... Among the economical options, it is worth highlighting Egypt and Goa, among the more expensive ones - Mexico, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles. Popular beach holiday destinations are , Jordan, South Africa, Canary Islands, Bali, Thailand, and etc.

In the spring they still work ski resorts, however, their number is decreasing in comparison with the winter period. Trails are popular among tourists France, Austria and Andorra.

With the tourist season approaching, numerous ratings are starting to appear on the Internet, on television and in the media, such as: Top Ten Travel Destinations 2016, or Top Ten Cheapest Travel Destinations 2016.

The statistics of the best tourist destinations take into account many factors, these are safety, standard of living, popularity, value for money, attractions and other indicators of the country.

The statistics of the cheapest tourist destinations take into account the cost of air tickets, the cost of booking hotels, the cost of ready-made tours.

Whether there may be the cheapest destinations, the best or the most popular tourist destinations, of course they can. After all, most people choose them for recreation.

How Popular Travel Destinations Are Determined

A popular tourist destination, it is not only the statistics of hotel bookings and early purchases of airline tickets, but also the statistics of sold tours.

Statistics of sold tours, in the hypermarket of tours "Travelata", as of April 01, 2016:
- 30% of sold tours are in Russia;
- 20% is in Thailand;
- 12% of tourists bought vouchers to Cyprus;
- 5-6% of sold tours are in India, Greece and the United Arab Emirates;
- the rest of the sales are in Spain, Vietnam, Italy, Bulgaria, Tunisia and the Dominican Republic.

The average cost of a paid tour, according to statistics as of April 01, 2016, is:
- Russia - 30 thousand rubles.
- India - 67 tr.
- Cyprus - 77 tr.
- Italy - 78 thousand rubles.
- Spain - RUB 83
- Tunisia - 88 tr.
- Thailand - 89 thousand rubles.
- Bulgaria - 92 thousand rubles.
- Greece - 105 tr.
- United Arab Emirates - 109 thousand rubles
- Vietnam - RUB 114
- Dominican Republic - 167 thousand rubles

In Russia, Sochi, Adler, Krasnaya Polyana, Crimea and Anapa are the most popular tourist destinations for the spring and summer of 2016.

Average cost of a paid tour in Russia:
- Hosta (between Adler and Sochi) - 18 tr.
- Moscow - 21 tr.
- Loo - 21 tr.
- Sochi - 24 tr.
- Adler - 30 tr.
- Krasnaya Polyana - 30 tr.
- Pike perch - 35 tr.
- Dagomys - 39 tr.
- Crimea - 50 tr.
- Gelendzhik - 50 tr.
- Anapa - 51 tr.
- Feodosia - 74 tr.
- Yalta - 90 tr.

It should be noted that the price statistics provided by the tour hypermarket is the average cost of tours. At the stage of early search for a tour, the cost of a finished tour is much lower than the cost of a tour at the height of the holiday season.

When vacation is cheaper

Everyone who prefers to have a good and relatively inexpensive vacation starts searching for a tour or buying air tickets and booking a hotel almost six months in advance.

Now, at the beginning of spring, it's time to look for and book a hotel on the shores of the Black or Mediterranean Sea, and buy tickets.
In this article you will learn how to book a hotel on your own, most hotels in Russia do not require advance payment for booking.
This article will help you learn how to find and buy the cheapest airline tickets online.
You can also advise the article on the booking service for vacation rentals in the private sector. Sometimes, an apartment or a guest house, for a family or for a large company, can be not only more convenient, but also cheaper.

If, however, you are not sure that you will be able to fly away on the appointed day to rest, in this case, you have two ways to prepare for the vacation.
1. You can take out insurance with an insurance company for possible risks, travel cancellation insurance or any other insured event.
2. Use the search for the last minute tour or the cheapest offer on the online service of the tour hypermarket.

In this article you will find a description of the online travel insurance search service. This service analyzes the offers of 16 large insurance companies and offers the best options to choose from.

Do not postpone until the last moment the search for your tourist destination, then, it will only cost more.