As a rule, after the New Year, the charm of snow and frost, fueled by the festive atmosphere in the first month of winter, is replaced by anticipation of spring and the speedy onset of warmth. However, in order to warm up, you don’t have to sit and wait for the season to change at home. You just need to buy a ticket to a country where the weather can be pleasant right now. And the choice is quite large – for example, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and the Maldives are waiting for you.
We tell you which hot countries with an average temperature in February above +20 °C are open to Russians and how much a vacation in these places will cost.
United Arab Emirates
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 21,000 rubles*
Accommodation: 3,900 rubles per night**
For those who still want to get into the warmth in February, the cheapest trip will be to UAE. In February, it’s real summer in the Emirates: the air warms up to an average of +25 °C. The water at the resorts, however, is quite cool – about +20 °C. Entry for tourists from Russia is open; you will need a certificate with a negative test result for COVID-19 (this must be done a maximum of 96 hours before arrival) and international health insurance, including coverage for the treatment of coronavirus infection. It is also important to complete a health declaration and a form confirming that the traveler will download the COVID-19 DXB app before traveling.
Egypt
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 21,000 rubles*& nbsp;
Accommodation: 2,500 rubles per night**
The second most expensive trip is to Egypt. In the last month of winter, the average air temperature in Egypt is +21 °C, and the water at the resorts is slightly warmer. Entry rules are not too strict: travelers need to present a negative COVID-19 test (done maximum 72 hours in advance) and take care of medical insurance.
Morocco
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 23,000 rubles*
Accommodation: 2,200 rubles per night**
Approximately the same weather awaits tourists in Morocco: +21 °C and sunny, ideal for excursions and a rich cultural program. To enter, you need a negative PCR test (done 72 hours before travel) and a document confirming your hotel reservation.
Maldives
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 35,500 rubles*& nbsp;
Accommodation: 5,700 rubles per night**
For those who want a beach holiday, it is best to go to Maldives. The holiday is not too budget-friendly, but during the day it is about +31 °C, and the water is heated to +28 °C. Tourists are welcome on the islands with a certificate of absence of COVID-19 and a completed health declaration. You will also need to provide round-trip air tickets and confirm your hotel reservation (you can only stay in one during the trip).
Kenya
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 38,500 rubles*
Accommodation: 1,500 rubles per night**
In February in this African country the average is +25 °C, and in Mombasa it even reaches +31 °C, the water is only slightly cooler than the air. They will be allowed into the country if the traveler has a visa, a negative coronavirus test (done 96 hours before arrival) and an online form filled out in advance.
South Africa
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 44,000 rubles*
Accommodation: 1,000 rubles per day**
A trip to South Africa will cost a little more. You should count on sunny days and temperatures of about +24 °C. However, it is a little cold to swim. To enter the country, you only need a negative PCR test, done no earlier than 72 hours before departure.
Tanzania
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 45,500 rubles*
Accommodation: 4,800 rubles per night**
Very hot summer in Tanzania— here in February the air temperature is about +33 °C, the ocean is a little cooler. Those planning to travel here must present a negative COVID-19 test and fill out a Health Surveillance Form on the plane.
Cuba
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 52,000 rubles*
Accommodation: 4,000 rubles per night**
This Caribbean island enjoys pleasant weather in February — +27 °C, water is about the same temperature. Upon arrival in the country, travelers must fill out a special form about their health status, undergo thermometry and take a free PCR test. You will also need international health insurance.
Dominican Republic
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 53,500 rubles*
Accommodation: 1,500 rubles per night**
Tourists from Russia are accepted here without additional documents: the country has protocols for receiving guests that guarantee their safety. Before departure, you only need to fill out a special form online. And this is a great opportunity to get into real summer: +26 °C, water at the same temperature as the air.
Brazil
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Round-trip air ticket price: from 80,000 rubles*
Accommodation: 1,000 rubles per day**
The flight will be completely inexpensive, but the prices for accommodation are pleasing. And also the weather — February here is +33 °C. To enter, you will need medical insurance and a certificate of absence of COVID-19.
By the way, in addition to these ten directions, almost two dozen more are available to you, not to mention the regions of the Russian Federation – and to make it easier to choose, we launched a special project “Where to go». You just need to indicate the city of departure and the month in which you are planning your vacation. We will show the cost of tickets by plane, train or bus, we will tell you about the weather and restrictions in force in the country or region. Information is regularly updated to ensure that the data corresponds to the epidemiological situation.
In addition, our material on how to relax for a month and a half in 2021, taking only 18 days of vacation, will help you decide on your vacation dates. In the article we tell you how to wisely manage the weekends dedicated to public holidays this year and rest almost once a month.
* Minimum cost of a round-trip air ticket from Moscow based on the search queries of service clients for February 2021. The price is current at the time of publication.
** Average room rate per day in a 3-star hotel per person based on the search queries of service clients for February 2021. The price is current at the time of publication.
