Due to the low demand from Russian tourists in Crimea, a third of hotels and guesthouses may not open this summer. This was written by “Kommersant”, with reference to the data of experts. People refuse to rest on the peninsula due to the lack of air traffic and its proximity to the border with Ukraine.
Crimea is not the only place where tourists do not want to go. Experts note that you should not spend your vacation in Vietnam, Jordan and Georgia. But first things first.
Vietnamese
Since May 15, this country has returned pre-pandemic entry rules. You no longer need vaccination certificates or COVID-19 tests to travel to Vietnam. This news seems to have a positive effect on holidaymakers. However, there are a few drawbacks that make staying in this country no longer seem so great.
First, the lack of direct flights – now Vietnam can be reached by Qatar Airways and Emirates via Middle East airports. This is too long.
Secondly, the cost of tickets also does not add to the optimism: in the first half of June you can get to Ho Chi Minh City for 70-80 thousand rubles (price for one).
It will be cheaper if you buy a package from the tour operator. But still a large amount. According to the Russian Express website, a tour to Phan Thiet for 12 days with a flight from Moscow and accommodation in a 4-star hotel costs 195 thousand rubles (price for one).
Jordan
Since March 1, this country has returned to pre-pandemic conditions. As in the case of Vietnam, many tourists are disgusted by the length of the flight: Russia currently does not have direct flights to this country. You will either have to go through Cairo or Istanbul or Dubai or Doha.
Flight prices and accommodation prices: An 8-day tour with accommodation from 170,000 for two people in a 4-star hotel in the Dead Sea.
Georgia
Russia opened its land border with Georgia. Now the resorts of this country can be reached by car. However, tourists accustomed to the comforts will not be seduced by this prospect. The road to Georgia is difficult, bumpy and long (2-3 days).
Additionally, it’s difficult to book a hotel/apartment in Georgia right now – with Booking, Airbnb leaving this has become nearly impossible.
Where is the best place to go this summer?
North Caucasus
This year, the demand for holidays in Dagestan has increased. Both direct flights and charter flights fly there. Tour operators are launching many programs for recreation in the North Caucasus. FUN&SUN, Coral Travel, ANEX Tour have similar ones.
Kazakhistan
Now tour operators organize all-inclusive holidays on the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. Rest is cheaper than in Turkey. However, no one excludes that prices may rise during the summer months.
UAE
The country is loosening covid restrictions. Moscow, St. There are direct flights to Abu Dhabi from St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Mineralnye Vody, Novosibirsk, Samara, Ufa. Many profitable packages from tour operators for those who do not want to go “wild”.
Source: People Talk
