Beach holidays today are considered the most popular tourism destination, so there is a wide range of countries and opportunities for recreation at any time of the year: from inexpensive summer tours to Turkey to exclusive trips to the Caribbean islands. A quality beach holiday largely depends on the right choice of direction. In order not to make a mistake with the country, the following points must be taken into account:
- Tourist season and related events;
- The total cost of the direction;
- Quality of service and level of service in the country;
- Accessibility and quality of beaches;
- The level of security in the country;
- Variety of accommodation options;
- Alternatives to beach holidays in the country.
The most budget tours at sea
The budgetary tours for Russian tourists are represented by Turkey, Bulgaria and Tunisia. These countries have a dense network of resort towns and relatively inexpensive five-star hotels with all-inclusive meal plans, and the most profitable tours to two- and three-star hotels, even in the high season, remain affordable even for the budget traveler.
As for the islands of the Indian Ocean ( Maldives , Seychelles and Mauritius ), the high prices of package tours in these areas are due not only to prestige or comfort, but also to the cost of air tickets, as well as the virtual absence of cheap hotels. It is simply unprofitable for the local tourism business to invest in inexpensive hotels and apart-hotels due to the inaccessibility of the islands and their remoteness from the main consumers of tourist services in Europe and the USA.
Where and when is it better not to go?
Tempting tours in terms of price can suddenly meet even in the most prestigious destinations, but this should not mislead a novice tourist. It is not at all necessary to be a certified meteorologist in order to determine the most unfavorable seasons and directions – it is enough to remember three main principles.
White Sun of the Desert
In the summer, a number of Middle Eastern and African countries should be avoided due to unbearable heat and extremely aggressive ultraviolet radiation:
- Egypt
- UAE
- Israel
- Jordan
- You can check the radiation index online, as well as in the sections on countries and cities.
Monsoons and rainy seasons
Seasonal showers are a characteristic feature of many equatorial and tropical countries not only in the summer months, but also in May, September and October. Please pay attention to the following countries:
- Thailand
- Hainan (China)
- India
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Taiwan
- Florida (USA)
“Katarina”, “Harvey” and their friends
June to November is the hurricane season in the Caribbean, culminating in August, September and October. It is accompanied not only by abundant moisture, but also by gusty winds, which from time to time force property owners in these picturesque regions to carry out a major reconstruction of the entire infrastructure. This factor most affects the following resort countries and regions:
- Cuba
- Barbados
- Jamaica
- Dominican Republic
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Puerto Rico (USA)
- Florida (USA)
Choosing the perfect beach resort
When choosing a particular resort, you should pay attention to a few more important points so as not to spoil your vacation with unexpected discoveries.