This year Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on Friday and this means that we have 3 days off ahead of us. And if you add half of the previous day to them, you can go on a full-fledged trip, especially considering that February is not the most tourist month, and prices for air tickets and hotels are an order of magnitude lower than during the January holidays. We found out where to spend an inexpensive February weekend.
Baku, Azerbaijan
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The capital of Azerbaijan was once compared to Paris, but now, thanks to skyscrapers, Baku resembles Dubai. Despite urbanization, the city does not lose its flavor: historical fortresses, palaces, and mosques have been preserved here.
In four days in Baku you can get acquainted with its main attractions: the palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower made of black stone and, of course, real oriental bazaars.
Price
Weather: At the end of February it is quite warm in the capital of Azerbaijan. The average air temperature is +8 … +14 °C
Visa: not required for travel up to 90 days
Brussels, Belgium
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If you have a multiple-entry Schengen visa, you can travel to Brussels. Four days for a walk around the capital of Belgium and the European Union is enough time: you can see the main attractions and try the main types of beer in local pubs.
If you wish, you can drive from Brussels in a few hours to Paris, Bruges, located just an hour and a half drive from the capital.
Price: flight + hotel (from 22 to 25 February) from
Visa: Schengen
Weather: average daytime temperature +6 … +10 °C
Vilnius, Lithuania
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The Baltic capitals have been called the cheapest tourist cities in Europe for many years now. Vilnius is perhaps an ideal option for a short and budget trip.
In Vilnius, be sure to stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town and the artists' district of Užupis, go to the KGB Museum and the Church of St. Anne. You can also go to the town of Trakai, located near the capital, where the medieval castle of the same name is located.
Price: flight + hotel (from 22 to 25 February) from
Visa: Schengen
Weather: unlike Brussels and Baku, it is still cool in Vilnius in February. The average daytime temperature is −2 … +2 °C
Staraya Russa, Russia
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If your travel budget is limited, you can spend a long vacation in Russia. For example, in Staraya Russa, a small town in the Novgorod region, founded in the 12th century. A huge number of legends are associated with it, for example, there is a version that it was Staraya Russa that gave the name to the whole of Russia and that this place was the birthplace of Rurik.
The city was once the center of Russian salt production. Natural mineral fountains of salt water that come out of the ground are reminiscent of this fishery. At one time, Dostoevsky came to relax at local resorts: the house where he worked on “The Brothers Karamazov” has today been turned into a museum.
Price: round-trip train ticket - from , accommodation - from for a double room for three nights.
Visa: need not
Weather: at the end of February from −6 to −1 °C
Magnitogorsk, Russia
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With the end of winter, the ski season is coming to an end, so if you have not yet tried snowboarding and skiing, then there is the opportunity to spend a few days on the slopes. Inexpensive ski holidays can be found in Magnitogorsk. In addition to skiing, you can go snowmobiling and ice skating here.
Price: round-trip flight from , accommodation - from for a double room for three nights.
Visa: need not
Weather: average temperature -10 to -5 °C
* Prices for flights and accommodation are indicated at the time of writing. The cost indicated in the material and the final price may vary.
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Where to celebrate February 23 in the Moscow region? Winter gave us an amazing holiday - February 23rd. On this day we all strive to please our men.
In hotels in the Moscow region on February 23, you can pamper your loved one with a Russian bath, a Finnish sauna, a romantic walk or a romantic delicious dinner, and also have fun snow scootering, skiing or horseback riding.
Country Club "Artiland"
Country club “Artiland” invites you to relax and plunge into an unforgettable atmosphere of relaxation and entertainment on February 23 in the Moscow region. Festive events and discos are constantly held on the club's territory. For fishing lovers, there is a pond in which sturgeon, catfish, trout, pike, carp, crucian carp and others are found. Near the pond you can barbecue; for your convenience, special areas have been prepared, which are separate houses with heated floors. They are comfortable even at sub-zero temperatures. For lovers of active recreation, bowling and billiards are open every day on the territory of the country club. For those who like to swim, the swimming pool is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The New Year holidays are left behind, which means that February 23 is about to arrive - the popularly celebrated Defender of the Fatherland Day, which has become an official day off since 2002.
Today, this wonderful holiday has begun to have a less pronounced military and political overtones, turning simply into Men's Day. February 23 is the time for the strong half of humanity to accept congratulations from women and receive gifts, since they are all our protectors. We joyfully thank them for real masculine qualities: masculinity, strength, care, love, courage, support, for taking care of us.
Best congratulations on February 23
Don’t know how to congratulate you on this day in an original and useful way? The best gift for real men on February 23rd will be an exciting trip with family or friends to the most famous cities of Russia, as well as abroad!
In 2020, we offer you unforgettable excursion tours around the Golden Ring, to Novgorod, Pskov, Karelia, the Middle Zone and other most interesting places. You will appreciate the beauty of majestic cities, follow in the footsteps of outstanding people of our country and learn a lot of interesting things about their exploits. Choosing such an educational tour will cause an unprecedented rise in patriotic feelings.
Most often, tourists choose a bus tour around the Golden Ring and to cities not very far from Moscow. But if you are planning a long winter vacation for the February holidays (for example, tours to St. Petersburg, Crimea, Kaliningrad, etc.), then it is better to use train or air travel.
If you celebrate February 23rd in some memorable place, then you will discuss this holiday for a very long time. The main thing is to have money in your wallet. And choosing a country or place is now, in principle, not problematic. If you are wondering where to go on vacation on February 23, 2016, then look at several options for an exciting winter trip to different countries and financial capabilities.
It is clear that the holiday falls in winter. People are looking forward to summer and warmth. Therefore, many come to some warm country where they can swim and sunbathe.
We suggest you go to Thailand:
- Just in February the temperature there is about 25 degrees Celsius. Gentle sunshine, beautiful places, delicious foreign cuisine - what could be more pleasant? We can say that in winter you can buy a tour inexpensively.
If you are still thinking about where to go in February, then the United Arab Emirates is suitable:
- Beautiful places, exotic culture, many historical monuments, you can also see the underwater world. However, it is worth noting that it is quite expensive there. So think about whether you can afford it. It should be noted that there is one festival taking place in Dubai in February, and you can go to it.
United Arab Emirates
Mysterious India with its beauty is at your service:
- You can look at Delhi and live in Goa. The season just ends in February. Elephants, soft sand, warm sun, amazing cuisine - all this can be found there.
Cuba:
- Do you think where you can go on vacation on February 23 and have a cool holiday? Travel to Cuba. There are very beautiful flora and fauna there, many interesting sights. You will certainly find something to see.
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Seychelles, Bora Bora, Jamaica:
- If you have money, then go to the Seychelles or Bora Bora. There are many more places, such as Jamaica.
If you want to visit winter resorts on February 23, go somewhere in Europe. February is the last winter month. And since tourists mainly come for Christmas, then there are much fewer of them. As a result, the cost of travel packages is significantly reduced.
Poland:
- We offer you the city of Zakopane. It is located in Poland. There are many different programs; skiers will find well-prepared slopes here.
Zakopane in Poland
Italy:
- By the way, on Defender of the Fatherland Day you can go to Italy, because there are a lot of different ski resorts there. There are two valleys that host these resorts. The first of them is Valle D'Aosta, and the second is the Dolomites. In the first you can choose, say, Monte Rosa, and in the second - Val di Fassa. If you want a lot of snow, then pay attention to Cervinia. Very good service, beautiful views, you will enjoy all this and remember it for a very long time.
Sweden, Denmark, Norway:
- If you are still thinking about where to go on vacation on February 23 this year, you can go to Denmark, or Norway or Sweden. By the way, Norway also has good ski resorts, for example Trysil. But it is worth remembering that Scandinavian countries are quite expensive. Therefore, take care of cash in advance.
Trysil resort
Prague:
- Of course, we can recommend Prague to you. A very beautiful place, a city where there are a lot of old streets, nice houses, a variety of places to visit, and the pubs will serve you famous drinks.
Where to go on vacation in February 2016 in Russia
If Europe is still expensive for you, then you can easily choose a holiday for yourself on February 23rd in Russia. For example, the recreation center "Admiralteets". It is located in the village of Siversky, which is located in the Gatchina region, near St. Petersburg. Or a ski resort called “Red Lake” - located near the village. Korobitsyno.
You can rent a room for 2 or 3 days, or for a month. You will spend much less money than if you went abroad. A real Russian winter awaits travelers in Karelia. This is where there is something to see. There are beautiful views, architecture of distant times, the Kizhi Island Museum is a must-see. This museum was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can’t do without looking at Valaam with your own eyes. Of course, many probably know that the Solovetsky Archipelago is located in Karelia.
Are you still thinking about where to go on vacation in Russia this February? Don't forget about Veliky Novgorod. There are a lot of ancient sights there. The most popular place among them is undoubtedly the Novgorod Kremlin. It is considered the oldest Kremlin that has survived in Russia. In addition, in Veliky Novgorod there is St. Sophia Cathedral, which was built already in the 11th century.
Kremlin of Veliky Novgorod
You can visit Ukraine:
- For example, there is the city of Bukovel. There, in the Carpathians, there is a good ski resort. Many people like to relax there, because the nature is quite beautiful, as well as very good trails. In addition, you can go to Lviv, a very beautiful, ancient city. A visit to the clock museum is recommended. There are also various ski resorts near Lviv.
Evening Lviv
Go to Belarus, and specifically to the city of Grodno:
- Not only is this a historical city, but there is also a zoo, clubs and restaurants. Not far from the city of Minsk there is a center called Silichi. This is a ski resort with wonderful and safe slopes.