Beach holidays on the islands seem to each of us a paradise. In our dreams we see white sand, azure surf and fresh green palm trees. In addition, each of the islands has its own flavor, its own features and attractions.
Rest on the island of Hainan (China): prices 2018
The pearl of China is the world famous tropical island of Hainan. The list of advantages of the place includes a great beach holiday, clear water, numerous interesting excursions, wellness treatments and a variety of entertainment.
Local sandy beaches seem endless. Those who get tired of lying idly on the sand will be offered to visit local discos or try water sports. Most of the beaches in Hainan are municipal. There are comfortable lounge chairs, umbrellas, changing rooms and a toilet.
The most popular resort area are the bays of Yalong and Dadonghai. The first attracts tourists with its privacy, and the second - with its picturesque. At the same time, Dadonghai is a rather lively place where both simple vacationers and surfers feel great.Most of the hotels are at the level of 5 *.
Tourism is also developing in the area of Sanyavan Bay, but the infrastructure is still far from the previous zones. Therefore, there is no crowds of tourists that can be regarded as an advantage. Those who have been here have already appreciated the magnificence of flora and fauna, beaches and species.
For lovers of excursions, too, there is a lesson. Among the places for compulsory visits are the following:
- Park "Edge of the World";
- monkey island;
- aquarium;
- Nanshan Center for Buddhism;
- butterfly museum;
- botanical garden of tropical plants;
- Pirates Island;
- West Island;
- Flying World Bird Park;
- Taoist temple complex Dun Tian and much more.
Among the most popular hotels, according to specialized online resources, are:
- Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, Sanya - from 4500 rubles per person per night;
- HNA New World Hotel Danzhou, Danzhou - from 2500 rubles;
- The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa, Lingshui - from 5900 rubles;
- Yalong Bay Sanya Farinn, Sanya - from 2,800 rubles;
- Sanya Blue Bay Apartment, Sanya - price on request;
- Ramada Hotel & Suites BOAO, Qionghai - price upon request.
Greece, Crete: holidays and prices in 2018 on an "all inclusive"
Crete is the most visited by tourists and the largest island of Greece. Tourists here are attracted by magnificent beaches, clear water, countless architectural sights, beautiful ecology, natural monuments, excellent cuisine. It is such a diversity of the island and elevated it to the rank of one of the most popular resorts.
The climate of the place also causes no complaints: it rains here only in winter, and the rest of the time clear weather reigns. The humid maritime climate makes the stay comfortable even with rare precipitation.
The beaches of Crete can be sandy or pebbly, but they are always well equipped and well maintained. The wide coastline allows not to disturb those who are located on vacation nearby. Service is always at a high level, and the infrastructure is developed to European indicators.
Diving for lovers of underwater species will bring a lot of pleasant surprises. Those who like excursions can be invited to visit:
- Knossos palace;
- the cave where Zeus was born and grew;
- countless ancient monasteries and other religious buildings.
Accommodation in Crete can also be very diverse. It can be large hotel complexes, private mini-pensions, authentic peasant houses. At the moment, the most popular hotels are recognized:
- Villa Kostas, Giannoudi - 24,700 rubles;
- Patriko Country House, Vóroi - 5,700 rubles;
- Panorama-Seaview Studios & Apartments 3 *, Hersonissos - 3,900 rubles;
- Venetian House, Chania - 10,000 rubles;
- Aldemar Knossos Royal, Chersonissos 5 * - 20,000 rubles;
- Aldemar Cretan Village, Hersonissos - 24,800 rubles.
Holidays in the Canary Islands (prices 2018)
Canary Islands is a dream of many beach lovers. This autonomous colony of Spain is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 95 kilometers from Africa. Canaries rightly bear the title of paradise islands. It is there that spring reigns year round.
A flight from Moscow to Tenerife will cost from 20,000 rubles for an economy class or 120,000 rubles for a premium class. If you choose a flight with two transfers, you will have to pay the amount of 27,500 rubles. The road will take from 10 to 24 hours.
Tourists usually choose an all-inclusive accommodation. Most popular hotels:
- Marino Tenerife (4 *);
- Sol La Palma (4 *);
- Seaside Los Jameos Playa (4 *);
- The Ritz-Carlton, Abama (4 *).
Unfortunately, the price of rooms in these hotels can upset even wealthy tourists. Alternatively, consider the private sector. For 29-45 euros you can comfortably settle in the mini-hotels “Hotel Marte”, “Rooms Casa de Colores”, “Hotel Rural Casablanca”. The choice of budget accommodation is wide and in any part of the islands you can rent comfortable rooms, houses, cottages for only 50 euros.
You can also rely on tour operators and choose one of the already available complete offers consisting of a flight, accommodation for 2 people, transfer, insurance and hotel services. On average, such a tour will cost 95,000 rubles. If wellness procedures are added to the package of services, then the cost can reach 160000-320000 rubles.
Maldives: holidays and prices in 2018
Another paradise on earth is the well-known Maldives. Many small islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. This place is intended for a lazy pastime on the beach. Sights here are few.The only drawback of the resort is prices that correspond to the elite status of the place.
The tropical climate of the Maldives provides comfortable conditions for a beach holiday. Here, the temperature is always in the range of 27-32 degrees with a plus, the water temperature is 26-28 degrees. From April to November it often rains. In winter, the weather is often arid.
Choosing a place to rest may seem difficult, since the Maldives has about 1,200 atolls. But only a few of them are popular. Divers better to book tours to the resort Nalaguraydu. Inveterate fishermen will enjoy Ari, and nature in its original form can be admired on Donakuli.
The most popular hotels here are:
- Kurumba Maldives 5 *, on the North Male Atoll;
- Bandos Island Resort 4 *, Bandos Island, North Male Atoll;
- Sheraton Maldives 5 *, on the island of Furana Fushi.
The average cost of the tour to the Maldives in the system is all inclusive in a hotel for 3 * or 4 * for 8-10 days will cost 1500 dollars. In the 5 * hotel you need to go with 2000 dollars. This price is valid during the dry season. In the rainy season you can get by 1000 dollars.
Regarding the budget can be a trip with self-organized accommodation. Decent and cheap hotel will require a room $ 60 per day. A room in the private sector costs 20-30 dollars. Transfer to the island will also have to pay, as it is impossible to get there on your own. To sail a boat to the place and back costs $ 140.
Rest on the Caribbean Islands (prices 2018)
At the end of the list of paradise islands are Caribbean. Among them there are places with a low level of economic development and, as a result, a weak infrastructure. There are others who offer "luxury" rest.
A relatively cheap tour will cost $ 1000 for rent. The average level will require spending on living 1000-2000 dollars. Everything else exceeds the amount of $ 2,000 for one tourist. For completeness, you can give a more detailed pricing. For example, a room in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic costs $ 17 a day, for $ 21 you can live in the center of the island in Santiago, in Punta Cana a room costs $ 29. If you choose an apartment just 400 meters from the beach in Sosua or Cabarete, you will have to pay about $ 450 per month. If we talk about expensive hotels, then 5 * in Punta Cana will require a cost of $ 150 per day.
Food also depends on the place and level of the institution. Lunch in a fashionable restaurant in Sosua will cost $ 30. A comprehensive meal at this place consists of fish and potatoes, noodles, vegetables, cheese, light alcohol and coffee. If you choose a cafe in the national style, then you can meet the $ 5. This is typical of such cities as Puerto Plata. For this money you can get french fries, fried chicken, bananas and juice. A small pizza in these places will cost $ 4, two burgers and potatoes cost $ 10, and a vegetarian lunch at a restaurant, say Santo Doming, will cost $ 12.
A taxi ride costs $ 10 in 10 minutes. An alternative would be a minibus at a price of $ 1. Intercity bus ticket will cost 5-10 dollars.
It should be borne in mind that the concept of the Caribbean islands includes about 30 countries and several hundred islands. Haiti, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Cuba and Puerto Rico are the most famous Caribbean resorts. On different islands of the Caribbean, the climate may differ slightly. Scatter from temperate tropical to wet. Highlands pleases with drier air. Air temperature at any time of the year will not fall below 25 degrees with a plus. The water temperature near the shore reaches 22-26 degrees. From September to November most of the islands undergo the rainy season.
The nature of these places is beautiful and fascinating. This is especially true of the regions where human intervention is least visible. The advantage of modern tours can be considered the opportunity to visit several islands at once, which will give an opportunity to personally evaluate all their features and choose the most suitable one for your vacation in the future.
