Where to go abroad in December 2021 to have a good vacation at sea? Where is the most comfortable weather and the warmest sea at this time? Here are some of the best beach destinations!
The first month of winter in Russia is not complete without snow and frost. However, while cold weather reigns in one part of the globe, in another, the beach season is in full swing. Recommended destinations for beach holidays abroad in December 2021.
Attention! This review is not about where you can fly to vacation abroad now, but simply about the best beach destinations. Only a little more than a dozen countries are still open for recreation (see below). The choice is small, but at least something! We really hope that more destinations will open soon. The cost of rest in the review is indicated before the pandemic. When the borders open, we expect similar or even lower tour prices.
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Which countries are now open
For more information see: List of open countries and entry conditions.
This is where Russians can now fly on vacation (follow the links to read our travel guides, we have been to almost all of these countries):
- Turkey
- Abkhazia
- Montenegro
- Cuba
- Maldives
- Tanzania
- Egypt
- UAE (Dubai)
- Mexico (with transfer)
- Dominican Republic (flights are expected to open)
- Morocco (with transfer)
See also where to go in winter in Russia.
Where to relax in December 2021 at sea
Thailand
Weather. Thailand is an ideal destination for a beach holiday in December 2021. Dry and clear, air temperature + 32 ° С during the day, + 20 ° С at night, sea water + 23 ° С. An exception is the island of Koh Samui, at the beginning of winter there may be heavy rains. Weather in Thailand in winter >>
Where is better. If you have not yet decided where you can relax by the sea in December 2021, compare the two most famous resorts in the kingdom - Pattaya and Phuket - and choose the best one.
Things to do. Go to Bangkok for impressive temples and palaces. Visit the Aquarium, Elephant Village, Tropical Garden and Orchid Park in Pattaya, and the ancient city of Ayuthaya. Take an excursion to the paradise islands: Phi Phi, James Bond, Bon, Rang Yai. If you have a license, rent a bike and ride it yourself - for example, visit the best beaches in Phuket. You can also rent a kayak, go snorkeling or diving. Find out how to celebrate the New Year in Thailand.
Council. If you want to relax on the sea at an inexpensive price, buy a tour in early December, and not for the New Year. Find out the prices for holidays in Thailand and how much a vacation in Phuket costs.
Independent rest. Read our Thailand travel tips and find out how to get cheap flights to Bangkok and Phuket.
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Vietnam
Weather. In December, the best conditions for a beach holiday in the south of Vietnam: on Phu Quoc Island + 30 ° С, water temperature + 27 ° С, and in Phan Thiet and Mui Ne + 33 ° С, water + 25 ° С. In Nha Trang during the day it is about + 27 ° С, but sometimes it rains, and the sea is worried (however, this does not interfere with rest at all). Weather in Vietnam in winter >>
Where is better. In December, it is better to relax on the sea on the Phu Quoc and Con Dao islands - white sand beaches are ideal for passive relaxation. Comfortable in Nha Trang - there is a very developed infrastructure. Phan Thiet and Mui Ne are popular with Russians.
Things to do. Go diving and snorkelling in Fukuoka - it is inexpensive there. In Mui Ne - kiting and windsurfing. In Nha Trang, visit the Winperl amusement island and go on excursions. Also learn how to celebrate New Year in Vietnam.
Council. Read our guides on Vietnamese food, exotic fruits and delicious coffee. We know all this from personal experience, because we lived in Vietnam for a total of six months.
Cuba
Weather. Where to relax in December 2021 at sea if not in the Caribbean? The first winter month in Cuba is usually warm and mild, clear and sunny. The warmest resort is Santiago de Cuba: during the day + 30 ° С, water in the sea + 28 ° С. In Trinidad, + 27 ° C and + 28 ° C, respectively. From time to time the sea storms, but the water temperature does not drop below + 24 ° С. Weather in Cuba in December >>
Where is better. For a beach holiday in December, the southeastern part of the coast is more suitable. Where is the best place to relax in Cuba →
Things to do. Get involved with a cultural program: the Latin American Film Festival kicks off in Havana at the beginning of the month, and carnival parades take place on December 31st. Take an excursion to Havana's nature reserve or Guanaacabibes National Park, and taste the famous Cuban rum in the evening. Find out how to celebrate the New Year in Cuba.
Council. Cuba is far from being a budget destination. To save money, catch hot tours or book tours in advance. Find out how much it costs to travel to Cuba.
Dominican Republic
Weather. Another Caribbean country where you can relax by the sea in December 2021 is the Dominican Republic. In Santo Domingo + 31 ° С during the day, sea water + 28 ° С. In Punta Cana, the air temperature is + 28 ° С, the water is + 27 ° С. Rains are infrequent and have little or no impact on your beach holiday. Weather in Dominican Republic in December >>
Where is better. It is warm in December, and the difference between the northern and southern regions is only a couple of degrees. See also our comparison between Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Things to do. Try to see the migrating whales - an impressive sight. In addition to a beach holiday, in December you can go surfing, diving, parasailing, kayaking. Go on excursions to the Saona Island National Park and visit the attractions of Santiago, La Vega and Santo Domingo. Read also about celebrating the New Year in the Dominican Republic.
How to cheaper to relax in the Dominican Republic
Mexico
Weather. In the coastal regions of Mexico at the beginning of winter + 30 ° С, water +25 ... + 27 ° С. If you are planning a trip around the country, bring warm clothes with you. For comparison: if in Cancun or Acapulco in the evening + 20 ° С, then in Mexico City it is only + 7 ° С. Reviews about Mexico →
Where is better. It is better to have a rest in December on the sea in the resorts of Acapulco, Cancun, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta. Read about a beach holiday in Mexico >>
Things to do. Surfing, diving, sailing, yachting, parasailing, horse riding and fishing. A favorite place for divers in Mexico is the Riviera Maya with coral reefs. Do you want not only to relax on the sea in December, but also to learn something new? Mexico has a rich excursion program: the remains of the ancient Mayan cities of Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Palenque, the Atotonilco monastery, the colonial city of Guanajuato, Island of Dolls, waterfalls, caves, volcanoes and karst lakes. What to try in Mexico →
Where to go in December without a visa
Do you think there are few options where you can go without a visa in December? Not really. They brought not only countries to rest by the sea.
- Cultural and sightseeing rest: Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Hong Kong, Israel, Indonesia, Macau, South Korea, South American countries.
- Beach vacation: Thailand, Vietnam, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Philippines, UAE.
- Winter holidays: Montenegro, Georgia.
A number of countries can be visited using a simplified visa system (e-visa or visa on arrival): Maldives, Cambodia, Jordan, Cape Verde, Madagascar, UAE, Cyprus, India, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Egypt.
Where else can you go without a visa? See a list of all countries.
Tour prices are current at the time of writing the review and are subject to change. The cost of the tours is indicated for December 2021 (for two with a departure from Moscow for 7 nights).
Almost always on the services Level.Travel and Travelata you can find last-minute and simply inexpensive tours. Here is a list of countries where you can go abroad for an inexpensive vacation in December 2021:
Good weather conditions in India, you can also have a great vacation at sea in December in the Maldives and Seychelles. Beach holidays in Bali can be overshadowed by intermittent showers, but some tourists still succumb to the temptation, because the prices for tours at this time are attractive.
