Where to go instead of Georgia – 20 best holiday destinations

Where to go to rest instead of Georgia is a concern for many tourists. This amazing country has always attracted vacationers with its warm sea, mild subtropical climate, high-quality and inexpensive products, and an abundance of organic fruits. Mikheil Saakashvili, realizing the importance of the development of balneology, developed a program for the development of the state in this direction. In Batumi, the embankment was rebuilt according to the latest European standards (by the way, the Spaniards built it), the restoration of historical monuments began.

Turkey

Turkey borders on Georgia, so its vacationers are considered as an alternative resort in the first place. This country attracts tourists from many countries with a cold climate. It has a unique climate, picturesque landscapes and as many as 4 seas at once. In addition, the bizarre mixture of Christian and Muslim cultures is captivating.

Additional benefits of holidays in Turkey:

1. Time is saved for obtaining an entry visa: it is bought immediately after landing at the airport. Tourists crossing the border by car acquire a visa at Turkish customs.
2. An exceptionally convenient all-inclusive service. Turkey is the very first of the countries developing balneology to start working according to this scheme.
3. The opportunity to relax for every taste and budget. There are hotels of various star ratings and price categories in the country.
4. Excellent organization of children‘s recreation. The country is simply replete with playgrounds. Animators work with children in every hotel. Parents at this time can safely go on an excursion or just swim in the sea.
5. The country has a subtropical humid climate. Relaxing here is comfortable for both adults and children.
6. Tourists tired of the beach can organize a cultural program for themselves. The country has a long history, and right now is the opportunity to study events not from a textbook.
7. The country has many markets with high-quality (and not very) goods, so you can combine leisure with shopping.
8. In the resorts of Turkey, they not only have fun, but are also treated. Traditional procedures for the country are offered.

But there is also a fly in the ointment in a huge barrel of honey. The popularity of the country has led to the fact that there are too many people here during the season. In addition, resort business workers seek to deceive gullible visitors.

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Montenegro

This small mountainous country has access to the Mediterranean Sea, so balneology is actively developing here. The narrow strip of land, on which the villages and cities of the state are built, is squeezed by high mountains. This prevents the penetration of cold air masses and prolongs the holiday season.

Vacationers choose Montenegro for many reasons:

1. Citizens of Russia in order to get into the country only need a foreign passport. No visas are required.
2. Rest in Montenegro is quite cheap. In addition, you can choose a hotel for every taste.
3. Excellent quality of local agricultural products. Here they sell organic vegetables and fruits. In addition, pleases the price of the proposed range.
4. The sea is clean, the beaches are sandy or finely pebbly. And you can swim on both equipped and wild beaches.
5. The territory of the coastal villages is planted with trees. There are many parks and squares here, there is where to hide in the heat.
6. Tourists tired of the sea and the sun are offered cultural events. Trips to monuments of nature and culture, pilgrimages to monasteries are organized.
7. There are nightclubs and bars in the villages, so nightlife lovers will have something to do.

The Russian language is similar to the language spoken by the local population, so communication is easy. And the people of the country are extremely friendly. Montenegro is a great place for a relaxing or family vacation. Unfortunately, the population employed in servicing tourists does not always cope with their duties. Service about hotels is low, streets and beaches are often not cleaned. This can be explained by the fact that tourism in the country began to develop actively recently.

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Tunisia

This North African state has long attracted tourists. And the shallow Mediterranean Sea is warming up quickly. And for diving enthusiasts, Tunisia is an ideal vacation spot!

It is worth considering this state as an alternative to Georgia:

1. Here the beaches consist of fine and clean sand. Moreover, in urban areas for swimming is always clean.
2. Tourists are offered thalassotherapy (algae treatment) and other wellness treatments.
3. There are no cold currents in the vicinity of the coastline of Tunisia, the coastal wind rarely blows, so the water is always warm.
4. Vacationers are offered a wide range of excursions: from a trip to the Sahara to visiting local bazaars.
5. Tourists with children are given discounts. Most hotels have a children's menu.
6. Very tasty local cuisine. There is a choice of meat or fish dishes.

But tourists who go on vacation to the country should be aware that warm water attracts an abundance of jellyfish, whose bites are painful. And the season does not last long: from June to September.

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Armenia

This small Caucasian state has no access to the sea, so beach lovers are unlikely to like it here. But for those tourists who love mountains, Armenia is the perfect place to spend a vacation.

The country attracts visitors:

1. Excellent pictures of nature: the mountain peaks here are especially impressive. And Lake Sevan more than atones for the absence of the sea.
2. National music: motifs performed on the duduk are included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.
3. Relatively low prices: it is always possible to find a hotel or restaurant for the remaining amount.
4. The absence of a language barrier: the Russian language is still taught in schools, and the older generation is fluent in Russian.
5. Rich heritage: on the territory of a small country there are more than 3,000 monuments of the pre-Christian and Christian period.
6. The hospitality of the local population: tourists are always ready to help with advice.
7. A well-organized family vacation: there are a lot of places where you can spend your leisure time with children of any age.

But when going on a trip, you should remember: in summer it is very hot here: the temperature during the day rises to 50 degrees Celsius.

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Azerbaijan

This is the largest of the countries of the Caucasus. And about half of its territory is occupied by mountains. And then they gradually go down to the Caspian Sea. Traditions are honored in this ancient state, but the development of balneology is proceeding at a rapid pace.

Tourists prefer to rest on the Caspian coast because:

1. You can swim already in May: the sea warms up to 19 degrees Celsius. And the most comfortable rest on the coast is from June to the end of September.
2. Citizens of Russia can enter the country without a visa (if the trip takes less than 90 days). This saves time and money.
3. Getting to the sea is quite simple: flights of Russian and Azerbaijani companies, railway trains, cars are at your service.
4. The beaches are well equipped, clean, there are areas for swimming for kids.
5. Transport in Azerbaijan is well developed: getting from the city to the chosen beach will not be a problem.
6. The country has many monuments of architecture and history: you won't be bored here. A walk through old Baku will remain in your memory for a long time.
7. Excellent cafes and restaurants are always ready to feed hungry tourists. The menu includes dishes of Eastern and European cuisines.
8. No language barrier: residents speak Russian fluently.

It is important to remember: drinking water from the tap is not recommended: it must be boiled. Better yet, buy bottled.

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Sochi

Sochi is one of the most developed resorts in Russia. There is a good infrastructure here (thanks to the 2014 Olympics). And there is enough entertainment for every taste. The city is ready to receive tourists throughout the year.

They come here to:

1. Improve health. It is here that the famous Matsesta mud bath is located. Unique hydrogen sulfide baths have a beneficial effect on the entire body.
2. Reduce time for acclimatization: there is a mild subtropical climate, which even kids quickly get used to.
3. Get the opportunity to combine mountain and sea holidays: some tourists prefer to rent a hotel in the mountains, and go swimming on the coast.
4. Choose a holiday according to your taste: there are many discos, clubs, night bars in Sochi. At the same time, tourists who want to enjoy the silence will find a cozy hotel where there are few people.

Sochi is a modern resort ready to welcome single travelers and families with children of any age.

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Abkhazia

Abkhazia once formed a single entity with Georgia. But after the war, this state became independent (but it is not recognized by all countries).

Abkhazia attracts tourists:

1. Proximity to Russia. You can get from Sochi by car, commuter train, minibus. And from more remote points – by train.
2. Great pictures of nature. It offers unforgettable views of the mountains and the sea.
3. Shallow and warm sea. The beaches are mostly sandy. The sand has a pink tint. Konstantin Paustovsky called these beaches coral.
4. An abundance of cheap fruit and wine.
5. The absence of crowds of people on the beaches. This is ideal for those who are tired of the crowds.
6. An extensive cultural program: on the territory of the country you can see the ruins of a Roman fortress, the New Athos Monastery.

But it is important to remember: the resort infrastructure is practically not developed in the state (with the exception of Gagra and Sukhum). In addition, the consequences of the war are too noticeable (destroyed buildings, broken roads).

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Crimea

The peninsula has long been loved by holidaymakers. In Soviet times, in Yalta or Alushta, it was difficult to find a piece of free space on the beach. And now, despite the abundance of foreign resorts, Crimea is not empty.

It is considered as an alternative to rest in Georgia, because:

1. It has a drier climate. In pre-revolutionary Russia, Yalta was not in vain famous as a place where pulmonary diseases are treated: this is the driest place on the peninsula.
2. The peninsula is washed by 2 seas: Black and Azov. You can choose more salty, but cool, Black or fresh and warm Azov.
3. The beaches in the Crimea are quite diverse: you can choose Evpatoria, where the coast is strewn with fine sand, or Koktebel with small and large pebbles.
4. The sea is warm, off the coast it warms up quickly.
5. The peninsula has a rich history: here you can see the remains of the Genoese fortresses (the most preserved is Sudak), architectural monuments (palaces and hunting lodges built two centuries ago by famous architects).
6. There is excellent wine and cognac. The products of the Massandra, Novy Svet and Koktebel plants are known all over the world.
7. You can choose a vacation for every taste: mountain, sea or a combination of both of these types.

The resort is developing dynamically: the infrastructure that remains from the period when the peninsula was part of Ukraine is changing. Hotels are being built, old sanatoriums are being reconstructed. On the peninsula, single travelers or families with children will have a great rest.

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Cyprus

This is a paradise island in the Mediterranean, and it is pleasant to relax here 5 months a year. Already in May, the water warms up to 21 degrees Celsius, and the air – up to 26. This weather is very comfortable. The swimming season continues until mid-October.

Tourists choose Cyprus because:

1. Local hotels are presented for every taste and budget. Tourists can choose an expensive (closer to the sea) or cheap (away from the beach) option. The level of service is determined by the number of stars that the hotel wears.
2. All beaches are municipal, but sometimes hotels rent part of the coast. Here, shady awnings are installed for guests, a bar with drinks and snacks is organized.
3. The water in the coastal strip is clean and warm, there are no poisonous jellyfish.
4. Family holidays on the island are well organized: animators work in hotels, you can invite a nanny.
5. Tourists who are tired of a beach holiday are offered interesting excursions: Cyprus is rich in sights.

Men will appreciate sea fishing. Moreover, it is offered to cut and cook the catch right on the yacht.

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Israel

Israel is an amazing country to visit throughout the year. All categories of tourists will find a holiday to their liking:

1. Beach lovers will have a great rest in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October). In summer, the coast is too hot and humid. This weather is uncomfortable.
2. Spring is a favorable time for trips to interesting places in the state. This is the best time to visit Jerusalem.
3. For wellness treatments, you should go to the freshwater lake Kinnerit. Here, healing mud treatment is carried out.
4. And the Dead Sea is an ideal place for rejuvenation. This is not only the lowest point on Earth, but also the most environmentally friendly place. And the level of radiation here is lower than in other resorts in Israel.
5. Israel is famous for family resorts. Here, the entire infrastructure assumes a calm and healthy rest. But single travelers will also find entertainment to their liking: night bars, discos and restaurants operate in the resort villages.

It's nice that there is no language barrier: the entire adult population speaks Russian. It is important to remember: in the summer, the radiation level is too high on the coast, so it is recommended to use protective equipment.

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Bulgaria

This country is ideal for tourists with a limited vacation budget. Here you can find vacation for any income.

Bulgaria beckons with the opportunity:

1. Get an inexpensive but quality vacation. The resort offers hotels for every budget, and food here is inexpensive. In addition, you can rent an apartment and cook for yourself: this will reduce costs.
2. Spend holidays with children. The beaches of Bulgaria consist of fine-grained sand, the sea is shallow and warms up quickly.
3. Get inexpensive and high-quality sanatorium treatment: there are excellent health resorts in the country.
4. Enjoy a variety of landscapes: sea, mountain, forest.

In the resorts of the country, a single tourist, families with children, and groups of young people feel equally comfortable. But it is important to remember: the level of service in Bulgaria is far from European, so you should not count on the fact that you can get super-quality services for little money.

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Italy

This country has a rich history: there is an abundance of architectural and cultural monuments. You definitely won't be bored here.

A varied beach holiday makes you wonder what to prefer:

Italy‘s beaches are some of the best in Europe, many with the Blue Flag. And the air is fresh and healthy because of the close proximity of the mountains and the sea. In addition, the country has a well-developed service offering wellness treatments. And shopping in Milan will please the most demanding lady. There is an abundance of boutiques selling shoes, clothing and accessories. And the discounts are significant. But it should be remembered: less than 40% of the local population speaks English, and Russian-speaking staff is a rarity. Therefore, there may be a language barrier.

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Spain

This country is a tourist paradise. Here is the largest number of beaches in Europe (1700), almost all of them have the Blue Flag. Vacationers can choose a place where there is a strong surf, or a bay with quieter waves. And the infrastructure is well developed: there are no problems with food, public transport. Hotels in Spain are presented for every taste: from the most expensive to modest. But service is good everywhere.

For the kids there are a variety of entertainment: playgrounds, water rides. And those tourists who have enough time go to Spanish Disneyland: Port Aventura. If guests are tired of a beach holiday, a trip to the mountains or a themed tour will add to the experience: Spain is a country with a rich history. And a simple walk around Barcelona or Madrid will remain in your memory for a long time.

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Croatia

Croatian resorts are famous for their mild climate. Travelers do not feel discomfort coming here from countries with a cool climate. On the Adriatic coast, breezes are constantly blowing, cooling the heated coast, so it is always pleasant to be near the seashore. The water near the coast warms up quickly, and visibility reaches 50 m. Such a transparent sea is a joy for surfers.

The resorts have beaches made of fine sand, pebbles or man-made (the coast is lined with concrete slabs, and the water should go down the stairs). Many of the beaches have been awarded the highest award: the Blue Flag. It is not necessary to be bored on the beach: you can go hiking, kayaking on the river or go on a themed tour. And men will be conquered by local fishing. You can rent a yacht (they are available in every family on the coast) and cook trophies under the guidance of an experienced fisherman.

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has made a sharp breakthrough in the development of balneology. Unfortunately, the service is still far from the European level, but a beach holiday in the Caspian is great. There are excellent fine sandy beaches, hotels with a set of SPA procedures. Entering the sea is very convenient for children: the bottom goes down gradually. For those who like to walk along the ecological path, excursions to the Mangyshlak reserve are offered. Here tourists will see unique hot springs, local geysers.

For those who seek to take a course of inexpensive wellness procedures, a trip to Alakol Lake is suitable. There are unique mineral muds, similar in composition to the muds of the Dead and Black Seas. The beaches on Alakol are mostly pebbly, but sandy ones can also be found. In addition, there is excellent fishing on the lake. Lake Balkhash is located next to Alakol.

The water here warms up quickly, the beaches have a convenient entry, the bottom is flat. The kids enjoy swimming. Kazakhstan has its own mineral springs, the water of which is curative. In the Barlyk-Arasan sanatorium, internal organs are treated with it, radon baths and mud wraps are additionally used. Fans of mountain recreation will have a great rest in the resort of Borovoe. It is located at an altitude of about 500 m above sea level. There is healing air and clean lakes with equipped beaches.

Greece

The swimming season in Greece opens in May, and you can swim in the warm sea until the end of October. This is appreciated by beach lovers.

But the resorts of the country have other attractive sides:

1. Greece has many monuments of history and architecture: each village will certainly have its own attraction.
2. Here are unique landscapes that guests like.
3. The long coastline invites you to enjoy the sandy beaches: many of them fly the Blue Flag.
4. It is possible to choose a vacation spot depending on the season: in spring and autumn it is more comfortable to choose resorts on the mainland, and in summer – cool islands.
5. Comfortable rest with children of any age. Restaurants offer a children's menu, and animators work in hotels and playgrounds.

A significant drawback is the lack of duplicate information plates in English.

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Malta

The main advantage of Malta is safety. The crime rate is close to 0, so the resort is extremely attractive. Children and adults traditionally go to this country in order to improve their English language skills (this is the state language).

But this place is also perfect for relaxation, because here:

But it is important to remember: in most places, entering the sea is very inconvenient (the peculiarities of the island's relief affect) and the categories of hotels do not always meet the expectations of tourists.

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Morocco

The North African country is filled with oriental flavor. And the resort towns in it are absolutely not similar to each other.

Morocco attracts tourists:

1. Excellent cuisine. It shows shades of cuisines of several nations at once.
2. Well-maintained beaches with few tourists
3. Luxurious oriental bazaars. The richest in the city of Marrakech
4. Mountain holidays in Atlas
5. No entry visa for Russian citizens

But it is important to remember: the service in the resorts is far from the European level, and the weather often brings unpleasant surprises.

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Romania

Romania is a secluded corner of the Black Sea coast. Tourists note that the local beaches are reminiscent of Bulgarian ones, but the prices here are somewhat lower. Renting a hotel near the coastline is also not a problem: hotels are presented for every taste. And Romania also has its own Dead Sea: this is Lake Techirghiol. It is separated from the Black Sea by a narrow spit. The composition of the mud of this lake with salt water is close to that of Israel. On the shore there are hotels offering medical and spa treatments.

You can stay in another place, and come to the lake to swim: there are men's, women's and general beaches. The territory is landscaped: there is a shower, toilet and cabins to change clothes. Each beach offers massage services with healing mud. Fans of mountain recreation will be pleased with the Carpathians: the resorts are open all year round. In winter, people go skiing here, and in summer they breathe the cleanest air and go hiking.

And the excursion program in Romania is worthy: this is the most “castle” country. You can admire not only the house of Vlad Tepes, the main vampire, or the royal residence, but also the usual medieval knight's castle.

Slovenia

An excellent resort in the heart of Europe. The Adriatic Sea pleases with clear and warm water, beaches with gentle sand. Vacationing in Slovenia with children is a pleasure. The climate is mild, so acclimatization is painless. You can rent a hotel not only on the coast, but also in the mountains (in winter, ski slopes work in the Carpathians, and in summer, lovers of holidays in the mountains live in hotels).

Slovenia has thermal mineral springs. In Rogaška, Slatina, Moravska Toplice there are hotels offering medical and spa treatments to tourists. For 2-3 weeks here you can improve your health. On the territory of a small state there are monuments of history and architecture. Many are located in Ljubljana (the capital of the country). Inspection of them will dilute a passive beach holiday. Newlyweds, parents with children, and single travelers can have an equally good rest in Slovenia.