Where to relax by the sea in February 2021 with children abroad inexpensively – 20 best destinations
In February, the coldest days usually come, and after a rainy autumn and the first months of winter, you want a little warmth and sun, and not even more severe frosts. Fortunately, there is always the possibility of being right in the hot summer.
The choice will be difficult – each country has a bright Asian or Latin American flavor and is ready to compete for the attention of tourists of any age.
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Thailand
Thailand has no shortage of resorts worth visiting with children. But if entertainment and sights await young travelers on the mainland, then on the islands there is a bright underwater world and a gentle sea. There are three most colorful resorts. Let's start with Pattaya. Tours here remain quite cheap even in high season.
Its strong point is its rich excursion program (crocodile farm, elephant village, water park, etc.), but at the same time it is somewhat dirty. It is better not to go to the central beach with children. It is worth choosing a beach away from the center. Next – the island of Phuket with picturesque landscapes and an abundance of clean beach areas. On the island you can immerse yourself in a riot of fauna: from elephants to butterflies.
The island of Koh Samui, which lies in the Gulf of Thailand, closes the top three. Rest here is more calm and secluded. Children enjoy going for a walk to the water park, safari park or tropical park where butterflies live.
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Vietnam
The coast of Vietnam is perfect for families with children. In addition, Vietnam is a country of contrasts, and it depends on you how your child will remember it. You can bring it to Hanoi, which has existed since the eleventh century.
Hoan Kiem (water puppet theater), Thu Le zoo (the largest and richest zoo in the country), the ethnological museum, which is a village in a traditional style – the child will be able to completely immerse himself in a new world for him.
But you can also opt for Nha Trang, which is the most popular among Russian tourists. There is a well-developed beach infrastructure and a less concentrated sightseeing holiday. However, Monkey Island, Neptune's Palace (the main Aquarium of the city), as well as the central amusement park always find their visitors.
If you are planning a trip to the South, feel free to choose Ho Chi Minh City, which is most reminiscent of European resorts due to its colonial past.
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UAE
The United Arab Emirates, it would seem, were created in order to cause sincere delight and surprise among all the guests of the city. There are indeed many unusual and exciting sights here, for example, the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The conquest of such a height is guaranteed to impress even an adult.
If you are planning an active holiday, opt for Abu Dhabi or Dubai, as the main amusement parks are concentrated here. So, in Bollywood Park, kids will be able to complete numerous Indian-style quests, Legoland Dubai will let them see how the most popular construction set in the world is made, and in Wanderland, the brightest laser shows are arranged.
If you want to show your child the miracle of an oasis in the middle of the desert, choose Al Ain – this is the most flourishing city of the Emirates, where you can relax in peace. Do not forget about the beaches, and they are clean. Surfing, windsurfing, diving – everyone can try something new.
Sri Lanka
Ceylon can become a real fairy-tale adventure – it has everything for this. Sri Lanka cannot boast of the presence of giants of the entertainment industry, but this will in no way affect the fact that this particular island will give children the opportunity to truly get in touch with nature.
For example, a visit to a shelter where elephants live without parents will definitely remain in the memory of children.
The classic of rest on the island is the resort of Unawatuna, which lies in a quiet coral bay. The local beach will be safe and comfortable for families with children – the bottom here is sandy with a gentle slope and without sea urchins and other poisonous inhabitants of the depths.
If you are looking for a less busy resort, look no further than Nilavelli Bay, which is protected from high waves by a coral reef.
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Dominican Republic
For a successful holiday in the Dominican Republic, you need to seriously approach the choice of a resort. Despite their abundance, couples should definitely focus on Punta Cana, which is located near the airport, and this is already a plus when traveling with children.
Almost all the local hotels are located right by the sea, and the beauty of the flora and fauna is successfully “held” within the framework of zoos, dolphinariums, etc.
Boca Chica is ideal in terms of safety for families with children. The fact is that the depth of water in almost the entire lagoon hardly exceeds 1.5 meters. Sosua is another fairly quiet resort, which is located in the lagoon, which is why there are never high waves here.
Perhaps this list should also include La Romana, which is known mainly among lovers of diving, equestrian sports, as well as spearfishing. And if the last option is hardly available to children in full, the remaining two will be enough for children not to want to leave this country.
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Mexico
Do not hesitate if you have the opportunity to go to Mexico with your child. This country is well suited for families with children. You can stay in the Riviera Maya. This resort is located on the Caribbean coast.
Most of the hotels here are surrounded by tropical vegetation. Local kids clubs always get exceptionally good reviews.
If you want a more intense sightseeing holiday, it is better to choose Playa del Carmen. This resort will probably be even more comfortable, because local hotels are not so huge, and children will be more comfortable here. In addition, you can always find a Russian-speaking guide here, which is especially important if you are traveling with a small child.
In general, just try to make sure you choose the short side of Cancun – the sand is fine and there are hardly any waves thanks to Isla Mujeres. The resorts of the “long” side are hardly suitable for families with children precisely because of the turbulent sea with high waves.
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Cuba
Most resorts in Havana are well suited for families with children, so your choice will depend more on your budget and readiness for a long flight. Usually Varadero is in the top resorts for family vacations. This reputation is largely due to the presence of well-groomed beaches with a gentle entry into the water.
Children enjoy spending time in the local dolphinarium and in the water park. The prices here are quite budgetary, and of the minuses, one can only name the popularity of this place. The coast of Kaya Koto is also often in the spotlight. However, the local infrastructure does not meet the needs of a family vacation as well as Varadero.
Choose a hotel more carefully: the sand is not fine along the entire coast. Caia Largo can be an ideal place to relax. This luxurious island has clean beaches along the entire coast, a couple of interesting excursion programs and a dolphinarium.
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Tanzania
It is best to focus on the African winter (ie from May to September) for a trip to Tanzania. The island part of Tanzania is more suitable for families with children. An excellent choice would be to visit the island of Zanzibar, from which you can go on an excursion to other islands, for example, to the Spice Island.
Remember the main principle of the hotel business in Tanzania: the higher the class of the hotel, the more elaborate your child's leisure time will be.
In especially large hotels of the archipelago, children's clubs are open, which are more like fabulous residences. Children will not have time to get bored and distract their parents from their vacation.
Zanzibar is also ideal for young travelers to try their hand at kitesurfing or snorkeling – there is clear water and small waves. Must-sees are the Jozani National Park and the village of Kizimkazi, where you can swim with dolphins.
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Indonesia, Bali
Bali is perfect for family holidays. This exotic island will be able to give a lot of vivid impressions.
So, it is here that the two most advanced water parks in Asia are located; a bird park with a variety of bright birds; a safari park, where both clumsy rhinos and dangerous tigers live in natural conditions (by the way, this is where you can ride on the back of an elephant); and in Seminyak lies the best entertainment center of the island, on whose territory a water park, a climbing wall, a trampoline zone, and dozens of attractions could fit.
The situation with the beaches is a little worse. Bali is deservedly considered one of the capitals of surfing, but because of the choppy waters, the beaches are often not very clean. Three beaches are suitable for family holidays: Nosa Dua, which is protected from the elements by a coral reef, Sanur with a very gentle slope to the water, and Jimbaran, lying in a quiet bay.
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India, Goa
The local color may even be too bright for children, so it would be better if you choose one of the more conservative South Goa resorts for your trip. If the color does not scare you, opt for Amboral, Ashvem, Morjim or Mandrem.
Local hotels are better suited for families with children, and the local beaches are quite clean. Coastal waters are almost transparent, and therefore children often spend whole days trying to catch bright, nimble fish.
Elephant riding, visiting nature reserves, water parks and zoos are among the local entertainment.
You can visit the monkey reserve near Palolem or the bird park on the island of Charao. However, be careful with such trips – often we are talking about long distances, and therefore the child can get very tired.
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Spain, Tenerife
Tenerife, despite the similarity of landscapes, bears little resemblance to Turkey or Egypt. Local hotels are not giants of the hotel business, but offer more intimate rest. In each hotel you are guaranteed to find a babysitter, a specially equipped swimming pool and a playground.
In addition, almost all attractions are located in close proximity to each other, and therefore the chance to get tired on the road is negligible. Older children will want to visit national parks with “Martian” landscapes: ominous volcano craters and frozen magma. There is no specific recipe for where to stay on the island.
In addition, you can always rent a car to get to tourist places. You can stay in Puerto de la Cruz, from where it will be most convenient to plan an excursion vacation, or in Costa Adaje, next to which there are two water parks at once. All resorts are almost the same.
Cambodia
Cambodia, for obvious reasons, attracts adult travelers – after all, in the modern world it is quite difficult to find such an authentic country that has preserved its national traditions. But is it worth it to go here with children? Definitely worth it.
However, it is better if these children are teenagers, because the basis of local tourism is excursion programs. For example, visiting temple complexes like Angkor Wat.
There is also a valley where only elderly elephants live, numerous national parks, museums, etc. If you are planning a family trip, feel free to choose Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh.
These are recognized tourist centers with developed infrastructure. You can opt for Kepe or Kampot. Just try to choose a higher class hotel and work out an excursion program. The prices here are very liberal.
Malaysia
For a family vacation, the West Coast, as well as the islands of Borneo, are better suited. Children will definitely enjoy a trip to Langkawi with a huge crocodile farm and an aquarium, in whose plan a huge glass dome corridor is provided, which allows you to literally “plunge” into the water column and the thick of its inhabitants. And you can immediately go to the island of Borneo with an excellent beach and excursions to the National Park.
A classic family holiday is Kuala Lumpur and its environs. What only stands Taman Negara, the National Park, on the territory of which there are the oldest jungles on the planet. An excursion along it passes through tea plantations with a descent down the river – a vivid adventure.
Maldives
The Maldives is known rather as a classic island for lovers, and therefore, when planning a trip, you need to pay attention to the type of hotel if you do not want to be a little extra in the next oasis of newly registered love.
Fortunately, there are plenty of family hotels here too. Some complain that children can get bored on the island. Maybe it is so. There is no rich excursion program, but people come here not for the sake of it, but for the sake of relaxing on stunning beaches.
It never bothers little travelers. In addition, all hotels have children's clubs. Most family hotels are concentrated near Male, so that children do not get tired after a difficult flight. You can choose any hotel on the beaches of Boa, North and South Ari or North and South Male.
Philippines
This island will be a wonderful choice for a family holiday format – almost untouched by man, snow-white beaches and calm seas clearly contrast with the bustle of the main cities of the country, which undoubtedly have something to do with little travelers.
For a luxurious family vacation, you can rush to Boracay or Palawan. These islands seem to be made for beach holidays and water sports. Next up is Cebu and Manila.
Oh, the bright lights of these cities always attract thirsty tourists. Young travelers can visit, for example, Museo Pambata.
This will be a great opportunity to practice getting to know the structure of the world around you. At the Ark Avilon Zoo, you can get to know Jenny the orangutan by the hand, and Charming Kingdom… this excellent theme park will not leave any child indifferent!
Egypt
This country is often chosen for holidays with children due to the relative cheapness of flights, the absence of a visa regime and the almost universally accessible sea. If you are faced with a choice of which resort to choose in Egypt, start from the “material” of the beach.
In this regard, hotels in Hurghada, as well as the surrounding resorts, are best suited. The local shoreline consists of fine sand without coral, and therefore children definitely do not get hurt when splashing in the water.
In addition, more hotels are concentrated in Hurghada than in any Egyptian resort. El Gouna will be an ideal option if you are traveling with young children – the local shallows stretch for almost half a kilometer, and therefore the coastal waters are a kind of children's zone.
It is better to avoid the resorts of the Sharm el-Sheikh line, because coral reefs start right from the coast almost along the entire coast.
Brazil
With children, you can safely go to the capital of Brazil. In the main entertainment center of Citade, activities for a child of any age group will be selected – from sports sections to art circles. Especially popular are quests in the city center.
In the Botanical Garden, you can not only significantly expand your knowledge of the world of flora, but also have a wonderful picnic with the whole family. Rio de Janeiro is known primarily for its white sand beaches: Ipanema, Flamenco, Copacabana.
Once in the city, be sure to climb the Sugar Loaf and take the kids to Bara Shopping, a shopping and entertainment complex where robotic dinosaurs “live”. Cuiabe is a good choice if your child loves nature.
The local aquarium is perhaps the richest in the country, and in local national parks you can naturally observe the permanent residents of the tropics.
Jamaica
Is it worth traveling to Jamaica with children? Well, many would think, having heard such a question. No one argues that the island is really great, but basically everyone is of the opinion that a vacation here will be boring for children.
However, we have found at least two places that both adults and children are guaranteed to enjoy. These are Fletcher Beachfron and Doctor's Cave Beachfront.
Numerous budget-friendly family hotels stretch along both beaches, but at the same time, many attractions and local attractions are concentrated here. For example, grottoes, an excursion to which will be of interest to everyone.
In addition, numerous restaurants of both local and European cuisine are scattered along the sea line, so you can not be afraid that national dishes will not suit young travelers.
It is never boring in Jamaica, if only because various festivals and carnivals are constantly held here. For example, a large masquerade in Kingston, which appears on the streets almost immediately after Easter.
Costa Rica
This country is famous for its natural and historical monuments. Her visit will be more appreciated by schoolchildren, as many local parks offer an active, and sometimes even somewhat extreme form of recreation, which will definitely be of interest to restless teenagers.
For a family vacation, you can opt for San Jose. If only for the sake of visiting Kalambu Hot Springs, an impressive water park that is literally immersed in exotic greenery.
Those who are thirsty for vivid impressions should pay a visit to the Rain Forest Aerial Trams – the bungee is the most “ordinary” local entertainment. In general, the complex has an interesting layout. Moreover, the main activity does not even take place on the ground – ropeways are stretched between the trunks of centuries-old trees, which form something like a rope city. There is also a dino park in the city, but you can go here just for the sake of impressive shots.
Barbados
Barbados is a great choice for families with kids. The climate here is relatively mild, and the sea rarely storms. Rest here will be remembered for long walks in the fresh air – neglecting such vivid landscapes is simply a crime!
Try to get a special tourist passport for children – if you have one, children under 12 years old will be able to visit most of the attractions for free, and this will save a lot of money.
There are places in Barbados that simply cannot be missed if you come here with the whole family. This is the St. Peter County Nature Reserve, where children can get up close and personal with the local nature. And Harrison Cave, a visit to which in the company of a guide will be a real adventure.
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