Sometimes you want to be on the sea in the middle of the cold Russian winter and bask in the sun on the beach. And this desire is quite feasible, there are places on the planet where, even in February, you can plunge into the warm waves and enjoy paradise.
Kerala state in India
Located on the southwestern coast of the Indian subcontinent, in the southern part of India. The coast is washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea.
The comfortable season for tourists lasts from November to March. In February, prices are lower than in December - January. The weather is more than comfortable, the indicators are average:
| Day temperature | 33 ° C |
| At night | 25 ° C |
| Water temperature | 28 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 29 000 ₽ per person |
Visa is an electronic tourist visa. The term is 60 days. There is a possibility of online registration.
Kerala has the most developed social infrastructure and tourism. There are no beggars or thieves, many police officers, no alcohol sales and no nightlife.
The climate is mild, the nature is varied and very beautiful, there are many beaches and luxury hotels. The state has a well-developed medicine and it is here that you should come with children.
What Kerala offers:
- Historical excursions;
- Travel to places with beautiful nature;
- Yoga tours;
- Ayurvedic medicine.
Southwest coast of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island off the southeastern coast of Hindustan. The southwest coast is washed by the waters of the Laccadive Sea.
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You can relax on the island all year round, but from October to February it is better to choose the southwestern part, where the climate is warm and sunny, while monsoons prevail in the northeast.
The weather in February is considered the most attractive:
| Day temperature | 31 ° C |
| At night | 25 ° C |
| Water temperature | 28 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 40 000 ₽ per person |
A tourist visa is issued online, at the Embassy or at the airport of the country.
There are many developed popular tourist resorts with inexpensive and luxury hotels. A safe place for swimming is considered to be Unawatuna Beach, surrounded by reefs, where you can relax with children. The most affordable prices in Hikkaduwa.
Here are ideal conditions for diving and surfing lovers. In the evening, many bars host night parties.
This part of the island is rich in vegetation, beaches with clean golden sand and a diverse underwater world: turtles, octopuses, blue whales, corals.
To services of tourists:
- Diving, surfing;
- Jeep safari in the jungle;
- The finest historical sights.
For a budget holiday with children, the calm beaches of Polhena or Madikha are suitable. They are located near the city of Matara, where there are many medical facilities.
Maldives
The state is located on 26 atolls southwest of Sri Lanka. They are surrounded by the equatorial waters of the Indian Ocean.
February is a popular month among tourists, hence the most expensive. During this period, there is the least amount of precipitation and more sunny days.
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Climatic norms:
- During the day - 30 ° С;
- At night - 28 ° С;
- Water - 27 ° С;
- Driest season and highest in terms of tourism;
- No visa required.
| Day temperature | 30 ° C |
| At night | 28 ° C |
| Water temperature | 27 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 61 000 ₽ per person |
Prohibited alcohol, collecting coral, swimming in a bikini.
There are high taxes in the Maldives, so when booking a hotel, the price on the website will differ from the final price.
Toddoo Island
Option for a budget vacation. It is a small island with an area 2.01 km2. There is a sufficient number of guest houses and mini-hotels.
Pleases a two-kilometer beach with white sand. The island has a hospital and shops. Lots of tasty and inexpensive fruits. Families with children love to relax here.
Entertainment: diving, fishing, plantation tours and more.
Maafushi island
Has an oval shape about 1.3 km x 0.26 km... Two beaches: for locals and tourists (bikini beach). The coast is sandy, gentle.
Clean air, complete lack of transport, a large number of inexpensive hotels and proximity to the capital make the island popular among couples. There are cafes and restaurants with affordable prices.
Malaysia
The state is located near the equator, so the climate is hot and humid. More rains in July - October, less - from December to April. Temperatures start to rise in February.
The last winter month is very popular for visiting the country. Prices at this time are by no means cheap. But sunny days will please:
- High tourist season;
- There is no clear limit on dry and wet seasons, but there is less rainfall in February.
| Day temperature | 34 ° C |
| At night | 22 ° C |
| Water temperature | 28 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 45 000 ₽ per person |
Stay in Malaysia up to 30 days - without a visa.
State of penang
Beach recreation is poorly developed. At the only resort - the Batu Ferringhi area - the water is muddy with an admixture of garbage. Despite this, there are many water attractions on offer.
There is a huge number of historical monuments, natural attractions and entertainment.
Most are located in the city of Georgetown, well, and beyond:
- Temples;
- Mosques;
- Mount Penang;
- Botanical gardens, butterfly park, etc.
State of Langkawi
Plus or minus the island is the lack of public transport and large supermarkets. The cleanliness of the beaches is poor, as is Penang. But there are islands nearby with the purest coastal water.
From entertainment:
- Elephant trekking;
- Cable car and suspension bridge;
- Crocodile farm and more.
Nightlife is poorly developed.
Thailand
It is located in Southeast Asia and is washed on both sides by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. February falls on a cool period and it is a pleasure to relax here.
Average indicators:
| Day temperature | 32 ° C |
| At night | 26 ° C |
| Water temperature | 29 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 33 000 ₽ per person |
Russians and Ukrainians (allowed from 04/14/2019) stay up to 30 days - without a visa.
Humidity low (50 %), therefore, acclimatization is relatively easy and fast.
Phuket
On the largest island in Thailand, tourists will find blue skies, transparent beach waters, white sand, and the crazy splendor of nature.
The tourist infrastructure is very developed, especially on the west coast, from inexpensive hostels to comfortable hotels.
To services of tourists:
- Diving, surfing, parasailing;
- Celebrating Chinese New Year in February;
- Excursions.
Places of nightlife:
- Patong.
Where better to relax with your family:
- Karon;
- Kata;
- Bang Tao;
- Kamala.
Krabi province
A popular beach in the province is Ao Nang. The tourist infrastructure is fully developed here. It is easy to find affordable accommodation when traveling on your own. A great option for couples with children is to rent a villa.
They offer many interesting excursions: around the islands, the Tiger temple, the Viking cave.
Cambodia
The country is located in the southern part of the Indochina Peninsula, the southwestern coast is washed by the Gulf of Thailand.
The winter months last without rain, a lot of sun and warmth. In February, climatic norms:
| Day temperature | 33 ° C |
| At night | 22 ° C |
| Water temperature | 26 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 80 000 ₽ per person |
A visa is issued online, at the Embassy or immediately at the border.
The development of tourism has begun recently, so everything is relatively inexpensive there. Cambodians are friendly, unobtrusive. The only beach resort with a developed infrastructure is Sihanoukville. There are clean white sand, calm waves.
Popular beaches:
- Ochheuteal Beach;
- Sokha Beach.
Among the attractions is the iconic temple city of Angkor Wat.
Not the best place for a trip with children: outside the hotel is not very clean, there is little entertainment, specific cuisine.
Vietnam
Located in the south of Indochina, in the west it is adjacent to Cambodia, the south-east is washed by the South China Sea.
In February, the most ideal conditions for rest: there are no more rains and no heat. Average along the coast:
| Day temperature | 33-36 ° C |
| At night | 18 ° C |
| Water temperature | 27 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 35 000 ₽ per person |
Russians are allowed to stay up to 15 days - without a visa, to Ukrainians - a visa is issued at the border with an invitation.
Phan Thiet Mui Ne
More precisely, Phan Thiet (Phan Thiet) is a city, and Mui Ne is a resort stretching along a sandy beach. A popular place among Russians.
The beach is wide, common, the water is relatively clear, because of the waves it can be muddy. During the winter months, the resort winds blowing, on the one hand, relieving the heat, on the other - creating large waves, uncomfortable for swimming, except for surfing.
There are many historical excursions, sand dunes in Mui Ne are interesting.
Nha Trang
The most popular and liveliest resort. There are many Russians here, phrases in Russian at every step.
What are offered to tourists:
- Bars, discos, spas;
- Water activities;
- Lots of historical excursions.
It is comfortable to relax here with children. Many hotels have a menu for the little ones, for entertainment - the famous Vinpearl Land Park on Hon Che Island.
Philippines
The state of the Philippines consists of more than 7000 islands. The climate is hot and humid. In February:
| Day temperature | 29 ° C |
| At night | 25 ° C |
| Water temperature | 27 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 42 000 ₽ per person |
Russians up to 30 days a visa is not needed, the Ukrainians are issued at the Embassy.
Equipped islands for tourism:
- Manila is a bustling capital city. The best clean beaches are far from the city;
- Cebu. Beach relaxation - white sand, azure sea, coral reefs, caves;
- Boracay. White beach, well-developed infrastructure, many families with children rest;
- Palawan and others.
The Philippine Islands attract with white beaches, clear water, colorful flora, fauna and underwater world. The hotels are gorgeous, the service is excellent.
At the peak of tourism, some hotels cut room rates, making them cheaper in order to discourage customers from the private sector.
Jamaica
An island located in the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba. The weather in February is favorable, without heat and rain:
| Day temperature | 30 ° C |
| At night | 22 ° C |
| Water temperature | 27 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 34 000 ₽ per person |
Russian tourists do not need a visa for up to 90 days, Ukrainian - up to 30 days.
Popular resorts:
- Port Antonio;
- Montego Bay;
- Negril.
White sand beaches, many activities on the water and on land. There are budget hotels (in Negril) and luxury, expensive flights. There are many conditions for children's recreation, but not every child can withstand the long journey on the plane.
China
Temperature spread throughout China is observed in February from 5 ° С in the north to 25 ° C on South.
During this period, you can:
- Visit the Yabuli ski resort;
- Arrange a beach holiday on the island of Hainan. At this time, it is high season, the air temperature during the day up to 28 ° С, water up to 21 ° C;
- Take excursions and have fun at the Lantern Festival.
| Day temperature | 28 ° C |
| At night | 20 ° C |
| Water temperature | 21 ° C |
| Visa | Need not |
| tour cost | from 36 000 ₽ per person |
Both Russian and Ukrainian tourists apply for a visa at the Embassy.
Those wishing to swim are waiting for a warm sea, clean streets of Hainan, a sandy beach, beautiful nature.
When choosing resorts, it is worth knowing in advance local traditions and prohibitions so as not to find yourself in an unpleasant (and maybe illegal) situation. Some Russian families leave for warm countries to “winter” for several months. But in this case, you need to plan everything in advance.
