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May holidays are a great time, and, often, also one of the few opportunities for Kazakhstanis to get out on a long–awaited vacation abroad.
According to Kazakhstani tour operators, some destinations are already becoming irrelevant.
«April and May are transitional months between the summer and winter seasons. Flight programs for such winter destinations as India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Seychelles have already been completed. At the same time, the summer destinations Georgia, Montenegro and Greece will start in June,» Svetlana Osherova, representative of the KOMPAS tour operator Svetlana Osherova, said.
The tourist season in Thailand, according to the head of the PR department of ANEX Tour Kazakhstan Elena Isakova, is also coming to an end.
«There is a lull in one of the most popular destinations of the autumn-winter season – in Thailand, the tourist season is coming to an end. The best time to visit Phuket is traditionally considered to be the period from November to April; the rainy season lasts from mid-May to mid-October.
The end of spring and the beginning of summer is not considered the best time to visit the UAE. High temperature and humidity are uncomfortable for young children and elderly tourists. However, those who tolerate the heat well and like to swim for a long time can take a risk,» Elena Isakova believes.
Representatives of tour operators of Kazakhstan told about the TOP destinations for May.
Turkey
Also, the favorite shores of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas are being actively booked now: tours to Antalya, Kemer with departure at the end of May on the wings of Turkish Airlines from 335,500 tenge per person for 7 nights.
«The Aegean coast of Turkey, picturesque Bodrum, is already sold out at the end of May. Weekly tours for the beginning of June are available for booking, the cost starts from 372,750 tenge,» the representative of ANEX Tour Kazakhstan notes.
«In May, the weather in Turkey is already very comfortable to open the bathing season. In addition, you can visit historical sights and not languish from the sultry heat. There is also an early booking of tours to Antalya for the summer of 2023 until April 20, where you can get discounts of up to 50 percent on popular hotels,» recalls Ksenia Golovina, Marketing Director of FUN&SUN Kazakhstan.
You can fly to Antalya by direct flight from Almaty, Astana, Aktau, Atyrau, Aktobe, Karaganda, Kostanay, Uralsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Shymkent. To Bodrum from Almaty and Astana.
Prices start from 288,921 tenge for 7 nights for one adult in a 4-star hotel according to the all inclusive system.
Egypt
May is a great time to visit fabulous Egypt to enjoy great snorkeling in the waters of the Red Sea.
It is possible to go straight to sunny Sharm el-Sheikh from Almaty, Astana, Aktobe, Atyrau, Kostanay, Uralsk and Shymkent.
«Direct flights to Hurghada, the tourist center of Egypt, are available for residents of Almaty from May 26. The city is located in the east of the country and is its African part. The city, located on the western coast of the Red Sea, is famous for its huge selection of entertainment: from relaxing holidays on sandy and pebble beaches to exciting sightseeing programs. Due to the large number of sandy beaches, the resort will be an excellent choice for families with young children,» Ksenia Golovina also says.
Prices in Hurghada start from 365,924 tenge for 7 nights for one adult in a five-star hotel according to the all inclusive system.
UAE
Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, actively attracts tourists from all over the world and at any time of the year. In May, there will already be a real summer with the sea, shopping and sightseeing holidays.
In early May, tours to Dubai at a cost start from 299,640 tenge for 3 nights in three-star hotels based on breakfast for one adult.
Vietnam
Kazakhstanis can also spend their holidays in Vietnam. The dry season in Nha Trang is a favorite of Kazakhstani travelers, lasts from January to September. The cost of the tour at the end of May to Nha Trang from Almaty for 9 nights will be from 280 350 tenge per person.
Also, according to tour operators, tourists can consider such vacation destinations as Europe (Italy) or go for an excursion program to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Georgia and so on.
Author of the article tengritravel.kz/