Short vacations are simply not meant for long-distance flights, so it is better to spend them in Europe, Turkey or Russia. Even with such constraints, you can find the perfect option.
Short vacation subject to Schengen
One of the most popular destinations for a fabulous short break is undoubtedly Prague. It is especially good if your vacation falls during the not too tourist season. Walking through half-empty Prague without crowds of tourists opens up an incredible opportunity to get to know this delightful city. Visit museums, theaters that often host experimental productions and festivals, and restaurants. Taste baked boar knee and real Czech beer. Just do not overload the cultural program, otherwise you will return from your vacation a tired person.
Please note that boar knee is a huge portion of delicious food, so it is best to order it if you are not traveling alone.
Lovers of the Middle Ages and antiquity may find it interesting to visit Poland with its famous castles, where you can book a fascinating excursion lasting a couple of days. Or just wander around the amazingly beautiful cities of this country. Warsaw, Krakow and Gdansk are the most attractive for tourists. If you prefer noisy tourist spots, go to Krakow, this city is bustling and beautiful, it is full of strange and interesting museums. Gdansk is a more restrained, but also more ancient city. Its main square is an illustration of all European, urban fairy tales at once. The capital of Poland, Warsaw was rebuilt after the Second World War from virtually ruins. Here you can visit the concerts of organ music in churches, wander around the botanical garden, look into museums and palaces. Warsaw is very beautiful in spring and autumn.
Don't forget to buy yourself a dragon souvenir in Krakow. This mythical creature is the symbol of the city.
A vacation without bureaucratic complications
If you do not have a Schengen visa or you just want to relax by the sea, fly to Turkey. Firstly, the flight there is not too long, secondly, it is a very budget vacation, and thirdly, there is something to see. However, Turkey is perfect for a lazy, regenerating hotel vacation by the sea. Lack of fiddling with visas makes Turkey also an ideal holiday destination if your vacation happened to you suddenly.
Well, if you don't want to fly anywhere from Russia, there are plenty of opportunities to relax here. For example, a few days spent in St. Petersburg can cheer you up and charge you with impressions for a whole year. Just do not go to this city in late autumn or early spring, otherwise the impressions will not be so bright. You can arrange for yourself a tour of the Golden Ring of Russia, fortunately in this case, you can choose an ideal option for yourself. Multi-day tours to the "golden" cities include accommodation in cozy hotels and meals.
