Yugra guide recommends alternatives to Turkey for summer 2026

Many residents of Yugra are already thinking about where to go on vacation in the summer. Especially since tour operators have already opened bookings for most destinations.

Travel guide from Surgut Inna Shut said that many inquiries start the same way. Residents of Yugra want to go somewhere other than Turkey, where they have vacationed more than once. The expert advised on which destinations to consider if you want something new. Further in first person.

Another Turkey (Aegean Coast)

«Tired of Turkey» most often refers to the Antalya coast. But if you choose the Aegean, there is a completely different atmosphere: walks, alleys, picturesque rocks, and a European vibe.

This option can definitely be considered by couples, families with adult children, solo tourists, especially aesthetes.

Egypt

Hot – yes, but if you choose a hotel in open bays and plan a vacation in the format of «room – sea/pool», then you can relax at a price significantly lower than Turkish. By the way, in Turkey in July and August, the heat is felt even more strongly, as the climate is more humid than in Egypt.

This option can be considered by families with children who want to reduce the budget, while keeping the vacation at a decent level.

Maldives

It has long been clear that seasonality is a relative thing and changes every year. The main objection against summer Maldives is off-season. But even in season now the weather is not stable, so why not take advantage of the most desired destination with summer big discounts?

I suggest considering summer Maldives as an alternative to those who are used to vacationing in comfortable and luxury hotels in Turkey. The price tag will be approximately the same.

Vietnam

Judging by last year, Vietnam really provided good competition to Turkey, thanks to the season and all-inclusive hotels on Cam Ranh. The resort offers tourists hotels with huge territory and excellent food in 5-star hotels (seafood constantly and in large quantities, while in Turkey not all hotels of the same class guarantee marine creatures). Gentle sandy beaches everywhere, on all resorts, while in Turkey completely sandy gentle beach can be found only in Side and partially in Alanya.

This direction can definitely be considered by families with children. Tourists will be greeted by comfortable weather, all-inclusive system, children«s animation, and developed infrastructure.

China

Beach vacation on Hainan in summer time is comfortable weather (but rains are not excluded), few tourists and relatively low prices at resorts. But I recommend considering this direction for May–August, in September the weather worsens.

This option is suitable for couples or families with older children, as well as those who do not like strong heat and want to combine beach vacation with excursions or active city walks.

Earlier we reported about Yugra residents« trip to the paradise island of Phuket. Residents of Yugra are rushing to take advantage of the opportunity to travel without layovers. In Phuket, the couple not only enjoyed the beauty of nature and swam in the gentle sea, but also explored local attractions. Tourists went on an excursion to Buddhist temples and then rafted down the river on bamboo rafts.