The perfect time to escape the winter blues or embrace the chill, depending on your preference! Snow lovers head to the mountains for thrilling days of skiing and snowboarding, followed by wild apres ski or fabulous food and cozy nights by the fire. Sun worshippers grab their chance at the February holidays to top up the vitamin-D in a tropical destination with some beach time and vitamin-sea. Either way, it's the number one opportunity to break up the long winter, relax and have some fun!
The best hotels at February half term are either on the slopes or on the beach. The best ski hotels in our experience are to be found in the most popular ski resorts, but our friendly team are expert at deducing precisely what sort of trip you crave, so give us a call. The best beach hotels at this time of year will innevitably be also where the weather is warmest, so top hotels in Caribbean are in hotspots like Barbados, St Lucia and Dom Rep flying west, and going the other way to Dubai. the Indian Ocean to Mauritius and Maldives, or beyond to Thailand and Bali.
If you're a family going away for the February school break, the most exciting thing for kids is a ski holiday. It's the one activity that everyone can do together, and it doesn't matter what level you're at. The landscape of the alps is utterly awe-inspiring and learning to ski, by turns fun and funny, is incredibly rewarding as they and you slowly improve and explore more of the mountain. Ask about our all-inclusive ski holidays which mean the only efforts are expended on the slopes and perhaps on the dancefloor.
If it's escape to the sunshine you crave mid-winter, the top destinations for winter sun holidays are long-haul to islands in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean or, for a slightly shorter flight time, Dubai is around 7 hours away. All inclusive holidays remain the most popular with families and you can filter exactly the hotel type and destination you prefer in the search at the top of this page. Here is a selection of popular February half-term deals:
Easily the best way to spend your February half-term holidays and probably the only way to come back a little lighter and fitter than when you left! Pick a catered chalet for the tradition experience, an all-inclusive ski holiday to set your budget from the outset, or a ski hotel if you think it's likely your mates will get FOMO once you're booked, and want to join the trip.
So what if it's winter here? Beach holidays are back, and this time it's personal! Play on pristine beaches, groove and chill at the seafront bar, superlative swimming, sailing, surfing and snoozing in the sunshine. Honestly, holidays on the beach have more alliteration than you can shake a soft shelled slimy sea snail at!
How can you escape the chaos of half-term at home? A budget-smart and hassle-free vacation, bundling travel, accommodation, meals, and entertainment into one prepaid package. Choose from tailored options for any tastes, to create your personalized holiday with the faff of tracking expenses and avoiding unexpected costs.
Sum up family holidays? They're the best! It's a special time to kick back, explore new places together, and just enjoy each other's company. It's amazing to watch the kids learn and grow through a sense of adventure and new experiences. The most bonding times you'll have together, and by far your best family photos!
Is life here at home just not fabulous enough for you? Then picture this: impeccable service, gourmet food, spa treatments that leave you feeling like a new person, and of course, staying in some of the most stunning places on Earth. Five star travel is all about treating yourself. Soak up the best that life in your destination has to offer, because you're worth it.
A chance for grown-ups to unwind, recharge, and focus on their own interests - whether that's fine dining, adventurous outdoor activities, cultural immersion, or just lying by a pool with a good book. It's all about quality time for yourself or with your partner, free from the daily routine, and the ability to fully embrace relaxation or adventure at your own pace.