Luxury Family Holidays in February
While any hope of Spring weather is still a distant prospect across Europe, February brings with it the first half term of the year, so those with school age children will be on the lookout for well-priced, long-haul winter sun for their family holiday. If budget is not an issue, the Caribbean and Indian Ocean are perfect for a family holiday in February, and Mauritius in particular works with Friday evening flights from London, returning the following Sunday morning.
If your family enjoys adventure holidays, Vietnam is one of the best family holiday destinations in February, or for wildlife and nature, Sri Lanka is an exotic choice. Topping our chart, however, is Africa. South Africa is easily enjoyed in a week, and we adore malaria free Makayanye Safari Lodge which has introduced an inspired children’s programme in key holiday times including February half term. The safari camps in Tanzania for safari are hard to resist and are perfect for a luxury family holiday in February. If you are lucky enough to have ten days or a fortnight to spare, why not do a safari beach holiday and combine a few days on safari with a week on our favourite spice island, Zanzibar.
Where to go on a family holiday in February
Our top family hotels & resorts in February
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Nestled in arguably the most enchanting corner of the Caribbean, Sugar Beach boasts a prime beachfront location whilst being encased by the majestic Pitons on one side and lush emerald rainforest on the other.
LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives
LUX* South Ari Atoll is a family-friendly and naturally beautiful resort that creates an unforgettable playground for both adults and little ones. At 2km long and 400m wide, it's also one of the largest islands in the Maldives.
Carlisle Bay
Carlisle Bay epitomises the perfect ideal of a luxury Caribbean resort. To the rear a tangle of emerald green rainforest and to the fore, a crescent of white sand beach licked by the warm Caribbean Sea.
Pimalai Resort & Spa
Koh Lanta is a very peaceful place, a natural island with a quiet charm that is thankfully still largely unspoiled with beautiful beaches and soaring emerald green mountains but it is more than this that makes Pimalai so extraordinary. We think it’s the luxury of somewhere very special that manages to be very unique and exclusive but without any of the fuss. Overlooking beautiful Kantiang Bay and surrounded by native forest, this well laid out and low-rise resort sits absolute beachfront and then clambers into the hills behind. Access to the resort is from the mainland jetty by launch – all adding to the sense of exclusivity.
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
The original Robinson Crusoe retreat in the Baa Atoll (superb for diving and snorkelling) and whilst only a 25 minute seaplane flight from Malé, Soneva Fushi’s stunningly remote location is a major factor in its appeal.
A February Family Break
Whether you’re looking for some winter sun or fancy a little adventure somewhere new, February can be a great time to get away together. Tell us what you’re thinking and we’ll help you find the right holiday.