Christmas feels like such a long time ago and we are still only in January, but we are looking ahead to our February half term breaks eagerly.
When it comes to finding half term breaks, we are not going to lie but whilst there are some pretty stellar ski options around and who can resist gliding down the powder-soft slopes in some pretty alpine town, we can’t help but hanker after some winter sun.
If you are in some serious need of a family-friendly break, then do we have some great options for you! From traversing around Tenerife to meandering in Malta, we’ve got your half term breaks all sewn up!
Tenerife
Naturally you can’t go wrong with one of the Canary Islands when it comes to half term breaks, the big question is which one is most suitable for half term breaks.
We can’t help but be drawn to Tenerife, it’s the latest and indeed the most visited of the Canary Islands and has lots to offer making it a real crowd pleaser for families.
There’s lots of family-friendly hotels and resorts scattered around the island, it gets all year round sunshine and it’s only a four hour flight from the UK making it an ideal choice for those considering February half term breaks.
Of course, relaxing on the beach or by the pool is incredibly tempting, but venture away from the water and you will find that Tenerife has quite the diverse landscape.
It’s chock-full of untamed wilderness, volcanic scenery, rugged mountains and verdant forests.
Families that love nature will adore Teide National Park which is a serene retreat for hiking as well as the Thai-inspired water wonderland that is Siam Park in Costa Adeje which is both beautiful and fun in equal measure.
With almost guaranteed sunshine, if you are looking for a short haul destination that offers average temperatures in the region of around 22 C, then head on over to the Canaries this February half term.
Sharm el-Sheikh
There’s never been any doubt that Sharm el-Sheikh has always been heralded as a hotspot for half term breaks, it really has everything you need for a fabulous family holiday in the sun.
There’s plenty of things to do in what is Egypt’s most popular beach resort, beyond taking in the Red Sea surroundings.
It’s frankly a family dream escape for half term breaks with an unbeatable landscape which includes a pristine coastline, towering desert sand dunes and rugged mountains.
Sharm is home to some of the finest diving in the world where you can have your very own aquatic adventure and glide past colourful fish past through an aquatic dream of wrecks and coral reefs.
As well as the diving, Sharm El Sheikh is the ideal place for desert safaris, where you can ride camels through the dunes and camp out under the stars.
Talking of deserts, why not take a spin in the Sinai Desert on either a dune buggy or a 4×4 where you can feel the thrill of adrenaline on a dune buggy adventure. Zigzag your way through sand dunes, mountains and more.
Malta
The average high temperature in February is 16ºC, so there will be plenty of opportunities to relax on the beach if you book holidays to Malta.
It might not be bikini weather, but there’s never truly a bad time to visit Malta.
Aside from the intriguing UNESCO-listed heritage sites that showcase the island’s storied history and stunning landscapes.
There’s ancient citadels, spooky catacombs and cathedrals to explore as well as world-class cuisine and award-winning wines.
Little ones will love taking a curious look around the Malta Toy Museum in the UNESCO-stamped capital Valletta which provides the ideal opportunity to show children how much toys have evolved over the decades.
There’s a truly impressive collection of toys from the 1950s onward including model planes, boats, Matchbox cars, farmyard animals, trains and dolls.
Best of all, it only takes around three hours to fly from the UK to the island of Malta making it a shorter journey than sun-soaked destinations like the Canaries and the Greek islands which is always ideal when it comes to half term breaks.
Don’t forget to pay a visit to Malta’s sister island – Gozo which offers a slower pace of life than its neighbour, but there’s still many incredible things to do.
Cornwall
Sometimes, the beauty of a destination can be found at home and one of the jewels of the British isles has to be the stunning county of Cornwall.
Full disclosure, you won’t get the balmy temperatures you might be afforded in say the Canaries, but what Cornwall lacks in hot weather in February, it more than makes up for in an alluring coastline and coastal paths, lush gardens and quaint harbour towns.
From family cycle rides to getting down to the serious task of seeking out the best pasties in the county.
There’s also plenty of choice when it comes to family friendly hotels in Cornwall and for every budget. Many even have aqua parks, games rooms, and even a kids club or two?
For kids both big and small, they will adore the crystal-clear waters of the Cornish coast where you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and of course the obligatory rock pooling, making it a superb choice for UK-based half term breaks.
St Lucia
If tropical rainforests, breathtakingly beautiful beaches and awesome adventure are high on your list of holiday must-haves, then the Caribbean island of St Lucia has to tick all those boxes and more.
In fact, it has everything that you could possibly want from your Caribbean goals in one microminiature island!
February half term breaks make for an ideal time to visit St Lucia as this is when the island experiences some of its driest weather, making it an ideal time to make the most of a much-needed sun-soaked injection.
Of course, this paradisiacal island is world-renowned for having not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Caribbean, but an alluring aquatic underworld too.
Whilst there’s so many things to do in St Lucia, it’s an island where you can do as little or as much as you want.
There’s lots of family-friendly resorts to choose from where you and the brood can try all manner of water sports and whether you are travelling with tots or teenagers, then you can guarantee that they won’t be short of things to do.
Dubai
Dubai is a heaving mix of fusion of fun, friendly and futuristic and we are here for it!
From theme parks and slide-filled attractions to hotels with first-rate child-friendly facilities, this modern city is no slouch when it comes to half term breaks with little ones in tow.
When it comes to days out in Dubai, there’s plenty of things to see and do.
From fun-filled themed parks to poolside japes, you can be sure that parental peace of mind will be guaranteed.
Of course, there’s something for the older ones in your brood to try like quad biking, skydiving, camel riding and more.
Dubai is incredibly child-friendly: not only is there plenty to do, but children of all ages will receive a warm welcome at most establishments across the city which have a major family holiday pedigree.
Don’t forget to carve out some time to visit the Dubai Mall where as well as shopping you can pay a visit to the underwater zoo and the Dubai Aquarium.
Kenya
If you and the gang are all about getting into wildlife, then you won’t fail to be enchanted by the wilderness and wildlife that is in abundance in Kenya.
Firstly, there’s the ‘Big 5’ which is what most of us are all looking for when we are dreaming of Kenya and creating unbeatable memories that will last a lifetime.
Whether you are looking for luxury or something a smidge more budget friendly, there are plenty of family friendly camps and lodges to choose from.
Kenya is the perfect destination for your next family safari adventure.
From taking a hot air balloon over the awe-inspiring Maasai Mara to soaking up the sun on the beaches of the Indian Ocean, you can do as much or as little as you want.
Think horse-riding, boating, jet skiing, or even a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage or the Giraffe Centre.
Why not take a hike up Mount Kenya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve or pay a visit to the ancient city of Lamu which is believed to be the oldest, living Swahili town and one of the most storied corners on earth.
This is a holiday that is hard to beat when it comes to half term breaks.
Tenerife
Naturally you can’t go wrong with one of the Canary Islands when it comes to half term breaks, the big question is which one is most suitable for half term breaks.
We can’t help but be drawn to Tenerife, it’s the latest and indeed the most visited of the Canary Islands and has lots to offer making it a real crowd pleaser for families.
There’s lots of family-friendly hotels and resorts scattered around the island, it gets all year round sunshine and it’s only a four hour flight from the UK making it an ideal choice for those considering February half term breaks.
Of course, relaxing on the beach or by the pool is incredibly tempting, but venture away from the water and you will find that Tenerife has quite the diverse landscape.
It’s chock-full of untamed wilderness, volcanic scenery, rugged mountains and verdant forests.
Families that love nature will adore Teide National Park which is a serene retreat for hiking as well as the Thai-inspired water wonderland that is Siam Park in Costa Adeje which is both beautiful and fun in equal measure.
With almost guaranteed sunshine, if you are looking for a short haul destination that offers average temperatures in the region of around 22 C, then head on over to the Canaries this February half term.
Sharm el-Sheikh
There’s never been any doubt that Sharm el-Sheikh has always been heralded as a hotspot for half term breaks, it really has everything you need for a fabulous family holiday in the sun.
There’s plenty of things to do in what is Egypt’s most popular beach resort, beyond taking in the Red Sea surroundings.
It’s frankly a family dream escape for half term breaks with an unbeatable landscape which includes a pristine coastline, towering desert sand dunes and rugged mountains.
Sharm is home to some of the finest diving in the world where you can have your very own aquatic adventure and glide past colourful fish past through an aquatic dream of wrecks and coral reefs.
As well as the diving, Sharm El Sheikh is the ideal place for desert safaris, where you can ride camels through the dunes and camp out under the stars.
Talking of deserts, why not take a spin in the Sinai Desert on either a dune buggy or a 4×4 where you can feel the thrill of adrenaline on a dune buggy adventure. Zigzag your way through sand dunes, mountains and more.
Malta
The average high temperature in February is 16ºC, so there will be plenty of opportunities to relax on the beach if you book holidays to Malta.
It might not be bikini weather, but there’s never truly a bad time to visit Malta.
Aside from the intriguing UNESCO-listed heritage sites that showcase the island’s storied history and stunning landscapes.
There’s ancient citadels, spooky catacombs and cathedrals to explore as well as world-class cuisine and award-winning wines.
Little ones will love taking a curious look around the Malta Toy Museum in the UNESCO-stamped capital Valletta which provides the ideal opportunity to show children how much toys have evolved over the decades.
There’s a truly impressive collection of toys from the 1950s onward including model planes, boats, Matchbox cars, farmyard animals, trains and dolls.
Best of all, it only takes around three hours to fly from the UK to the island of Malta making it a shorter journey than sun-soaked destinations like the Canaries and the Greek islands which is always ideal when it comes to half term breaks.
Don’t forget to pay a visit to Malta’s sister island – Gozo which offers a slower pace of life than its neighbour, but there’s still many incredible things to do.
Cornwall
Sometimes, the beauty of a destination can be found at home and one of the jewels of the British isles has to be the stunning county of Cornwall.
Full disclosure, you won’t get the balmy temperatures you might be afforded in say the Canaries, but what Cornwall lacks in hot weather in February, it more than makes up for in an alluring coastline and coastal paths, lush gardens and quaint harbour towns.
From family cycle rides to getting down to the serious task of seeking out the best pasties in the county.
There’s also plenty of choice when it comes to family friendly hotels in Cornwall and for every budget. Many even have aqua parks, games rooms, and even a kids club or two?
For kids both big and small, they will adore the crystal-clear waters of the Cornish coast where you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and of course the obligatory rock pooling, making it a superb choice for UK-based half term breaks.
St Lucia
If tropical rainforests, breathtakingly beautiful beaches and awesome adventure are high on your list of holiday must-haves, then the Caribbean island of St Lucia has to tick all those boxes and more.
In fact, it has everything that you could possibly want from your Caribbean goals in one microminiature island!
February half term breaks make for an ideal time to visit St Lucia as this is when the island experiences some of its driest weather, making it an ideal time to make the most of a much-needed sun-soaked injection.
Of course, this paradisiacal island is world-renowned for having not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Caribbean, but an alluring aquatic underworld too.
Whilst there’s so many things to do in St Lucia, it’s an island where you can do as little or as much as you want.
There’s lots of family-friendly resorts to choose from where you and the brood can try all manner of water sports and whether you are travelling with tots or teenagers, then you can guarantee that they won’t be short of things to do.
Dubai
Dubai is a heaving mix of fusion of fun, friendly and futuristic and we are here for it!
From theme parks and slide-filled attractions to hotels with first-rate child-friendly facilities, this modern city is no slouch when it comes to half term breaks with little ones in tow.
When it comes to days out in Dubai, there’s plenty of things to see and do.
From fun-filled themed parks to poolside japes, you can be sure that parental peace of mind will be guaranteed.
Of course, there’s something for the older ones in your brood to try like quad biking, skydiving, camel riding and more.
Dubai is incredibly child-friendly: not only is there plenty to do, but children of all ages will receive a warm welcome at most establishments across the city which have a major family holiday pedigree.
Don’t forget to carve out some time to visit the Dubai Mall where as well as shopping you can pay a visit to the underwater zoo and the Dubai Aquarium.
Kenya
If you and the gang are all about getting into wildlife, then you won’t fail to be enchanted by the wilderness and wildlife that is in abundance in Kenya.
Firstly, there’s the ‘Big 5’ which is what most of us are all looking for when we are dreaming of Kenya and creating unbeatable memories that will last a lifetime.
Whether you are looking for luxury or something a smidge more budget friendly, there are plenty of family friendly camps and lodges to choose from.
Kenya is the perfect destination for your next family safari adventure.
From taking a hot air balloon over the awe-inspiring Maasai Mara to soaking up the sun on the beaches of the Indian Ocean, you can do as much or as little as you want.
Think horse-riding, boating, jet skiing, or even a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage or the Giraffe Centre.
Why not take a hike up Mount Kenya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve or pay a visit to the ancient city of Lamu which is believed to be the oldest, living Swahili town and one of the most storied corners on earth.
This is a holiday that is hard to beat when it comes to half term breaks.
