Its Not Too Late To Book A Feb 1/2 Term Break
If you are considering a February half term holiday but haven’t yet booked, here are some ideas for where is hot this time of year;
The southern hemisphere is the place to be at the moment as the European summer destinations continue to struggle through the depths of winter. With the Mediterranean cooling down from another beach holiday season other destinations around the world such as Thailand, Gambia, Cuba and Dubai are enjoying hot and sunny weather. If you’re seeking day long sunbathing sessions in February on the beaches of the Balearics or the Greek Islands you may be disappointed, so here’s some hot and sunny destinations that might tempt holiday makers keen to escape in February.
Thailand
Thailand is a country scattered with tropical islands such as Ko Phi Phi, Ko Chang, Ko Samui and popular resorts such as Pattaya and Phuket, all conjuring up typical picture postcard scenes of white sands, turquoise seas and palm fringed beaches.
Thailand is a country scattered with tropical islands such as Ko Phi Phi, Ko Chang, Ko Samui and popular resorts such as Pattaya and Phuket, all conjuring up typical picture postcard scenes of white sands, turquoise seas and palm fringed beaches.
If you’re looking for hot countries in February, then you can’t get much hotter than Thailand; the bustling and popular resort of Phuket has temperatures of 28ºC (or 91f) and enjoys 9 hours of sunshine. As Thailand is sub tropical in the heart of South East Asia it has very high humidity in February so the monthly 27mm (or 1.1 inches) of rain is most welcome as evening descends, cooling things down to a balmy 23ºC at night.
Average February Temperature: 28ºC
Average February Rainfall: 42mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 9hrs
Although flights to Bangkok may be more expensive than the usual return flight to Spain, the costs when you’re there are very low indeed, a top quality meal in a restaurant with a couple of drinks will set you back the equivalent of £10, perfect if you’re a big fan of hot Thai cuisine and genuine Thai hospitality. The cost of accommodation is also very competitive from air conditioned beach bungalows to 5 star resorts for a fraction of European prices.
Dubai
Dubai has a hot and arid desert climate but this ensures hot and sunny weather all year round. In fact, it’s almost too hot in the summer months with temperatures reaching over 40ºC. A much more pleasant time to visit Dubai is from November to March when temperatures tolerable for sun seekers…
Beautiful beaches line Dubai’s coastline such as Jumeirah Beach, home to Dubai’s swankiest holiday clubs and hotels.
Average February Temperature: 20ºC
Average February Rainfall: 25mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 8.5hrs
Dubai is popular for its local markets, or Souks as they are referred to locally. There is a whole host of different souks selling the a wide range of Arab themed produce – the Spice Souk, Perfume Souk and Fish Souk are well worth a visit purely for the experience if not to purchase anything! Recently opened, the Dubai Mall has the world’s largest number of retailers in one mall with 1,200 shops, housed in salubrious air-conditioned surroundings. Outside of Dubai’s city limits thrill seeking visitors should try a 4X4 desert safari which takes you on a tour of the awe-inspiring dunes, you can also stop at local Arabian settlements and even try your hand at sandboarding!
Perth
Perth, Western Australia has the enviable reputation of having the most sunshine hours of any capital city in Australia. It is a perfect destination for travellers looking for a hot and sunny February holiday.
Life in Perth city centre focuses around the Swan River which is lined with bars and restaurants. However, the real gems of Perth lie on the outskirts of the city such as the surf havens of Scarborough or Cottesloe Beach where you can enjoy unforgettable over the Indian Ocean.
Average February Temperature: 25ºC
Average February Rainfall: 14mm
Average Hours of Sunshine: 10hrs
Further south of Perth, you’ll find the Margaret River region which produces some of the best wines in the world and is also home to Smiths Beach, again popular with the surfing fraternity. Perth is a great choice for a February break, although it’s most definitely a long haul destination given Perth is nearly 9,000 miles away with flight times of around 18 or 19 hours. The reward is average day time temperatures of 25ºC (or 88f), 10 hours of brilliant sunshine and hardly any rainfall.
When you have booked your trip, don’t forget to pre-book your airport parking. Make sure you choose where and how to park your car carefully- so you can have peace of mind. If you are flying from LHR Heathrow then VIP Heathrow Ltd should be the first choice. VIP has provided a quality, great value Meet & Greet Heathrow parking service for over 10 years. Meet & Greet makes parking stress-free. You drive straight to your terminal and are met by an authorized meet & greet driver who then takes your vehicle to be parked in a secure car-park. This means you can go directly to the check-in desk and beat the queues! Upon return you telephone when your flight lands and then after collecting any luggage you are met outside the terminal with your ready warmed-up car ready to drive home. http://www.vipheathrow.co.uk/index.php/our-services/heathrow-meet-and-greet-parking
VIP is unique by offering customers three different service levels so they can choose accordingly to their budget. However all meet & greet options are quality options where the customer vehicle is parked securely in the VIP car-park which has Park Mark accreditation.
VIP also offer a vehicle valet option for customers parking at Heathrow. Customers often appreciate this option at this time of year. It is lovely to let someone else sort the grime and come home to a shiny, fresh car. Visit www.vipheathrow.co.uk for prices and full details.
VIP Customers can also enjoy CLUB VIP which is the loyalty reward scheme. After every 3rd booking*, VIP customers can claim a free gift. Visit the CLUB VIP page for full details and *terms & Conditions. http://www.vipheathrow.co.uk/index.php/about-vip/club-vip-loyalty-scheme
Sources: http://www.vipheathrow.co.uk/index.php/heathrow-airport/heathrow-airport
Source: http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/holidays/where-is-hot-in-february/
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