While the festive season may feel like a recent memory, savvy travellers are already looking ahead to secure their winter escape for February 2026. With the half-term break providing a perfect opportunity for a getaway, a range of enticing options are available, from chasing snow in the Alps to basking on sun-drenched shores.
Alpine Adventures and Affordable Winter Sun
For those dreaming of crisp mountain air and pristine slopes, the Austrian Alps present a compelling choice. The popular resort of St Anton is offering significant savings through Iglu Ski. A week's stay at the centrally located Hotel Galzig, including flights, transfers, and breakfast, starts at £1,472 per person for a departure on 7 February 2026 – a substantial reduction from the original £3,243 price.
Families seeking warmth without breaking the bank should consider Lanzarote. Mercury Holidays has a week-long room-only break at the Sands Beach Resort, departing 15 February 2026, from just £669 per person, including flights. The resort boasts direct beach access and a pool, close to Costa Tequise.
Coastal Retreats and Carnival Spirit
Closer to home, the UK's rugged coastlines offer a romantic or restorative retreat. In North Devon, a charming thatched cottage named Hartland Cottage provides a cosy base for a five-night self-catering stay from 14 February, priced from £814. The property sleeps up to eight and welcomes dogs.
Alternatively, head to Pembrokeshire for a Valentine's escape. Dairy Cottage, a one-bedroom stone retreat within the Coastal National Park, is available from 13-16 February for £315, reduced from £450, booked through Rural Retreats.
For vibrant culture, Nice, France, hosts its famous Carnival from 11 February to 1 March 2026. Visitors can enjoy parades, flower battles, and the city's museums. The art-filled Hotel Windsor offers rooms from £79 per night through i-escape.
Luxury Escapes and Epic Journeys
If your ambitions lean towards ultimate relaxation, the Maldives awaits. Away Holidays offers a six-night all-inclusive break at the Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi resort on the Kaafu atoll. With a departure on 7 February 2026, prices start at £1,955 per person, covering flights, speedboat transfers, and premium all-inclusive accommodation in a garden villa.
For a truly adventurous winter, consider an Arctic expedition to Greenland with Best Served Scandinavia. The trip includes husky sledding, sailing among icebergs, and Northern Lights viewing from a glass-walled cabin. The package, including flights and excursions, starts at £4,455 per person.
Rail enthusiasts can embark on an 18-day group tour from Singapore to Bangkok with Wendy Wu Tours. Travelling through Malaysia's Cameron Highlands, the journey includes train travel and a flight to Phuket. A departure on 20 February 2026 starts at £6,390, down from £6,690, and includes all meals, transport, and guided tours.
Whether you seek snowy peaks, coastal walks, cultural festivities, or tropical serenity, planning ahead for February 2026 ensures you secure the best deals for an unforgettable winter holiday.
