From skiing in Italy to winter sun in Marrakech: where to find the best February vacations
February vacations bring the usual chaos to travel planning, with people either looking for the best deal or a way to avoid high prices. Skiers will want to make the most of the snow that covers the Alps from November. In addition, Italy is also worth exploring during this winter time. Either escape to the sunny Caribbean for a lazy vacation in St. Lucia or immerse yourself in the Medina of Marrakech while staying in a stylish riad.
February is also Carnival month: your chance to join the street party in New Orleans during the Louisiana celebration that takes you deep into Cajun country. Stay closer to home and enjoy long walks along the Suffolk or North Wales coast. News.yahoo.com writes about these places.
Italy
A recent Post Office Money study has shown that Bardonecchia in the Italian Piedmont region outperforms Bulgaria's budget ski resorts, offering the best value for money. Intermediately knowledgeable people will know about the 110 km of sunny, picturesque slopes of Bardonecchia that are popular with tourists. SNO offers a weekly self-catering accommodation at Residence Villa Frejus in the city center.
Saint Lucia
February is the dry season in St. Lucia, giving you gorgeous hot days with temperatures in the 20s and warm Caribbean waters to soak in. Stay at the Coco Palm Resort in Rodney Bay and just a five-minute walk away, you'll have access to the wide area of Reduit Beach. There's also a large swimming pool and relaxing tropical gardens. A stay with Mercury Holidays will make your vacation unforgettable.
Suffolk
Brisk walks on the beach and delicious smoked fish harvested from the waterfront shacks will make your February week unforgettable if you stay at Beach Cottage in Aldeburgh. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage, built in 1854, is located right on Craig's Pate overlooking the beach. The living room offers magnificent sea views.
Morocco
Tourists are returning to Morocco after the devastating earthquake in September, and Marrakech makes an attractive short vacation in the midst of the British winter. With temperatures below 20 degrees, it's infinitely more enjoyable to wander the souks of Marrakech. Book one of the five rooms at the Riad El Zohar in the center of the Medina, where you can swim in the in-house pool and take in the views from the rooftop terrace.
USA
A slow drive through Louisiana is something that appeals to fans of music, history, and delicious food. On the Sampler fly-drive tour, you start and end in New Orleans, but get the opportunity to explore the Cajun country, as well as the historical and cultural attractions of the state. There is also an opportunity to get to Mississippi.
Wales
Enjoy magnificent views of the Menai Strait. Gorgeous winter sunsets can be seen when you stay at Cae'r Ffynnon, a three-bedroom stone cottage at the foot of the Carneddau mountain range. You'll be close to hiking and cycling trails, as well as beaches and the lively town of Bangor. The cottage sleeps six people and has a wood stove for chilly nights, as well as plenty of outside space for two dogs.
