February is the best time of the year to go on a trip. New Year holidays behind, noisy crowds of tourists have already gone home, and prices have fallen to an acceptable level. Where can I go in February in search of an ideal holiday?
The best countries for a holiday in February
Of course, in the coldest month of the year, we want to get warm. A trip to one of the sea resorts is an ideal pastime for a February holiday.
A winter trip to Egypt has already become a "classic of the genre" for our compatriots. Here you can for a relatively small amount of luxuriate on the beach and enjoy the warm sun. The only drawbacks of the February trip to the country of the pyramids are the winds that blow on the Red Sea this month, and pretty cool nights.
Resorts in Thailand are also good for beach holidays in February. However, not all: at this time it is better to go to the south-east of the country, to Pattaya, Phuket or Chan. In February, it is quite warm here, and the absence of traditional tropical downpours for Thailand will make the holiday especially pleasant.
In order to spend a holiday in the Maldives in February, you will have to spend a lot of money, but it's worth it. These islands, truly, are a paradise on earth, they are so far from city bustle and crowd of crowded resorts. And the February holiday of lovers, held in the Maldives, will be simply unforgettable.
February is a good time to relax on Goa , because at this time there is calm and the weather is fine, and the water temperature does not fall below + 27 ° С. However, unlike in December, at the beginning of the year there are always waves on the sea, but for windsurfing fans it will be an advantage rather.
Approximately the same situation awaits you in Vietnam , where in February rest is sometimes overshadowed by a murky sea, possible rains and winds. But if you are lucky with the weather, then you can enjoy the warm sea and white beaches. In winter it is better to relax at the resorts of Phan Thiet or Fu-Quoc.
But in Greece, it's better to go in February for walks and excursions, since it's too cold here (from +10 to +20 ° C). But you can wander through the museums and sights of antiquity, which in Athens and Thessaloniki is very much.
In the United Arab Emirates, you can have a good rest with the whole family, especially with school-age children. At the resorts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Korfakkana excellent service, there are many children's entertainment, water parks, etc. However, be aware that the temperature of both the air and the waters of the Persian Gulf in February is rather low - +24 ° C and +17 ° C, respectively, and there may be short rains.
And those who have managed to get tired of beach holidays, are waiting for ski resorts ! Among foreign countries, you can choose Austria or Belgium, Switzerland or France, Romania or Slovenia. February is not for nothing the most snowy month, and adherents of outdoor activities often go to the Ukrainian Carpathians: Bukovel, Slavske, Dragobrat or Krasia. And in Russia there are several quite worthy ski resorts: the Caucasus Elbrus and Dombai in Karachaevo-Cherkessia, the Big Woodyavr in the Murmansk region, the Baikalsk route, etc.
And if you are not a fan of skiing, go to Europe , where colorful winter carnivals are held on the eve of Lent. Nice, Malta, Verona and Venice - the best choice of February! And, of course, the enchanting carnival in Rio de Janeiro - colorful costumes, incendiary music, various contests and masquerades.
In short, the choice of countries for winter recreation is wide enough and depends only on your preferences.