Best Places to Travel in February: Escape the Jaws of Winter for a Yellow Embrace!

Sea plane flying above Maldives islands

The brutal winter of the northern sphere is just too unrelenting to get any semblance of an ambient normal life. In the ocean of black (coats) and white (snow), we have cherry-picked a list of the best places to travel in February to drift to and enjoy the balmy yellow delight falling from the sky and comforting breeze rising from the lands, where February is synonymous with warm sympathies rather than frosty tortures. The list is as follows:

Best Islands to visit in February: Sun, sand, and summery delights.

Hawaii Islands:

Honolulu Hawaii
Honolulu Hawaii

US’s own homeland holiday is at the top of this list for the obvious reasons of being close to nature and tropical all year round. It is definitely one of the best places to go in February. 

Bahamas:

Motor Yacht Boat in Islands Bahamas Beaches
Motor Yacht Boat in Bahamas

This next-door gem is a tropical treasure full of sun-sunken beaches, white pale sand, tepid breeze and the turquoise-blue water. This is the only blue our eyes yearn for to escape the blues of torturing winters of the north. December to February is the peak season in the Bahamas.

Costa Rica:

Volcan Tenorio Waterfall in the Jungle in Costa Rica
Volcan Tenorio Waterfall in Costa Rica

Further south of the US lies the most untouched and virgin tropical forest islands of costa Rica. Famed for the use of their location in the Jurrasic Park series, these Islands are summer delight in winter bantering at upper latitudes. Warm white scenes, blue pacific waters, and a lot of leisure is a hallmarks of Costa Rican islands.

Caribbean Islands:

Saint Lucia, Caribbean Island
Saint Lucia, Caribbean Island

Another hospitable neighbor, the Caribbean is synonymous with music, beers, pleasant and luxurious beaches, wonderful food and a vibe of perpetual vacation. This next-door neighbor is definitely a no-miss.

Maldives:

Maldives, Indian Ocean
Maldives, Indian Ocean

Amongst all the warm places to visit in February, Maldives demands our special mention. This holiday capital of the world in the Indian Ocean is like a tropical heaven for people seeking refuge in the warm February feel.

Thailand:

Koh Lipe island in Thailand
Koh Lipe island in Thailand

Known for its bright blue waters, green peaks rising from the ocean, and bustling tourist destination, Thailand is a sure-shot answer to winter chills. Some of the famous islands are Phi Phi, Phuket, Libong, Lanta, and Lipe.

French Polynesia:

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora, French Polynesia

French Polynesia has some of the most pristine and breathtaking coral and volcanic Islands in the world. Name it Bora Bora, Tahiti, Rurutu, Moorea, Huahine, Fakarava, or Maupiti. December to February is the best time to collect their summery treats.

Read Also: 20 Most Beautiful Beaches You Must Visit in the US

Best Cities to visit in February: Classy, cheerful, and clement escapes. 

Miami, US:

Miami
Miami

December to February is actually the best season to visit this tropical city in the US. Clubs, summery comfort, Cuban influence, sun-sunken beaches and joyful mood are what lies in the details of Miami.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:

Rio de Janeiro city skyline in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro city skyline in Brazil

This beautiful and warm city of Brazil is at the top of most seasoned travelers. While December to March is the best time to visit it, February is the month of much famed Rio Carnival, when the entire world tries to be here.

Cairo, Egypt:

sands of Egypt
Egypt

February is the best time to visit Cairo to avoid the summer heat. The weather is pleasantly moderate to explore a city of Mummies, Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Egyptian civilization’s antiquities. 

Dubai, UAE:

Dubai city
Dubai city

Dubai has a pleasant temperature in February as the temperature remains moderately tolerable. From beaches to Skyscrapers Dubai has it all.

Panjim, Goa, India:

GOA, India
Goa, India

The imprint of Portuguese culture is still evidently sharp, as this tropically capital city of Goa is an evergreen warm destination to find fanny(local liquor), Portuguese culture, lively beaches, music and delectable food.

Sydney, Australia:

Downtown Sydney skyline in Australia
Downtown Sydney skyline in Australia

The best time to visit Sydney is when it’s wintering in the North. While the US or Europe shivers to extreme cold, Sydney enjoys balmy-sunny weather and a lot of fun activities. 

Auckland, New Zealand:

Auckland Skyline
Auckland Skyline

Far in the Pacific, Auckland is yet another summer-worthy destination to enjoy Yellow light in abundance from the sky. The city is a wonderful concoction of planned urban life and restive natural beauty.

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This list is comprehensive but definitely not exhaustive. These best places to vacation in February are a must-try, for the comfort, leisure, and fun they offer are un-rivaling and second to none.

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