Best Places to Travel in February

The best places to travel in February prove that the shortest month of the year is full of vacation opportunities. Aside from all the romantic Valentine’s Day weekend getaways, it’s also a great time to embrace winter sports, check out new hotel openings, and shuck off the doldrums of January with a warm-weather escape. Whatever type of trip you choose, there’s no better mood-booster than a vacation in the middle of winter.

Here, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best places to visit in February, from storied ski slopes to remote islands. It’s never too early to start cashing in those paid vacation days, after all.

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This gallery was last published in January 2020. It has been updated with new information. Additional reporting by Mark Ellwood.