City Breaks in February

Finding a spot of warmth to escape the winter blues is the aim of most travellers in February. You'll be able to find some great deals too as the peak season is a way off and some of the larger hotels will offer spectacular discounts to come and enjoy a holiday with them. Travel to destinations like Dubai and Marrakech for warm temperatures and a host of activities you wouldn't dream of doing back home at this time of year. However, if you want a truly spectacular city break then make the trip to Rio de Janeiro for the colourful street party known as Carnival - a street parade on an epic scale, you can catch the street parade at the specially designed Sambadrome where groups from around the city compete for prizes for their outlandish costumes and dance combinations. Few cities in February can attract such a spectacular array of people and the festival atmosphere is a once in a life time experience.

 

If you're sick of long journeys and flying to every destination you go to, then stay a little closer to home and travel by Eurostar to one of the nearby European city breaks. A cheap city break can be just off your door step with transfers by Eurostar to Paris and Brussels a little over two hours. Paris is a particularly great city break destination in February, with reduced queuing time at many of the most popular attractions like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. See if you can find yourself a booking at the famous Eiffel Tower restaurant for a spectacular view of this moody and romantic city.

 

People are usually put off Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden and Denmark by the cold weather. Unfortunately they underestimate how beautiful and well organised these cities are in the colder months. Find out for yourself why destinations like Copenhagen, Oslo or Stockholm are great for a city break. Try the excellent food on offer at the Christmas markets, do some shopping at the many stylish boutique shops and enjoy some of Europe's finest city parks for a truly wonderful short break.

 

There are a great many destinations all over Europe, and beyond, that offer great deals in February. Whether you're looking for an escape from the cold or you want to revel in the shorter queues and romance of cities in a quieter aspect then directline-citybreaks has something for you. For a great city break keep an eye out for exceptional offers from hotel and flight companies which include discounted prices, or all-inclusive offers. All-inclusive is a particularly great way to travel on a city break as it means you can get some exceptional bargains and free up time to see those sights you've always dreamed of seeing.