February Half-Term Holidays

Nestled in the middle of the awe-inspiring Andes and bordered by the warm Caribbean Sea, Colombia is the perfect family-friendly destination. Whether it’s horseriding through the fragrant coffee fields in Cafetero, snorkelling in the Rosario Islands, or chocolate making in Cartagena, this is a boisterous and crowd-pleasing family holiday for February half-term. A visit to Bogota, Colombia’s capital, wouldn’t be complete without a stay at The Four Seasons Casa Medina; dripping in colonial charm, inviting open fires, and hand-carved doors, it’ll be hard to walk away. As night falls, a professional guide will take you on a ghost tour through La Candelaria, spilling you spooky stories about Bogota’s most famous cathedrals and monuments. Fret not, it’s suitable for all the children.

The idyllic beaches of the Caribbean are ideal for a February half-term holiday with young children, as the days can be as relaxed or as action-packed as you desire. And what better island to wind up on than the white powder beaches of Antigua? Besides the private plunge pools, countless Kids Club activities and multi-bedroomed villas dotted around its luxurious family-friendly resorts, there are mountains of exciting activities for you and the kids to embark on. Snorkel above colourful coral reefs, feast on picnics full of your favourite snacks on the uninhabited Green Island, and map out Antigua’s night skies from Jumby Bay. In the evenings, settle down with all the family for private-beach dinners and BBQs under the stars, with gourmet food whipped up by your own catering staff.

February brings Hawaii's most compelling season for family exploration. Marine biologists lead children to protected coves where humpback whales breach with their calves, while local naturalists share ancient Polynesian techniques for reading ocean currents and weather patterns. On the Big Island, volcanologists guide families across recent lava flows, explaining how the archipelago continues its millennia-long formation. Between surf lessons taught by native Hawaiian instructors and twilight snorkel sessions with gentle manta rays, families discover an island culture that extends far beyond its beaches.

February in Iceland opens a world where science and adventure merge for families. Expert geologists guide children across frozen lava fields, explaining how the island continues to shape itself through volcanic forces. As darkness falls, astronomers help young stargazers identify constellations before the Northern Lights paint the sky in impossible colours. If your family wants to explore Europe from a different point of view this winter, Iceland makes the perfect place.