February half-term
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Caribbean
February half term is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean with temperatures into the late 70s. In just an 8 - 9 hour flight you could be soaking up the sunshine, a rum punch in hand. Blue Waters Antigua is a beautiful venue to escape to in the depths of Winter, rates for a week costs from £1,190 per adult sharing and £250 per child under 12 (excluding flights).
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Kenya
February is one of the hottest months of the year in Kenya, and the dry, clear days offer the best game-viewing and coastal diving. The odd rain shower and a still grassy landscape - the legacy of the November/ December rains - offers a welcome contrast.
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Maldives
The driest months of January through to April are the best months to visit. If diving and snorkelling are on your agenda, a visit during February gives you clear waters and warm, sunshine-filled days on the beach.
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Oman
By February half-term, temperatures are warming up nicely and it's the perfect time to enjoy the extensive pools of the Shangri-la Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, only a 7.5 hour flight from the UK. Soak up some culture too with a trip to the fascinating souk in Muscat or go one step further with an overnight stay in a Desert Camp! Rates from £790 per adult sharing for 5 nights, children under 12 share free (excludes flights).
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South Africa
With overnight flights and a 2 hour time difference (no jet lag!), swap winter for summer in South Africa. Enjoy time by the pool, visit the penguins at Boulder's Bay and take a trip up Table Mountain. If you can squeeze in a 2 night safari in Sanbona perhaps, voila - you have the ultimate family half-term adventure!
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Sri Lanka
December to March is the best time to visit the south-west coast and Hill Country. Rates from £2,150 per person for 10 nights, including flights and driver/guide throughout.