Holidays in February

High in the Arctic Ocean, just 800 miles from the North Pole, Spitsbergen is the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway and is of one of the best places in the world to experience the northern lights. In the winter, the region experiences a near-constant darkness as the sun remains more than six degrees below the horizon, allowing the aurora borealis to be visible during the daytime. Watch out for polar bears and spend time aurora hunting in Longyearbyen – the world’s most northerly town.

Teetering on the edge of the Arctic, only a three-hour flight from the UK, this staggeringly beautiful country is home to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Feel the power of immense waterfalls tumbling into mighty rivers, travel through dramatic landscapes crafted by thousands of years of volcanic activity, admire the beauty of the biggest ice cap outside of the poles or journey into the remote countryside for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the incredible northern lights dancing across the night sky during February. 

For a ski trip with a difference travel to picturesque Kyrgyzstan where mountain ranges, lush green valleys and stunning blue lakes dominate the landscape. Escape the crowds that descend upon the Alps and ski in the Central Tien Shan mountains - a truly unique experience. here groomed pistes are complemented by huge off-piste powder skiing opportunities. Tailor-make your trip to spend more time on the slopes or discover Kyrgyzstan's historic cities.