February school vacation ideas?

Southern Spain or Sicily would be among the warmest options in Europe. Nights are cooler and days warmer, on average, in southern Spain. How much time do you have?

I've been to Sicily in the months of both February and March. It's lovely there then. I haven't been to Spain that time of year but I'd bet it's just as wonderful!

Southern Spain and Portugal. There is plenty to do, the weather should be decent and the price is cheaper than many European destinations. I really enjoyed Seville and Córdoba.

If it really doesn't have to be warm, but you want plenty to do, I'd suggest England. London especially has LOTS to interest just about anyone. And with the train system there are a huge number of day trips you can do yourself. There is history and art and science and architecture, and religion, and shopping and....... the list goes on and on. Get the 17 year old involved in reasearching and prioritizing- no matter where you decide. If you are interested in England, send me a private message with your email and I'll send you a copy of an article I wrote a few years ago about London and day trips.

And don't forget that many of the museums in London are free!!!!! Plus the 2 for 1 deals if you purchase a paper travel card for the tube make many sites even cheaper than they are listed.

I am heading to Costa Rica in February. It will be warm there!

Just for fun go to skyscanner.com, type in your home airport, the dates you want to travel and then "everywhere" in the destination. It will show airfares, starting with the cheapest available, and you can see if a wonderful, warm destination is on the list. There are some pretty amazing places that you can go for cheap!

My preference is in the winter go where they do winter well; and for me at least that tends to be the colder places. They have long winters and have had to create a culture that takes that into account. The warmer locations are more hunkered down just waiting for their short winter to end.

Greece is nice in March

Rio de Janeiro or Salvador, Brazil. Warm weather, beaches, history, beaches, good food, beaches, wonderful people. Those places would rock a 17 year old! And mom and dad too.

I love South America, but Brazil, depending on what consulate in the US handles your visa application can be a royal pain.
You don't need a visa to go to Peru, Chile or Argentina, which are also great places to visit in South America.

Europeans wanting warmth in February would head for the Canary Islands or Morocco or fly long haul to the Caribbean or the Far East. Whilst Southern Europe is warmer than the north, sunshine isn't assured in February.

Many Greek, Croatian and other Mediterranean resorts will be closed for the winter.

February school holiday times mean expensive air fares and accommodation will already be booked up. You can tell when the school holidays are by looking at Easyjet's flight prices. Anywhere warmer will also have many pensioners staying there for longer periods, which may not sit well with your 17 year old.

Consider a city break such as London, Paris or Berlin or another continent.

I am averse to weather extremes. I hate the heat of the south in summer and I barely tolerate the northern winter (last time was 10 days for Xmas markets and that was enough for another 10 years - weather-wise).

February is a great time for southern Europe. It's low season, so great prices on lodging and few tourists. Over the past 5-6 years, I've been to both Spain and Italy and had never had temps below freezing but sometimes days when I had to take me jacket off in the sunshine.

Andalucia is the warmest, driest part of Europe, with lots and lots to see and do. Barcelona's climate is pleasant too. Anywhere in Italy from Rome south would be good. Even farther north isn't usually very cold. Carnevale in Venice is really special, but it's really too late to plan that for this year.