The best February travel deals: How to holiday for less
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It’s never too early to book ahead for a bargain holiday. Although winter may feel never-ending, evenings are getting lighter and balmy summer days and poolside parasol lounging could be just four months away.
We’ve already seen big travel discounts from British Airways, Tui, Royal Caribbean and easyJet this winter for those hoping to secure a steal on package holidays, discounted flights and hotel stays. Now, even as February and lingering winter sales pass us by, there are several discounted getaways still to come in 2024.
If you can’t wait until summer, spring has plenty of calendar events to celebrate with a trip. Whether a foodie city break to chocolate heavyweights, from Belgium to Switzerland, a getaway to some far-flung winter sun destination, or a last-minute retreat to a snow-coated ski resort, penny-pinching off-peak breaks are plenty.
Here are the top travel deals of the week to save hundreds on early bird summer deals and final hour February adventures.
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Save up to £250 on multi-destination trips
Visit Sicily, Sorrento and Lake Como for £250 less this summer
If the allure of Italy and the dolce vita is just too strong to resist this summer, Citalia’s savings of up to £250 on multi-destination trips to three or more hotels may appeal. The trips combine the cities, lakes and coastal greats on an epic Italian tour. There’s also up to £150 off when you combine just two and up to £280 savings per couple at Hotel Alpha, Sorrento this May.
Jet2Holidays
£120 off full-price holiday packages
Lounge on the Algarve’s beaches for £120 less with Jet2Holidays
Travellers hoping to jet away for some last-minute sun, look no further. The Jet2Holidays sale on winter getaways includes just £60pp deposits for the likes of Tenerife, Lanzarote and the Algarve. MyJet2 account members have even more incentive to book now, with up to £120 off full-price holiday packages for parties of two when departing before 31 March 2024.
20 per cent off flexible rate hotel bookings
This spring there’s 20 per cent off hotspot hotels with Accor
From 15 to 28 February, Accor’s spring sale is giving guests a 20 per cent discount on flexible rate bookings over two nights at 2,000 hotspot hotels across Europe and North Africa. Picture savings on watching Budapest bloom, retreating to the French Riviera and springtime getaways in Munich when you travel between 1 April and 27 May 2024.
Fares from £39 each way
Roll to classic European capitals with Eurostar from just £39
With rail fares from just £39 this winter, Eurostar promises budget journeys to capitals including Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam less than two hours from London St Pancras International. The lowest fare seats are up for grabs now so you can secure a Parisian spring holiday or a canalside cycle in Amsterdam this summer.
Save £250 in the Live Happy sale
Alicante awaits – and at a lower cost
Right now you can save up to £250 in Tui’s Live Happy sale on summer holidays departing between May and October 2024 by using code “SALE”. The package discount for holidaymakers is valid until 29 February 2024 with £0 deposits and free kids’ places also available on select Tui getaways. There’s even the chance to save up to £300 on Greece and Turkey holidays with code “EXTRA50”, and an additional £20 off for members.
Iglu Cruise
Save £174 on MSC Yacht Club
Set sail with MSC’s Yacht Club for £174 less
There’s a chance to set sail for £174 less with Iglu Cruise’s offer on MSC’s luxurious Yacht Club voyage departing for France and Spain from Southampton on 22 June 2024. The seven-night full-board package, now £2,575, benefits from 24-hour butler service, priority boarding, complimentary access to the spa, an exclusive Sun Deck, and unlimited drinks, and it’s a great way to secure your dream floating holiday now.
Crystal Ski
Last-minute ski deals from £454pp
Slide past surcharges with a last minute Crystal Ski trip
Crystal Ski is offering a range of last-minute deals to various European ski resorts in countries that include Bulgaria, Austria and France. Prices to hit the pistes start as low as £454pp for a week-long half board break including a free child lift pass in La Massana, Andorra, with seven nights B&B in Bansko, Bulgaria, including coach transfers coming in at £461pp.
Need some travel inspiration? Check out our roundup of balmy winter sun destinations and read up on where’s hot in April to plan your Easter break
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