Hot February travel deals
Put the romance back into your relationship this year with a Valentine’s break to one of these ‘hot’ travel destinations.VALENTINE’S TREATS IN CYPRUS
Planet Holidays are offering a special three night Valentine’s package to the five star InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel in Paphos for £439 per person that includes bed and breakfast accommodation, flights from Gatwick and private taxi transfers in resort. Valentine’s couples will also get extra treats such as champagne on arrival, a champagne breakfast in their room on 14 February, a Euro 40 voucher to spend on food and drink in the resort and chocolates in the room. Travel dates are 12-15 February or 13-16 February.
The five star hotel is in a spectacular location overlooking the famous Aphrodite’s Rock and facilities include the ‘Retreat spa’, a tennis academy and the resort’s stylish ‘Zias Beach Club’ by the sea with its 1.7 long sandy beach and bar and restaurant facilities, accessed via a 15 minute drive on the complimentary shuttle bus. For reservations log on to Planet-holidays.co.uk.
RED SEA BEACH HOLIDAY IN EL GOUNA FROM £399
Discover Egypt is currently offering beach packages to the up and coming Red Sea resort of El Gouna from £399 per person, departing 09 February from Gatwick and including seven nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the three star Arena Inn. An all-inclusive option is available from £499 per person at the four star Ocean View or for a special February treat the five star Movenpick Resort and Spa is from £449 per person on a bed and breakfast basis.
Travellers that would like to combine a stay at the beach with a city stay in Luxor and the chance to see the world-famous ancient sites such as the Valley of the King and Queens can do so from £399 per person. This includes four nights in El Gouna at the Arena Inn and three nights in Luxor at the Mercure Luxor, both on a bed and breakfast basis and including transfers. A five star option is from £449 staying at the Movenpick Resort and Spa in El Gouna and the Martim Jolie Ville Resort in Luxor. For reservations log on to Discoveregypt.co.uk.
FEBRUARY BEACH HOLIDAY IN GOA & KERALA FOR £599
The best time to visit Goa and Kerala is during the UK winter up until April, when temperatures average 32 degrees and days are clear and cooler than later on in the year. Specialist operator Goaway is currently offering a 14 day holiday to Goa and Kerala for £599 per person departing from Manchester to Goa and returning Kerala to Gatwick for departures on 7, 14, 21 and 28 February.
This price includes six nights in North Goa staying at the Colonia De Braganza in the quiet location of Calangate and seven nights in Kerala staying at the small Rockholm hotel in Kovalam overlooking the beach, both on a bed and breakfast basis. The price also includes the overnight train from Goa to Kerala and return flights from Manchester and back to Gatwick. For reservations go to Goaway.co.uk .
FEBRUARY BEACH HOLIDAY IN LARNACA, CYPRUS
To beat the winter blues, book a week’s break in Larnaca, Cyprus’ southern coastal resort, favoured by the locals. Stay at the 4-star Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows saving £110 per person by booking to fly on 21 February from Gatwick for 7 nights with Olympic Holidays. Price for the 7 nights with flights, transfers and accommodation on bed and breakfast is just £499 per person. Located on the seafront and surrounded by tropical gardens, the hotel facilities include swimming pools, sports including a fantastic gym (the best on the island), diving, tennis and squash, plus cycling or horse riding close to the hotel.
Make the most of town centre’s fantastic shopping opportunities, visit the museums and art galleries, join a free guided walk or simply indulge by spending several hours in any one of the excellent fish tavernas by the sea. For reservations log on to Olympicholidays.co.uk.