5 Destinations to Visit in February 2018

Is the winter chill getting you down and out? This February, why not take a break and set off to a destination where the weather is warm and welcoming. From the familiar to the unknown, a holiday in February will bring the much-needed fun that you need to kick-start the year. Here are 5 destinations to visit in February 2018 which will help you make the most of the shortest month of the year.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

The resort town of Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia has slowly grown into its own beyond just being the gateway to Angkor Wat. While visiting Angkor Wat ranks at the top of the to-do list of every traveller, Siem Reap has its own agenda to keep you busy. Lively markets with great shopping, choicest restaurants with an array of cuisines, vibrant nightlife with trendy bars and cafes—Siem Reap offers it all. Of course, culture and heritage is also a very large part of its character and charm as evident in the colonial architecture, sacred temples and ethnic museums and workshops that can be seen and visited in Siem Reap. Siem Reap just begins warming up in February but temperatures are cool enough to comfortably enjoy the outdoors.

Where to Stay: Royal Crown Hotel and Spa (Starts at Rs.4,499 per night); Borei Angkor Resort & Spa (Starts at Rs.6,735 per night); Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa (Starts at Rs.17,321 per night)
Where to Eat: Cuisine Wat Damnak, Lillypop Restaurant and Grill Wine Cafe

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Singapore

Singapore is a hot favourite amongst tourists. It’s a destination with a treasure trove of experiences that combines the best of the East and West, from sightseeing and shopping to food and fun, there’s plenty to keep you entertained all through the day and night. Sentosa Island, Marina Bays Sands, Clarke Quay, Orchard Road, Universal Studios Singapore…set aside at least a week to explore all that the city has to offer. Adventurists, culturists, shop-a-holics, foodies, romantics, whichever kind of traveller you are, Singapore will wow you every single day you’re there. With great weather through most months of the year, February is considered the hottest month with high temperatures averaging a comfortable 27 degree celcius.

Where to Stay: The Southbridge Hotel (Starts at Rs.4,809 per night); Orchard Hotel Singapore (Starts at Rs.9,651 per night); Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore (Starts at Rs.13,583 per night)
Where to Eat: Freemantle Seafood, Etna Italian Restaurant and National Kitchen by Violet Oon

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Salalah, Oman

If Salalah isn’t on your travel bucket list for 2018, you may want to add it! The cooler temperatures in February make it all the more inviting to explore the desert landscape. The second largest and capital city of the Sultanate of Oman, Salalah is deep-rooted in heritage and culture with historic archaeological sites like forts, tombs and grand mosques that offer glimpses in to the region. Beyond the sands, Salalah is blessed with nature’s bounty in the most unexpected ways from nature parks and sandy beaches to natural springs and creeks. While in Salalah, stroll the souqs for bargains, savour a Middle Eastern meal at a restaurant and enjoy a traditional stage performance.

Where to Stay: Ajwal Hotel Apartments (Starts at Rs.4,546 per night); Hilton Salalah Resort (Starts at Rs.9,371 per night); Juweira Boutique Hotel (Starts at Rs.13,136 per night)
Where to Eat: Baalbek, Silk Road Restaurant and Sakalan Restaurant

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Seychelles

An archipelago of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is a relatively untouched hidden gem that abounds equally in its flora and fauna as it does in its culture and heritage. Its scenic beauty of white beaches set against azure waters is magical enough to attract visitors from far and near looking for a tropical hideaway. Sit back and relax in your very own slice of paradise in Seychelles and enjoy warm-heartedness of Creole hospitality. With the February temperatures being breezy and balmy and Indians being granted a visa on arrival, do you need more reasons to entice you to holiday in Seychelles?

Where to Stay: Le Relax Resort (Starts at Rs.9,389 per night); Berjaya Praslin Resort (Starts at Rs.12,965 per night); Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove (Starts at Rs. 18,205 per night)
Where to Eat: Café des Arts, Saffron Restaurant and Kaz Kreol

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Venice, Italy

February is a month filled with carnivals in Venice and a great time to enjoy all the fun. Having inspired artistes and musicians for centuries, this Italian city continues to attract tourists with its inimitable charm. Venice is crisscrossed by numerous canals on which a gondola ride is a tourist trap that’s hard to resist. Beyond the flowing waters beneath ornate Victorian-style bridges, the city is best explored on foot where you can closely admire bustling palazzos and historical museums housed in pink buildings that are typical of the Venice cityscape. As is with the rest of the region, Venice is home to some of the best Italian food so don’t pass up any opportunity to indulge in a leisurely meal.

Where to Stay: Hotel Plaza Venice Mestre (Starts at Rs.6,109 per night); Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal (Starts at Rs.10,325 per night); Hotel Rialto Venezia (Starts at Rs. 12,255 per night)
Where to Eat: Bistrot de Venise, La Palanca and Il Rodotto

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