There are plenty of reasons to travel in February from the half term break to a surprise romantic weekend away. Or simply to celebrate the fact that January is finally over.
Egypt is heady with atmosphere as it celebrates the centenary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, the bicentenary of the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone and the opening of the much anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Take the family to Oman for guaranteed winter sun and desert adventures. Muscat’s hotels offer every comfort as a base from which to explore this fascinating country.