Where to go: The best travel destinations in February

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The California peninsula is underrated and far from the busy tourist hotspots around Los Angeles. The weather in February is dry and sunny; Ideal for sunbathing on beautiful beaches, surfing and hiking in the mountains. Mazatlánk, also known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is a port in western Sinaloa. Famous for one of Mexico’s oldest carnivals, visitors can look forward to fireworks, colorful lights, dancing, games and family-friendly parades in February.

The laid-back beach town of La Paz is one of the cheaper alternatives to popular holiday destinations like Los Cabos. A tour to Isla Espiritu Santo from here is highly recommended. It is one of the 244 uninhabited islands that looks almost otherworldly due to its interesting cactus landscapes. One of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, Playa Ensenada Grande, is located on nearby Isla Partida.

From La Paz, you can walk to Loreto, a charming little town between the Gulf of California and the Sierra de la Giganta. Founded by a Jesuit in 1697, Loreto is one of the oldest settlements on the peninsula and one of the 111 Pueblos Mágicos (Magic Cities) recognized by Mexico for their natural beauty, cultural value or historical significance. The area’s main attraction is the San Ignacio Lagoon, where gray whales raise their calves in warm, shallow waters. Mothers and calves are generally friendly and allow tourists to pet them; The best time for this is between December and April.

Venice is a tourist magnet in the summer, but experts know that the floating city’s beauty, elegance and charm are at their best in winter.

Winter fog blows across the canals, sought-after sights like St. Mark’s Basilica are wonderfully empty. Even if the weather is much colder, you can warm up with a hot cocoa at Caffè Florian; just as Charles Dickens and Marcel Proust once loved to do.

The main attraction of February is, of course, the Venice Carnival. Thanks to music, theater and dance in magnificent costumes, Venice turns into a fairy-tale world.

The cradle of jazz is an attractive holiday destination all year round; It has a pleasant climate thanks to its proximity to the sea, excellent food and good entertainment. A visit to New Orleans in February is especially worthwhile. The infamous Mardi Gras celebrations show how well the people of New Orleans can party. Thousands of visitors gather for the “world’s largest free performance” for parades and colorful festivities.

Despite the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to relax in New Orleans: you can relax in the bars and restaurants on Frenchman Street and listen to live jazz music. Alternatively, you can walk among the impressive cemeteries of St. You can light a candle at St. Louis Cathedral and end the day with a visit to the New Orleans Museum of Art. Die-hard history fans can enjoy a ferry ride and visit the World War II Museum.

Not to be missed is New Orleans’ unique cuisine, which consists of a mix of Creole, Cajun and Seoul dishes, including Po’boy, Muffuletta Sandwiches, Beignets, Oysters, Pompano en papillote, and Bananas Foster.

Singapore is a place where different cultures come together. You notice this most clearly in food. Here you can enjoy the world’s best street food at the lowest price; for example, the humble Liao Fan Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodles, which received a Michelin Star in 2016. The cocktail scene here is also considered excellent: six bars on the World’s Best Bars list are located in Singapore.

In Singapore’s lively Chinatown, good barbecue combined with souvenir shopping at affordable prices is worth the trip alone. Inner peace can be found at the Chinese Thian Hock Keng Temple, dedicated to the Chinese sea god Mazu. Just outside the city is Little India, where you are greeted with colorful scarves, flower chains and aromatic spices. Here you will fill your stomach with Indian delicacies and then thank the Indian god Vishnu at the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple for this delicious meal. The Middle East is also represented in Singapore: fragrant perfumes and hand-woven Persian carpets can be admired on Arab Street. February is the best time for Singapore because different ethnic groups come together to celebrate Chinese New Year with parades, fireworks and food.

Singapore is also considered innovative when it comes to architecture. For the best view of the skyscrapers, take a boat tour at Marina Bay or the Singapore Flyer Ferris Wheel. The metropolis not only looks great, but also places great value on sustainability; This is evident in the example of the stylish Supertree Grove, a collection of illuminated, vertical gardens like those in “Avatar.”

Winters in Hawaii are quite warm and surprisingly calm; February is the best month to explore the Polynesian Islands. You can easily spend time surfing and sunbathing on the beautiful beaches of Waikiki and Hale’iwa, or in the clear waters of the Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Pua’ena Point is ideal for diving, and Maui even has sunken submarines to explore.

Watch endangered sea turtles swim into the ocean at Ho’okipa Beach Park. February is also the best time for whale watching. That’s why Maui’s annual Whale Festival is held in February.

Tropical forests, sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, waterfalls, bamboo forests and Polynesia’s largest stone temple can be found in Pa’ia. In Volcanoes National Park you hike through viscous lava. Kauai is just as beautiful, but 70 percent of the island is inaccessible; This makes the view even more breathtaking when viewed from a helicopter.

The undisputed queen of Carnival is and will remain Rio de Janeiro. Millions of people from all over the world travel in samba parades and street parties to celebrate hot Latin music. The highlight is the parade at the Sambadrome where samba schools compete. But no matter where you go in the city, there are big celebrations on every corner in February.

You can relax from the parties on one of the beaches in Floripa. Joaquina has the best waves, Praia Mole impresses with its sheer cliffs, and Praia de Pipa is considered one of the locals’ favorites. For the more adventurous, you can take a detour to the diverse Amazon or the impressive Iguaçu Falls, or climb the Corcovado, where the statue of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) watches over Rio de Janeiro.

Meanwhile, culture enthusiasts admire the city’s architecture; for example, the Brasília Cathedral with its simple but effective concrete columns. Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Museum of Contemporary Art) impresses not only with its art collection but also with its UFO-like shape.

If you don’t mind the winter cold but still want a change of scenery, take a trip to Abisko, Sweden, in February. Located deep within the Arctic Circle, Abisko is one of the northernmost cities in Europe. The city is famous for the beautiful Northern Lights in the polar sky; The month with the best chance to enjoy such an extraordinary panorama is in February.

Winter is also the best time to explore magical natural parks with snow-covered fir trees and wade through deep snow with a gang of eager huskies. (chj)

Source : Blick

Malan

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