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Best honeymoon destinations in February: 5 places to go
February is short and cold at home, but dry and warm in many places far away. These are five honeymoon destinations for February, and the hotel we would choose in each.
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St Lucia is our first choice for a February honeymoon, with dry weather and Sugar Beach between the two Pitons. Koh Samui has one of its sunniest months, Maui has whale season, and Costa Rica and Zanzibar are in their dry season. Valentine’s Day fills many hotels, so book early.
Our first choice: See rooms at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
February is the middle of the dry season in the Caribbean, and the trade winds keep the heat pleasant. It is also one of the sunniest months on Koh Samui. For couples who married around New Year, or who want their honeymoon to include Valentine’s Day, February is a good choice far from winter at home.
Five honeymoon destinations for February
St Lucia: Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Sugar Beach sits in the valley between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, with villas on the hillside and a white sand beach below. Few beaches anywhere have such a backdrop. There are three restaurants on site and good snorkelling along the reef. Guests single out the staff in particular.
Best for: couples who want rainforest, mountains and beach in one place.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Koh Samui
Many villas have a private pool with a sea view.
Thailand: Six Senses Samui, Koh Samui
February is one of the driest and sunniest months on Koh Samui. Six Senses Samui sits on a headland in the north-east of the island, by Samrong beach. The villas are terraced, and many have private pools overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The resort also has two shared pools.
Best for: couples who want Thailand without the busiest beaches.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Six Senses Samui
Hana
Hana-Maui Resort sits at the end of the road to Hana.
Maui: Hana-Maui Resort
February is peak whale season around Maui. Drive the road to Hana with its hundreds of bends and waterfalls, and stay at the end rather than driving back the same day. Hana-Maui Resort is in the small town of Hana, and the next morning you have the pools at ʻOheʻo before the day-trippers arrive.
Best for: couples who want the quietest side of Maui.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Hana-Maui Resort
Papagayo
Sun loungers facing the bay at Four Seasons.
Costa Rica: Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo
Guanacaste is the driest part of Costa Rica, and February is the heart of the dry season. Four Seasons sits at the tip of the Papagayo Peninsula, with a beach on each side and five restaurants. Liberia airport is close by. The full route is in our Costa Rica honeymoon guide.
Best for: couples who want to end a Costa Rica trip with a pure beach break.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo
Kizimkazi
The south-west coast is the quietest part of the island.
Zanzibar: The Residence Zanzibar, Kizimkazi
February is hot and dry on Zanzibar, before the rains arrive in April. The Residence is on the south-west coast, with pool villas in a large park running down to the beach. Dolphin trips leave from Kizimkazi nearby. See our Zanzibar honeymoon guide.
Best for: couples who want plenty of distance from other guests.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at The Residence Zanzibar
Valentine’s Day and half term
The week around Valentine’s Day is popular with couples, and the February half term fills many beach hotels with families. Travel early in February or towards the end of the month for quieter beaches. For a shorter trip closer to home, see our Valentine’s breaks.
Frequently asked questions about a February honeymoon
Where is best for a honeymoon in February?
St Lucia is the best choice, with dry weather and a beach between the two Pitons. Koh Samui has one of its sunniest months, and it is peak whale season on Maui. Costa Rica and Zanzibar are also in their dry season. Avoid Mauritius and the Seychelles, where February is hot but wet.
Is February a good month for the Caribbean?
Yes. February is the middle of the Caribbean dry season, with sunshine, little rain and trade winds that keep the heat pleasant. The hurricane season is far away. St Lucia suits couples who want rainforest and mountains, while Barbados and Antigua are better for a pure beach holiday.
Is February a good month for Thailand?
Yes, especially Koh Samui and the rest of the Gulf of Thailand, where February is one of the driest months. The Andaman coast around Phuket and Krabi also has good weather. Six Senses Samui is our pick for a honeymoon, with terraced villas above the sea.
When should you book a February honeymoon?
Book five to seven months ahead, especially if you want to travel around Valentine’s Day or half term. St Lucia and Maui are in high season, and the best villas go early. Mention that you are newlyweds when you book, as hotels often do something extra.