Though the calendar’s second month is also its shortest, you still need a break, even if “the year has just started.” The best places to travel in February wipe away the winter doldrums and inject your schedule with a burst of fresh energy, whether that’s by showing you the latest and greatest in India’s “City of Lakes,” or taking in mid-century design in the Californian desert. Most of the destinations in this guide also appear in our lists of the Best Places to Go in 2026; they’ve also got upcoming cultural events and hotel openings that make this coming February the ideal time to check them out, like an antique car show to classical music concerts to the Winter Olympics. No matter where you go, we’re here to give you the tips for where to stay, plus additional intel that can help you navigate while you’re on the ground. Here are the best places to travel in February.
This gallery has been updated since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Caitlin Morton, Jing Yang, Jaclyn deGiorgio, Malavika Bhattacharya, and Anna Prendergast.
