Winter sun destinations

[tommy]

Hi,

We've got 3 nights to escape the kids in Feb, and are undecided to where is the best compromise between getting some reasonable warm weather (it's been a while) and the length of the flight.

If anyone has any destination and good hotel recommendations we'd love to hear from you

Thanks

[TillieTrotter]

I went to Morocco this february which was wonderfully hot. It's a great place to visit.

[Dopamine1979]

I would second Morocco. It's only a 3 hour flight if memory serves correctly. Lovely food. Lots to see.

[dennis]

I agree Morocco is good for a short break. Might be cool in Feb though !

We went at Easter before last for a week (same reason).

Three days in the High Atlas mountains and four in Marrakech think I'd TRS

them for another trip. Can recommend good hotels if you decide to go.

Need to go a little further south for sun. Canaries is better but have to research

the best island as it can be windy too. Gambia sun is guaranteed but maybe a bit far (6 hrs).

[alice]

lanzarote is so laid back totally relaxing and t shirt and sunbathing a real treat - i think

[MrBen]

Decent bargains in Egypt at the moment as people are scared off but not for any real reason according to my pal who commutes weekly and has a place there. El Gouna is a self contained resort with villa accomodation on the Red Sea that has everything kids would want, hotel pools you can use etc decent cheapish restaurants (Italian, European, African) and some beachfront with good diving. Not too pricey either at the moment and Easyjet fly into Hurghadha. If I had any dosh left this month adn had your spec with kids and wanted it fun and easy that is where I'd go.

http://www.elgouna.com/

[TillieTrotter]

Morocco was mid seventies in February. Plenty hot enough when you've come from freezing blighty.

[tommy]

Great recommendations, many thanks

[char1i3]

I go to Gran Canaria every year in early Feb. The weather is blazing hot - like a desert. Yes it is a bit windy but it is the best way to start the year tan wise. It's an easy place to be as long as you don't mind shopping centres full of Germans.

Cape Verde is supposed to be nice too but the lack of Easyjet and budget hotels has put me off.

Charlie