The extra days of relaxation afforded by the long Easter weekend provide an opportunity to make the most of your time off, travel further afield and experience some close-of-winter sun while waiting for spring’s stubbornness to subside.

Knowing where to travel for a February half-term escape can be a delightful challenge, especially as you want to make the most of your week off while ensuring that your children are prepared to return to school on the Monday. At Carrier, we love these types of challenges, and to make things easier for you, we've compiled our top picks for those seeking a burst of Vitamin D to those eager to hit the slopes.

Ever since the storied explorers of yesteryear set off in search of civilisations new, travel has widened our view of the world and our place within it. But how have past odysseys influenced our present-day wanderings and what will globetrotting look like in the future?