Luxury February half-term breaks 2024

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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.

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Canary Islands

Tenerife

Bahía del Duque

Comprehensive doesn’t even come close to describing this pastel pink resort. Complete with streets and squares and twirling turrets, it feels more like a fairy tale town.

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Tenerife

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

A long enduring, standout hotel in Tenerife, its status on the island has flocks of loyal guests returning to reside in its bold Moorish-inspired pastel walls.

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Arabia

Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm

Towering archways, arabesque domes and ornate spires create the dream-like vision that is Atlantis.

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- Dubai
  
  One&Only Royal Mirage - Arabian Court
  
  Designed in the spirit of the Orient, Arabian Court sits at the heart of the One&Only Royal Mirage resort, its dramatic architecture housing an enchanting landscape of courtyards and fountains.
  
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- Dubai
  
  Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Beit Al Bahar Royal Villas
  
  With twenty six storeys and a design inspired by the shape of a breaking wave, the iconic Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a striking Dubai landmark.
  
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Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Majestic and magnificent, the Mandarin Oriental managed Emirates Palace stands on a 1.3 kilometre private beach in impressive landscaped gardens.

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Dubai

Jumeirah Al Naseem

Jumeirah Al Naseem is anchored on a stunning endless stretch of private, pristine coastline with lush gardens providing pockets of privacy and peacefulness.

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Antigua

Antigua

Jumby Bay Island

Set on its own dot of an island a six minute boat ride off the coast of Antigua, this estate’s reputation often precedes it, and for good reason.

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Jumby Bay Island

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Barbados

Barbados

Sandy Lane

Since its opening in 1961 Sandy Lane has acquired a regal status among other Caribbean resorts and it’s not hard to see why.

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- Barbados
  
  Fairmont Royal Pavilion
  
  A romantic hideaway nestled amongst swaying palms and vibrant tropical gardens, Fairmont Royal Pavilion is ideal for couples seeking a quiet yet sophisticated sanctuary.
  
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- Barbados
  
  Saint Peter’s Bay Luxury Resort & Residences
  
  A VIP airport greeting sets the tone for a stay of all-taken-care-of relaxation in these high spec beachfront residences close to historic Speightstown’s stalls and restaurants to the north and laid-back-but-lively Mullins Beach Bar to the south.
  
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Maldives

Maldives

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The brand’s debut in the Maldives is a bold one; this striking, eco-friendly private island resort is the kind of place you never want to leave.

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- Maldives
  
  One&Only Reethi Rah
  
  Classic luxury entwines with modern escapism at arguably the Maldives’ premier address – this is a glamorous island hideout for ritzy-glitzy beach goers.
  
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- Maldives
  
  The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
  
  This architectural masterpiece pays homage to the fragile ecology that surrounds it. Cleverly balancing daring design, while being respectful of tradition and local craftsmanship.
  
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Maldives

Six Senses Laamu

Located on privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, this impressive resort deftly blends out-and-out luxury with impeccable eco-friendly credentials.

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Maldives

Soneva Fushi

Powder white sands, unusually rich vegetation, crystal clear waters and understated luxury is what the original desert island hideaway is all about.

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Winter Ski & Snow

Finnish Lapland

Octola Private Wilderness

Immersed in forests and folklore, the vast estate of Octola Private Wilderness takes you away from the crowds for a mesmerising treat as enchanting as any child – or any grown-up for that matter – could wish for.

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- Zürs
  
  Thurnher's Alpenhof
  
  Described as ‘like stepping into a winter fairytale’, there is certainly something magical about Thurnher’s Alpenhof ski-in, ski-out mountainside setting in Zürs am Arlberg.
  
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- Arosa
  
  Tschuggen Grand Hotel
  
  Commanding a superb location within the ski connoisseur’s paradise of Arosa, this Member of the Leading Hotels of the World prides itself on high levels of personal service.
  
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Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Schlosshotel Fiss

This superbly located property, run with family-friendly flair by the Domenig family, is distinguished by individually decorated rooms and suites rich in Tyrolean character

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- Villars
  
  Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa
  
  This member of The Leading Hotels of the World is the first five-star hotel in Villars.
  
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- Courchevel
  
  K2 Palace
  
  K2 Palace is a dramatic hotel and chalet concept and the sister of K2 Altitude.
  
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Courchevel

Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges, Courchevel

This luxury retreat offers ski-in, ski-out convenience, modern Alpine design and elevated levels of service.

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Megève

Four Seasons Hotel Megève

Graced by personal design touches from Baroness Rothschild, and works of art from her private collection, this isn't just the first Four Seasons mountain property in Europe but it's also the only ski-in, ski-out hotel in Megève

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