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The Costa Blanca enjoys mild temperatures in February and is home to lots of lovely beaches
January is one of the best months of the year to find a deal on travel, with big-name airlines such as British Airways and Jet2 launching seasonal sales. However, leaving things until the last minute can often allow holidaymakers to save even more. Some of the best travel deals on offer are for last-minute holidays, typically so that airlines and holiday providers can fill as many spaces as possible.
Some of the best TUI deals, latest Jet2 sales and cheapest British Airways deals include last-minute flights and holidays for those leaving things down to the wire – and that’s on top of any seasonal discounts they might be running.
If you prefer to take some of the stress out of planning, then a package holiday might be the best option, and right now online travel agent On The Beach has a number of last-minute deals on offer for less than £400 per person.
Right now, you can scoop up a late deal on a trip to Tunisia from £303 or jet off to the sunny shores of the Costa Blanca, Spain, from £415 per person.
We’ve rounded up some of the best deals on offer from On The Beach below. However, if you’re looking to fly with another airline, you can see some of our other top picks of the best last-minute deals on offer in January here.
Alternatively, if there is a specific provider you hope to travel with, why not take a look at our round-up of Jet2’s latest sale here, the best offers from TUI right now here or British Airways’ latest offers here.
All deals included in this article are accurate at the time of writing, but are subject to change.
Hammamet is a popular beach resort in Tunisia
Tunisia from £303 per person
Spend seven nights all-inclusive at the four-star Medina Belisaire and Thalasso which sits on a gorgeous private beachfront just outside of the popular Hammamet resort in Hammemet Yasmine. This hotel is perfectly suited for families, with a large outdoor swimming pool, private beach, mini club for kids and plenty of sporting activities including tennis, archery, mini-golf, beach volleyball, table tennis and a fitness centre. There are also watersports available at the beach and a number of golf courses nearby.
If you’re looking to relax, the hotel has its own on-site spa with a Turkish bath, sauna and the option to book massages.
According to Tripadvisor: “Sunbathing, al fresco dining and late-night discos are a way of life in Hammamet, the Tunisian St-Tropez.”
From here, you can expect verdant hills and views of surrounding citrus groves.
As part of the holiday package, you can enjoy free fast-track security. The holiday includes a flight departing on February 19, 2024, from Bristol to Enfidha Airport, which is approximately 40km from the hotel. Flight times between Bristol and Enfidha are approximately three hours and 10 minutes.
You can expect smaller crowds in the Costa Blanca in February
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Costa Blanca from £415 per person
The Costa Blanca, the 200km stretch of coastline in Spain’s beautiful Alicante, is the perfect spot for some winter sunshine with average highs of approximately 17C and just two days of rainfall in February. Though it’s not the resort’s hottest month, it’s certainly a great time to escape the storms of British winter and enjoy a little dose of vitamin D.
“Costa Blanca is both UK friendly and family-friendly, thanks to the huge range of activities available there from beaches and golf to museums and parks,” explain experts from Tripadvisor.
“It is an incredibly popular holiday destination for tourists from the UK, because of the marvellous weather and beaches, and low-price flights have been operating to the region since the late 1950s.”
And this February, you can enjoy a week-long half-board stay at the four-star Melia Benidorm from £415 per person.
Some of the hotel’s highlights include a restaurant nestled in its own Tropical Gardens, a Lake-style swimming pool, plus unlimited ice cream on all-inclusive packages and a kids club making it a great spot for families. The hotel maintains its family-friendly atmosphere with a ban on staff and hen parties.
The package holiday includes return flights from Bournemouth, flying on February 4, 2024, as well as free fast-track security as part of the deal. Flight times between Bournemouth and Alicante Airport average at just two hours and 20 minutes.
Fuerteventura enjoys average highs of 19C in February
Fuerteventura from £410 per person
The second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, Fuerteventura has long been a winter sunshine favourite for holidaymakers escaping chillier climates. Its white sand beaches and turquoise waters offer a change from the wind and rain, with average high temperatures in February sitting at approximately 19C. The island typically has just one day of rainfall in February.
You can jet off in mid-February to Origo Mare, for a week-long stay at Pierre & Vacances Village Club, which boasts five swimming pools, including an adults-only pool, as well as fun water activities and slides for the kids.
The hotel also features two buffet restaurants and two snack bars. If you want to get out of the hotel, the beach is just three minutes by car or a 22-minute walk.
According to Tripadvisor’s experts: “Drawn by its fiestas, late night discos and clubs, water parks and golf courses, visitors can’t resist sunny Fuerteventura. Discover local culture in Betancuria, home to a cathedral and several museums, at Tefia’s eco-museum or at one of February’s quirky Carnaval celebrations.”
The package holiday includes flights from London Stansted, including free fast-track security. Flight times are usually four hours and 15 minutes on average from London Stansted.