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Winter holidays:we're getting organized!

Winter holidays:we re getting organized!

Waiting for them impatiently is not enough, you also have to organize them! The winter holidays, which are already coming up, are an opportunity to fly to sunny destinations or to hit the snowy slopes. Whatever your choice, discover our tips for preparing your February holidays.

What formula for a dream vacation?

When we talk about a dream vacation, everyone has their own definition. For adventurers, holidays rhyme with discoveries, excursions, visits, hikes. Explorers will instead turn to destinations rich in cultural, culinary and natural treasures. To satisfy your desire for discovery, head to Morocco, Thailand or even Cuba. To visit as many places as possible, you can opt for a circuit.

Relaxing at the beach

Fans of idleness prefer to decompress on fine sandy beaches. They tend to choose all-inclusive packages so they don't have to think about anything except enjoying the stay to the fullest. To benefit from the sun and the dream beaches in February, the destinations to be favored are Cape Verde, the Dominican Republic, the Canary Islands or the Costa Brava. Clubs are also a great option for families. Indeed, your whole little tribe will be able to enjoy many activities within the holiday club (entertainment, children's clubs, restaurants, etc.). So you don't have to worry about anything and enjoy your winter holidays stress-free.

Taking the slopes!

The winter holidays are also the perfect opportunity to go to the mountains. Snow stays allow you to practice all kinds of sports activities:skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, snowboarding, etc. In France, we are lucky to have a multitude of ski resorts in different regions such as Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Pyrenees and Alps. Enough to hurtle down kilometers of snowy slopes.

This winter, cast off

Have you thought about treating yourself to a cruise for your February vacation? Discover several cities during your journey in the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean. A unique experience where many stopovers allow you to visit different places.

Booking your vacation:tips to know

If you are planning to leave during the winter holidays, know that there are some tips to prepare your trip well and possibly benefit from better rates.

  • Travelling outside school holidays  :to take advantage of advantageous rates, plan your stay outside school holidays. Flights and accommodation are cheaper in low season.
  • Compare offers on the Internet  :thanks to the Internet, it is possible to compare a multitude of holiday and transport offers. You will also find on the web private travel sales sites such as voyageprive.com on which you will find discounted stays.
  • Choose cheap destinations  :to enjoy a stay at low prices, opt for an accessible destination in terms of cost of living such as Thailand or Greece. On site, the prices being low, you can do many activities without breaking the bank.
  • Book well in advance  :to save money, nothing beats anticipation. Start preparing for your trip and book your plane tickets, or other means of transport, and accommodation a few months before departure to find advantageous prices. That said, it is possible to get some good deals by booking a stay at the last minute.

Whatever your travel plans for the winter holidays, the golden rule is to plan well in advance to hope to save some money. Lack of inspiration? Check out our catalog travel open to our members to choose your next destination.