If you are looking for romance, you can’t go wrong with a Valentine’s weekend getaway at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa in Zambia. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and visit the Victoria Falls for a breath-taking experience of nature in all her glory.

Ready to dance? Head to Brazil for the Rio Carnival, which starts on 9 February and lasts five days. It’s the biggest and best carnival in the world, a tradition that dates back to 1723 and sees millions of revellers taking to the streets to watch the impressive floats go by, and see some of Brazil’s finest samba schools strut their stuff in elaborate costumes.

Every February, New Orleans hosts Mardi Gras so if you are looking for the biggest party of the year, this is the place to be. The streets are filled with extravagance, magnificence, beads and feathers. The mood is all about fun and having a good time. Mardi Gras 2018 takes place on Tuesday 13 th February and the parades usually start about two weeks before this.

Take a bite out of the Big Apple and hit the streets of New York City in February. This city is on so many people’s bucket lists and it’s easy to see why. From hailing a taxi on a crowded street corner to a walk through Central Park, everything is a larger than life experience. Take in the sights and sounds of Times Square which is New York City’s most instagrammed location.

Phuket, Thailand, offers picturesque surroundings, relaxing days on tropical beaches, night-time parties and spiritual journeys. The land of smiles welcomes you to its shores with river markets and shopping bargains. So, if you love shopping, beaches and people, then Phuket is the place for you.