The winter-sun school break — peak family season in perfect weather.

February half-term is the most contested family week of the winter: northern-Europe school calendars align, the weather is faultless, and every family resort from the Palm to Saadiyat runs full. This is the week hotels discount least — value here means booking early, not booking late.

Valentine's Day falling inside the window adds couples demand on top of family demand: adults-only properties and suite categories tighten too.