But what are the best places to visit during the shortest month of the year, you ask? Never fear. I already did the legwork for you.<\/p>\n
Behold, the top five destinations you should hit this month, categorized by your priorities. No judgment, my friends.<\/p>\n
1.) If You\u2019re Coupled Up and Ready for Romance<\/h3>\n![\"JeniFoto\/Shutterstock\"](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Mediterranean.jpg\")
<\/a>JeniFoto\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
Valentine\u2019s Day is this month, lovelies. So, if Cupid has been kind and bestowed upon you a loving, awesome significant other, the two of you might be due for a romantic getaway, am I right?<\/p>\n
Obviously.<\/p>\n
To make the most of your love this Valentine\u2019s Day, head over to Southern Europe\u2014anywhere that sits along the Mediterranean Sea, to be exact. We\u2019re talking Barcelona<\/a>, France\u2019s Cote d\u2019Azur<\/a>, Rome<\/a>, the Greek Islands<\/a>\u2014you get the idea. While the Northern half of Europe battles through what\u2019s left of winter, the Mediterranean is already basking in the warmth of spring. Everything\u2019s in bloom, the sun is shining, and it\u2019s Europe, for crying out loud. It literally does not get more romantic than Europe.<\/p>\nCheck into a bed and breakfast, eat at restaurants with seaside views, and be as annoyingly in love as your heart desires. You deserve it.<\/p>\n
2.) If You\u2019re Single and Ready to Mingle<\/h3>\n![\"Celso](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Rio.jpg\")
<\/a>Celso Pupo<\/a> \/ Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHas Cupid been a jerk to you this year? We\u2019ve all been there, my friends. Don\u2019t worry. February is not only the month of nauseatingly happy couples, it\u2019s also the month of EPICALLY INSANE PARTIES.<\/p>\n
If you want to be Stateside, hit Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana<\/a>. If you want to get a little more adventurous\u2014and let\u2019s be honest, WAY crazier\u2014than head further south to party it up at Carnival in Brazil\u2019s Rio de Janeiro<\/a>. Either way, you\u2019ll be totally immersed in a world of colorful parades, indulgent foods, and all-night parties.<\/p>\nSo celebrate your freedom, single folks. This is one of those things best enjoyed solo.<\/p>\n
3.) If You Really Hate Winter and Want It To Just Be Over Already<\/h3>\n![\"SergiyN\/Shutterstock\"](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hawaii.jpg\")
<\/a>SergiyN\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
I am in your boat. We\u2019re all cold, we\u2019re all wet, we\u2019re all weighed down by the seventeen thousand layers of clothing that make survival out in the world possible. WINTER IS THE WORST.<\/p>\n
Luckily, we\u2019ve got plenty of options when it comes to escaping the cold. Which are the best ones? If you want to skip customs, jet over to Hawaii<\/a> or Miami<\/a> for a fun in the sun vacation that doesn\u2019t require a passport. The weather is perfect and the beaches are flawless. Bonus points if you\u2019re a fan of hiking and\/or surfing, because it\u2019s the ideal time of year to do both of those things.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019d prefer to take a more international trip, grab your passport and head south to the Caribbean. Any of the islands there will welcome you with sun drenched arms, but the Bahamas<\/a> and Turks and Caicos<\/a> get extra points for convenience and affordability.<\/p>\n4.) If You Really Love Winter and Just Can\u2019t Get Enough Snow<\/h3>\n![\"Mike](\"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Aspen.jpg\")
<\/a>Mike Peters\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
I don\u2019t understand your kind, but I hear you exist. Please, explain to me how winter and coldness is a fun time?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a member of this baffling group, head over to Aspen, Colorado<\/a> for a winter wonderland of a vacation. You can ski, you can snowshoe, you can build snowmen, and you can snuggle up in cozy cabins with wood burning fireplaces to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\nAlright, I\u2019ll admit it\u2014as much as I hate winter, that sounds like a pretty awesome trip. Calling dibs on the Snuggie and hot chocolate supply.<\/p>\n
If you’d prefer a more urban winter wonderland, head over to Denver<\/a> or Chicago<\/a> to take in the Northern chill.<\/p>\n5.) If You Want to Start Pride Season a Few Months Early<\/h3>\n
<\/a>JeniFoto\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n
Valentine\u2019s Day is this month, lovelies. So, if Cupid has been kind and bestowed upon you a loving, awesome significant other, the two of you might be due for a romantic getaway, am I right?<\/p>\n
Obviously.<\/p>\n
To make the most of your love this Valentine\u2019s Day, head over to Southern Europe\u2014anywhere that sits along the Mediterranean Sea, to be exact. We\u2019re talking Barcelona<\/a>, France\u2019s Cote d\u2019Azur<\/a>, Rome<\/a>, the Greek Islands<\/a>\u2014you get the idea. While the Northern half of Europe battles through what\u2019s left of winter, the Mediterranean is already basking in the warmth of spring. Everything\u2019s in bloom, the sun is shining, and it\u2019s Europe, for crying out loud. It literally does not get more romantic than Europe.<\/p>\n Check into a bed and breakfast, eat at restaurants with seaside views, and be as annoyingly in love as your heart desires. You deserve it.<\/p>\n Celso Pupo<\/a> \/ Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Has Cupid been a jerk to you this year? We\u2019ve all been there, my friends. Don\u2019t worry. February is not only the month of nauseatingly happy couples, it\u2019s also the month of EPICALLY INSANE PARTIES.<\/p>\n If you want to be Stateside, hit Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana<\/a>. If you want to get a little more adventurous\u2014and let\u2019s be honest, WAY crazier\u2014than head further south to party it up at Carnival in Brazil\u2019s Rio de Janeiro<\/a>. Either way, you\u2019ll be totally immersed in a world of colorful parades, indulgent foods, and all-night parties.<\/p>\n So celebrate your freedom, single folks. This is one of those things best enjoyed solo.<\/p>\n SergiyN\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n I am in your boat. We\u2019re all cold, we\u2019re all wet, we\u2019re all weighed down by the seventeen thousand layers of clothing that make survival out in the world possible. WINTER IS THE WORST.<\/p>\n Luckily, we\u2019ve got plenty of options when it comes to escaping the cold. Which are the best ones? If you want to skip customs, jet over to Hawaii<\/a> or Miami<\/a> for a fun in the sun vacation that doesn\u2019t require a passport. The weather is perfect and the beaches are flawless. Bonus points if you\u2019re a fan of hiking and\/or surfing, because it\u2019s the ideal time of year to do both of those things.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d prefer to take a more international trip, grab your passport and head south to the Caribbean. Any of the islands there will welcome you with sun drenched arms, but the Bahamas<\/a> and Turks and Caicos<\/a> get extra points for convenience and affordability.<\/p>\n Mike Peters\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n I don\u2019t understand your kind, but I hear you exist. Please, explain to me how winter and coldness is a fun time?<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a member of this baffling group, head over to Aspen, Colorado<\/a> for a winter wonderland of a vacation. You can ski, you can snowshoe, you can build snowmen, and you can snuggle up in cozy cabins with wood burning fireplaces to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n Alright, I\u2019ll admit it\u2014as much as I hate winter, that sounds like a pretty awesome trip. Calling dibs on the Snuggie and hot chocolate supply.<\/p>\n If you’d prefer a more urban winter wonderland, head over to Denver<\/a> or Chicago<\/a> to take in the Northern chill.<\/p>\n2.) If You\u2019re Single and Ready to Mingle<\/h3>\n
<\/a>3.) If You Really Hate Winter and Want It To Just Be Over Already<\/h3>\n
<\/a>4.) If You Really Love Winter and Just Can\u2019t Get Enough Snow<\/h3>\n
<\/a>5.) If You Want to Start Pride Season a Few Months Early<\/h3>\n
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