Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii

Looking to start of the new year by escaping the cold and taking an amazing beach vacation? This travel podcast episode focuses on the best February vacations for you to consider in planning your perfect February beach vacation. There are countless beach destinations that would make for an amazing February beach vacation, but the top three that you should consider today are:

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• Most populated of the Hawaiian islands
  
• Easily reached from anywhere in the United States with tons of great hotels
  
• February temperature in February generally stays in the mid to high 70s
  
• Best Oahu beaches;
  
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  • Turtle Bay – located on northeastern tip of the island, this beach has great snorkeling
    
  • Banzai Pipeline – located on Oahu’s north shore, this beach is world famous for the large waves that break over a sharp reef only a few feet from the surface
    
  • Waikiki Beach – one of the most popular beaches in the world, Waikiki receives more than four million annual visitors. The long sandy beach has a nice wave break providing relatively safe waters and making this one of the best locations to learn how to surf or canoe.
    
  
  
  
• Hike to the top of Diamond Head volcano if you can pull yourself away from the sandy beaches for a few hours. 1.6 mile roundtrip hike with 560 feet of elevation gain. Gorgeous views from the top.
  

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• Located on the Yucatan Peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea
  
• Average February temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and average sea temperature of 79 degrees
  
• Lots of all-inclusive resorts for you to consider for your home base
  
• Take the 82 mile drive south to the Tulum Mayan Ruins to visit one of the most gorgeous Mayan ruin sites in all of Mexico
  

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• Located at the far southwestern corner of Nicaragua
  
• Quickly becoming one of Central America’s best surf and beach destinations
  
• Easily reachable by flying into Managua or renting a car and driving up from Costa Rica in the south
  
• Best San Juan del Sur beaches:
  
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  • San Juan del Sur Bay – gently curving 3km bay located right in the heart of town
    
  • Playa Maderas – located 15-20 minutes from town this beach provides the best surfing in the area
    
  • Playa Majagual – walk five minutes north of Playa Maderas and you’ll find this long sandy beach perfect for romantic strolls with your partner
    
  
  
  

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Thanks for listening! Now that you’ve decided where to take your February beach vacation, don’t forget to check out our Beach Vacation Packing List to make sure you don’t forget anything!

Looking to take an earlier winter beach vacation? Check out all of our travel podcast episodes for great beach destination recommendations.

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