Absolutely couldn’t agree more. We went in October and I already can’t wait to go back.
You don’t need to deal with international flights but you’ve been transported to a tropical paradise. We found an awesome AirBNB. Would be happy to share.
second PR! not sure where you are in NE but think JB flies direct from Boston to San Juan. such nice weather in the winter and very approachable with tons of stuff to do and gorgeous beaches.
Another vote for PR! Weather will be in the mid 80s, perfect beach weather. You can do a day trip to the rainforest, visit old San Juan and the forts, eat great food at a reasonable price point, etc.
We visited once on cruise and it’s island I remember best from all the cruise islands I visited… such a nice beach and a lot of fun places… we had a blast that day. We had a good experience but be careful as always anywhere.
>I imagine between Georgia, Florida and rest of the gulf coast there must be some hidden Gems out there.
I might be spoiled by growing up with easy access to the Caribbean, but.... there aren't any that I'm aware of. Definitely not in February.
To get hot, you'll need to go south. Heck, Cancun is barely getting into the 80s this week and the water is cooler than you'd think.
USVI, Belize (especially Ambergris Caye), Puerto Rico, DR, ABC Islands, etc, are all good warm candidates that vary slightly depending on that you're looking for.
Different person but I was there 10 years ago. It’s amazing. I scuba so I did that everyday and it was jaw dropping. The coral and just life in general was insane man
No. Several cruiselines don't require passports and you only need your ship card and ID (for adults) to get on/off the ship. I'd definitely check with the cruiseline first for their policy. MSC is the only one I'm aware of in the US that requires all passengers to have a passport.
Really? The governments of all the countries that the ship visits just let people walk off the ship and enter without a passport? That's fascinating. I wonder how often people "disappear" to start a new life. I guess the cruise lines have all the passengers' info and are expected to report anyone who fails to show, but it still seems really permissive.
In the Caribbean, it's like that but cruises that sail to Europe and other destinations require a passport. You are correct that the ship crew knows who is on/off the ship and reports missing individuals to the port authority.
There was an incident recently where a cruise ship was forced to unload all its passengers in the Dominican Republic due to safety issues arising from a collision. Those without passports were royally screwed trying to get flights out. The US embassy helped but still a nightmare for everyone but much worse for those without passports.
OP, this is the answer. Nowhere in the continental U.S. will have consistent beach weather in February. Since you've never planned a vacation, trying to find kid-friendly activities during the tourist offseason in PR or USVI might be challenging. A cruise will take a lot of that planning off your plate.
I wouldn’t advise this. If something happens and someone needs medical attention in port, you’re stranded without a passport. And if something happens to the ship you can’t fly home
The embassy can get you some fast passports in an emergency. It costs a decent amount but some can do same day passports if you show up in the morning.
I mean it’s not super common to have an emergency like that, it might be worth using that as an emergency plan. US embassies are typically incredibly helpful and professional. I’ve used them a few times for emergencies on behalf of others. They’ve even helped me contact other less competent embassies when they didn’t have to.
It's the off season, you can have expedited passports in a few weeks. It does add $200 a head, but if you want actually hot weather it's the way to go.
My wife just got her passport using regular service in less than three weeks. Expedited is listed at two weeks right now. The crazy delays we were seeing this past summer and fall are over.
We are headed to St Thomas then going to island hop to St John’s and St Croix (maybe BVI but need passports which we have) for exact reason as OP mid Feb. VRBO is your friend OP
Not likely with a budget of $7K for FIVE people from New England. Airfare is nuts right now, and it's unlikely they'll be able to find a vehicle to rent as that's high season. No, not really doable unless maybe camping?
With a 7K budget for a week, you will be spoilt for choice in the US Virgin Islands.
Find a nice beachside Airbnb for the week, a car, and enjoy the sunshine.
We just returned from nearby Saint Martin, and it was beautiful.
Get your kids a passport also ASAP, you need one longer term.
No way! Their budget is most likely blown just on airfare for FIVE people from New England. And it's high season, so any lovely affordable housing is long gone, as are the vehicles. :( Not a good choice for them, this year, unless they cam camp.
Spirit isn't a real airline. They don't codeshare and people get stuck all over due to Spirit every day. I wouldn't fly Spirit any more than I'd hitch a ride on a seagull's back. YMMV. If you fly several times with Spirit, you'll get stuck. Not a nice surprise with 5 people.
I would say Sanibel but I think it is still really dealing with the destruction of the last hurricane. It was really sad to see all of the destroyed buildings.
Yeah, that’s true. My parents are near there so I’m more normalized. There’s some restaurants, farmers markets open! Community could use some tourism $!
Culebra, Puerto Rico. You can stand on a hill and look at the British Virgin Islands. The island is tiny, extremely laid back, uncrowded, and due to the lack of resorts everything is priced for locals.
Airfare from San Juan can be negated by snagging a rental car and coming over on the ferry. Maybe $50 each way including the car and people. I stayed at a mom & pop villa with private beach access to Flamenco Beach for $155/night. Great air conditioning, room was wonderful, and couldn’t beat the deal for one of the top 15 beaches in the world.
They were talking about USVI, which is far more expensive than PR and Culebra is even cheap for food as well, cheaper than eating out where I normally live in Virginia and better quality to boot.
I’ve always wanted to go there but opted for the familiar- USVI. I have warned them about the cost of USVI as well. And when I’ve investigated, I’ve read every where NOT to take the ferry as it’s depended on by the locals and they get priority- you probably won’t make it on. Is that no the case?
Yeah you’re right. I did a quick travel search for Feb 13-20 for 5 from Boston to Maui. Costs for flights, 2 bedroom condo in Kihei and a week Nissan Rogue from Hertz I’m coming up with about $5300US. That leaves $1700 for food, attractions and gas. It can be done but tight.
OP says US. Not the same as a US territory. Way worth it.
Just did a quick check on Costco travel Hawaii package for 5 including air fare is under $6,000.
If u want to stay within the continental US, Arizona is typically a great place. Outlying territories would be PR and US Virgin Islands. To stay within budget, PR as Feb is the best month to fly there.
Here to say I’m also from New England, and my husband had a conference get canceled for February so we’re trying to escape the cold too. Good luck with your planning! I agree with the above comments for Puerto Rico, and St. John in the US Virgin Islands is one of our favorites as well.
We live in NYC and like to take a cruise to the Caribbean this time of year (we leave tomorrow, in fact). There are no flights for us, just a cab ride to the port. 48 hours later we're in sunny, warm places.
Puerto Rico for sure. No passports needed, no need to exchange currency and it’s in the Caribbean so you’ll have beautiful weather. An alternative would be to go the US Virgin Islands. You won’t need passports to go there but you might need ID to leave to go back to the US.
Hollywood Florida is nice that time of year. It's in-between fort Lauderdale and Miami. More affordable and more family friendly. Lots of cool stuff to do
Hawaii. Oahu is more affordable than the other islands. Flights and hotels will eat up most of your budget. Once there, the beach and hikes are free activities. Some hotels will provide complimentary snorkeling gear. Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are voted as the most beautiful beaches in the USA, if not world. Go up to the North Shore for a day - take a hike in the morning and watch the surfers in the afternoon. Try spotting for sea turtles at Laniakea Beach. Take the kids to see Pearl Harbor then watch the sunset at Tantalus Outlook. Eat at the food trucks or get poke for takeout meals.
We have a place in Saint Croix, an American virgin island, so you don’t need a passport.
US dollars, great restaurants, OK shopping, wonderful snorkeling and diving right off the beach.
Puerto Rico is a shit hole, and never a good idea.
Myself, I'd leave the kids with a sitter, and take her to St. Thomas or St. John. Flights are REALLY expensive now, and that factors in to leaving the kids at home. You'll be going in high season and everything is very expensive there. You and your wife can do it for about $5K, give the rest to a great babysitter.
Hawaii is also something to consider. It’s so lovely there but it might be on the spendy side since it’s winter and everyone goes there to avoid the cold.
You can get expedited passports in a couple of weeks if you don't mind paying extra for the service. We got my wife's passport in 8 days using express/overnight shipping. That would give you more options. Otherwise Key West, USVI or PR. Good luck!
Gulf Coast Native. Most of the Northern Gulf (Louisiana, MS, AL, NW Florida) gets pretty cold this time of year. Some parts dip into the upper 20s lower 30s.
Haven’t been to any of these out Hawaii, PR or Virgin Islands would be your best bets
Judging by the comments here this might be an anomaly but my daughter and I went to Savannah Georgia in February a few years back and it was in the 80s the whole week. Snowing when we got home though lol
You lucked into a week of mild weather. These people want a sunny warm escape, so they need to go where weather is reliably and generally warm. I live near new Orleans. Friday i had sunny and 70 degrees, yesterday sunny and 60, otherwise it’s been overcast damp windy and chilly mostly, highs in the 50’s lows in the 30’s-the pattern I will expect until March, last freeze possibility is first week of April.
Gulf coast gets cold damp weather, all the way down to florida, same on east coast, especially in February. Maybe horticulture/climate zone 10 in Florida but I don’t know where that starts. Carribean is best bet or perhaps San Diego.
We’re headed to 2 nights at St Thomas and 6 nights St John at the end of the month. Taking day trips to bvi but plan on beach hopping snorkeling and warming my face in the sun.
Florida Keys could be great since it’s an easy flight to Miami and then a short drive, however it will be pretty crowded. I’ve been there in February and loved it despite the crowds.
For Feb, you need to be no further North than Miami this winter for Florida and warm. Florida is in an El Niño winter, which means it’s been cold and rainy. All of the nice gulf coast spots like St. Pete or Panhandle are going to most likely still be cold and rainy next month.
I also went to college at Arizona State and spent my childhood Spring Breaks in Phoenix metro where my grandparents wintered, so I can confirm that Phoenix metro is not a guarantee for ‘warm’ weather in Feb. It will probably be nice and sunny, highs around low 70s or a little cooler with chilly nights. For many from up North this is perfect for ‘warm’ though, so YMMV.
If you want warm warm, the Caribbean or at least Key West is probably best bet, or like some have said Hawaii, but I have zero experience with Hawaii so I don’t know if your budget is tenable.
We went to Amelia Island, Florida last February and really enjoyed it. But, the usual temperature in February is between 60 - 70 degrees. It just happened to be in the high 70’s and 80’s when we went, but is not the norm.
US virgin islands are actually great idea.
You can camp or stay in yurts (where beds and basics are provided) at St.John National park. Snorkeling, swimming, hiking, coconuts, ranger programs, stargazing..
You can go to St.Thomas for kids entertainment and duty free shopping.
Puerto Rico, no passports needed
Absolutely couldn’t agree more. We went in October and I already can’t wait to go back. You don’t need to deal with international flights but you’ve been transported to a tropical paradise. We found an awesome AirBNB. Would be happy to share.
Please do share!
Yes please share! Was it in San Juan?
Share please, I would love to visit Puerto Rico
second PR! not sure where you are in NE but think JB flies direct from Boston to San Juan. such nice weather in the winter and very approachable with tons of stuff to do and gorgeous beaches.
Another vote for PR! Weather will be in the mid 80s, perfect beach weather. You can do a day trip to the rainforest, visit old San Juan and the forts, eat great food at a reasonable price point, etc.
What I was gonna come here and suggest based on the restrictions. OP, check out a bioluminescent bay experience, fajardo is pretty easy from San Juan.
Came here to suggest Puerto Rico!
Me too Puerto Rico is fun.
PR is fun and the people are nice. Awesome food as well.
Currently in Puerto Rico and it is amazing. Unfortunately today is our last day, so back to the cold it is.
+19 for PR.
+20 for Puerto Rico. We always stay by Ocean Park the kitesurfing beach in San Juan and it’s never super crowded. Feb is a perfect time to go.
+21 PR is awesome. Domestic trip, easy AF. Nice people, clean, good food, it's the Hawaii of the East. Great place. Isla Verde is calling....
We visited once on cruise and it’s island I remember best from all the cruise islands I visited… such a nice beach and a lot of fun places… we had a blast that day. We had a good experience but be careful as always anywhere.
Dirty Myrtle is never the answer
Especially in Feb. Hell, we were there in August and the water wasn’t that warm. Feb? No thx Jeff’s
It’s cold there in February.
The whole town smells like raw sewage and you get could flesh eating bacteria from the ocean water.
Puerto Rico is the obvious answer
+1
Obviously
Depends on your definition of hot. In February, Georgia is not hot. And even Florida can be hit or miss (certainly not the water).
>I imagine between Georgia, Florida and rest of the gulf coast there must be some hidden Gems out there. I might be spoiled by growing up with easy access to the Caribbean, but.... there aren't any that I'm aware of. Definitely not in February. To get hot, you'll need to go south. Heck, Cancun is barely getting into the 80s this week and the water is cooler than you'd think. USVI, Belize (especially Ambergris Caye), Puerto Rico, DR, ABC Islands, etc, are all good warm candidates that vary slightly depending on that you're looking for.
hey i’m going to ambergris caye in a couple weeks! any recommendations?
Rent a golf cart and hop around the island. Definitely a snorkel trip to the blue hole.
thanks!
Different person but I was there 10 years ago. It’s amazing. I scuba so I did that everyday and it was jaw dropping. The coral and just life in general was insane man
amazing!! i’m doing my advanced OW cert i’m so exctied!
A Caribbean cruise may fit the bill. Last minute rates can be reasonably priced.
Especially given the kids' activities criteria, this is a great option. You could also get a really nice cruise room and line with that budget.
Had to leave a cruise ship early last week for a very unexpected death in the family. Always have your passports.
Wouldn't you need a passport in order to be able to get off the boat?
Not if you are doing a closed loop cruise. This means a you are starting and ending in the US.
No. Several cruiselines don't require passports and you only need your ship card and ID (for adults) to get on/off the ship. I'd definitely check with the cruiseline first for their policy. MSC is the only one I'm aware of in the US that requires all passengers to have a passport.
Really? The governments of all the countries that the ship visits just let people walk off the ship and enter without a passport? That's fascinating. I wonder how often people "disappear" to start a new life. I guess the cruise lines have all the passengers' info and are expected to report anyone who fails to show, but it still seems really permissive.
In the Caribbean, it's like that but cruises that sail to Europe and other destinations require a passport. You are correct that the ship crew knows who is on/off the ship and reports missing individuals to the port authority.
There was an incident recently where a cruise ship was forced to unload all its passengers in the Dominican Republic due to safety issues arising from a collision. Those without passports were royally screwed trying to get flights out. The US embassy helped but still a nightmare for everyone but much worse for those without passports.
OP, this is the answer. Nowhere in the continental U.S. will have consistent beach weather in February. Since you've never planned a vacation, trying to find kid-friendly activities during the tourist offseason in PR or USVI might be challenging. A cruise will take a lot of that planning off your plate.
I wouldn’t advise this. If something happens and someone needs medical attention in port, you’re stranded without a passport. And if something happens to the ship you can’t fly home
The embassy can get you some fast passports in an emergency. It costs a decent amount but some can do same day passports if you show up in the morning. I mean it’s not super common to have an emergency like that, it might be worth using that as an emergency plan. US embassies are typically incredibly helpful and professional. I’ve used them a few times for emergencies on behalf of others. They’ve even helped me contact other less competent embassies when they didn’t have to.
Yeah I know. It's not required but it's good to have them.
It's the off season, you can have expedited passports in a few weeks. It does add $200 a head, but if you want actually hot weather it's the way to go.
My wife just got her passport using regular service in less than three weeks. Expedited is listed at two weeks right now. The crazy delays we were seeing this past summer and fall are over.
isn’t an expedited passport a $60 fee? wondering bc i just helped someone get theirs expedited and it was $60
The expedite yes, but that's on top of the normal fee, photos, etc which adds up to about $200. By "it does add $200" I meant over a domestic trip.
ah gotcha!
St croix USVI. We were there last Feb, it was wonderful
Or the US VI
We are headed to St Thomas then going to island hop to St John’s and St Croix (maybe BVI but need passports which we have) for exact reason as OP mid Feb. VRBO is your friend OP
Not likely with a budget of $7K for FIVE people from New England. Airfare is nuts right now, and it's unlikely they'll be able to find a vehicle to rent as that's high season. No, not really doable unless maybe camping?
With a 7K budget for a week, you will be spoilt for choice in the US Virgin Islands. Find a nice beachside Airbnb for the week, a car, and enjoy the sunshine. We just returned from nearby Saint Martin, and it was beautiful. Get your kids a passport also ASAP, you need one longer term.
No way! Their budget is most likely blown just on airfare for FIVE people from New England. And it's high season, so any lovely affordable housing is long gone, as are the vehicles. :( Not a good choice for them, this year, unless they cam camp.
No need to spend that. Spirit airlines fly into STT, generally quite competitive.
Spirit isn't a real airline. They don't codeshare and people get stuck all over due to Spirit every day. I wouldn't fly Spirit any more than I'd hitch a ride on a seagull's back. YMMV. If you fly several times with Spirit, you'll get stuck. Not a nice surprise with 5 people.
I know you want other options, but St. John USVI truly is the best!
St. John is heaven on earth! Counting the days until I go back this summer!
I haven’t been since fall 2021 and I’m not kidding when I say I think about it every. single. day. 😭
100%, the beaches are the kind that you daydream about 😭 I haven’t been since 2021 too!
Tough for a family on $7,000.
That's right. They're being pie in the sky not considering airfare for all those folk. It's not really doable unless they can camp at Cinnamon maybe.
Key West
Key west doesn’t really have beaches. Key largo may be better
The only decent beach in the Keys is Sombrero in Marathon. Key Largo isn't any better than Key West.
This.
Puerto Rico. The Rio Mar has villas that can be rented. Perfect for a family.
Key Largo or Amelia Island
Amelia is not exactly warm in February.
FL: Sanibel, boca grande, the Keys, delray, rosemary beach, st pete beach (tradewinds is an ‘old Florida’ beach resort but good for kids)
I would say Sanibel but I think it is still really dealing with the destruction of the last hurricane. It was really sad to see all of the destroyed buildings.
Yeah, that’s true. My parents are near there so I’m more normalized. There’s some restaurants, farmers markets open! Community could use some tourism $!
This winter is cold and rainy due to the El Niño. There’s a chance it could be not the weather that OP is hoping for in February. (I live in St. Pete)
Ahh La Niña. True!!
Hawaii
St Thomas. It's nicer than Puerto Rico.
Culebra, Puerto Rico. You can stand on a hill and look at the British Virgin Islands. The island is tiny, extremely laid back, uncrowded, and due to the lack of resorts everything is priced for locals.
I think airfare for five would kill this option, though it's a great one, and they could camp there!
Airfare from San Juan can be negated by snagging a rental car and coming over on the ferry. Maybe $50 each way including the car and people. I stayed at a mom & pop villa with private beach access to Flamenco Beach for $155/night. Great air conditioning, room was wonderful, and couldn’t beat the deal for one of the top 15 beaches in the world. They were talking about USVI, which is far more expensive than PR and Culebra is even cheap for food as well, cheaper than eating out where I normally live in Virginia and better quality to boot.
I’ve always wanted to go there but opted for the familiar- USVI. I have warned them about the cost of USVI as well. And when I’ve investigated, I’ve read every where NOT to take the ferry as it’s depended on by the locals and they get priority- you probably won’t make it on. Is that no the case?
The ferry is nowhere near full going to and from Culebra outside of special events. Plus it runs multiple times per day.
Thanks for that. If your cottage had a pool, I’d love to hear where. I’d prefer a pool but there weren’t many.
No pool but I found a pool unnecessary when the Atlantic Ocean was 150 feet away and the Caribbean was a 5 minute golf cart drive.
Hey thanks for the intel. Probably get there this year! Appreciate it!
Hawaii.
Hawaii for 5 over spring break for under $7000 is doubtful.
February in Hawaii is quite reasonable, not everyone has a February break (which is different than spring break in late March or early April).
Yeah you’re right. I did a quick travel search for Feb 13-20 for 5 from Boston to Maui. Costs for flights, 2 bedroom condo in Kihei and a week Nissan Rogue from Hertz I’m coming up with about $5300US. That leaves $1700 for food, attractions and gas. It can be done but tight.
Hawaii is not worth the long trip from the northeast. We have the Caribbean.
It’s very much worth it. Totally different vibe.
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Generally, you’re blowing most of a day no matter where you go. How about a stop then? Pacific Islands just have Caribbean beat in my opinion.
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Of course. I do t think any reasonable person would argue.
OP says US. Not the same as a US territory. Way worth it. Just did a quick check on Costco travel Hawaii package for 5 including air fare is under $6,000.
OP literally mentions the Virgin Islands
Precisely, OP already mentioned Virgin Islands so that implies that they are looking for other places in the US.
If u want to stay within the continental US, Arizona is typically a great place. Outlying territories would be PR and US Virgin Islands. To stay within budget, PR as Feb is the best month to fly there.
I live in Az and it definitely won’t be hot in February. It’s been below freezing in the mornings lately.
Tomorrow in Phoenix the high is 66 and the low is 42. Not exactly warm, and this is the hottest area of AZ.
key west
US virgin islands! St John if you can!
Kona Hawaii
Here to say I’m also from New England, and my husband had a conference get canceled for February so we’re trying to escape the cold too. Good luck with your planning! I agree with the above comments for Puerto Rico, and St. John in the US Virgin Islands is one of our favorites as well.
St.Thomas USVI you all will love it.
Puerto Rico or Hawaii would be my offers for you!
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico!
key west is currently high 70s but everything in GA,SC and northern FL will be colder....
We live in NYC and like to take a cruise to the Caribbean this time of year (we leave tomorrow, in fact). There are no flights for us, just a cab ride to the port. 48 hours later we're in sunny, warm places.
Aruba.
Puerto Rico for sure. No passports needed, no need to exchange currency and it’s in the Caribbean so you’ll have beautiful weather. An alternative would be to go the US Virgin Islands. You won’t need passports to go there but you might need ID to leave to go back to the US.
Yuma is often the hottest in the US!
Yuma has temps in 70's this time of year, not hot. I've noticed the CA desert has been unseasonably cool this month.
Desert gets cold in winter, especially at night.
Yuma is a hole
Hollywood Florida is nice that time of year. It's in-between fort Lauderdale and Miami. More affordable and more family friendly. Lots of cool stuff to do
PR - Almost guaranteed beautiful, tropical weather & affordable.
Midwest where it’s a balmy -45 degree windchill. I have no advice sorry, just jealous. Lol
Midwest is a large reference area. Def depends on where you are to get THAT cold.
SD 😑 and just like every time about this year absolutely hating it
Naples area - kayak w manatees, parrot sanctuary, jet ski, kayak in mangroves, catamaran sunset tours
Naples can be cold in Feb...
US Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico or a mix of both.
Gonna say it again- Puerto Rico!
Hawaii. Oahu is more affordable than the other islands. Flights and hotels will eat up most of your budget. Once there, the beach and hikes are free activities. Some hotels will provide complimentary snorkeling gear. Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are voted as the most beautiful beaches in the USA, if not world. Go up to the North Shore for a day - take a hike in the morning and watch the surfers in the afternoon. Try spotting for sea turtles at Laniakea Beach. Take the kids to see Pearl Harbor then watch the sunset at Tantalus Outlook. Eat at the food trucks or get poke for takeout meals.
Caribbean
Hawaii!!
Phoenix/scottsdale AZ?
Not that warm.
Arizona is pretty nice during February. Pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training around Feb 15th and the first games are about Feb 26th.
It's been a few years since I've been there, but I had a great time in the Tampa/St Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida area.
Hawaii, Texas
We have a place in Saint Croix, an American virgin island, so you don’t need a passport. US dollars, great restaurants, OK shopping, wonderful snorkeling and diving right off the beach. Puerto Rico is a shit hole, and never a good idea.
Shame on you. PR is no shit hole.
Do the passport and go to the Dominican Republic
We are headed there in February. Never been before but really looking forward to seeing the whales in Samana Bay.
Myself, I'd leave the kids with a sitter, and take her to St. Thomas or St. John. Flights are REALLY expensive now, and that factors in to leaving the kids at home. You'll be going in high season and everything is very expensive there. You and your wife can do it for about $5K, give the rest to a great babysitter.
Phoenix is usually pretty nice that time of year.
Hawaii is also something to consider. It’s so lovely there but it might be on the spendy side since it’s winter and everyone goes there to avoid the cold.
Costa Rica
You have passports?
San Diego, Key West and the Everglades
Do you have passports? If you do I definitely recommend Mexico or the Dominican Republic. Lots of easy direct flights from the East Coast.
Give the wife what she wants I concur with her.
South Padre Island?
You can get expedited passports in a couple of weeks if you don't mind paying extra for the service. We got my wife's passport in 8 days using express/overnight shipping. That would give you more options. Otherwise Key West, USVI or PR. Good luck!
Gulf Coast Native. Most of the Northern Gulf (Louisiana, MS, AL, NW Florida) gets pretty cold this time of year. Some parts dip into the upper 20s lower 30s. Haven’t been to any of these out Hawaii, PR or Virgin Islands would be your best bets
South east Florida is great this time of year- fort lauderdsle, west palm area. Relatively inexpensive-ish compared to like Disney towns.
Judging by the comments here this might be an anomaly but my daughter and I went to Savannah Georgia in February a few years back and it was in the 80s the whole week. Snowing when we got home though lol
You lucked into a week of mild weather. These people want a sunny warm escape, so they need to go where weather is reliably and generally warm. I live near new Orleans. Friday i had sunny and 70 degrees, yesterday sunny and 60, otherwise it’s been overcast damp windy and chilly mostly, highs in the 50’s lows in the 30’s-the pattern I will expect until March, last freeze possibility is first week of April.
Your best bet is going to be Hawaii or Florida. San Diego can be nice bht not hot.
Gulf coast gets cold damp weather, all the way down to florida, same on east coast, especially in February. Maybe horticulture/climate zone 10 in Florida but I don’t know where that starts. Carribean is best bet or perhaps San Diego.
Puerto Rico
We’re headed to 2 nights at St Thomas and 6 nights St John at the end of the month. Taking day trips to bvi but plan on beach hopping snorkeling and warming my face in the sun.
Round trip tickets to Hawaii in mid-February are under $450 a ticket right now.
Planning a quickie trip to Palm Springs right now. I'd prefer tropical but I'll take it. Going to rent a nice house
Southwest Florida. Naples, Ft Myers, Bonita. Grew up there, and unless something crazy happens (hahaha) it’s always warm.
St Augustine FL
Florida Keys could be great since it’s an easy flight to Miami and then a short drive, however it will be pretty crowded. I’ve been there in February and loved it despite the crowds.
For Feb, you need to be no further North than Miami this winter for Florida and warm. Florida is in an El Niño winter, which means it’s been cold and rainy. All of the nice gulf coast spots like St. Pete or Panhandle are going to most likely still be cold and rainy next month. I also went to college at Arizona State and spent my childhood Spring Breaks in Phoenix metro where my grandparents wintered, so I can confirm that Phoenix metro is not a guarantee for ‘warm’ weather in Feb. It will probably be nice and sunny, highs around low 70s or a little cooler with chilly nights. For many from up North this is perfect for ‘warm’ though, so YMMV. If you want warm warm, the Caribbean or at least Key West is probably best bet, or like some have said Hawaii, but I have zero experience with Hawaii so I don’t know if your budget is tenable.
Anything in the southeast will usually be cold this time of year
there is nothing guaranteed warm in feb in the usa. pr or any caribbean island except turks, should be warm.
We went to Amelia Island, Florida last February and really enjoyed it. But, the usual temperature in February is between 60 - 70 degrees. It just happened to be in the high 70’s and 80’s when we went, but is not the norm.
bahamas too prob won’t work. need ‘real’ caribbean. just be advised it’s the high season. your budget is tight with meals.
Mobile, AL is really nice and no one goes there. There’s the beach, historic sites, and good food.
siesta key Florida
Hawaii or florida
US virgin islands are actually great idea. You can camp or stay in yurts (where beds and basics are provided) at St.John National park. Snorkeling, swimming, hiking, coconuts, ranger programs, stargazing.. You can go to St.Thomas for kids entertainment and duty free shopping.