The days are getting longer, the skies bluer, and beautiful buds are blossoming at every turn, which can only mean one thing; spring is on the horizon.
What better way to blow away the winter cobwebs, than by booking a last-minute Easter getaway (or simply just this spring in general) to reset and re-center for the months ahead. Whether you’re on the hunt for a wellness retreat, an adventure in a far flung destination, or simply want to find an idyllic setting to sit back and read a good book in peace, there’s still time to get your fix. If it’s inspiration you’re looking for, then check out our suggestions for some of the very best places to book for a last minute spring break getaway.
Important note: These are absolutely not strictly for Easter travel only, and visiting at alternate times throughout the year is also highly recommended!
St. George’s, Grenada
First up let’s head straight for some warmth and relaxation, with the gorgeous Calabash in St. George’s, Grenada. With crystal blue waters, saltwater breeze and gracious island hospitality, this Relais & Châteaux property is a charming family-owned and run boutique hotel set on the yacht-speckled Prickly Bay; your very own Caribbean home away from home. With just 30 bespoke suites, and a choice of three restaurants serving all the culinary delights of the Caribbean using fresh ingredients and peppered with local flair, when not indulging in the many flavors on offer, there are numerous holistic treatments to enjoy, alongside yoga, water-sports and hiking tours to keep your mind and body moving even when relaxing.
St. Tropez, France
Next we’re heading to St Tropez to become our best selves by delving into Lily of the Valley’s new wellness programs. Centered around the concept of ‘embracing the joy of great health…the French way’, Lily of the Valley offers those looking to pursue their weight loss goals, a warm, non-judgemental and luxurious setting to do just that. With three new programs specifically designed for those looking to reset and build a realistic long-term wellness plan, Lily of the Valley stylish year-round retreat is just the place. By measuring thorough analysis of groundbreaking bioimpedance and Kinvent technology, combined with new signature treatments specialized to each program, results are then crafted into an ultra-bespoke plan for guests to follow throughout their stay. Oh and then there’s the panoramic sea views, exciting culinary concepts, and private beach on the sandy Plage de Gigaro.
Cotswolds, England
Continuing across Europe, a visit to the infamous Cotswolds in England is a no-brainer for a spring getaway. Practically the visual embodiment of spring, the Cotswolds is renowned for its rolling hills, sweeping meadows, pastoral villages and majestic homes; come rain or shine, it’s almost impossible not to fall in love. Taking this love affair up a notch further, enter Temple Guiting Manor; an idyllic private estate boasting multiple barns and accommodations, able to sleep up to 30 adults and six children in total and providing the perfect escape for groups of friends, families… or both!
What’s more, this charming Cotswold Manor is also home to a private lake, both outdoor heated swimming pool and wild swimming pool, a secret cinema, hidden hot tub, tennis courts and a woodland playground. And that’s before you start looking through its menu of carefully curated add ons – everything from pilates classes and tennis coaching, to cocktail making and mermaid parties!
Cappadocia, Turkiye
Lastly, we’re sharing a little more out-of-the-ordinary escape for those looking to tick another destination off the bucket list for their spring getaway; Argos in Cappadocia. Infamous fairy chimney landscapes, a sky full of peacefully floating hot air balloons and a ‘hotel with a village for a heart’, Argos in Cappadocia is one of only a few luxury hotels in the region – and aside from being simply exquisite, it is a true feast for the eyes. A huge restoration project of a thousand-year-old monastery, caves, underground tunnels, and historical houses, no two rooms are the same – some even have in-room swimming pools!
Add to that the hotel’s restaurant Nahita – the first farm-to-table restaurant in the region – and its wine cellar, the country’s largest underground wine cellar – boasting a whopping 70,000 bottles stored under the hotel inside one of the oldest monasteries in the world! – and there isn’t much not to like about this other-wordly escape. From adventuring through original underground cave tunnels as part of the hotel welcome tour and digging into thoughtfully designed dishes that celebrate traditional Anatolian cooking techniques, to enjoying alfresco wine tasting with views overlooking the hotel’s organic garden and vast valley landscapes and venturing out to explore the local area (on foot or horseback!) it’s hard not to love everything about this magical hotel.
