The best time to plan? Right now.

Spring Break 2025 is around the corner, and it’s one of the best times of year to travel, to trade winter for warmth, or catch the first scent of summer. It’s that perfect in-between season when beaches are quieter, cities are waking up again, and the light just feels different.

I’ve rounded up a few favorites: easy yet elevated, adventurous yet calm, design-forward yet deeply relaxed. These are the kinds of places that make travel feel effortless: A mix of sun, culture, and that welcome sense of slowing down.

Let me know what kind of spring travel you’re craving , sunshine, culture, or a slower rhythm, and we’ll make it happen.

Rosewood Mandarina, Mexico

Perched where jungle meets Pacific, Rosewood Mandarina brings a new kind of barefoot luxury to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Villas and treehouses are tucked among palm groves with sweeping ocean views, while locally inspired dining and Rosewood’s signature service keep everything effortless. Immersive, modern, and family-friendly, it’s the perfect mix of style and ease.

Perks: Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability, Daily Full breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served in Alma Restaurant, 100USD equivalent Resort credit utilized during stay, Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

The Nayara Collection, Costa Rica, Easter Island, Panama, Chili

Few brands do remote luxury like Nayara. Their resorts, from Costa Rica’s hideaways to Easter Island, are masterclasses in blending nature, adventure, and design. Expect private plunge pools, open-air suites framed by jungle, and service that feels quietly intuitive. Immersive and adventure-driven, every stay connects you to the landscape, sustainably, thoughtfully, and beautifully. Perfect for travelers craving warmth and wonder this spring.

Perks: These differ per property, but as a guideline: Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability, Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, $100 USD equivalent in local currency Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

Kimpton Los Monteros, Marbella, Spain

A fresh chapter for one of Marbella’s icons. Los Monteros channels the Costa del Sol’s golden age with a modern Mediterranean spirit, terracotta tones, Andalusian touches, and generous suites with sea-facing terraces. Days flow between rooftop dining at Escondido, cocktails by the pool, and the glamorously reimagined La Cabane beach club by Dolce & Gabbana. Add a destination spa, serious racket club, and world-class golf, and it’s everything the coast should be.

Perks: $100 USD (or local currency equivalent) hotel credit per stay, Daily complimentary breakfast for 2 guests (full or continental, depending on the hotel), Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability), Local welcome amenity, Early check-in / late check-out (subject to availability)

Grand Velas, Mexico

If you ever considered trying an all-inclusive, this is a great one. A masterclass in effortless all-inclusive luxury, Grand Velas delivers space, service, and serenity in equal measure. Oceanfront suites, standout dining, and a genuinely warm staff make it ideal for multi-generational escapes. Refined but relaxed, this is the rare resort where everyone finds their own version of paradise. (riviera maya, cabo, nayarit)

Perks: Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability, Complimentary hydrotherapy water journey per person, for up to two guests per room, once during stay, $50 USD Spa credit per adult, per night, Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability

Rancho Santana, Nicaragua

On 2,700 acres of wild Pacific coastline, Rancho Santana balances untamed nature with understated luxury. Five beaches, rolling hills, and forested trails frame ocean-view villas and stone-clad casitas. It’s both grounding and grand, the kind of place where you can surf at sunrise and sip rum under the stars. Great for families, with lots to do.

Perks: Breakfast for Two Daily, One signature experience per booking, $100 Hotel Credit per Stay, Room Upgrade (subject to availability), Priority Check-in and Check-out (subject to availability

Isla Holbox, Mexico

Still blissfully low-key, Holbox is Mexico’s barefoot-chic island, think colorful murals, sandy streets, and boutique stays with just the right mix of style and ease. Days here are about hammocks, sunsets, and slow rhythms. It’s the perfect place to unwind after exploring mainland gems like Valladolid or the Yucatán cenotes.

Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand

Accessible only by boat, Rayavadee sits where jungle meets sea on Thailand’s dramatic Phranang Peninsula. Villas inspired by traditional Thai architecture and think: towering cliffs and tropical gardens and wildly photogenic. It’s the kind of place that makes the world feel far away, in the best possible way.

Perks: Daily breakfast, Upgrade to next room category subject to availability on arrival date, Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability, Join in round trip Krabi Airport transfers, A THB 3,000 net resort credit per room per stay for a minimum 3 consecutive night stay

Dar Ahlam, Morocco

Set within the Skoura palm grove near Ouarzazate, Dar Ahlam, “House of Dreams”, redefines what a stay can be. With no keys, no schedules, and no menu, every detail is curated just for you: dinner under desert stars one night, a garden lunch the next. Immersive, poetic, and deeply personal, it’s less a hotel than an experience in slow wonder. (more about Morocco: A special place and four itineraries

Perks: One massage per guest per stay (min 3 nights booking), All-inclusive across the board, Upgrade subject to availability, Flexible check-in and out

Amsterdam – Antwerp – Paris

A perfect European trio for families with teens. Start at Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp, continue to Rosewood Amsterdam, and finish at the newly refreshed Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. A spring journey that blends history, art, and just enough indulgence. Depending on timing: go see the tulips!

Perks: all three properties vary but as a guideline: hotel credit, breakfast, upgrade upon availability

Spring Break can mean many things. If one of these destinations is calling, let’s start planning. Whether it’s a family escape, a relaxing reset, or something spontaneous just for you, I’ll make sure it’s seamless, personal, and exactly what you need this spring.

Let this guide inspire you, and let me match you to the right one.

Spring Break Travel 2025