1. Hale ‘O Ka La – Big Island, Hawaii

Best for Multigenerational Groups

Hale ‘O Ka La offers a luxury spring break getaway, ideal for family groups seeking privacy with full resort access and benefits. The 5,358-square-foot private villa is located within the Mauna Kea Resort, featuring a waterfall grotto, pool, hot tub, and expansive indoor-outdoor layout. From in-villa dining with private chefs to curated excursions such as whale watching, snorkelling, and paddleboarding at Hapuna and Mauna Kea beaches, every stay can be tailored to reflect the traveller’s ideal pace. The resort’s refreshed golf courses, spa and wellness centre, and world-class tennis and dining facilities ensure that visitors experience the full spectrum of Kohala Coast leisure. The property’s location within walking distance of semi-private beaches further enhances its appeal for travellers seeking both convenience and privacy.

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Destinations in Paradise is a curated portfolio of privately owned luxury villas located in some of the world’s most coveted coastal destinations: the Big Island of Hawaii, East Cape Los Cabos in Mexico, and Mendocino, California. Each property offers a distinctive experience, from clifftop seclusion to beachfront serenity, designed for families, long-term travellers, and special occasions. Casa Bellamar in Los Cabos comes fully staffed, while Chateau Frolic in Mendocino, California, and Hale O’ Ka La in the Big Island of Hawaii offer optional staff add-ons, allowing guests the flexibility to tailor their stay or bring their own team. With local management partners overseeing seamless operations, Destinations in Paradise provides a refined alternative to traditional resort travel through personalised stays in remarkable settings.

2. Laughing Waters Barbados

Best Coastal Escape for Groups or Families

For an exceptional Caribbean escape, Barbados sets the standard for Spring 2026, offering excellent year-round weather, beautiful natural scenery, great hospitality, high-end shopping, and top dining options. Laughing Waters lies within the exclusive Sandy Lane Estate on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, accommodating up to 24 guests across three distinct buildings—the Main House, Guest Cottage, and Great House. This sprawling 12-bedroom estate is designed to entertain, offering a private gym, cinema, formal dining spaces, and a striking art deco bar, alongside a luxury SUV and golf cart for navigating the property and nearby amenities. While Laughing Waters maintains gated privacy, guests enjoy exclusive access to the members-only Sandy Lane Estate Beach Club and full privileges at the neighbouring AAA Five Diamond resort, including its three championship golf courses, gourmet dining, a spa, and a children’s club.

About Laughing Waters

Laughing Waters, an elegant 12-bedroom residence set on a four-acre estate just steps from the prestigious Sandy Lane Beach, has redefined lavish, luxury living in Barbados since its rental debut in 2023. Renowned as the island’s largest and most expensive private villa, Laughing Waters is tailored to discerning guests seeking a unique property with unmatched privacy, security, and world-class amenities. Guests of Laughing Waters enjoy exclusive entry to a members-only beach club and a AAA Five Diamond resort featuring three championship golf courses, high-end dining, and spa experiences. The 32,000 sq. ft. residence accommodates up to 24 guests and offers an unparalleled range of services, including concierge, butler, kitchen, housekeeping services, and private security. With design features by renowned local architect Larry Warren and interiors by London-based designer Emma Pearson, Laughing Waters draws inspiration from the iconic Oliver Messel, offering a truly opulent experience for those seeking the pinnacle of Caribbean luxury.

3. Alyeska Resort Alaska

Most Popular for Groups Ski Trips

For those looking for the ultimate spring ski break, Alyeska Resort offers an adventurous alternative to the crowded slopes, boasting 1,610 acres of terrain and North America’s longest double Black Diamond run. It’s ideal for any level of skier; experts can take on the legendary slopes while children and beginners enjoy the terrain-based ski learning program. The resort has an experience for everyone, featuring an aerial tram with panoramic glacier views and a lineup of activities including tubing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. The après-ski scene is equally compelling, featuring Alaska’s first Nordic Spa, where guests can rejuvenate with a hydrotherapy circuit amidst the snow, or over eight distinct dining outlets that cater to every palate. At night, the mountain comes to life at Sitzmark Bar & Grill with live music, Alaskan brews, and a rotating nightly personality that ranges from Taco Tuesdays to Town League Parties.

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Alyeska Resort is Alaska’s premier year-round destination, offering 299 rooms, seven dining options – including the AAA Four Diamond Seven Glaciers restaurant – and a 40-passenger aerial tram. In winter, enjoy 1,610 skiable acres, 76 trails, and over 669 inches of snow. Summer unveils hiking and wildlife in the stunning Chugach Mountains. Guests can relax in the indoor saltwater pool or explore the surrounding wilderness. Blending luxury and nature, the resort first opened in 1994 and was acquired in 2018 by Canadian hospitality group Pomeroy Lodging, also known for the Kananaskis Lodge and Nordic Spa.

4. Schlosshotel Fiss Tyrol, Austria

Most Little-Kid Friendly Destination

Schlosshotel Fiss elevates the family ski holiday to a five-star experience in the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region. The resort is ski-in/ski-out. For Spring 2026, the highlight is the completely redesigned SHF Kids Club, a magical and enchanting place for children ages two and older, inviting them to discover unique play areas including a magic forest, Monti’s Cave, climbing and cuddling corners, reading spots, and activities including painting, crafting, and baking. Parents and children can enjoy the award-winning Family Spa. The attention to detail for young travellers is unrivalled, with a dedicated children’s ski school to learn the slopes. While children are entertained, parents can retreat to the exclusive spa areas or slopes or dine at the Michelin-starred Beef Club. This hotel strikes the perfect balance of family-friendly travel without compromising on luxury. March is particularly vibrant at the resort, packed with events like relaxed DJ beats on the SHF sun terrace every Thursday and spectacular acrobatic shows on the Möseralm every Tuesday. For travellers seeking wellness, the resort hosts Biohacking Week from March 22–27, a five-day longevity program featuring ice bathing and breathwork designed to boost resilience and energy.

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Set high in the Tyrolean Alps at 1,438 meters (4,717 ft), Schlosshotel Fiss is a five-star, family-owned retreat where alpine elegance meets authentic Austrian warmth. Since opening in 1991, the hotel has offered direct ski-in/ski-out access to the 240 kilometres of slopes that define the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region in addition to hiking and biking in the summer months. Its 135 rooms and suites frame sweeping mountain views, while the 5,000 m² AquaMonte Spa—complete with adult, family, and children’s zones—creates space for both serenity and play. The hotel’s ‘Luxury Board’ dining concept brings together generous daily meals crafted with local precision, and its à la carte Beef Club, helmed by Executive Chef Mathias Seidel, holds one MICHELIN Star. Schlosshotel Fiss itself has been awarded one MICHELIN Key for outstanding hospitality. Open for winter and summer seasons, 2026 will mark its 35th anniversary.

5. EXP Journey  Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Best for Those Who Love the Great Outdoors

EXP Journeys specialises in bespoke, private itineraries for travellers looking to experience the beauty of the great outdoors this spring break. As a B Corp certified operator, the company focuses on sustainability, education, and conservation across iconic landscapes like Yellowstone, Denali, Zion, Moab, Patagonia and more. Every journey is entirely private, ensuring exclusive access to the most remote corners of the Americas. In the spring, Jackson Hole offers a unique experience, where guests can snowshoe through untouched fields in Grand Teton National Park or take a surreal helicopter tour over the geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone. As a gateway for both parks, expert guides curate journeys immersed in the region’s best experiences, from dog sledging through pine forests to witnessing bison huddling near steaming geysers, offering a tranquil, crowd-free alternative for any generation of traveller.

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EXP Journeys, founded in 2012 by veteran guides Kevin Jackson and Andrew Roberts, curates bespoke travel experiences across North and South America to Antarctica. With roots deeply embedded in the guiding community and with its own guide training program, EXP approaches every itinerary with a blend of creativity, experience, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that each journey is as memorable as it is sustainable. The company’s ‘Leave No Trace’ luxury mobile camps are designed to provide luxury accommodations and incredible access to the most remote and stunning landscapes of the United States, including Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Zion, Moab, Escalante, and Lake Powell.

6. Delfín I Peruvian Amazon

Most Underrated Destination for the Whole Family

For a truly unique spring break, the Delfin I offers an intimate cruise through the Pacaya Samiria Reserve of the Peruvian Amazon. With just 4 large suites, this boutique riverboat provides an exclusive journey perfect for a private family charter. Each journey is filled with guided wildlife excursions, like spotting a rare pink dolphin and trekking through the jungle canopy. The vessel itself serves as a floating five-star villa, complete with fine dining, plunge pools, and fully personalised daily programming. The experience is packed full with family-friendly adventure, offering cultural storytelling, Peruvian cooking classes, kayaking and paddleboarding. Each itinerary includes intimate experiences from jungle hikes to wildlife photography, all managed by expert guides. This spring break, Delfin Amazon Cruises stands out as a unique alternative to a standard tropical getaway.

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Delfin Amazon Cruises launched in early 2006, pioneering upscale river cruising in the Upper Peruvian Amazon, and becoming the first cruise company to join Relais & Châteaux’s iconic portfolio in 2018. The company is the culmination of a dream shared by husband and wife duo Aldo Macchiavello and Lissy Urteaga – to run a boutique travel business that showcases the natural beauty of their country, Peru. Delfin Amazon Cruises sets the highest standards for impeccable 5-star hospitality, authentic Peruvian design and superb local cuisine. The Delfin I, II and III effortlessly combine comfort and grace with the breathtaking wilderness setting of the Amazon.

7. Casa Bellamar Los Cabos, Mexico

Best Off-the-Grid Escape

For those seeking the beauty of Los Cabos without the typical spring break crowds, Casa Bellamar is a solar-powered oceanfront villa removed from the region’s typical bustle. This two-acre estate features over 400 feet of private beach frontage, accommodating 20 guests across a main house and four independent guest casitas. With a beachfront pool, private tennis court, butler and chef service, and direct beach access, it’s an ideal spring break destination for extended families or groups. The villa is managed by Cabo Luna, ensuring seamless service and personalised attention. Guests can enjoy spectacular ocean views, epic sunsets, and indulge in al fresco dining. Casa Bellamar reclaims the spring break experience, offering a private beachfront escape on the Sea of Cortez for those seeking coastal tranquillity.

More about Destinations in Paradise

Destinations in Paradise is a curated portfolio of privately owned luxury villas located in some of the world’s most coveted coastal destinations: the Big Island of Hawaii, East Cape Los Cabos in Mexico, and Mendocino, California. Each property offers a distinctive experience, from clifftop seclusion to beachfront serenity, designed for families, long-term travellers, and special occasions. Casa Bellamar in Los Cabos comes fully staffed, while Chateau Frolic in Mendocino, California, and Hale O’ Ka La in the Big Island of Hawaii offer optional staff add-ons, allowing guests the flexibility to tailor their stay or bring their own team. With local management partners overseeing seamless operations, Destinations in Paradise provides a refined alternative to traditional resort travel through personalised stays in remarkable settings.

8. Galapagos Safari Camps  Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Best for Wildlife Lovers: South America’s Most Authentic Tented Safari

As the pioneer of the tented camp experience in Latin America, Galapagos Safari Camp offers a rare, land-based alternative to a region typically dominated by cruise tourism. With just nine canvas tents, the camp provides an ultimate privacy escape defined by its personalised, intentional experiences. Rather than adhering to a fixed cruise schedule, guests enjoy highly immersive, bespoke itineraries, combining land and sea exploration entirely personalised by their specific interests. Guests can choose from various daily excursions, such as a boat tour to surrounding islands or a diving safari, while retreating to the comfort of a luxury eco-lodge. Between the seclusion of the luxury tents and the exceptional hospitality service, Galapagos Safari Camp makes for a serene escape into the Santa Cruz Island’s remote wilderness with excursions for the whole family.

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In 2007, Galapagos Safari Camp evolved from the passion of its founders, Michael Mesdag and Stephanie Bonham-Carter, who set out to transform the Galapagos experience by creating the first sustainable, tented camp in Latin America. Set in the secluded highlands of Santa Cruz Island, the independent, family-owned hideaway features nine canvas tents and one private family villa. As a land-based alternative to cruising, guests experience safaris that are flexibly designed to immerse guests in the surrounding environment. Galapagos Safari Camp minimises environmental impact while embracing warm hospitality, challenging the notions of luxury travel in the archipelago.
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