reasons. This is when the city is at its most comfortable, warm days without oppressive heat, cooler evenings for outdoor dining, and a pace that allows for proper exploration. Spring suits both the city and its surroundings, from time spent in the souks and gardens to day trips into the Atlas Mountains, all without the exhaustion of peak summer.
WHERE TO STAY: Selman Marrakech
Just outside the city, Selman Marrakech is a refined resort known for its Andalusian-inspired architecture, expansive gardens and equestrian heritage. The hotel is home to a private stable of purebred Arabian horses, which remain central to the experience, with guests able to see them exercised daily. The layout is expansive, with formal gardens, a vast outdoor pool and plenty of space to retreat from the city, while still being close enough to visit the Medina easily. Dining is a key part of the stay, including the recently opened SABO, a fine-dining evening restaurant set beneath an openroof patio, where Michelin-starred chef Jean-François Piège brings French technique together with Moroccan produce in a richly detailed Belle Époque setting.
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Arctic Retreat
Arctic Retreat
SWEDISH LAPLAND
Spring in Swedish Lapland is a season of transition. Light returns quickly, days lengthen, and the landscape shifts from deep winter into something quieter and more reflective. Snow often still lies in the forest, rivers begin to move again, and the intensity of mid-winter gives way to a gentler rhythm. This is a destination best explored with specialists. Off the Map Travel are widely regarded as leading Nordic travel experts, designing highly tailored journeys that focus on timing, place and depth of experience.
WHERE TO STAY: Arctic Retreat with Off The Map Travel
Hidden deep in forest beside the Råne River, Arctic Retreat is an off-grid hideaway made up of a small collection of private log cabins, and features in a range of Off The Map itineraries. Each cabin has a wood-burning stove and riverside hot tub, designed for privacy and stillness. Stays are fully bespoke, shaped around how active or slow you want your days to be. Experiences can include husky safaris, Northern Lights viewings, canoeing, forest bathing and cultural encounters with Sami communities, alongside locally inspired seasonal food. It’ s Arctic travel at a considered pace, focused on space, quiet and authenticity.
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