March presents the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a holiday before the crowds descend during the Easter school holidays. Many destinations are beginning to bloom in March - Oman is basking in perfect temperatures, European ski resorts are enjoying longer days and sunnier slopes and Niseko is still blanketed in its famous powder snow. Whether you’re looking for skiing, sun or an action-packed adventure, here are our top 6 recommendations for an early spring break.

Arosa, Switzerland

Temperature/Season: -1°C average, spring

Super-chic Swiss resort with an extensive skiing area thanks to its link with neighbouring resort Lenzerheide. Arosa is a great option for a March skiing break where you will enjoy our full in-resort service and ski guiding. It’s also the perfect choice for families who are new to skiing with our Learn to Ski in Style and SnoZone Beginners programmes, the best way to gain your ski legs and learn quickly.

Stay in luxury chalet-style apartments, with brand new additions this season exclusive to Powder Byrne from £9,655 for a family of four including a daily croissant delivery and welcome hamper of holiday goodies for 7 nights during the Easter school holidays.

Oman

Temperature/Season: 28°C average, spring

Offering a low-key alternative to the glitzy UAE, experience understated luxury in Oman in March, when you can bask in the warmer temperatures whilst avoiding the winter rush. Start in the capital Muscat and explore museums, markets and mosques before heading two hours west to Jebel Akhdar. Here you can experience authentic villages, grandiose mountain views and damask rose blooming season which runs throughout March and April. Next, you can visit the Empty Quarter, journeying through windswept dunes and striking ruins or discover the stunning Omani coastline.

Stay at the Al Bustan Palace, a purpose-built Sultanate palace turned hotel from £1,890 per person for a deluxe room for 7 nights in March.

Niseko, Japan

Temperature/Season: -2°C average, spring

Experience the legendary deep powder of Niseko with four linked ski areas covered by one ski pass. March affords the opportunity for greater visibility and longer days on the slopes, whilst you can still enjoy the great snow conditions that Niseko is famous for. Our local English speaking guides and instructors will ensure you get the most out of your ‘Japow’ experience and maximise your time in this unique skiing environment.

Stay at the ski-in/ski-out Ki Niseko with a bespoke Japan itinerary, luxury resort transfers, dedicated client concierge service and access to our exclusive MyPB app with all your travel information.

Sintra, Portugal

Temperature/Season: 14°C average, spring

Kick off the month with a visit to Sintra in Portugal, where you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and sweeping Estoril coastline without breaking a sweat. Sintra still averages 200 hours of sun in March and makes for the perfect time to visit Pena Palace, Quinta de Regaleira, Capuchos Convent and the National Palace. Enjoy watching the sunset over the many sights of Sintra in the evening with a glass of Tempranillo and a Travesseiro de Sintra from Casa Piriquita, a ‘pillow-like’ pastry unique to Sintra. Sintra is also home to a Mardi Gras festival in late February and early March with parades and performances throughout.

Stay at Penha Longa and enjoy luxury resort transfers, our dedicated client concierge service and access to our exclusive MyPB app with all your travel information.

Andermatt, Switzerland

Temperature/Season: 1°C average, springs

The attractive, traditional village of Andermatt shares its ski area with Sedrun to form central Switzerland's largest ski resort. Andermatt has an excellent snow record thanks to its own snowy microclimate and has seen a massive expansion in lifts and intermediate terrain in recent years thanks to significant new investment. The ski area is legendary for its off-piste, the most notable of which is the Gemsstock mountain which also has a long winding red from the top. The resort is an excellent bet throughout the ski season but due to its north-facing position, the conditions are still first-class in March, making it the ideal resort for a spot of spring skiing.

Stay at the newly opened Radisson Blu in Andermatt and enjoy luxury resort transfers, our dedicated client concierge service and access to our exclusive MyPB app with all your travel information.

Iceland

Temperature/Season: 0°C average, spring

March is a great time to visit Iceland when winter begins shedding its skin, daylight hours are increasing and you have a good chance of witnessing the magical Northern Lights. Activities range from skiing and whale watching to attending the Food and Fun Festival and Design March in Reykjavik. For those looking for an Icelandic road trip, the Ring Road and Golden Circle routes can also be completed in March taking you through diverse landscapes, National Parks and cascading waterfalls.

Explore Iceland in March on a bespoke adventure from £5,250 per person for a 7-night adventure.

Head off on holiday in March and put a real spring in your step. Visit our website and enquire online or call our travel consultants 020 8246 5300.