Easter holidays: our top pick of perfect escapes

March 15, 2013 - 09:17 GMT hellomagazine.com

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Escape to paradise at the Desroches Island Retreat, the Seychelles

One of the world's most romantic destinations, the Seychelles makes for the perfect romantic hideaway for just a few days. Here you can enjoy Easter strolling along a stretch of the sparkling white beaches, snorkelling among fantastic coral reefs or simply relaxing under shady coconut palms in the serene setting of one of the resort's luxury villas. A secret hideaway, this is where Prince William and Kate Middleton spent their honeymoon following the royal wedding in 2007

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Spanish vineyards for wine lovers, Valladolid, Spain

This five-star luxury hotel is an ancient 12th-century abbey, a beloved and carefully restored Spanish cultural heritage site set near the Duero river in Spain's north central province of Castilla y León. In the heart of the Ribera del Duero vineyards, you'll be in the right place to learn, taste and enjoy the wonderful wines the region has to offer, visit wineries, cycle freely in the Spanish countryside and rejuvenate with the luxurious spa in this spot of paradise

Le Domaine

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Jump on the Eurostar for a city break in Paris

Head to the capital of France hassle-free by hopping across the Pond on the Eurostar. There's no need to take your passport, and the high-speed train will have you there in just two hours and fifteen minutes – enough to enjoy a glass or two of Champagne. Prices start from £69 return

eurostar.com

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Exotic Easter package

Enjoy a spot of sun and lots of chocolate with Mount Cinnamon's seven-night Easter experience in Grenada. Take part in a chocolate and spice cookery class from the in-house chef and see coco pods harvested and produced to the finished chocolate, plus the production of spices and rum at the Grenada Chocolate Company to see chocolate production as it happens

mountcinnamongrenadahotel.com

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A romantic coastal retreat, Bramblewick near Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire

Bramblewick is a spacious exquisitely finished luxury coastal cottage close to Whitby boasting far-reaching views over the World Heritage coastline of Robin Hood's Bay and the North York Moors National Park. This idyllic love nest is perfect for two, with cliff paths to wander and picturesque harbour towns to explore during the day and a warm coal fire to curl up by at night...

uniquehomestays.com

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A luxury villa perfect for the family in Santorini

Relax and rejuvenate at in a luxury villa for the whole family on beautiful Rhodes. Nestled within natural landscapes offering truly outstanding views that are framed by a sensational sea and mountain setting, a villa is the perfect spot to enjoy local sights, the beach, with a home-from-home feel. Villa Lindos Kalliopi is a deluxe, boutique residence with all the contemporary modcans making your stay comfortable, convenient, and economic. Prices start from £186 per night

holidaylettings.co.uk

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Take the ski train to the Swiss Alps

You can be on the slopes in no time thanks to the brand new way to get to the heart of the Swiss Alps. Soak up the variety and beauty of the Valais region and its unforgettable resorts, make use of your holiday by getting in as much ski-time as you can and enjoy the aprés ski in the evening. Book now and slope off to Switzerland from only £189 return