TRAVEL IDEAS: MARCH

Visit India in March and you can combine a tour of Rajasthan's palaces, temples and tigers with the exuberant festivities of Holi, India’s most dazzling celebration, when streets throughout the country are transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour. March is also a great month for festivals and wildflowers in Bhutan, and it remains a prime time to visit South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape...

Embrace the last of winter and head for the crisp clear skies and snow-capped mountains of Bhutan. Paro Tsechu (festival) is held for 5 days beginning on the 10th Day of 2nd Bhutanese lunar month every year. The Paro festival is the most popular religious dance festival in Bhutan and is a wonderful way to witness the Bhutanese’s rich culture and history. The Six Senses Bhutan circuit is now fully operational in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang – guests are now able to embark on a ‘Six Senses Journey’ between each lodge, exploring Bhutan in style. Each of the Six Senses lodge locations boast incredible views, in particular the lodge in Punakha which overlooks the Mo Chu River, and Gangtey, which has views of the Phobjika Valley. Guests have the option to visit all five lodges or a combination, with itineraries designed around the various experiences unique to each location. There is also the opportunity to visit the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary near Paro, which provides respite for the mind and body, connecting its guests with the unique Buddhist spirituality of Bhutan. 

We are still raving about our stay at La Cle des Montagnes, a collection of individually designed private villas in the heart of Franschhoek, South Africa. Now reimagined, with individual rooms available to book, our favourite bolthole just got even better.