Some trips are made for the calendar. Others are made for the mood board.
With Women’s Day in March, consider this your permission slip to dream up a getaway that feels like a celebration of you. Not the rushed, checklist kind. The kind where you linger on purpose, dress up because you feel like it, and come home softer around the edges.
Here are five “ultimate Women’s Day” journeys we’re saving for the right moment.
1. A one-night fairytale on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
There’s something powerful about the glamour of doing nothing quickly. A long dinner. A slow conversation. The kind of evening where time feels expensive and you spend it anyway.
Belmond has announced new “Villeggiatura by Train” journeys in Spring 2026, including a first-ever Paris to Pompeii route that pairs the train ride with stays in iconic Italian destinations.
Dream vibe: main-character energy, zero apologies.
2. Florence, but make it a reset
Florence is romantic, yes, but it’s also a perfect place to come back to yourself. Think: a view that changes your nervous system, a slower pace, and mornings that start with light instead of alarms.
Belmond’s Villa San Michele is scheduled to reopen April 28, 2026, with redesigned rooms and its first-ever spa by Guerlain.
Dream vibe: soft mornings, garden walks, and the feeling of being gently looked after.
3. Venice, wellness-first (no sprinting allowed)
The dream version of Venice isn’t racing from landmark to landmark. It’s doing Venice like you have nothing to prove: spa hours, long lunches, and evenings that feel like silk.
In Spring 2026, Hotel Cipriani is set to debut the first Dior Spa in Venice, plus a refreshed Michelin-starred Oro experience.
Dream vibe: quiet luxury, hydrated skin, and a full-body exhale.
4. Sicily with “private villa” energy
Taormina does that thing where everything looks golden, even your most ordinary moments. It’s a perfect Women’s Day trip if you want beauty without effort: sea views, old streets, and that slow glow that makes you take more photos than usual.
Belmond’s Villa Timeo is set to open in May 2026 as a 21-room residence that can be booked as a private escape, complete with an infinity pool and access to Grand Hotel Timeo’s amenities.
Dream vibe: “I could live like this” energy, even if it’s just for a few nights.
5. France by river, with wine-country days built in
If your version of luxury is “effortless,” this is the fantasy. You unpack once, then let the scenery, meals, and little towns do the work. It’s slow travel without the stress of moving every other day.
Belmond’s France river experiences include a Bordeaux itinerary with curated stops like Saint-Émilion and a visit to Château d’Yquem.
Dream vibe: long lunches, soft laughter, and the kind of beauty that doesn’t need a filter.
Women’s Day doesn’t have to be one dinner or one bouquet. It can be a promise you make to yourself: to travel slower, choose better, and build a life that feels good to live in.