10 best places in the world to visit in March
Hankering for a holiday but not sure where to visit? If you’re looking for destination that put their best foot forward in March, then look no further. These 10 places are the top travel spots to visit this month.
Get your passport ready – these are the top travel spots for March.
1. Southern Serengeti, Tanzania
This is where Africa’s great migration all begins. From January to March enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra inhabit the plains of the southern Serengeti and more than 400,000 wildebeest calves are born.
2. Val Thorens, France
The ski season in Europe is long, but if you want guaranteed snow in March (and beyond) your best bet is Val Thorens. The highest resort in Europe, the base sits at 2,300 metres and the slopes reach up to 3,230 metres, and you can ski 600 square kilometres of trails across the interconnected Trois Vallees region.
3. Canary Islands, Spain
This little crop of islands off the coast of north Africa are hugely popular with the Brits, but many Australians have never heard of them. The Canaries are heavenly in March, from the laid back vibe of La Gomera to the sparkling beaches and buzzing bars of Tenerife.
4. The Philippines
The heat starts to pick up in the Philippines in March at the tail end of the dry season, so it’s perfect for a beach break. And with more than 7,000 islands to choose from, you can spend a very happy holiday hopping between them for swimming, snorkelling, diving and more.
5. Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is one of the first places in Japan that the famous cherry blossoms begin to bloom. Around the last week of March the trees will erupt in a riot of pink and white blossoms, transforming the city into one sweet smelling bouquet.
6. Washington DC, USA
Across the other side of the world, the US capital has its own crop of cherry trees given as a gift from Japan in 1912. Because of the unusually warm winter, the 3,000-plus trees are expected to reach peak bloom around mid-March and the city celebrates with a three-week festival.
7. Iceland
Iceland has a long (long) winter and in March you’ll begin to see the first hints of spring. Days are longer, average temperatures rise to a comparatively balmy 1 degree Celsius and it’s the last month you can reliably catch the Northern Lights. Just pack your thermals.
8. Mexico
In March, make your way to the Pacific coast of Mexico for warm weather and virtually no rain. Mingle with the rich and famous in Cabo or head to Baja California for excellent whale watching. Keen surfers should try the sleepy beach town of Puerto Escondido, which also has a thriving arts scene.
9. Morocco
Morocco really has it all – bustling souks, ancient ruins, endless deserts and secluded beaches. Days are long, temperatures stay around the mid-20s (though can drop very low at night) and there’s very little rain. You can soak up the fascinating culture and then soak up some sun.
10. Vietnam
Vietnam can be uncomfortably humid for much of the year. In March, all that seems to vanish overnight and is replaced by dry, sunny days perfect for lazing on the powdery beaches of the south or hiking through the mountains of the north. Plus, as it’s shoulder season, prices are very reasonable.
Have you been to any of these incredible places? Share your experience in the comments below.
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