Best Places TO GO in MARCH

ASIA

Hang Son Doong, Vietnam

  • CHIANG MAI, Thailand (The Surin Elephant Round-up Festival in Surin Province ,Tropical fun for cheaper hotel/flight prices). Info regarding Thailand places.
  • VIETNAM (One of the best time to visit, Comfortable weather, Halong Bay , Cat Ba Island hiking trail, Mekong delta cruise, Ngo Dong River, Phong Nha National park, Hang Son Doong – world’s largest cave(UNESCO), Cat Tien National Park, Wildlife spotting, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Buon Ma Thuot waterfalls, Rice fields in Ninh Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Temples) . For culture and nature areas, what to do, and top places.
  • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Guaranteed great dry season till September, Galle market, Enjoy the hike throughout the Tea Country). More info: 1, 2 
  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (The cheapest time to visit, Off-peak tourist season, Thaipusam celebrations, Chinese New Year, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Batu Caves, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Exotic coastline with pristine waters and beachside). More info: 1, 2, 3
  • BORNEO, Indonesia (After the wet season, Fewer tourists, One of the World’s largest island, Tropical area- Rafflesia arnoldii- moster flower, Wildlife spotting: Orangutang, elephants, tigers, rhinos, etc., The best time to see orangutang in the wild, Lankayan Island where turtles can be seen more in June-September, Surfing and diving destination (April-December good for diving, July-August is for best visibility), 11,000 species of flowering plants, Highest mountain-Mount Kinabalu). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

SOUTH AMERICA

Flamingo-flecked red lagoon/deserts, Bolivia

  • BUENOS AEROS/BARILOCHE, Argentina (Reasonably priced hotel/flight tickets, Less tourists, Pleasant weather, Festivals and other events of the year). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
  • GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (Off-peak season starts February – May, Fewer tourists, More accommodation choices, Unique wildlife spotting, Best place to get away from the city life, Floreana’s green beaches and red beaches of Rabida, Transparent blue waters, Island hoping, Surfing and diving paradise). More info: 1, 2, 3
 
  • LA PAZ, Bolivia (Pleasant warm weather, End of the wet summer season, One of the best time to visit nature wonders, Smoking volcanoes, Laguna Colorada or Flamingo-flecked red lagoon/ deserts (more info – worldatlas), Salar de Uyuni – world’s largest salt flat that looms out of the salt and translates into the world’s largest mirror (about 8 hours away from La Paz by bus and 1 hour away by plane) visit December to April to see the mirror effect and May to November if you want to see it dry, Mount Tunupa, Ollague – active volcano, Salt hotel, Valle de la Luna– rock formations, The highest golf tournament course in the world – La Paz Golf Club, Plaza San Francisco, Calle Jaen street, Massive cable car system – Mi Teleferico, Plaza Murillo, Mercado Rodriguez food market, Calle Sagarnaga and Linares tourist market, Nightlife, Cholitas Wrestling). More info or  here
 
  • PATAGONIA, Chile (Mid- September to November beautiful spring season 8°C/46°F to 20°C/65°F , Peak tourist season in November – March (ideal weather),Torres del Paine hiking trail,  Tierra del Fuego, Tasty cultural food and drinks). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4
  • TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, Chile (Chile’s Patagonia region, Sky-high mountains, Icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands), Unique wildlife, Paradise for hiking, November – March is a peak tourist season but is the good time to come and see that magical park!). More info: 1, 2, 3

NORTH AMERICA

Negril beach, Jamaica
  • KEY WEST FLORIDA, USA (Peak tourist season, Dazzling beaches, Outdoor activities, Exhibitions). More info: 1, 2, 3
  • GRAND CANYON, USA (March till May before the peak season, pleasant temperatures,Viewpoints on the Canyon, Canyon Village, Canyon Skywalk, Colorado River rafting, North Kaibab Trail, Rim Trail, Havasupai Falls). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4
  • NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, USA (Comfortably cool weather, Celebrations are at full blast, Mardi Gras, Entertainment and Nightlife of Bourbon and Frenchman streets, French Quarter, Live music, The Cabildo, Museums). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4
  • MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Dry and peak season December – April, Cold months – December – February but if you can call it cold (28°C/82°F degrees in average ), 30 active volcanos, World-class museums, Cultural Markets, Parks, Hiking through the Mayan ruins and jungles, Mountain biking,  Low season – the day after Easter till mid-December, , Hot and wet season from May – October). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4  5, 6
  • JAMAICA (Guaranteed sunshine weather, Peak tourist season from mid-December until April, Negril beach and the Negril cliffs, Doctor’s Cave Beach, Montego Bay, Martha Brae River, Dunn’s River Falls, Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Port Antonio, Rafting, Snorkeling, Blue Hole, Ocho Rios, Nightlife, Rio Grande River). More info: 1, 2

THE CARIBBEAN

  • PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (Best time for settled weather – December to March, Popular”Coconut Coast”,Beautiful white sand beaches, scuba dive, Deep sea fishing, Swimming with dolphins, Popular place especially for windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and zip-lining as well as for night life parties, Horseback riding, Luxurious resorts, Tropical vibe, Well-known for night life entertainments, Cheaper hotel/flight tickets prices, August is the hottest month (max 32°C/89.6°F) and January is the coolest (min on average 20°C/68°F). More info: 1, 2,  3 

AFRICA

Masai Mara, Kenia 

  • CAIRO ,Egypt (Pleasant warm weather, Fewer crowds, Low hotel rates,  The cheapest month to visit, Shoulder season – in between the peak and off-peak tourist season, Pyramids of Giza, Al-Azhar Mosque, To see Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo), Saqqara and Dahshur,Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Nile River, Egyptian Museum, Ain Sukhna beach with many luxurious holiday resorts and restaurants – only 2 hours drive away from the city). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5(e-visa)

 

  • UGANDA(Comfortable temperatures 25°C /77°F, Beginning of the wet season, Before the heavy rain season (mid-March – May and September – November), Unique wildlife spotting: Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, Dry season starts in December – February). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4(e-visa)

 

  • MASAI MARA, Kenya (Beginning of the wet season but heavy rainfall starts in April, After the peak tourist season, Mild warm weather, One of the best months to see the safari parks, Masai Mara National Reserve, Wildlife spotting: lions, leopards, cheetahs , etc.). More info: 1, 2

 

  • KENIA (Beginning of the wet season but heavy rainfall starts in April, Off-peak tourist season, Wildlife spotting, Lamai Wedge, Mara River, crocodile-filled waters, Kichwa Tembo Camp, Bateleur Camp, Sayari Mara Camp, Watamu beaches, Top world’s and continent’s best beaches -Diani white sand Beach (Mombasa – in old town at night after the sunset can be dangerous to walk around, is highly recommended to not carry a lot of cash and jewellery with you at any time), Lamu Beach, Bamburi Beach and more, Funzi Island, Lamu Archipelago, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park). More info: 1, 2

 

  • MARRAKESH/HIGH ATLAS, Morocco (Pleasant weather, One of the best months to visit till May, Shoulder season till May which is considered as the low tourist season, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna sunsets, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, The mellah – the old Jewish Quarter, The Marrakech Museum, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, Central courtyard, Majorelle Garden at former home of Yves Saint Laurent, Rue Errachidia and Bab Doukkala impressive neighbourhoods, Open air markets -The central souks, Mint tea, Rock climbing, Ski mountaineering, Mountain biking, Morocco’s Toubkal National Park). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

 

  • FES, Morocco (Best to visit is mid-March – May or September – October, November – February is off peak season season – for budget travelers, Authentic experience, Less chaotic than other cities of Morocco, Narrow streets make it look like a maze – can get lost easily in that cultural surroundings, World’s oldest university – the University of al-Qarawiyyin, “Ancient walled city”creation in the Middle Ages, Colourful, Medersa Bou Inania, Medersa el-Attarine, Fes el Bali, Bab Bou Jeloud, World-famous tanneries – Chouara tannery (oldest leather tannery in the world), Carpets, Traditional tasty cuisine). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

MIDDLE EAST 

Western Wall, Jerusalem

  • TEl AVIV/JAFFA/JERUSALEM, Israel (Pleasant temperatures and affordable prices,  Israel’s financial hub,  Bauhaus architecture, Beaches.Holy Land, Old City (Jaffa/)Jerusalem , Dome of the Rock shrine, Historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4(visa) 

 

  • TURKEY ( Best time to visit March – May and mid-September – mid-November, Before the summer peak tourist season (June – August) , Pleasant warm weather, Less tourists, Room rates and airfare are average, Rich culture and history, Istanbul city, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ephesus, Paraglide above Ölüdeniz , Bodrum, Wildlife spotting: Sea Turtles in Dalyan, Mount Nemrut, Finest cuisine, Grand Bazaar, Top beach destination –  Blue Lagoon (Ölüdeniz), Kabak Beach (Fethiye), Mermerli Beach (Antalya), Icmeler Beach (Marmaris), Cleopatra Beach (Alanya), Patara Beach (Gelemiş), Kaputaş Beach (Kas), Cirali Beach and more)) . More info: 1, 2, 3, 4 

 

  • AMMAN/PETRA, Jordan (Pleasant spring weather till July, Before the peak season in September, The lost city of Petra -famous archaeological site in southwestern desert, Red Rose City, Nabataean rock-cut temple/tombs, Dead Sea, Holy month in Ramadan starts in approx.mid of April til mid of May). More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

 

  • DUBAI ,UAE ( Before the burning midday sun season will hit the country, World’s highest observation deck/outdoor terrace/ swimming pool of Burj Khalifa that is thrice as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Dubai Old Creek – Arabian architecture of this old town, Arabian desert safari -camel rides, Traditional Arabian markets that sell gold/clothes/spices/textiles/ perfumes). More info and here(visa)

EUROPE

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland 

  • SANTORINI, Greece (Fabulous seascape of Aegean Sea, Submerged volcano, The lagoon-like waters, Boutari Winery, The Ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri, Night life, Red beach, Pleasant warm weather, Before the peak season, Better prices ). More info: 1 , 2 , 3, 4

 

  • ATHENS, Greece (Pleasant weather, Fewer crowds, Low hotel rates, Shoulder season – in between the peak and off-peak season, Beautiful beaches of the Aegean Sea, The Acropolis, National Archaeology Museum, Ancient Agora: Ruins of the Marketplace, The Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library, Museum of Cycladic Art, Temple of Olympian Zeus). More info: 1, 2 , 3 

 

  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Mild spring weather, Off-peak tourist season, Less tourists, Lower prices, Tivoli Gardens, Canals, Kongens Have – Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Christiansborg Palace, National Museum of Denmark, The National Gallery of Denmark, Nyhavn Harbor, Red Square, The Round Tower, Den Bla Planet, Amalienborg Castle, Cycling culture and tasty cuisine). More info: 1, 2 (visa guide)

 

  • CANARY ISLANDS, Spain (Mild summer temperatures, Jardín de Cactus,  Volcanic landscape, Timanfaya National Park, Famara beach, Outside activities,  Scuba diving through the art park Museo Atlántico, Sailing, Surfing,  Climbing a volcano, Low tourist season, Better and cheaper deals on hotels/accommodations). More info: 1 , 2

 

  • IRELAND ( Peak tourist season June-August, Best time to visit March – May and September – November for milder weather and smaller crowds, Cobh’s colourful architecture, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sligo Abbey and Strandhill Beach, Killarney National Park, Music festivals). More info: 1  , 2, 3, 4, 5(visa)

 

  • ICELAND (Warm temperatures, Off-peak tourist season, One of the best time to visit for the Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, Landscape full of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields, Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks, Dynjandi Waterfall, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Vikings land, Rauðasandur Beach, Asbyrgi Canyon, Lower prices and better deals on flights/accommodation). More info: 1 , 2 (visa)

OCEANIA

Roys Peak, New Zealand 
  • NEW ZEALAND (Pleasant summer weather, City sightseeing, Unique wildlife, After summer season, Cheaper hotel/flight tickets prices).More of official info about this land or consider requirements (visa)

CENTRAL AMERICA

Volcan Baru, Panama

  • PANAMA (Warm summer weather, Dry season ,Islas Secas archipelago, Panama Jazz Festival, Caribbean coast’s San Blas Islands, Panama Canal, Surfing, Diving, Fishing, Climbing , Ziplining, Hiking, Diverse water and extreme activities, Pearl Islands, Volcan Baru, Bocas Del Toro beaches, Sunset Coast, Casco Viejo streets, Rich nature and wildlife, Soberania National Park, Peak tourist season till May). More info

PEAK SEASON: Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica  France, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands.