MARCH
TOP 10
Destinations
In March many fantastic destinations, everywhere from the Indian Ocean to the Caribbean offer incredible adventures, from the Bahamas, Honduras and Dominican Republic to incredible places to explore in Australia – Sydney, Brisbane, Uluru, Cairns…
Dry season is still on in some destinations of Asia such as Myanmar or Laos, and the Philippines are at their best during the spring months, locations like Palawan, Coron Island, Siargao Island and Boracay are places that everyone need to visit once in their life.
In Japan is the best time to see the delightful cherry blossom season in full bloom, while in Okinawa the beaches start to open.
March is the ideal time to get away for some early sunshine in many countries in Europe, countries between the end of their cold winter and start of not too hot spring months: Italy, Morocco, Spain and Portugal are perfect destinations to visit before the summer. South Africa is also an amazing destination to visit this time of the year, a journey along the legendary Garden Route is a must. March is an excellent month to visit the Middle East as well before it gets too hot, Oman in particular.
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Dry season is the best time of year to visit the Philippines, that goes from December to March. With thousands of islands to discover in the Philippines, it’s kind of hard to decide on the best places to visit! Just to name few of them, Palawan, Coron Island, Boracay, Siargao, Siquijor Island, Cebu (best place to swim with the whale sharks) and the Chocolate hills in Bohol.
PHILIPPINES
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March is one of the most popular times to visit Japan, thanks to warming temperatures and the start of the cherry blossom season that are definitely the top attraction in Japan and attract visitors from all around the world. A country with a fascinating culture and fantastic places to visit, from big cities to hot springs in the middle of nature. Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Matsumoto, Shirakawa, Tsumago-juku, Takayama-Gifu and many more.
JAPAN
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After decades of being off-limits, Myanmar has become one of South-east Asia's most fascinating destinations, with untouched beaches and ancient temples to discover. The ancient Buddhist temples of Bagan are one of the most popular places to visit, with Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall and the pagodas (Kakku pagodas the most spectacular) in Inle Lake.
MYANMAR
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A spectacular continent where I used to live and that I love. You could spend months traveling around and never get bored of it. Perfect to visit from December to April in every part on the continent. Beautiful cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Queensland is just a fantastic place to discover and you can't miss a trip to Uluru.
AUSTRALIA
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The best time to visit the Bahamas is during high season, which runs from December to April, making it a great spot for a warm winter getaway if you live in Europe. Located to the East of Florida, the islands of the Bahamas are blessed with fantastic beaches. Many of the islands of the Bahamas remain uninhabited. The most popular islands are New Providence Island (Nassau/Paradise Island), Grand Bahama Island, The Exumas, The Abacos, Eleuthera, Long Island, Harbor Island, and San Salvador Island.
BAHAMAS
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South Africa is a beautiful place on earth, people who love wildlife and want to experience the beauty of nature, this is the place for them. The landscapes of the Garden Route just outside Cape Town are gorgeous. A safari in the Kruger National Park is a must, it's home of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos. Cape Town has a bit of everything – history, nature, culture, the views from the top of Table Mountain and Boulders Beach (penguins) are two of the main attractions in town.
SOUTH AFRICA
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With a warm, tropical climate, the Dominican Republic is an ideal holiday destination for springtime sunshine, making it a great place to relax on the picturesque beaches. The Dominican Republic has one of the most varied landscapes of the Caribbean islands. Aside from the beautiful beaches, you’ll find a very mountainous scenery on the west side and many lakes around the island.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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The best time to visit Cambodia is between November and April, when there is no rain. You simply cannot go to Cambodia and not see it the magnificent temple complex of Angkor Wat. Cambodia's southern islands Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem, are the tropical paradise of this country.
CAMBODIA
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A trip to Italy is always a great idea! This time of the year is considered shoulder season, so you can expect less tourist crowds and cheaper prices. Some of the regions in the South of the country could reach already 20ºC, almost time for a swim! You can visit all the main cities Milan, Venice, Florence... or have a romantic weekend on the many lakes in the northern part of the country.
ITALY
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Is one of the prettiest countries in Southeast Asia, the country is small and has no coastline, it has spectacular limestone mountains, forest and waterfalls which offer you amazing opportunities to go trekking. Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Nong Khiaw are some of the best places to visit in Laos.
LAOS