If your New Year’s Resolution for 2019 is to travel more, but you do not yet have a destination in mind, we bear good news! Gone are the days of browsing through tedious travel magazines and guidebooks for potential destinations. Nowadays people simply search the web for the best spots to visit in each season.
With the end of winter in sight, people have already started their hunt for a potential location to spend their summer vacations, and this is where we come in! We have compiled a list of 8 popular destinations around the world to visit in March.
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Borneo, Malaysia
Asia’s biggest island is home to a vast ecosystem of mangroves, swamp, deserted shores and mist-lined mountains. This 140-million-year-old deciduous rainforest is among the oldest in the world and some of the best views are the perhaps seen in Sabah, towards the Northern tip of the island.
As March ushers in the summer season in Malaysia, the orangutans become easier to spot in the dense vegetation, while the whale sharks accumulate near the radiant reefs of Lankayan Island. After taking a wild dose of adventure, tourists usually head over to the land of Infinity pools, cocktail and cabana, popularly known as Gaya Island!
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Oman
Understated and natural, Oman is poles apart from its Middle Eastern neighbor UAE. While the latter is the hub of modernization with space-age skyscrapers ruling the night sky and fancy beaches, the dolphin-filled Musandam Peninsula, Salalah’s legendary greenery and Wadi Shab’s emerald waterfalls are Oman’s hidden gems.
The capital city of Muscat is classy with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque being the highlight. It is not like Oman is not luxurious, just that the people like to keep things under wraps. March is the best time to visit the unsung hero of the Middle East as it falls neatly between the rush winter season and the scorching summer months.
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Valencia, Spain
Spain’s third largest city celebrates the onset of Spring in typical fiery Spanish style! The week-long Las Fallas festival sees Valencia come to life and showcase large paper mâché sculptures, paraded through town before being set on fire at the end of the day.
During the lead-up to the event in March, the entire city is a large party, with ear-busting fireworks, loud music across town and parades taking the centerstage. During the daytime, tourists can take a break from the revelry and visit the old town with its cosmopolitan beaches and futuristic architecture!
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Nepal
There no better time to enjoy the scenic beauty of this Himalayan kingdom than the onset of Spring, when flowers start to bloom, the sky is dry and clear, and the days are warm and cozy. March is also the ideal time for trekking, as Nepal has quite a few famous destinations apart from Mount Everest.
The Annapurna Circuit trek offers the perfect opportunity to hike through some of the most picturesque landscapes, pristine Himalayan villages and glacial lakes. The auspicious festival of Holi is also celebrated in March, with the capital city of Kathmandu donning bright colors.
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Delhi and Mumbai , India
Next in line is India’s capital city Delhi, which also celebrates Holi, the festival of colors, in March. The city erupts in a storm of vibrant colored powder, as Holi is celebrated across the streets in full swing. The Holi party scene involves live DJs, infinite supply of bhang, a local intoxicant, and various apparel-ruining antics.
The city calms down post sunset, which is the time to visit the various markets of the old city and taste some of the best street foods India has to offer. For a taste of modern India, take a stroll down Hauz Khas Village, with its pedestrian-friendly hub of fashion boutiques, galleries, bars and cafes.
Alternatively, you can also fly down to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai and enjoy the vibrance of Holi, and great food.
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Vietnam
There is no better time to visit this South Asian country than March, as the perennial sticky weather dissipates in favor of the dry season. March is the driest month in Vietnam, which makes it an ideal time to laze around the beaches or hike through some of the local mountain ranges.
Travelers can admire Ho Chi Minh’s magnificent French colonial architecture, Hanoi’s ancient pagodas, take a bike ride over the bridges of Hoi or sail on the mighty Mekong. Right up the coast is the Khoai Chau district, which is famous for the Chu Dong Tu festival in March. Prepare to meet processions of heavily decorated golden dragons and the intense smell of burning incense.
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Ireland
One of those places which mange to live up to the hype. The landscape is incredibly green, perennially windswept, wild and often pelted by rain. March happens to be the best time to visit the nation, as the citizens revel in the auspicious St. Patrick’s Day. Travelers can also visit Donegal’s wild beaches and the perilous cliffs of Moher.
Take a sip at the cozy pubs of Galway as you take a bite of the city’s famed oysters. Take a stroll down the streets of Dublin and experience the Silicon Valley effect. With tech giants such as Facebook, Airbnb and Google setting up their headquarters in Ireland’s capital city, the boom is evident. Do not forget to visit the rooftop bar at The Marker Hotel.
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Jordan
Apart from being the most accessible Middle Eastern country, Jordan also has the reputation of being the most captivating. The ancient stone-carved city of Petra, the vast Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash, and the breathtaking Dead Sea are some of the most popular travel destinations with tourists.
Do not forget to take a camel ride to Wadi Rum, the red desert valley surrounded by deep caverns and sandstone mountains. March is the best time to visit Jordan as the daytime temperature remains close to mid 20-degree celsius while the nights are warm enough to pitch a tent under the starry sky.
9. Croix, Virgin Islands
With fine weather and scenic beauty, the tropical beach appeal of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands is sure to keep you hooked. You can also be a part of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
10. New Orleans
The big draw in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the ‘Mardi Gras’ Festival, also dubbed as the Greatest Show on Earth. From entertainment to food to revelry, you just cannot miss the gala season. Mardi Gras is on March 5, 2019.
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