Exciting March Travel Destinations Worldwide

Special destinations for March have mesmerized countless travelers, offering new and surprising experiences recently featured by Telegraph Travel.

1. Dive with whale sharks in Central America

March marks the start of whale shark season in Belize. With its impressive dive spots, Belize is ideal for those seeking this breathtaking experience.

* Additional Info: Other equally enticing locations include Utila Island (Honduras), Ningaloo Coral Reef (Australia), and Koh Tao Island (Thailand).

2. Witness the Northern Lights in Scandinavia

March is one of the best months of the year for travelers to visit the Northern Hemisphere and witness the Northern Lights. Simply put, the Northern Lights are colorful bands of light moving across the night sky.

* Travelers can witness the Northern Lights in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

3. Admire cherry blossoms in Japan

By the end of March every year, these beautiful pink flowers bloom, an event eagerly awaited by the Japanese. Strolling under cherry blossom trees, known as “hanami,” is said to have originated in the 8th century.

* Additional Info: Cherry blossoms aren't exclusive to Japan. Try visiting Washington DC, Stockholm, Shanghai, Seoul.

4. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ireland

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide, with the most exciting festivities taking place in Dublin, Ireland. On March 17th, you simply can't miss joining the celebration here. Crowds spill out from pubs onto the streets, creating a lively atmosphere across restaurants and hotels.

There are plenty of events to enjoy in the days leading up to the main parade on Monday, March 17th.

* Dublin's only rival on St. Patrick's Day is New York. The parade on Fifth Avenue attracts over 200,000 participants, starting at 11:00 PM on the night of March 16th and continuing into the early hours of March 17th on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street. Along Central Park is a prime spot for watching the parade.

5. Soak up the sunshine and races in Dubai

If you're into horse racing, March is the time to be in Dubai.

* Even if you're not into horses, you might still want to visit Dubai for its pleasant weather – eight hours of sunshine per day and temperatures around 28°C.

6. Join mountain parties in the Alps

Snow conditions at most European resorts are currently excellent.

* Another great reason to take a ski vacation in March is the countless festivals happening, such as Horizon in Bansko, Bulgaria (March 8th to 14th), Momentum in Crans-Montana, Switzerland (March 13th to 16th), Snowboxx in Arinsal, Andorra (March 23rd to 30th), Rock pistes in Portes du Soleil between France and Switzerland (March 26th to 30th), Altitude comedy festival in Mayrhofen, Austria (March 31st to April 4th), and The Brits in Tignes, France (March 30th to April 5th).

7. Las Fallas Festival in Spain

Las Fallas is certainly the noisiest, most chaotic (and possibly the most dangerous) festival in Europe. The city of Valencia, Spain, hosts the Las Fallas festival to honor the patron saint La Virgen de los Desamparados.

Bonfires, burning effigies of politicians and celebrities, fireworks, and loud explosions make for a deafening but enjoyable experience for tourists.

* Events kick off on March 1st, but the main event runs from March 15th to 19th.

8. Experience the Holi Festival in India

This unique festival takes place on March 17th across India. People joyfully throw scented colored powder and water at each other, everyone reveling despite being covered in a rainbow of colors and soaking wet.

9. Attend the Nowruz New Year Festival in Iran

Nowruz, meaning 'New Day' in Persian, is celebrated throughout Iran and much of Central Asia on March 20th.

The festival is marked with traditional sports, lavish feasting, dancing, prayers, and leaping over bonfires.

10. Admire golden daffodils in England

By the end of March, travelers will witness golden daffodils, the springtime emblem, blooming all over England.

* The most beautiful spots to admire the flowers are the Dunsford nature reserve, Dartmoor region, Exbury Gardens, or Ullswater Lake.

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Source: Mytour Travel Guide – Via Tuoi Tre News