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Best destinations to visit in March

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Maldives
Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas
9.2
March closes out the dry northeast monsoon season with calm seas and sunny skies. Manta rays gather to feed in Hanifaru Bay from roughly May onward. Snorkeling trips from resort islands reach nearby reefs within minutes by boat. Water temperatures hold near 28 degrees Celsius throughout the month.
Highlights:
  • 🌌 Watch a glowing beach at night on Vaadhoo Island
  • 🦈 Snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay
  • 🏝️ Stay in an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise lagoon
India
Palaces, temples, backwaters and Himalayan peaks
7.5
Holi, the festival of colors, fills streets across northern India with powder and water fights each March. Mild March weather before the summer heat suits sightseeing at the Taj Mahal. Camel safaris cross the dunes near Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert. Houseboats drift along the calm backwaters of Kerala.
Highlights:
  • 🛶 Sail on the serene backwaters of Kerala
  • 🛺 Take a colorful rickshaw ride through Old Delhi’s lanes
  • 🌅 Watch sunrise over the majestic Taj Mahal
Japan
Bullet trains, temples, onsen and neon cities
10.0
Cherry blossoms begin opening in southern Japan in late March most years. Ueno Park and the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto fill with viewing crowds under pink canopies. Mild temperatures around 12 degrees Celsius suit long days of walking. Forecasters track the blossom front as it moves north through the country.
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Admire Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji Pavilion shimmering in sunlight
  • 🚶🏻 Walk the iconic Shibuya Crossing and feel Tokyo’s pulse
  • 🏔️ See Mount Fuji reflect on Lake Kawaguchi at sunrise
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