In Mauritius, March does not mark the end of winter: there is no winter, just flowers and languid beaches. The light in Tunisia is superb, colouring the ruins of Carthage with a pale golden hue. In Vietnam, the monsoon is still two months away, so it is important to prepare for it. In Sri Lanka, the young tea leaves tint the terraces a soft green, ready to be picked leaf by leaf. In Cuba, Carnival is almost over, but nostalgic musicians will keep the celebrations alive for a few more weeks.
Visiting Vietnam in March feels almost allegorical, as if the country itself is entering the springtime of its destiny. The third month of the year opens a sunny window onto this fascinating and diverse country. In the north, the relatively cool temperatures will not prevent you from discovering colonial Hanoi and the legendary Halong Bay. Bordering China, Lao Cai hosts the aptly named Spring Festival, alive with vibrant songs, dances and colourful religious ceremonies. Heading south, the temperature and humidity, though less intense at this time of year, follow the opposite trend. Saigon and the Mekong Delta unfold before travellers, completing a colourful and most unexpected panorama.
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The Kingdom of Morocco is so rich and varied that one visit is rarely enough. With the arrival of spring, March offers ideal conditions to explore the imperial cities, the ocean coastline, and the Atlas mountains alike. While the coastal strip enjoys relatively stable temperatures throughout the year, this month offers the gentle warmth of a thermometer that has not yet reached its peak. Chatting with the hospitable Moroccans, enjoying a mint tea or a tagine, and admiring the country's architectural treasures is all the more delightful.
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The “rainbow nation”, a patchwork of cultures and landscapes, amazes the world with a destiny worthy of a Greek tragedy. Since regaining its dignity, South Africa has become a top destination, which the month of March showcases perfectly. While the north experiences some spectacular storms, it more than makes up for it with the scorching heat that prevails during the day. But what would a safari be without sunshine? In the south, Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate offers a striking contrast to the subtropical Indian Ocean coastline where conditions soften after three months of more intense heat.
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A country as vast as India inevitably brims with contrasts. There are as many Indias as there are landscapes, castes and climates. While the north and south are warmly provided for in March, it is nothing compared to the centre. The arrival of spring is celebrated in the country through several festivities. Holi, the festival of colours, upends social rules and relationships between men and women for a day filled with dazzling hues. In Jaipur, the elephant festival overwhelms the city with its gigantic scale. March is also the best time to visit the majestic tigers in the reserves of Madhya Pradesh, in the centre of the country.
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March sees the tourist season burn out its last embers in the Maldives. The essentials are still here: perfect weather, warm temperatures and no rain, while gradually emptying of its visitors. All in all, ideal. A paradise edged with opalescent sands, the Maldives offer a smile so gentle that it protects travellers even after they return to rainy skies at home.
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