Palm trees, beaches, fruity drinks with little paper umbrellas in them--all this and more are available in the Caribbean. The average high temperature for March in San Juan, Puerto Rico is 83 degrees Fahrenheit, a welcome change for northerners. Book an all inclusive vacation, or rent a car and stay in different cities on one island. An added bonus: United States citizens do not need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
While many spots are mired in mud every March, the ski slopes are still open in places like Vail, Colorado and Banff, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies. If you're a pro, you'll appreciate the top-notch downhill ski slopes. Equipment rental is available for those who don't own their own skis. Ski schools stand ready to teach beginners or help those who haven't skied in a long time to brush up on their skills.
The beauty of cruising is that not only can you see a number of countries, towns or islands in a single trip, but instead of sitting bored in a train or car in between destinations, you're dining, swimming, gambling, watching shows or dancing the night away. In March you can take a short, four night cruise from Florida to the coast of Mexico, or longer cruises, exploring a number of Caribbean Islands. You can experience Brazil and Argentina, or take a trip to New Zealand and Australia. Make sure you have all required documentation, like passports or visas, before boarding your cruise.
March is the off season for travel to Europe, so bargain hunters can keep an eagle eye out for sales and snatch up good prices on flights and hotels in places like Scotland, France and the Netherlands. Travelers can visit 700-year-old cathedrals, dine on rich epicurean delights and view some of the greatest art the world has seen, without the crowds of summer.
