While many city destinations in Europe are already marked by the first delicate signs of spring in March, the snow is still glistening high up in the mountains. Sun skiing on perfectly groomed slopes or would you prefer a vacation under palm trees? These are the best travel destinations in March:

1. Dubai/UAE

Maximum temperature: 29 degrees
Sunshine hours: 9 h/day

Why to go
There are many reasons to visit Dubai . Especially in March, the temperatures are very warm, but not too hot. The Museum of the Future also opened at the end of February. On seven floors, it deals with topics such as life in space, future technologies and the rainforest. The construction of the 77-meter-high steel structure reportedly cost 200 million U.S. dollars, and the facade consists of 1,024 individual parts. Until the end of March, the Expo 2020takes place. This is the last chance to visit! At the moment there are many new hotels in the emirate.

2. california/USA

Maximum temperature: 19 degrees
Sunshine hours: 9 h/day

Why to go
In March the weather is pleasantly mild, the springbreakers and tourist crowds are still absent. Tip: in March the new Australian Walkabout at the Santa Barbara Zooopens. Visitors can walk among wallabies, kangaroos and emus in a nearly 1,400-square-meter habitat. California's ski resorts attract visitors with wonderful conditions for sun skiing. In the lower-lying regions, numerous nature parks are waiting to be discovered.

3. mallorca/spain

Maximum temperature: 17 degrees
Sunshine hours: 6 h/day

Why to go
The Balearic island is one of the best destinations in March, because then the almond blossom is in full swing . Around seven million almond trees ensure that the island sinks in a pale pink sea of blossoms. It is best to choose the capital Palma as a starting point. Here it is also worth looking out for gourmet restaurants. Since the beginning of the year, the island has enjoyed a total of ten Michelin stars. Worth visiting are for example the Adrián Quetglas, Fosh, Fernando Arellanos "Zaranda" and Santi Tauris DINS.

4. Madrid/Spain

Maximum temperature: 19 degrees
Sunshine hours: 6 h/day

Why to go
In March, the city's lavish parks bloom. Life shifts back outside. People sit in the sun in pleasant temperatures, sip a sangria and indulge in exploring beautiful galleries and designer boutiques. Along goes the Milla de Oro (Gold Mile), across Salamanca with the Serrano, Ortega y Gasset and Claudio Coello shopping districts. And all this without shedding a drop of sweat. Plus, in March, it's mostly locals out and about. Minglen allowed!

5. maldives

Maximum temperature: 32 degrees
Sunshine hours: 9 sunshine hours

Why to go
The weather in the Maldives is actually wonderful all year round. However, March is considered one of the driest months. In addition, the small window of time between January and March is considered shark season. This is when the seas are at their calmest and you can observe all the more specimens of these fascinating animals. The same applies to manta rays. Resort Tip: The Baros Maldives House Reef is considered one of the most beautiful in the Indian Ocean.

6. dublin/Ireland

Maximum temperature: 10 degrees
Sunshine hours: 4 h/day

Why to go
On March 17, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in memory of the national saint of the Irish. And where could you experience it more authentically than in the capital? It is celebrated with a huge parade that winds its way from the north to the south of the city. It crosses the Liffey. Even during this spectacle, things get very lively. The party then culminates in the nightlife district of Temple Bar. Cultural highlights such as a visit to the famous Trinity College Library with the Book of Kells, the exhibition 14 Henrietta Street or the modern whiskey Distillery Roe & Co. should also not be missed.

7. Delhi/India

Maximum temperature: 30 degrees
Sunshine hours: 8 h/day

Why to go
One of the most popular spring festivals worldwide is now Holi. The color festival, which has also been celebrated in Europe since 2012, has its origins in India. There it takes place on the first full moon day of the month Phalgun. The date for Holi in 2022 is March 18. The country's capital then resembles a colorful rainbow. DJs, street food and party atmosphere await all participants. Tip: mask smartphone cameras so they don't get damaged by the color powder. And wear white. And don't forget a bit of sightseeing between temples and city life.

8. petra/jordan

Maximum temperature: 24 degrees
Sunshine hours: 8 h/day

Why to go
The desert state now still attracts with temperatures that are in the pleasant half of the 20-degree mark. At night it is no longer quite so cold, even glamping is already possible. In addition, the remains of Petra make the country so attractive. The country also delights with its mix of tradition and modernity, its nature reserves and modern cities. Jordan is still considered an insider tip.

9. south africa

Maximum temperature: 27 degrees
Sunshine hours: 12 h/day

Why to go
19 national parks, including the world-famous Kruger National Park, invite you to finally observe the Big Five in the wild. The end of the rainy season is ideal for safaris without crowds. In Cape Town it is worth visiting the lavishly renovated Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its cool restaurants and stores. Beach vacationers enjoy the warm, not hot temperatures as well as safari guests.

10. Méribel/France

Maximum temperatures: 6 degrees
Sunshine hours: 7 h/day

Why to go
The high season in the small village Méribel in the French Alps is slowly subsiding. Finding accommodation is now as easy as getting a place in the sun. Enjoy skiing under blue skies in the morning, lunching in the warm sun at noon, and taking a spin through the postcard idyll of the village in the afternoon. And visit boutiques. Need more reasons to secure a spot on the list of best destinations in March? Hotel tip: The wonderful Le Coucou of the Maisons Pariente.

11. Tulum/Mexico

Maximum temperature: 29 degrees
Sunshine hours: 8 h/day

Why to go
If you're longing for real summer, Tulum is the place to be now. The coastal town on the Riviera Maya, about 130 kilometers south of Cancun, beckons with colorful posadas (hostels), white sand, Mayan ruins and a hippie feeling. The Tulum hotspots include the boutiques in Tulum village, restaurants in the middle of the jungle, the Casa Jaguar and the Arca Bar. The city is an Instagram dream come true. What you should definitely do here: relax! 

12. sicily/Italy

Maximum temperature: 18 degrees
Sunshine hours: 11 h/day

Why to go
From the Valley of the Temples to the old town of Taormina, from lively Palermo to Siracusa: Sicily beckons with breathtakingly beautiful spots. When you visit in March, you have them largely to yourself. No queuing to visit the famous temples, there's plenty of parking at the gates of the small towns, the scent of the first lemon blossoms is in the air and the aperitivo tastes even better when you're not sitting tightly packed. Hotel tip in Taormina: The Four Seasons hotel group has turned the San Domenico Palace into a wonderful hotel.