Travel writer picks out four of the warmest holiday hot spots to visit in March

05 February 2024 , 11:21

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Long sunny days await for less (Image: Getty)

If you can't wait to feel the sun on your face this springtime, there are places to visit as early as next month where the temperatures are positively balmy.

With miles of golden sands and turquoise blue skies, 30C is a daily occurrence in some parts of the world, many of which can be easily reached from the UK. From the beautiful beaches of Thailand to the world-class attractions of Orlando, we've found some of the warmest destinations that will leave you feeling sun kissed and golden.

March is also a great time to bag a bargain break too, with travel agents competing against each other to fill places before the high season begins. Sunseekers could pick up luxury holidays to glorious destinations for less with online travel agents including On The Beach and Love Holidays.

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Whether you just want to laze on the beach all week long, or would rather be out exploring, these once-in-a-lifetime holiday deals are all going for a song.

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The Caribbean

Picture yourself in the Caribbean next month (Getty)

March is one of the best times of the year to visit the islands of the Caribbean, with low humidity and long hot sunny days drawing sunseekers from all around the world.

Barbados, St. Lucia and Antigua routinely experience temperatures as high as 30C every day, while Cuba and the Cayman Islands are only a couple of degrees cooler.

With up to nine hours of sunshine every day and very little chance of rain, visitors can expect lots of lovely long hot sunny days.

Some of the best deals to the Caribbean we have found flying next month include:

• Seven nights in Jamaica for £750 per person, departing from London Gatwick on March, 11.
• Seven nights in the Dominican Republic from £802 per person, departing from London Gatwick on March, 12.
• Seven nights in St Lucia from £810 per person, departing from London Gatwick on March, 19.
• Seven nights in Barbados from £851 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 17.
• Seven nights all-inclusive in Cuba from £992 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 13.

Mexico

Relax on the tropical beaches of Mexico (Getty)

Long hot days await in Mexico in March, as the peninsula enjoys its driest month of the year.

Perfect weather for relaxing in some of the most popular tourist spots such as Cancun or Playa del Carmen, the balmy days are also comfortable enough to explore ancient artefacts and historical sites in Mexico City and the ruins of Chichen Itza.

March is also packed with cultural events throughout the main tourist areas including festivals to celebrate the spring equinox on March, 20.

Some of the best March deals to Mexico we found today, include:

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• Seven nights in Cozumel from £733 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 6
• Seven nights in Cancun from £762 per person, departing from London Gatwick on March, 4.
• Seven nights in Playa del Carmen from £970 per person, departing from London Gatwick on March, 4.
• Seven nights in Akumal from £1116 per person, departing from London Gatwick on March, 4.
• Seven nights all-inclusive in Tulum from £1194 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 6.

Orlando

Orlando is one of the most popular destinations in the world (Getty)

The home of Walt Disney World, Orlando is one of the most visited holiday destinations in the world.

From the giant resorts of Disney to road trips down to the Florida Keys, Orlando enjoys temperatures of between 26 and 30C, but it can also be a little on the wet side, with a short downfall expected most days.

Most visitors come to make magical memories at the various theme parks in the area including SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom, and there are hundreds of awesome places to stay during your visit.

The best Orlando deals for March you can book today, include:

• Seven nights at the Monumental Movieland Resort from £808 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March, 5.
• Seven nights at Cypress Pointe, Lake Buena Vista for £877 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March, 5.
• Seven nights at the Doubletree by Hilton Universal from £992 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 14.
• Seven nights at the WorldQuest Orlando from £969 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 7.
• Seven nights at Universal's Cabana Bay from £1027 per person, departing from Manchester on March, 7.

Thailand

Spend a week on the white sands of Krabi from £996 (Getty)

Paradise awaits in the Southeast Asian country of Thailand with its white sandy beaches, Buddhist temples and delicious cuisine.

With temperatures reaching as high as 30C on an almost daily basis in March, the west coast beaches of Phuket, Khao Lak & Krabi are just a couple of degrees warmer than on Koh Samui and the east coast beaches.

A popular destination with backpackers and luxury travellers alike, March is an excellent time to visit Thailand to meet the elephants, explore the markets or simply take in the stunning scenery.

Some of the best holiday deals to Thailand available to book today, include:

• Seven nights in Pattaya from £612 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March, 13.
• Seven nights in Jomtien Beach from £643 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March, 18.
• Seven nights in Koh Samui from £951 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March, 19.
• Seven nights in Krabi from £996 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March, 11.
• Seven nights in Phuket from £1131 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March 30.

Laura Mckenna