Where Should You Travel This Month?

Hotels book out months in advance — reserve early and expect prices 50–100% above normal. The Japan Meteorological Corporation publishes annual bloom forecasts in January.

Zermatt and Verbier are among Europe's priciest ski resorts year-round — prices surge further in peak ski weeks. Book Christmas/New Year chalets or hotels 4–6 months ahead. February half-term is the most congested.

Book transport 3–4 weeks ahead — buses, trains, and ferries sell out. Jakarta is surprisingly pleasant during Lebaran as traffic disappears. Most tourist sites in Bali and Yogyakarta stay open.

Airlines cancel all Bali flights on Nyepi day — check dates before booking. The night before features spectacular Ogoh-ogoh monster parade processions. An unforgettable and unique experience.

Mexican beach resorts are at their most expensive and crowded during Semana Santa. Book 6+ weeks ahead. Traveling inland (Oaxaca, San Cristóbal, Mérida) during this week offers cultural festivals with fewer foreign tourists.

School holidays fall after Easter — Rome and Florence accommodation fills for 2 weeks. Book 8 weeks ahead. Restaurants post limited Easter menus. Pre-book the Colosseum and Vatican to avoid 2-hour queues.

Inter-city transport books out completely. Most small restaurants closed during the first 2 days of Eid. Petronas Towers and major malls stay open. Ask about open house invitations — Malaysians are famously welcoming.

All transport — air, land, and sea — sells out weeks ahead. Beach resorts in Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao fully book out. Plan and book at least 6 weeks ahead for beach travel.

Protect your camera and phone — the powder gets everywhere. Wear old white clothes to make colours pop. March is an excellent time to visit Delhi and Agra — perfect weather before summer heat arrives.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend sees UAE hotel prices spike 200–300% — book 6+ months ahead. Burj Khalifa NYE viewing area requires day-time reservations. November–February is the undisputed best time to visit.

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and restaurants may have reduced hours during Ramadan. Eid is an important family holiday — many businesses close for 3 days. A fascinating cultural time to visit Istanbul.

Nice in February is sunny and mild compared to the rest of Europe. Hotels book up — reserve 4–6 weeks ahead. Grand parade tickets sell out — buy online early.

Seville books out completely for Semana Santa — reserve 3–4 months ahead. Málaga, Granada, and Valladolid also have impressive processions. Book early for any Andalusia travel this week.

Cologne accommodation fills completely during Rosenmontag week — book 3 months ahead. The parade route along the Rhine is free. Expect significant disruption to normal services.

Miami and Florida beaches are extremely crowded in March. Book theme park tickets (Disney, Universal) 4–6 weeks ahead. Hotel prices peak during spring break weeks.

Book the Great Ocean Road accommodation (Lorne, Aireys Inlet) 6–8 weeks ahead — it sells out completely. Melbourne city hotels are surprisingly affordable over Easter as locals leave the city.

State Highway 1 north of Auckland is notorious for Easter traffic. Book Coromandel accommodation 6–8 weeks ahead. Queenstown in autumn (March/April) has spectacular foliage — book early for this increasingly popular season.