💐 Top 10 travel ideas for March 8
Flowers, sweets and congratulations on Women's Day are the basic program on March 8, and it is repeated year after year. If you want to give yourself or a loved one something new, now is the time to buy tickets for a trip.
March is an amazing month because the beginning of spring brings a lot of advantages in choosing entertainment and destinations: you can see the northern lights, ski in the mountains or soak up the sea. And for many countries you don’t even need a visa.
Turkey
Almost always you can easily catch canceled tours there at a reduced cost or buy tickets to Istanbul and book a hotel yourself. The capital has a ton of attractions, shops and stunning views – it’s impossible to get bored. At your service are museums, boutiques, markets, unique restaurants and coffee shops, spas, a rich historical heritage and hundreds of Instagrammable views.
The sea in Turkey is still cold, but you can go to thermal springs or one of the ski resorts. Or, if you wish, go to one of the most romantic places on the planet – Cappadocia, to watch the sunrise in a hot air balloon among incredibly authentic and unique landscapes. The region is famous not only for its bright balls, but also for its bizarrely shaped mountains formed from volcanic lava.
Weather in March: moderately warm, air from +10 to +16°C, sea about +17°C.
UAE
If summer in the country scares away many tourists, spring, on the contrary, attracts.
The United Arab Emirates is a world of luxury and innovation, with an abundance of antiquities, desert, beaches, futuristic skyscrapers, gourmet restaurants, boutiques and many interactive museums. The scale of entertainment depends only on your budget, but almost everyone can afford a standard beach holiday.
Weather: comfortable for relaxation, air about +25°C, sea +20°C.
Georgia
Lots of beauty, delicious food, wine and music. Georgia is a great place to celebrate March 8th. You can tour vineyards and tastings, go on a gastronomic tour, ski in Gudauri, or leisurely walk for hours around Tbilisi, which I consider almost an open-air museum. Every courtyard and nook there holds something beautiful and special, and you can easily feel like a pioneer.
If you want extreme sports , go to Kakheti and try ziplining over the abyss. You can negotiate the price, don’t worry, it won’t affect your safety. And the region itself is gorgeous, you will see many monasteries, temples, vineyards and mountains. Don't miss the local city of love – Sighnaghi. If you suddenly want to get married to your chosen one, you can do it literally in a day, just like in Vegas.
Weather: comfortable for walking, but sometimes windy and rainy, average air temperature +15°C.
Italy
Italy is beautiful at any time of the year, but in spring it reveals itself in a special way. The choice of places and entertainment is also huge. Master classes on making pizza and pasta, tasting fine wine, diving underwater statues in Genoa, holding the leaning tower in Pisa, unusual theatrical excursions in Venice, classical music concerts in Florence, and “standard” Roman holidays – always wonderful plan for March 8. Need a visa.
Weather: air up to +15°С. It's still cold for a beach holiday.
Egypt
If you still want the sea and a beach holiday, then take a closer look at Egypt. Moreover, the only surviving wonder of the world remains there – the incomparable pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. But to Cairo you will need to book an additional excursion if you go on a package tour to one of the popular Egyptian resorts.
The Red Sea is a paradise for lovers of diving and windsurfing. And in general, March is a very comfortable month for a beach holiday in Egypt. You can always change the sea to a swimming pool, spa or water park, or ride in a jeep. In general, a trip to Egypt would be the perfect gift.
Weather: warm, air temperature from +20 to +25°C, sea about +22°C.
Finland
Who said that you can only go to Santa during the winter holidays? March 8 is also a great time. Moreover, I promised you the northern lights, and in Lapland March the chance of seeing them increases significantly. An unusual direction, I agree, but bright emotions are definitely guaranteed. If you have the time and resources, then a trip to Finland can be combined with a cruise to Canada. March 8th on the ship – romance.
To travel you will need a Schengen visa.
Weather: in the north up to −15 °C (if we were traveling in winter, it would be −40 °C), in the south on average +1-2 °C.
Spain
March 8th in Spain is very atmospheric: almonds and oranges are blooming. Everything is blooming and fragrant. It is warmest in Valencia and Andalusia. You can walk endlessly, the choice of excursions and destinations is huge. A trip to Spain at this time is not only an opportunity to admire flowering plants and walk in their shade, but also an excellent option for excursions and gastronomic tours. The architectural heritage of Spain is striking in its scale; local Gothic architecture attracts tourists around the world. And Mediterranean cuisine will not leave anyone indifferent. Even if you don’t plan to travel around the country, but only stop in one city, you won’t get bored. Need a visa.
Weather: comfortable for walking, up to +17 °C, the water in mainland Spain is still cold; for a beach holiday, go to the Canary Islands.
Whatever you choose: mountains or sea, beach or pool, desert or almond blossoms – you will surely be satisfied. Because March 8 is always a double holiday when traveling. If you want more romance, read our selection of places, and go ahead and book your vacation.