MAD MARCH AIR
Six last-minute spring sunshine getaways you’d be crazy to miss – from Vietnam adventures to African safaris
Scroll to find out where you can expect temperatures in the mid teens while you weave your way between ancient ruins
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Prices have soared now that half-term’s here, but next month you’ll be able to score big on epic breaks.
Sophie Swietochowski has a look at hot getaways for March you’d be crazy to miss.
ADVENTURES IN VIETNAM
March is one of the best times to visit Vietnam when it comes to weather, with less rainfall and balmy temperatures that are warm enough for catching a tan, but cool enough to explore in comfort.
Ho Chi Minh City in the south is a great base for first-timers, with culture, history, gastronomy and nightlife on your doorstep.
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GO: Four nights’ room-only at the 5* Sherwood Residence is from £976pp, with Qatar Airways flights from Heathrow on March 15.
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CULTURE AND CUISINE IN MARRAKECH
You can expect temperatures of 24C on average in Morocco’s fourth largest city next month.
And at the 4* Riu Tikida Palmeraie, guests can soak it up from an exceptionally large outdoor pool and loungers scattered in between leafy palm trees.
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Visit the hotel’s El Nakheel restaurant to sample classic Moroccan dishes in a traditional setting.
GO: Three nights’ all-inclusive at the Riu Tikida Palmeraie is from £335pp including flights from Gatwick on March 4.
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WILDLIFE IN ZANZIBAR
Crystal clear waters make Zanzibar off the coast of East Africa a great snorkelling spot, with a plethora of marine life in the colourful coral.
Late March is also a cheaper time to head on safari to spot the big five — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo.
GO: Four nights’ room-only at the 4* Sea View Lodge, Jambiani is from £1,200pp with flights from Heathrow on March 15.
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GROUP GETAWAY IN TENERIFE
For those travelling in a group, Villa Allegra in the quaint town of Callao Salvaje in Tenerife has enough room for six in four traditionally decorated bedrooms.
Outside is a spacious terrace with an L-shaped swimming pool, as well as a barbecue placed under a flower-drenched pergola.
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The beach is under a kilometre away, while shops and restaurants can be found in the town centre.
GO: Seven nights’ self-catering at Villa Allegra is from £699pp including flights from Newcastle on March 3.
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SEAFOOD AND SUN IN PAPHOS
The resort region on Cyprus’s south-west coast has always been popular for its warm weather, fresh seafood, golden sand beaches and its affordability.
If you book now, you can score yourself a scorching deal, including a stay at the 4* Avlida Hotel, where an outdoor pool is backed by a lush forest, and bedroom balconies overlook a blue ocean.
GO: Seven nights’ B&B at Avlida Hotel is from £269pp including flights from Liverpool on March 24.
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ANCIENT ATHENS
The Greek capital is not scorching in March.
Expect temperatures in the mid teens, but you may be grateful for that when you climb the steps of the mighty Acropolis or weave your way between ancient ruins.
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Fortunately, at the 5* Wyndham Athens Residence, there’s plenty of relaxation on offer for when you need to rest weary legs, including a luxury spa and rooftop pool.
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GO: Seven nights’ B&B at the Wyndham Athens Residence is from £596.86pp including flights from Luton on March 11.
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