March is an exciting month. Winter starts to fade, St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras inject some fun and thoughts turn to travel, especially for those getting a break from school. As the kick-off to the spring and summer travel seasons, it’s always interesting to see what destinations spike in popularity specifically for March. So we asked our data team which travel hot spots saw a peak in demand for March versus the rest of the year. Below are the top 10 places that got the most relative attention from aspiring March travelers as well as some thoughts as to why these locales are so hot right now.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
This is all-inclusive resort central, a relatively easy and affordable place to escape to when the winter gets you down — especially from the East Coast. And this winter is sending a lot of East Coasters packing as they look to trade the polar vortex for the Punta Cana sun. With highs in the low 80s and the rainy (and hurricane) season months away, March in Punta Cana seems like just the right plan after a snowy and frigid January and February. Plenty of resorts and travel agents are featuring last minute deals, making Punta Cana an enticing spot for people to start their spring early. Just be aware that college students have figured this out as well, ensuring that a good number of vacationers heading there in March are escaping school as well as winter weather.
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