March

Not only is March prime time for whale-spotting in Antarctica, it’s when rates are often discounted. Skip the often-rough crossing of the Drake Passage on a fly-cruise with Antarctica 21, and combine this with an exploration of Chile’s majestic Torres del Paine National Park for an unforgettable adventure.

March is a great month for exploring Rajasthan before temperatures really swelter: its magnificent cities, timeless village life, wildlife safaris and wealth of culinary delights and hidden treasures are yours to experience in extraordinary style while staying in incredible palaces, desert forts and luxury tented camps.

Laos exudes a slow quiet charm hard to find elsewhere, and March is an excellent time to experience its captivating spirituality and beautiful countryside. Experience colourful markets and saffron-robed monks in UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang, look for gibbons in Nam Kan’s rainforests, and cool off beneath dazzling jade-coloured waterfalls.

The white sand beaches and exclusivity of North Island, Fregate, and Desroches always compel, but if you’re after wild and pristine beauty, head for the Seychelles’ far-flung coral atolls of Alphonse or Cosmoledo to swim with manta rays, explore rare seabird colonies and dive walls less visited than the Moon.

One of Central America’s smallest countries, English-speaking Belize offers the perfect blend of adventure and kicking back. Mayan temples hidden in the rainforest vie with spectacular coral cayes, and the locals are about as friendly as you’ll find anywhere. March is the perfect time to visit.