Where's hot in March?

March is the end of Bali’s wet season. And, although it’s very much a transitional month in terms of weather, generally, it gets sunnier and warmer as March goes on. Expect average temperatures around 27°C and around nine hours of sunshine a day.

A diverse and complex island, which part of Bali you visit really depends on what you’re after. Ubud, with its temples, traditional dances and rice paddies, is considered the cultural heart of the island, while Seminyak is known for luxury by the beach. Surfers tend to congregate in Uluwatu and the Bukit peninsula, while the party set flock to Kuta.

One thing to note about March holidays in Bali is Nyepi Day. This religious holiday is observed by Hindus across the island and involves staying silent and indoors.

Beaches, streets and the main airport will be closed and most outside activity is put on hold – tourists are not exempt from the festival so be aware, if you’re in Bali during Nyepi Day, you’ll be confined to your hotel. In 2022, this will be March 3.

Dubai has a hot and arid desert climate but this ensures hot and sunny weather all year round. In fact, it's almost too hot in the summer months with temperatures reaching over 40°C.

A much more pleasant time to visit Dubai is from November to March when temperatures tolerable for sun seekers. Beautiful beaches line Dubai's coastline such as Jumeirah Beach, home to Dubai's swankiest holiday clubs and hotels.

Dubai is popular for it's local markets or Souks as they are referred to locally, there is a whole host of different souks selling the a wide range of Arabian themed produce - the Spice Souk, Perfume Souk and Fish Souk are well worth a visit purely for the experience if not to purchase anything!

Recently opened, the Dubai Mall has the world's largest number of retailers in one mall with 1,200 shops, housed in salubrious surroundings in air-conditioned bliss.

Outside of Dubai's city limits thrill seeking visitors should try a 4X4 desert safari which takes you on a tour of the awe-inspiring dunes, you can also stop at local Arabian settlements and even try your hand at sandboarding!

Thailand is a country scattered with tropical islands such as Ko Phi Phi, Ko Chang, Ko Samui and popular resorts such as Pattaya and Phuket, all conjuring up typical picture postcard scenes of white sands, turquoise seas and palm fringed beaches.

Although flights to Bangkok may be more expensive than the usual fortnight in Spain, the costs when you're there are very low indeed, a top quality meal in a restaurant with a couple of drinks will set you back the equivalent of £10, perfect if you're a big fan of hot Thai cuisine and genuine Thai hospitality.

The cost of accommodation is also very competitive from air conditioned beach bungalows to 5 star resorts for a fraction of European prices.

The March climate is perfect too, the bustling and popular resort of Phuket has average temperatures of 29°C and enjoys 9 hours of sunshine. As Thailand is sub tropical in the heart of South East Asia it has very high humidity in March so the monthly 60mm of rain is most welcome as evening descends, cooling things down to a still balmy 24C at night.