Best Places to Visit in March

Why Go In March: The days are cold, short and gloomy so we're off to find sunnier skies. Anguilla's beautiful beaches calling and several resorts on the island are reopening this March, so take advantage of their celebratory deals—a complimentary extra day on the beach never hurt anybody.

Where to Stay: The latest luxury newcomer on the 35-square-mile island: Zemi Beach House & Spa. The 400-ft stretch of pristine beach, two pools to pick from, some of the best food in the Caribbean and access to stand-up paddle boards, snorkeling, kayaking, and tennis. Skylark's favorite part? The Rhum Room with more than 100 small-batch island rums and rare finds like Appleton 50 Year and Clement 1952.

Why Go In March: Basel, baby! Art Basel will beckon the global art-elite to Hong Kong March 29th through the 31st this year. An impressive list of 248 galleries hailing from 32 countries will flaunt everything from modern masterpieces to traditional works—in addition to its celeb fans and artists wandering amongst the crowds. Now, it wouldn't be an art and fashion-filled soirée without some serious partying and schmoozing—this year, Basel overlaps with amFAR's Hong Kong gala (March 26) as well—so, a string of martinis for a good cause? We'll take it!  

Where to Stay: Check-into The Upper House—a cool, chic and design-forward hideout 38 stories above the upscale Pacific Place shopping complex. Designed by talented Hong Kong architect André Fu, his meticulous attention to detail and feel radiates throughout the hotel—from the naturally lit stone and straw interiors, the small, intimate check-in space (there's no formal lobby, guests are individually taken care) to the 300 pieces of art spread throughout the property. The vibe is personal and simply, just cool.

Why Go In March: Good times, tan lines and warm wonderful weather. Okay, that describes Cabo most of the year, but March is also the best time to see whales and whale sharks, so book a whale watching trip to see some truly awesome animals.

Where to Stay: The Resort at Pedregal's entry is chiseled out of the coastal cliff rocks, so guests follow the crystal chandelier-lit tunnel and come out to panoramic views of the Pacific and smiling staff equipped with fresh margaritas. We strongly recommend booking a dinner reservation at El Farallon, the stunning cliffside restaurant with ocean-to-table cuisine and delicious mezcal-infused cocktails and definitely don't miss out on the traditional Baja bodywork at the resort’s Luna Y Mar spa—perfect to balance and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul.

Why Go In March: March in D.C. means one thing: Cherry Blossoms. The National Cherry Blossom Festival starts March 20th and runs through April 15th this year. While you're there, catch the Hirshhorn Museum’s latest curation, “Brand New: Art and Commodity in the 1980s” (Feb 14-May 13, 2018)—a never seen before exhibition that explores the appropriation of late-20th-century commercial products via rare works from everyone from Ashley Bickerton, Jeff Koons to Haim Steinbach. Going with the family? Children will be fascinated by The Butterfly Pavilion (Daily from 10:00 to 17:00) at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Where to Stay: The pinnacle of luxury in Washington, D.C—Rosewood Washington, in the heart of the charming Georgetown. When you check in, enjoy having a personal assistant, in-room spa treatments, and a rooftop infinity pool. Families will appreciate the Rose Buds program, with its tailor-made services for the kiddos like baby skincare products, lush child-sized robes and slippers, babysitting services and a ton of activities. Once the children fall asleep, parents can look forward to one of the coolest futuristic dining experiences in the country, at minibar by José Andréz—we’re talking a 20-25 tasting course featuring edible Parmesan spoons and flora as well as ingredients such a liquid nitrogen and gelatin. There’s also Krispy Kreme ice cream doughnuts, just saying.

Why Go In March: If there's a perfect time to test out your swing on the course, it has to be March. The skies are clear, the sun is shining and the craziness of Coachella hasn't hit the valley yet. It's also the time of the BNP Paribas Open (March 5-18, 2018)—so if you're looking for Federer to bless your March, we suggest purchasing tickets now. 

Where to Stay: Two championship golf courses, seven different pools, a luxurious spa overlooking the dramatic mountains and palms, and five different restaurants catering to a variety of tastes—that's the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells for you. Located just 20 minutes outside of Palm Springs, the resort provides a top-notch Cali desert ambiance and is famous for its Clive Clark-designed, 36-hole golf course serviced by their fantastic golf concierge. Family trip? There's a dramatically long list of activities to keep everyone busy—adventure walks, water volleyball, star gazing, remote-control boat racing, badminton and more.