It’s the shoulder season and festival season in Europe, making March a great time to go overseas.
If youre planning a last-minute getaway, the possibilities for a springtime vacation are many.
Is Dublins famous St. Patricks Day Parade calling to you?
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Or perhaps you’d rather spend spring break lounging on a balmy Mediterranean island?
Here’s where toplan a tripthis spring.
Case in point: Valencia, Spain.
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There’s also a nightly fireworks display toward the end of the festival in Turia Garden.
Escape the crowds atThe K Club, a five-star country manor located 30 minutes outside Dublin in County Kildare.
Travelers who receive such an amulet from a local should consider themselves very lucky indeed.
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Its a bit like an art fair but better because it’s all edible.
So keep an eye out for the elusive creatures as they start to emerge from hibernation.
With a freshwater lake at its center, the region is awash with an enchanting, almost fairytale-esque beauty.
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End your magical trip with a plate of deliciouscremeschnitte, a traditional cream cake.
To honor the end of winter personified asBaba Marta, or Grandma March locals exchange red-and-white yarn bracelets.
The red signifies life and passion, while the white symbolizes purity.
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Locals then tie these to the tree branches as soon as the first leaves appear.
MakeHotel Cappuccino, a stunning five-star property in Palmas historic quarter, your base for exploring the city.
You’ll want to plan your trip for the first half of the month since spring brings warmer temperatures.
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While visible from September to April, they’ve been known to be particularly active around the spring equinox.
Severalnorthern lights cruisesalso depart from Troms if you’d rather view them from the water.
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