Best Places To Visit In March 2014

Every place on the globe has its own story. The real flavor of the story can be enjoyed by visiting the concerned place. If you are interested in exploring some of the best tourist spots, then have a look at the following destinations for holidays in March 2014. Visiting these places in March would be a profitable deal as they are a venue for some of the popular festivals.

Australia

                       

Australia is abundant with enthralling natural wonders as well as captivating creations of humans. The Great  Barrier reef, Uluru Ayres Rock, Kangaroo islands, and Fraser Island, rank among the top natural Wonders in Australia.The Sydney Opra House, and thSea worls in Australia are  the best  two  Entertaining Locations Created by Man. Despite the tourist destinations, Australia is also visited for some of its popular festivals. If you visit Australia during March, you would be able to attend the Mardi Gras Festival.
Mardi Gras,Sydney

It is the 36th year of the Mardi Gras – Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade held annually in Sydney. The world’s largest LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex) parade will be held on March 1, 2014. The event is organized by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG). The parade is a kaleidoscopic portrayal of colors with people dressed up in extravagant costumes walking through the streets. Would you like to see it?

 Ireland

Ireland, the third largest island in Europe, is home to three World Heritage Sites, namely, the Skellig Michael, the Brú na Boinne, and the Giant’s Causeway. There are many riveting destinations in Ireland, such as Belfast, Dublin, Lisburn, Clare, Armagh, Antrim, etc. It is the place where Romano-British Christian missionary and Bishop St. Patrick came for the propagation of Christianity. To commemorate the visit of St. Patrick, Ireland celebrates the Feast of Saint Patrick, or the St. Patrick’s Day every year on March 17. The four-day festival will begin on March 14, 2014 and end on March 17, 2014.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Ireland

Reach Parnell Square, Dublin to witness Ireland’s St Patrick Day’s Parade on March 17. It is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. Although the St. Patrick’s Day’s parades are held in the US and Canada as well, yet Dublin’s parade is outstanding among all. Watch out for the entire Irish community full of enthusiasm and fervor on the St. Patrick’s Day. It is a National holiday in Ireland, the USA, and Canada.

US

Whenever someone mentions about the United States of America, our mind recollects the images of Hollywood, the Time Square  and the  Statue of Liberty  The interesting places of jaunt are not limited to just the ones mentioned above. The US prides in housing many intriguing places which you must visit. Festivals are another reason to visit the US. Although during March, several festivals are held around the country, yet these three festivals listed below are extremely popular:

SXSW, Austin, TX

The SXSW (South by Southwest) Music, Film, and Interactive festival is scheduled to take place from March 7, 2014 to March 16, 2014. Check out the details at sxsw.com.

Ultra Music Fest, Miami, FL

Gear up for the Ultra Music Festival scheduled to take place from March 28, 2014 to March 30, 2014. The Phase 1 line-up includes Adventure Club, I See Monstas, Oliver, Carnage, Kill The Noise, etc.

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska

The arrival of March in Alaska is the time for preparations for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that is conducted from Anchorage to Nome. Usually, it is held on the first Saturday of March. Mushers along with a team of 16 dogs participate in the race. Five of the dogs are required to touch the finish line to be considered as the winner of the race. The distance is to be covered within 5-15 days. The mushers brave the extreme weather conditions in the endeavor to win the race. The first Iditarode was held in 1973.

India

India is the second most populous country in the world. It is also known as the land of diversity for its distinct cultures and geographical features. It is one of those countries where we can find a combination of mountains, desert, plateaus, plains, and coasts. Its rich historical legacy and the finest architectural masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal,  The  Red Fort  the Jama Masjid, the Ajanta and Ellora caves ,  etc. make it a dream destination. India is also referred to as a land of festivals. It celebrates a colorful festival Holi in the month of March.

 

Holi 

Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring. People from all parts of India, irrespective of their religion, caste, or geographical location participate in this Hindu festival. This year Holi is on March 17. There is a legend associated with Holi. It is said that the word “Holi” is derived from the name of the fiend sister named “Holika” of the demon king Hiranyakashipu.

Over time, the king was blessed to be virtually immortal. He became blind to others needs, intoxicated by his special powers and demanded people to worship him as God. His own son, Prahlada, denied his command and continued to worship Lord Vishnu. The king made his son sit in his sister’s lap who sat on a fire-lit pyre. Holika had draped a cloak which made her safe from the fire. But, this trick couldn’t work. She got burned into ashes, while Prahlada sat untouched by the fire. This fire became symbol of the victory of good over evil. A day before Holi, a bonfire is lighted to commemorate this victory. The next day, people play Holi by smearing colors on each other and drenching family, friends, and neighbors with colored water.

Italy

Italy, the fourth-largest economy in the European Union, has Rome as its capital. The city of Rome is associated with the valiant gladiators. The Colosseum,  built around 70-80 AD, is an evidence of the stories of the kings and the gladiators. Every year a number of tourists visit Italy to see the attractions especially in Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples, and Turin. Italy is the birthplace of remarkable people such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Leon Battista Alberti, Galileo Galilei, etc. These and a number of other reasons make Italy one of the top picked destinations. If you have read about or participated in Spain’s La Tomatina festival, you would also enjoy the Battle of Oranges.

Battle of Oranges

The Battle of the Oranges is held in Ivrea – the Northern Italian city. It is ranked as the largest food fight in Italy. The reason for the origin of this festival is unclear. It is believed that it started as a self-defiance act against the city’s despot who tried to rape a young girl on the eve of her marriage. The young woman beheaded him, and the people burned his palace. To commemorate this festival, nine teams contest by throwing oranges at each other. It is scheduled to be celebrated from March 2, 2014 to March 4, 2014.