Honeymoon in March: Best Destinations for 2026
March marks the start of shoulder season in several honeymoon corridors. Much of Southeast Asia remains in its dry window; the Indian Ocean stays calm and clear. The Caribbean enters a reliable stretch before the hotter, stormier months ahead. In the Mediterranean, early signs of spring emerge — Greece and Italy can be cool but uncrowded, with cherry blossoms beginning to appear in Japan for couples chasing that specific backdrop. The southern hemisphere is moving from summer towards autumn, making Fiji and Bora Bora accessible but with growing moisture heading into April. Flight prices often soften from February peaks.
Top picks for March
5 of our tracked destinations rate March among their best months.
Caribbean
$6,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Maldives, Indian Ocean
$8,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Mexico, Central America
$7,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Saint Lucia, Caribbean
$7,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Thailand, Southeast Asia
$5,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Cost snapshot — top picks in March
Mid-range budget, 7 nights, couple. Lodging + on-the-ground spend; flights separate.
| Destination | Region | Mid-range (7 nights) |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Thailand | $5,000 |
| Caribbean | Caribbean | $6,000 |
| Mexico | Mexico | $7,000 |
| St Lucia | Saint Lucia | $7,000 |
| Maldives | Maldives | $8,000 |
Figures are indicative mid-range estimates per couple for 7 nights (lodging + daily spend). Prices vary by booking timing, room tier, and season timing within the month.
Skip in March
These destinations have March in their avoid window — typically due to wet season, cyclone risk, or other seasonal factors that work against a honeymoon.
Also worth considering
These destinations don't specifically flag March as a peak or avoid month — conditions vary; check the when-to-go page for each.
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