Where to travel to this spring

The classic: Maui, Hawaii
March on Maui is technically the rainy season, which means its jungles are at their lushest and the waterfalls at their most dramatic. To see the flowing falls, drive the iconic 64-mile Hana Highway, which offers tons of stops for waterfall viewing, swimming-hole dips, and beach days. Be sure to visit the Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden and the Pua’a Ka’a State Park for impressive falls. A visit to Maui also warrants a pit stop for shave ice, and Ululani’s along the Hana Highway serves some of the best on the island—add some li hing powder on top for the ultimate Hawaiian treat.

The underrated: Dominica
If you’re craving a beach trip but want fewer crowds and a more adventurous vibe, head to this Caribbean nation. March kicks off sea turtle season when you can spot leatherbacks, hawksbills, and green turtles coming ashore nightly to lay eggs in the sand. (Book a stay Rosalie Bay Eco Resort & Spa if you want some hands-on turtle time, as they offer educational turtle walks and chances to join hatchling releases.) To get your adrenaline pumping, trade the ocean for freshwater on a tubing adventure on the Layou River.