Where to Go: March 2026 – Alice Marshall Public Relations

Whether you’re looking to shrug off winter or savor the season’s final snowfalls, March delivers plenty of reasons to book a flight. Below, the events and happenings currently at the top of our radar—from a highly-anticipated youth ski competition in the Swiss Alps to a buzzy art fair in Palm Beach.

Napa Valley

What is the first sign of spring in wine country? An explosion of wild mustard flowers that blankets the valley in brilliant yellow blooms. While peak viewing usually occurs in mid-February, the stunning display of mustard flowers typically lasts through March and often signifies the start of bud break, or the flowering of the vines. It’s truly a spectacular sight to behold (find the most Instagram-worthy photo ops here), proving that good things come to those who travel in between seasons. For photography lovers, there are a handful of spots in the Valley that are especially camera-ready, like Newell Open Space Preserve, a 642-acre park set among the mountains, or Laird Family Estate, a winery offering sweeping panoramic views of Napa Valley. Beyond the vines, the surrounding Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges are laced with hiking and biking trails. With daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-60s, it’s also an ideal time to explore the 5,000 acres protected by the Napa Valley Land Trust.

Where to Stay: Tucked into a private hillside estate just outside St. Helena, Meadowood offers one of the most seasonally attuned wellness experiences in the valley. In celebration of mustard season, guests can book the Spa’s indulgent Mustard Bath experience, housed in a secluded tree-house treatment room overlooking the forest canopy. The soak features antioxidant-rich mustard seed and grape extracts designed to detoxify, warm the body, and ease muscles—an unmistakably Napa ritual that feels especially fitting as the valley bursts into bloom.

Palm Beach

America’s first resort destination is gearing up for an action-packed March, with a calendar that spans yachts, art, and world-class equestrian sport. Boating enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Palm Beach International Boat Show (March 25–29), where more than $1.2 billion worth of vessels and marine accessories will be on display — from eight-foot inflatables to superyachts stretching nearly 200 feet.

Meanwhile, the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary art fair returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center from March 19–22 for its highly anticipated ninth edition, drawing collectors, curators, museum directors, and interior designers for a tightly curated lineup of works from the international contemporary, modern, post-war, and pop eras. Highlights include a meet-and-greet with artist Marcos Anziani, a monumental Jason Myers sculpture installed outside the convention center’s north entrance, a conversation between art critic Bruce Helander and artist Tyler K. Smith, and a special exhibition by photographer David Yarrow.

Rounding out the month is the Winter Equestrian Festival, the world’s longest-running equestrian event, on view at Wellington International through March 29. The competition attracts the global riding elite for show jumping and dressage — along with its own lively après-stable scene — and dovetails with the Palm Beach International Polo Season at the nearby International Polo Club Palm Beach.

Where to Stay: White Elephant Palm Beach is the smartest home base for those who want front-row access to the best of both worlds: Palm Beach’s old-guard glamour and its new-energy arrivals. Set in a landmark building, the 32-room hotel channels the spirit of a grand home, complete with a Mizner-style façade, a buzzy outpost of Nantucket favorite Lola 41°, and an eye-popping collection of over 120 modern and pop art pieces. Newsflash: The Lobby Library, Palm Beach Edition, where guests can peruse a rotating collection of society novels, coffee-table books, and Florida-inspired reads, as well as sip throwback classics from the Lola 41° Vintage Cocktail Menu, a mid-century–inspired menu that pairs beautifully with the hotel’s glamorous, art-filled interiors. Families will delight in imaginative new amenities like Cookies & Storytime turndown service, Little Trunket Concierge adventures, and Creative Play kits that transform guest rooms into cozy, artful hideaways. Add signature perks—complimentary BMWs, curated beach setups, and bicycles, all with no resort fees—and it’s never been a better time to make White Elephant Palm Beach a winter address.

Palm Springs

If February in Palm Springs is synonymous with Modernism Week, March is known for drawing tennis fans and top talent from all over the world as part of the BNP Paribas Open, whose 2026 edition runs from March 1-15. Held annually at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, the event is one of the world’s premier non‑Grand Slam tennis tournaments, featuring top-level play by the likes of Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff. Add in gourmet courtside dining, live music, and branded merch by Lululemon, and you can see why this is one of the season’s most sought-after events.

Where to Stay: Check into The Parker Palm Springs, the Jonathan Adler–designed desert oasis set on 13 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds—including two newly unveiled padel courts. The design-forward estate feels like stepping onto the set of a 1960s-era film, with throwback glamour, a fabulous restaurant, and a sexy adults-only swimming pool. More than 120 original art pieces are featured throughout, including a lithograph from Marilyn Monroe’s last sitting by Hollywood photographer Bert Stern and an Op-Art work by Hungarian French artist Victor Vasarely (whose work is also featured at the Palm Springs Art Museum). Guests can explore these and more during a complimentary art tour.