For many, March is the best month of the year to travel. When the Northern Hemisphere finally emerges from the winter freeze into bright days and budding flowers, this is the start of spring. Often combining the ideal blend of warmer weather and fewer crowds, there are plenty of attractive options for those wondering where to visit. From the ancient forts of India to the markets of Sicily and the beaches of Mykonos, here we examine where to visit in March.

2016 may be drawing to a close, but there’s just enough time to squeeze in one last vacation before we welcome the arrival of a new year. From comfort food, Christmas jumpers and roaring fires to beachside escapes and palm trees in place of firs, here are some of our favorite places to get away over the holiday period.

If you like fast fiddles, catchy choruses and snazzy cowboy boots, Nashville is the place for you. Whether you want to tap your toe, twizzle your hat, or simply sit back and soak it all in, the capital of Tennessee is also the beating heart of the country music scene. Don’t take our word for it though, just look at some of the bands that have made their name in Music City. From rock majesty like Kings of Leon to Jack White (whose Third Man Records is based here), there’s honky tonks and story songs on almost every street of this big, southern river town. With so many music joints to choose from, we’ve picked out some of the best places to listen to live music in Nashville.