Can you suggest a resort in March?

[smurfchops]

My husband and I (in our 50's) want to have a week abroad in March -- somewhere quite hot and not too quiet at night -- (shops and restaurants but not discos!!) - where would you suggest? We would like self catering apartments.

[patsyann]

Cyprus will be pleasant but not too hot in March.We go to Paphos which has plenty of shops and restaurants which are open at night so it is nice to be able to go out in the evenings and have nice food and a stroll around the lovely harbour.There will be plenty of self-catering available either through the internet or travel agents.Cant recommend any as we always stay B&B at the Athena Palace which is superb but depends on your budget.Hire a car or book trips up intoo the Troodos mountains if you go.

[rampart]

How far are you willing to travel? I found Scottsdale, Arizona to be a wonderful place, much like you described. The resorts are absolutely magnificent, and the views of the mountains and Phoenix below is just incredible. It is also only a few hours' drive to the Mexican border.

http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/

[Bob A Job]

Well i always recomend my home town of Corralejo, Fuerteventura.

Here are the islands main websites Here Here and Here . the begining of march is the carnival, and the parades, shows and firework displays are some of the best in around.
Aside from that, the town has many great bars and restaurants, miles and miles of beaches, virtually no nightclubs and good weather most of the year.

[Breezy23]

Try Madeira, not quite as hot as the Canaries and no beaches to speak of but beautiful countryside, levada walks, good food and no lager louts at all. Best to keep in the Funchal area as otherwise your options will be limited for the evenings. Take a look at Strawberry World's website, they have lots of photos and live web cams to give you some idea of what to expect. Don't be put off hiring a car, the roads are very winding but there are quite a few tunnels cutting through the mountains which will get you quickly from one side to the other.

[Drisgirl]

I agree Cyprus - Paphos was beautiful but I also enjoyed Protaras where although it is lively not disco) there are lots of lovely bays and the water is turquoise and you can go out quite far - oh the memories went there on honeymoon - I'll say no more about the water:)